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Georgia Today: Trump rallies in Duluth; CDC recommends pneumonia vaccine; Poll watchers vs. observers

On the Thursday, Oct. 24 edition of Georgia Today: Former President Trump rallies in Duluth as election day draws near; the CDC is now recommending pneumonia vaccinations for people over 50; and what's the difference between a poll watcher and poll observer?

October 24, 2024
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
A 'Vote Here' sign is seen at a precinct the day before Michigan Democrats and Republicans choose their nominees to contest November's congressional elections, which will determine which party controls U.S. House of Representatives for next two years, in Birmingham, Michigan, U.S. August 1, 2022. REUTERS/Emily Elconin

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Poll watcher vs. poll observer: What's the difference?

Poll "watchers" and poll "observers" do not enjoy the same legal status. GPB's Peter Biello speaks with former elections director for Georgia's Secretary of State Chris Harvey about the distinction between these two roles.

October 24, 2024
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By:
  • Peter Biello
Greg McMichael sits with his attorney before a hearing challenging his conviction of killing Ahmaud Arbery in 2020, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Brunswick, Ga.

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Georgia men who killed Ahmaud Arbery want a new trial

Three white men serving life sentences for chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery are asking a Georgia judge for a new trial. Greg and Travis McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan appeared Thursday before the same judge who sentenced them three years ago.

October 24, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump gestures at a campaign rally Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Duluth, Ga.

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GPB evening headlines for October 24, 2024

Former President Donald Trump in Duluth, north of Atlanta, last night implored supporters to vote "whichever way you want to do it."

Hurricane Helene ripped through Georgia a month ago Saturday and many businesses are back to normal but still facing problems.

And now there's a potential drought.  No Georgia rain gauge has reported anything more than trace amounts of rain since Helene.

October 24, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
Chicago - Circa April 2022: SNAP and EBT Accepted here sign. SNAP and Food Stamps provide nutrition benefits to supplement the budgets of disadvantaged families.

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What to know about food assistance following damage from recent hurricanes

People in communities damaged by recent hurricanes have an opportunity to get extra food assistance through adjustments made to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other temporary federal programs. But there are some hard deadlines to apply for help.

October 24, 2024
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
Sharon Gay, Atlanta City Councilmember Amir Farokhi, Developer Michael Green, and Stitch Development Manager Jack Cebe spoke on a panel and answered questions from the public about the project on October 23, 2024

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Atlanta developers share updates on 'The Stitch' project, set 2025 expectations

Atlanta city leaders and developers delivered new details on the master plan for The Stitch, a project that would place a 14-acre greenspace over parts of interstate 75 and 85.

October 24, 2024
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  • Amanda Andrews
FEMA workers going door to door in Soperton, in Treutlen County, Tuesday morning.

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FEMA administrator gives update on damage, recovery in heavy-hit Augusta

Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene ripped through south and east Georgia, the Federal Emergency Management Agency says it's distributed some $159 million in disaster assistance to hundreds of thousands of people.

October 24, 2024
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  • Sofi Gratas
Sting performs at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 22, 2024.

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Sting's night at the concert hall provides respite from election stress

Taking the temperature of voters at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in suburban Atlanta Tuesday proved their mood to be ecstatic — but not for political reasons.

October 24, 2024
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By:
  • Kristi York Wooten
Former President Donald Trump rallies supporters at an event in Duluth, Ga., on Oct. 23, 2024.

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In Gwinnett County, Trump doubles down on border rhetoric

Former President Donald trump made his case to voters in Duluth, Ga., less than two weeks before Election Day.

October 24, 2024
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  • Sarah Kallis
Queenie the dog was adopted after she spent more than two years in a Georgia shelter. Screengrab from the Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA's video on Facebook

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‘Sweet’ dog in shelter for 800 days ‘just wanted to be loved.’ Then came good news

After waiting 800 days in a Georgia shelter, good news finally came for this mama dog.

October 24, 2024
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By:
  • Simone Jasper
This photo provided by the U.S. Navy shows Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) as it departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 1, 2021.

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US Navy will name a future submarine for Atlanta, the 5th vessel named for Georgia's capital

Atlanta is far from the ocean, but it will have a naval vessel named for it again. U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced Wednesday that the Navy will build a nuclear attack submarine that will be known as the USS Atlanta.

October 24, 2024
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  • Associated Press
A voter fills out her ballot for the Michigan primary election in Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

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Election officials are fighting a tsunami of voting conspiracy theories

With less than two weeks before Election Day, a resurgence of misinformation and conspiracy theories about voting is forcing state and local election officials to spend their time debunking rumors and explaining how elections are run.

October 24, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump gestures at a campaign rally Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Duluth, Ga.

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GPB morning headlines for October 24, 2024

Former President Donald Trump made his case to voters in Duluth less than two weeks before Election Day; nearly a month after Hurricane Helene, FEMA says it's distributed $159 million in disaster assistance; and Atlanta's moving forward with a project to create a 14-acre greenspace on top of Interstates 75 and 85 in the heart of the city.

October 24, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
Former president Donald Trump spoke at a roundtable with faith leaders at Christ Chapel on Wednesday in Zebulon, Georgia. Trump was campaigning across Georgia as he Vice President Harris attempt to win over swing state voters.

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With dueling rallies this week, Georgia is on the mind for Trump and Harris

Both candidates are in the crucial swing state this week. Trump had two events on Wednesday, while Harris, ahead of her own visit, answered "Yes" at a CNN town hall when asked if Trump is a fascist.

October 23, 2024
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  • Stephen Fowler
A rendering of The Stitch over the Downtown Connector.

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Georgia Today: 2 million have voted early in Georgia; FEMA opens more disaster centers; The Stitch

On the Wednesday, Oct. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Two million people have cast ballots so far in Georgia's election; FEMA opens three more disaster recovery centers following this year's devastating tropical storm season; and Atlanta officials give an update on the project known as The Stitch.

Georgia Today: 2 million have voted early in Georgia; FEMA opens more disaster centers; The Stitch

October 23, 2024
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
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