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In this Dec. 14, 2020 file photo, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaks during a news conference in Atlanta. As former President Donald Trump sought to lay blame for his 2020 election loss, Georgia’s secretary of state emerged as one of his main targets. Now, with a Trump-endorsed challenger in the Republican primary, Brad Raffensperger is in a tough fight to keep his job.

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GPB evening headlines for July 10, 2025

Georgia's Secretary of State's office is notifying nearly 478,000 registered voters that their registrations could be canceled.

The state agency that manages SNAP in Georgia is preparing for big changes stemming from President Trump's big budget bill.

Officials are calling voter turnout "miserably low" in the Democratic runoff for a Georgia Public Service Commission seat.

July 10, 2025
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Select Goodwill stores in Atlanta are curating displays of cowboy-inspired clothing for Beyoncé fans.

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Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour is in Atlanta and Goodwill stores are helping fans find their 'fits

In honor of the superstar's four performances at Mercedes-Benz Stadium through July 14, select "Cowboy Goodwill" locations are selling sparkly hats and accessories while supplies last.

July 10, 2025
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  • Abisola Dahunsi and
  • Alicia Eakin
FILE - Garth Lagerwey, then-general manager of the Seattle Sounders soccer team, gestures during training, May 3, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

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Atlanta United president/CEO Garth Lagerwey undergoing cancer treatment and taking leave of absence

Atlanta United president and chief executive officer Garth Lagerwey is undergoing cancer treatment and taking an indefinite leave of absence. United officials say "the prognosis of a complete recovery is encouraging."

July 10, 2025
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  • Associated Press
Her Majesty Kitchen owner Chelsia Green Ogletree sits with her aunt Melanie Green Fowler while watching her appearance on the Food Network competition show “Chopped” on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Her Majesty Kitchen in Forsyth, Georgia. Ogletree won the competition out of four chefs from across the country and a $10,000 prize.

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Forsyth chef wins $10K prize on reality cooking show

The Monroe County, Ga., restauranteur is making waves in the food world after winning the cooking competition show, "Chopped."

July 10, 2025
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  • Lucinda Warnke
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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GPB morning headlines for July 10, 2025

Some policies in President Trump's new reconciliation bill are already in effect, including changes to eligibility under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Members of the Georgia legislative Africa caucus are asking Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reconsider a potential travel ban for some African countries.

July 10, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio
State Rep. El-Mahdi Holly

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Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus says proposed travel ban will hurt the U.S.

Members of the Georgia Africa Legislative caucus are asking Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reconsider a potential travel ban for some African countries. 

July 10, 2025
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  • Sarah Kallis
The brown pelican is among the species protected by Georgia's bird island rule, which prohibits public access to certain coastal islands and sandbars.

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Georgia DNR proposes first-ever change to 'bird island rule' protecting critical nesting sites

One dredge spoil island in Brunswick Harbor now hosts about 8,000 nesting pairs of seabirds, but lacks the legal protections afforded by the original rule.

July 10, 2025
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  • Benjamin Payne
Mario Guevara

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Georgia Today: Arrested journalist remains in federal custody; Endangered birds; Job Corps cuts

On the July 9 edition: The journalist arrested while covering a protest near Atlanta remains in federal custody; A state law protecting endangered birds could soon be changed; and South Fulton council members speak out against cuts to Job Corps.

July 09, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Mario Guevara

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GPB evening headlines for July 9, 2025

Journalist arrested in Georgia remains in federal custody despite being granted bond; state regulation protecting endangered birds in coastal Georgia could change; city of South Fulton wants feds to finish job training center or give it to the city.

July 09, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio
Attendees stand up and wave their arms during a free t-shirt toss between innings during the Coastal Plains League All-Star Game on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Luther Williams Field in Macon, Georgia. The best players from across the summer collegiate baseball league, which includes the Macon Bacon, came to Macon for a two-day showcase. Carly Lenhardt/The Telegraph

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Driving 20 hours to see an all-star game in Macon? Why fans made the trek

Seated right above the dugout close enough to hear the chatter of players and smell the faint scent of sweat, a little boy reaches to catch a ball he just got autographed by all-star baseball players from the Coastal Plain League.

July 09, 2025
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  • Carly Lenhardt and
  • The Telegraph

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Confederacy group sues Georgia park for planning an exhibit on slavery and segregation

The Georgia chapter of a Confederacy group has filed a lawsuit against Stone Mountain Park, east of Atlanta, over an exhibit on slavery, segregation and white supremacy.

July 09, 2025
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  • Associated Press
The American Red Cross held a blood drive at WSU Tri-Cities campus on March 27, shown in this file photo. Colgay Pride announced that gay and bisexual men will be able to donate blood for the first time in an upcoming Columbus, Georgia, blood drive. JENNIFER KING jking@tricityherald.com

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Why this blood drive will be historic for Columbus’ LGBTQ+ community

For the first time in Columbus history, gay and bisexual men and all LGBTQ+ individuals will be able to donate blood at a local blood drive without restrictions based on their identity instead of their behavior, thanks to changes in federal regulations.

July 09, 2025
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  • Mark Rice and
  • The Ledger Enquirer
A rendering of the Jackson Street Bridge improvements. (Courtesy Atlanta Department of City Planning)

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City breaks ground on improvements for iconic Jackson Street Bridge

The Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) and the Atlanta Downtown District (ADID) officially broke ground Tuesday morning on multimodal improvements along the Jackson Street Bridge.

July 09, 2025
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Exclusive Interview with Lt. Governor Burt Jones: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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GPB morning headlines for July 9, 2025

Georgia student at the Savannah College of Art and Design killed in Texas flash floods; Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announces governor bid; sanitation workers in northern Atlanta metro area are on strike

July 09, 2025
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Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta.

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GPB evening headlines for July 8, 2025

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones enters 2026 governor's race; the Teamsters push back against cost-saving proposal at UPS; six Georgia cities to host traveling Smithsonian exhibit about voting in the U.S.

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