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News Articles: Georgia

While many museums have their guests exit through the gift shop, patrons of the American Prohibition Museum in Savannah end their journey at a "speakeasy," run by bar manager Nicole Price.

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  • Business

Mocktails stir change in Savannah's tourism scene amid America's alcohol retreat

Why Savannah's tourism economy may be well-positioned to weather young adults' slow but steady decline in alcohol consumption

March 04, 2025
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler pictured with Georgia Speaker of the House Jon Burns during a visit to the Georgia state Capitol on Monday, March 3, 2025. U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene was also in attendance. Credit: Georgia House of Representatives

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  • Politics

'Lawmakers' Day 26: House OKs midyear budget, Senate passes ban on hormone therapy for minors

With Crossover Day near, House members voted on over 20 bills. Banning gender dysphoria treatment was once again on the Senate's busy agenda.

March 04, 2025
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Oct. 2023 file photo. Demonstrators demand Georgia State University drop its affiliation with Israel following the outbreak of war in Gaza. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

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  • Politics

Georgia House lawmakers debate bill to strip campus protesters of student scholarships

Georgia college students who get into legal or disciplinary trouble in campus protests could also lose their scholarships, if a bill making its way through the state House becomes law.

March 04, 2025
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By:
  • Ross Williams
Kristen Clark-Hassell, of St. Marys, shows her voluminous files resulting from years of DFCS involvement in her children’s lives. (Jake Shore/The Current)

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  • News

Georgia DFCS relied on controversial laboratory for drug tests crucial to custody decisions

The child welfare agency's director says she’s open to an audit of past tests. But it’s likely too late for one mother.

March 04, 2025
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By:
  • Jake Shore and
  • The Current
The sign on the stone gate of the Army's training hub in Georgia is changed from ⁦Fort Benning ⁩to Fort Moore in honor of Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and his wife, Julia.

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  • News

Pentagon changes name of Georgia Army base back to Fort Benning, dumping Fort Moore

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has, for the second time, reversed the renaming of a U.S. military base, saying that Fort Moore in Georgia should revert back to being called Fort Benning.

March 04, 2025
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  • Associated Press
Protesters march during a demonstration in opposition to a new police training center, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Atlanta.

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  • News

Lawsuit accuses Atlanta police of illegally targeting 'Stop Cop City' protesters

A federal lawsuit accuses Atlanta police of systemically targeting critics of a police and firefighter training center. The lawsuit was filed last week on behalf of "Stop Cop City" activist Jamie Marsicano, who is facing domestic terrorism and racketeering charges.

March 04, 2025
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  • Associated Press
Courtesy of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation

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Is one of 2025's 'Places in Peril' near you? See inside 10 historic Georgia properties

Each year, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation lists historic residences, business and churches threatened by demolition, neglect, development or public policy.

March 04, 2025
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  • Orlando Montoya
library books on shelf

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GPB morning headlines for March 4, 2025

Georgia Senate renews debate on books children are allowed to access in libraries; much of Georgia is under high fire danger conditions; Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposed tort reform bill gets pushback.

March 04, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio
The Georgia Forestry Commission says wildfires continue to be active across much of the state.  The commission expects activity to be above normal for the month of March.

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  • News

GPB evening headlines for March 3, 2025

Much of Georgia is under a high fire danger warning; U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler visited the state Capitol today; five of Georgia’s 34 Social Security offices are set to close after DOGE cuts.

March 03, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio
Elon Musk attends the first cabinet meeting hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 26, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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  • News

Georgia Today: Protests against Social Security office closings; Atlanta gets new temporary IG

On the Monday, March 3 edition of Georgia Today: Demonstrators gather in Decatur to protest the closing of five Georgia Social Security offices; the city of Atlanta appoints a new interim inspector general; and as the USDA reconsiders food date labeling, experts offer solutions to prevent food waste. 

March 03, 2025
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
Chatham Emergency Services ambulance

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  • Politics

Lawmakers are considering multi-million-dollar upgrade to Georgia’s aging 911 infrastructure

The Next Generation 911 system would include technology used to improve response times.

March 03, 2025
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
Mercer University plans to build its new medical school on seven acres in the 800 block of Riverside Drive. The Urban Development Authority agreed to sell the land Thursday. Credit: Liz Fabian

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  • News

Mercer to build new medical school along Ocmulgee River

On Thursday, the Urban Development Authority signed a deal to sell to Mercer University the old Transit Authority site and adjacent land next to the Burger King in the 800 block of Riverside Drive.

March 03, 2025
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By:
  • Liz Fabian
Southwest guard Chase Dupree screams after a dunk during the Patriots’ 65-54 semifinal win over Toombs County. Southwest will play B.E.S.T. Academy for the state championship Saturday at the Macon Coliseum. Jason Vorhees / The Melody

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  • Sports

Southwest advances to first state title game since 1989 with thrilling 65-54 win over Toombs County

The Patriots kept the lead and ran out the clock on Toombs County, riding the energy of the impassioned crowd to secure a 65-54 win in the Final Four of the GHSA Class A-Division I state tournament Saturday night and advance to the championship game in Macon next weekend.

March 03, 2025
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By:
  • Micah Johnston
Close up of the "best by" date on a carton of eggs

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  • Food

Best by, use by, sell by? How confusion around grocery labels contributes to food waste

Around 30% of all food produced in the U.S. goes to waste. A new joint strategy from the USDA and the FDA is attempting to cut that number in half.

March 03, 2025
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By:
  • Chase McGee
 Sen. Josh McLaurin, a Sandy Springs Democrat, held up a photo of the Doge meme that became popular in 2013 and is the namesake of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder

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  • Politics

Gold Dome Nuggets: Cornbread baked in state code, pronoun triggers and get along little DOGE

This week’s serving of Gold Dome Nuggets may contain traces of cornbread, Brunswick stew and 15-year-old funny dog pictures. Plus, should students read about plus-size women of color posing nude to increase their self-esteem?

March 03, 2025
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By:
  • Ross Williams
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