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Georgia Today: New homeless law; Supreme Court hears abortion ban debate; Savannah is more expensive

On the Tuesday March 28 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's homelessness bill is headed to the governor's desk; lawyers debate the state's abortion ban before the Georgia Supreme Court; and why visiting Savannah will now be more expensive.

March 28, 2023
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaks at the annual State of the City address in downtown Atlanta on March 28, 2023.

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'This is a tough job': Watch Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' State of the City speech

"Atlanta is a group project," Mayor Dickens said at the annual business breakfast in downtown Atlanta, where he delivered his 2023 State of the City address. Public safety, affordable housing and empowering youth were primary topics. 

March 28, 2023
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By:
  • GPB News Staff
A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court, after the leak of a draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito preparing for a majority of the court to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision later this year, in Washington, U.S., May 3, 2022. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS

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GPB evening headlines for March 28, 2023

The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that questions the constitutionality of Georgia’s six-week abortion ban.

Officials are looking into the events that led up to a teenager being left at a Brunswick hospital after an alleged "hazing incident."

The state House has given final passage to a bill born out of lawmakers' frustrations with the issue of homelessness in Georgia.

March 28, 2023
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  • GPB News Radio
A nighttime shot of the Georgia Capitol

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Prosecutor oversight bill headed to Kemp; local control concerns dismissed

The Georgia General Assembly sent a controversial bill to the governor’s desk Monday to create a new disciplinary board for the state’s local district attorneys.

March 28, 2023
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  • Stanley Dunlap
Valerie Boyd is the editor of 'Bigger than Bravery.'

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Black 'joy and resilience' during the pandemic chronicled in 'Bigger than Bravery'

A new anthology includes work by dozens of Black authors reflecting on the pandemic.

March 28, 2023
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By:
  • Peter Biello
Sherry Bennett gestures at her home in Troup County, Ga., on March 27, 2023, hours after it was destroyed by a tornado.

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Woman loses home of 44 years after tornado destroys house in West Point during storms

Sherry Bennett woke up early Sunday to the sound of “tremendous” hail hitting her roof. She was worried about dents in her roof and car — but it ended up a lot worse than that when a tornado tore through her neighborhood.

 

March 28, 2023
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  • The Ledger Enquirer
Producer Norman Lear, actress Laverne Cox and comedian George Wallace are involved in the upcoming Apple streaming series “Clean Slate.”

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Amazon streaming series on transgender acceptance begins filming in Savannah, starring Laverne Cox

The show is taking on added significance, amid Gov. Brian Kemp's recent signing of a bill that restricts gender-affirming care for children.

March 28, 2023
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  • Benjamin Payne
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Lawmakers: Elections board donations, DA oversight, literacy efforts pass legislature on day 39

The Georgia Legislature tackled election betting, district attorney oversight commissions and more on the penultimate day of the legislative session. 

March 28, 2023
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis
Atlanta musician and actor Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges stars in a video to promote a new 'City Connect' uniform in honor of late baseball star Hank Aaron.

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Braves unveil 'City Connect' jersey in video featuring Billye Aaron and Ludacris

The Atlanta Braves debuted a new jersey this week in a splashy video featuring actor and rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges. The uniform's Nike design is a throwback to the 1970s heyday of baseball legend Henry 'Hank' Aaron, whose wife Billye makes a heartfelt cameo in the short film.

March 28, 2023
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  • GPB News Staff
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Political Rewind: Sine Die deadline looms; Gov. Kemp supports vouchers; Nashville school shooting

Tuesday on Political Rewind: As Sine Die looms over the Dome, legislators scramble to pass several high-profile bills. Gov. Brian Kemp supported a school choice measure that critics say would rob public schools of much-needed funds. Sports betting and expanded hate crime bills also saw a second life. We also discuss a tragic school shooting in Nashville. 

March 28, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Medical cannabis oil

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Medical cannabis bill closer to passing General Assembly

The state Senate voted 53-3 in favor of legislation the House passed earlier this month, but with a series of substantive changes that will force it to return to the House before it can gain final passage. 

March 28, 2023
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  • Dave Williams
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Bill banning TikTok on state-owned devices clears General Assembly

The state Senate unanimously approved a bill Monday to codify a ban on the use of TikTok on state-owned devices.   

March 28, 2023
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  • Rebecca Grapevine
A NOAA and NWS map depicts severe weather over Georgia on Sunday, March 26, 2023

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GPB morning headlines for March 28, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp surveyed damage in Troup County late yesterday after the area was hit by severe storms Sunday morning.

The state Prosecuting Attorneys' Council has issued a long-awaited report on sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in Georgia.

A bill born from the frustration of Georgia legislators with the state’s growing issue of homelessness is headed to the governor’s desk after approval in the house.

March 28, 2023
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  • GPB News Radio
Storm damage in Central Georgia caused by a line of strong storms on March 26, 2023

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PHOTOS: Weekend storms roar across Georgia, downing trees and flooding roadways

Several lines of storms and at least one tornado moved through the state Friday through Monday. Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency as counties assessed damages and injuries.

March 27, 2023
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  • GPB News Staff
A damaged fence is seen after a large tree was blown into an apartment building during a winter storm in San Diego, California, U.S., February 22, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake

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Georgia Today: Kemp tours storm damage; Fulton DA must respond to Trump; mayors making history

On the Monday March 27 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp visits storm-damaged areas; Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis is ordered to respond to Trump's motion; and two Georgia mayors are making history.

March 27, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
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