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Former Sen. David Perdue speaks during a gubernatorial Republican primary debate, Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Atlanta. Senate has confirmed Perdue as ambassador to China, just as the U.S. and China are locked in a tariff showdown that threatens to redefine diplomatic relations between the world's two largest economies.

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Senate confirms former Sen. David Perdue as Trump's US ambassador to China amid tariff showdown

The Senate has confirmed former Sen. David Perdue as ambassador to China, just as the U.S. and China are locked in a tariff showdown that threatens to redefine diplomatic relations between the world's two largest economies. Perdue is a former business executive who served one term as a Republican U.S. senator from Georgia.

April 29, 2025
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A UPS driver enters a United Parcel Service store with packages in Jackson, Miss., Monday, July 26, 2021.

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UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close some facilities as it reduces amount of Amazon shipments it handles

UPS is looking to slash about 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities as it drastically reduces the amount of Amazon shipments it handles. The package delivery company said Tuesday that it anticipates making the job cuts this year. It anticipates closing 73 leased and owned buildings by the end of June.

April 29, 2025
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Gov. Brian Kemp speaks to public safety officers at the opening of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center on April 29, 2025.

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Gov. Kemp speaks at opening of Atlanta public safety training facility

The embattled project faced public criticism and protests of "Stop Cop City" before construction completed. Mayor Andre Dickens told the audience the city would work to improve the surrounding community with trails, a safety ambassador program and masterplans for the remaining land.

April 29, 2025
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Loeffler in Suwanee

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Small Business Adminstrator Kelly Loeffler visits Georgia to commemorate Trump's first 100 days

Small Business Administrator and former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler was in Georgia Monday to celebrate President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.

April 29, 2025
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  • Sarah Kallis
A group of people monitor wastewater in Fulton County, Georgia

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Database helps track community levels of infectious disease using wastewater monitoring

In the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, scientists realized the virus was shed in high quantities in wastewater, even though COVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Now, multiple pathogens are tracked.

April 29, 2025
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  • Ellen Eldridge
Gov. Brian Kemp delivers the State of the State address at the House Chamber on Jan. 16, 2024. (Georgia House)

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GPB morning headlines for April 29, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court to hear case over FBI raid on wrong Atlanta house; Kemp signs seven education bills; SBA head Kelly Loeffler celebrates Trump's first 100 days.

April 29, 2025
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Bottles of Coca-Cola are on display at a grocery market in Uniontown, Pa, on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Coca-Cola reports earnings on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

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Coca-Cola reports better-than-expected quarterly profit, says it can manage through tariffs

Coca-Cola reported better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter and said the impact of tariffs on its business are likely to be "manageable."

April 29, 2025
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Atlanta Mayor

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Georgia Today: Bottoms files for governor run; Kemp signs education bills; Funding cuts for research

On the April 28 edition: Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms makes plans to run for governor; Kemp signs several education bills into law; And public health research is the latest target of federal government budget cuts. 

April 28, 2025
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Family and Children Services. October 22, 2024 in Kingsland, GA Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA

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Federal cuts to children’s advocacy group hits coastal counties hard

The long-term work of the programs may be in jeopardy, advocates say.

April 28, 2025
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Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at a press conference.

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Kemp signs bills on transgender athletes, school safety and other education issues

Transgender students born male can no longer participate on female teams in Georgia’s schools and colleges now that Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a ban passed by the General Assembly.

April 28, 2025
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  • Ty Tagami
Apalachee High School teacher Richard Aspinwall was among the two educators and two students killed in the Wednesday, Sept. 4 shooting at the Georgia school. Barrow County School District

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GPB evening headlines for April 28, 2025

Gov. Kemp signs seven education bills; the NRA held its annual meeting in Atlanta over the weekend; public health research in Georgia has been caught in the cross-hairs

April 28, 2025
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Georgia State University's School of Public Health hosted it's third Public Health Research Day on April 17, 2025.

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Research at Georgia universities has already taken a hit. What could be lost?

Institutions across the spectrum for research expenditures are scaling back and reassessing to prepare for cuts by the federal government.

April 28, 2025
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  • Sofi Gratas
Two needle ants attack a termite.

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One invasive ant species to watch out for this spring

As the weather warms up and you spend more time outdoors, keep an eye out for the Asian needle ant, an invasive species of ant that can cause serious problems in your yard.

April 28, 2025
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  • Chase McGee
The boundaries of Savannah's inaugural four affordable housing overlay district zones, as proposed by city staff and approved by councilmembers.

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GPB morning headlines for April 28, 2025

Public health research has been caught in the crosshairs as the federal government tries to reduce its budget and millions of dollars could be canceled or put on hold for many of Georgia’s universities; The national rifle association held their annual meeting in Atlanta; Officials in Savannah have drawn up a map outlining the city's new zoning district for affordable housing.

April 28, 2025
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Detroit Lions fans attend an NFL football draft night party at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, April 24, 2025.

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Lions GM Brad Holmes drafts 3 Georgia players and makes history with first pick from Egypt

Brad Holmes had Georgia on his mind during the NFL draft. The Detroit Lions’ general manager chose three Georgia Bulldogs among his seven picks — guard Tate Ratledge, safety Dan Jackson and wide receiver Dominic Lovett.

April 28, 2025
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