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The suite Francis Ford Coppola stayed in at The All-Movie Hotel during the production of "Megalopolis," is shown on Monday, July 15, 2024, in Peachtree City, Ga. The hotel is a mixed-use property for production companies and tourists excited about film.

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Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' wrapped at this Georgia hotel. Soon, it'll be open for business

The newest Coppola family property, The All-Movie, will soon host production companies and tourists in Peachtree City, an Atlanta suburb. Francis Ford Coppola originally purchased the property for the production of his latest film, Megalopolis, and the hotel will open its doors on July 25.

July 17, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis speaks at Turner Chapel AME church Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Marietta, Ga. An Alabama man has pleaded guilty in federal court to leaving threatening phone messages for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and the county sheriff last summer because of the pending indictment of former President Donald Trump.

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Appeals court won't hear arguments on Fani Willis' role in Georgia Trump case until after election

A Georgia appeals court has set a December hearing for arguments on the appeal of a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.

July 17, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Solar farm

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Georgia ranks high for solar power in the South

Georgia utilities earned high marks this year in an annual report on the state of solar power in the South.

July 17, 2024
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  • Grant Blankenship
Georgia is home to several species of birds of prey. Photo by CO SCH

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Can hawks, owls or other Georgia birds lift & carry away small dogs? Here’s what to know

It may seem far-fetched to believe your pet could be carried off by a larger bird, but it can and does happen. In fact, Georgia is home to the main culprits when it comes to pet abduction.

July 17, 2024
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  • Sundi Rose
Solar panels. (Pexels)

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GPB morning headlines for July 17, 2024

Georgia utilities earn high marks this year in an annual report on the state of solar power in the South.

A Georgia appeals court has set a December hearing for arguments on the appeal of a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.

The Georgia Secretary of State’s office is partnering with a national non-profit to engage more poll workers ahead of the November election.

July 17, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
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In convention speech, Nikki Haley makes the case for Trump

NPR's Franco Ordoñez analyzes Nikki Haley's speech endorsing former President Trump

July 16, 2024
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  • Susan Davis and
  • Franco Ordoñez
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GOP puts a spotlight on immigration during RNC Night 2

NPR's Susan Davis, Domenico Montanaro, and Mara Liasson discuss the current republican stance on immigration on Night 2 of the Republican National Convention.

July 16, 2024
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Georgia Today: Ballot challenges from Dems; Poll worker shortage; Gas leak at Fulton County Jail

On the Tuesday, July 16 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Democrats are fighting to keep some candidates off the ballot this November; Georgia's secretary of state wants more poll workers for this year's elections; and the aging Fulton County Jail in Atlanta faces a new safety hazard.

July 16, 2024
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a campaign rally at the Fox Theatre in Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2024. File photo by Rebecca Noble/ Reuters

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GPB evening headlines for July 16, 2024

Georgia Democrats are challenging efforts to place Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and other candidates on the state’s presidential ballots.

The Georgia Secretary of State’s office is partnering with a non-profit to engage more poll workers ahead of the November election.

A carbon monoxide leak at Atlanta's Fulton County Jail sent one jail employee to the hospital and injured five others last night.

July 16, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
Raffensperger and Malone

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Raffensperger partners with nonprofit to encourage veterans to become poll workers

The Georgia secretary of state’s office is partnering with a national nonprofit to engage more poll workers ahead of the November 2024 election. 

July 16, 2024
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  • Sarah Kallis
A home in Hogg Hummock - Sapelo Island Credit: Brian Brown/Vanishing Georgia

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McIntosh County argues Sapelo referendum effort not valid

McIntosh County is pushing back against its citizens’ efforts to force a county-wide vote about zoning on Sapelo Island.

July 16, 2024
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  • Mary Landers
Once it's built, the Living and Learning Community will house nursing students from Albany Technical College right across the street from Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, G.a.

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South Georgia training program will prepare paramedics for more advanced care

It's the first to meet new licensure requirements for paramedics that the state Department of Public Health says it intends to issue next year. 

July 16, 2024
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  • Sofi Gratas

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Literacy levels suffered in the pandemic. The Governor's Summit aims to get reading back on track

Reports show that since the pandemic, Georgia has seen significant struggles and drops in youth literacy rates. To address this issue, many initiatives have been implemented, one of them being the 2024 Governor's Summit at the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy.

July 16, 2024
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  • Mira Donaldson
The Chattahoochee Riverkeepers serve as watchdogs for water quality in the Chattahoochee River, including the Columbus stretch of the waterway. See their process, and why they're concerned about the water quality in some areas. Mike Haskey/Ledger-Enquirer

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Chattahoochee Riverkeepers protect Columbus water for the long haul. Inside their process

Despite the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper organization existing for 30 years, with roots in Atlanta, the nonprofit that serves as a watchdog for river pollution only began consistently monitoring in the Columbus area in the last few years. Thanks to an expanding staff, a new water quality lab partnership at Columbus State University and tips from locals concerned about water quality, the riverkeepers are showing up more often to test water in the river and creeks.

July 16, 2024
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  • Kala Hunter
 A Delta Air Lines jetliner is shown at Denver International Airport in Denver, June 26, 2019. Delta Air Lines is changing its employee uniform policy following a turbulent ride through a social media storm started by a passenger's outrage over two flight attendants photographed wearing Palestinian pins.

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Delta Air Lines adopts new rules for flight attendant uniforms after Palestinian pin flap

Delta Air Lines is changing its employee uniform policy following a social media user's outrage over two flight attendants photographed wearing Palestinian flag pins. The uproar over the July 10 post that described the Palestinian pins as "Hamas badges" prompted Delta to ban its employees from wearing pins representing any country or nationality besides the U.S.

July 16, 2024
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