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GPB morning headlines for June 2, 2025

A diagnostic tool is helping ID a common mental health condition; state Sen. John Kennedy making lieutenant governor bid; musician Jon Batiste addresses SCAD graduates.

June 02, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio
The event also featured the announcement of the Foundation’s Good Troublemaker Scholarships, awarded to graduating seniors entering college who exemplify the spirit of “good trouble.”

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The Good Trouble Gala comes home to Atlanta

Detria Austin Everson, president and CEO of the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundations talks about bringing the Good Trouble Gala to Atlanta.

June 02, 2025
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  • Pamela Kirkland
FULL EPISODE: Trump on defense, Democrats in damage control: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Georgia Today: Four counties named 'sanctuary jurisdictions'; Mayor of Camilla arrested

On the May 30 edition: Four Georgia counties labeled "sanctuary jurisdictions" by the Trump administration; a mayor is arrested for alleged election interference; Jon Batiste addresses SCAD grads.

May 30, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Rep. Kasey Carpenter of Dalton on the Georgia House Floor. In 2024, he voted against House Bill 1105, the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024. He believes changes to the law are needed during the 2026 General Assembly. (Screenshot)

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GPB evening headlines for May 30, 2025

The Trump administration is pressuring four Georgia counties over immigration policies, declaring them "sanctuary jurisdictions."

Meanwhile, a GOP state lawmaker is pushing back on the immigration crackdown in his city, after an arrest that sparked an outcry.

The mayor of a southwest Georgia town and two former election workers have been arrested on charges of election interference.

May 30, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio
Then-Columbus city manager Isaiah Hugley listens during the public agenda at the March 25, 2025, Columbus Council meeting.

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  • Politics

The Columbus City Council fired its city manager. What's going on?

The Columbus City Council voted this week to fire City Manager Isaiah Hugley, just seven months from his retirement.

May 30, 2025
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  • Peter Biello
Jon Batiste speaks at the Savannah College of Art and Design's spring 2025 commencement ceremony at the Savannah Convention Center on May 30.

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Jon Batiste delivers commencement address to Savannah College of Art and Design graduating class

"You are the culmination of your entire lineage," the musician told graduates.

May 30, 2025
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
Rep. Kasey Carpenter of Dalton on the Georgia House Floor. In 2024, he voted against House Bill 1105, the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024. He believes changes to the law are needed during the 2026 General Assembly. (Screenshot)

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  • Politics

Lawmakers Huddle: Republican state lawmaker urges immigration reform in light of ICE arrests

In this week’s Lawmakers Huddle, GPB’s Donna Lowry spoke with a Republican state legislator who started a Change.org petition urging Congress to reform the immigration system.

May 30, 2025
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  • Donna Lowry
The Neighborhood Union Health Center at 186 Sunset Ave. NW in Atlanta, part of the Fulton County health department, offers sexual health services. Layoffs at the county agency have advocates worried about any impact on Fulton's HIV prevention services. (Rebecca Grapevine / Healthbeat)

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LISTEN: Former Fulton County health worker concerned over recent firings

Over a dozen workers at the Fulton County Board of Health have been terminated, raising concerns about the future of other divisions, as local public health offices feel the squeeze of federal budget cuts.   

May 30, 2025
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  • Sofi Gratas
The Nathan Deal Judicial Center, home of Georgia's Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, is seen on May, 1, 2024, in Atlanta.

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Georgia Supreme Court upholds law restricting handgun carry for young Georgians

The Georgia Supreme Court is upholding a state law that bans most Georgians under 21 from carrying handguns in public

May 30, 2025
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  • Sarah Kallis
The Neighborhood Union Health Center, part of the Fulton County health department.

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GPB morning headlines for May 30, 2025

Fulton County Board of Health terminates more than a dozen workers, Georgia’s high court upholds handgun restrictions for young adults, and a PSC candidate remains on the ballot pending appeal.

May 30, 2025
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By:
  • GPB News Radio
Anthony "Fyrefli" Gasaway Jr (back row, third from left) and Joy "Kuma" Gasaway (seated, holding boombox) gather with FyreNation Crew members and cypher participants at Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward Park on April 27, 2025.

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  • Arts & Life

Is hip-hop dancing for everyone? Atlanta's FyreNation Crew is on a mission to prove it

A group of Atlanta dancers is challenging stereotypes about hip-hop music and creating community events for families across the metro area. 

May 30, 2025
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By:
  • Kristi York Wooten
Rep. Kasey Carpenter of Dalton on the Georgia House Floor. In 2024, he voted against House Bill 1105, the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024. He believes changes to the law are needed during the 2026 General Assembly. (Screenshot)

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State Rep. Kasey Carpenter on Immigration Reform

This week on Lawmakers Huddle: immigration laws have come under increased scrutiny with the arrest and detention by ICE of a 19-year-old college student in Dalton. Donna Lowry spoke with Republican state Rep. Kasey Carpenter to discuss his interest in immigration reform. 

May 29, 2025
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
6-Acre Solar Farm Will Soon be Constructed in East Georgia

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Georgia Today: Billions lost in clean energy jobs; SNAP theft; Columbus fires city manager

On the May 29 edition: Georgia loses billions in clean energy investments; SNAP lost $23 million dollars to theft; And Columbus City Council fires city manager Isaiah Hugley.

May 29, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson is shown on a stage speaking behind a podium to a seated crowd of people.

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GPB evening headlines for May 29, 2025

Metro Atlanta Congressman Hank Johnson heard from frustrated and concerned Democrats at packed town hall meeting last night.

More than $3 billion in clean energy projects in Georgia have been canceled or delayed this year, as Trump targets clean energy.

Georgians receiving SNAP benefits have reported more than $23 million in stolen benefits this year, highlighting a security issue.

May 29, 2025
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By:
  • GPB News Radio
A child's hands type on a laptop

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  • Children's Health

More than words: Atlanta pediatrician uses computer test to better diagnose children with ADHD

A diagnostic tool is helping doctors identify a common mental health condition affecting at least 1 in 7 kids.

May 29, 2025
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  • Ellen Eldridge
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