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Volunteers pack boxes assembly line style during the annual food distribution in Macon sponsored by Atrium Health. About 60 tons of fresh produce was packed and distributed on a first come, first served basis at the three hour event Friday for which some people arrived two hours early.

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Georgia Today: CDC art exhibit; Macon food giveaway; Asa Candler Jr. biography

On the Friday, June 21 edition of Georgia Today: The CDC headquarters unveils a new art exhibit; The city of Macon gets a big response to its free food giveaway; and a new biography profiles the eccentric millionaire son of an Atlanta business icon. 

June 21, 2024
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
An employee works on a solar panel inside the Hanwha Qcells Solar plant, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, in Dalton, Ga. The Korean company is opening what it says is the first solar panel factory to begin production in the U.S. since the passage of President Joe Biden’s signature climate legislation.

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GPB evening headlines for June 21, 2024

A Virginia-based solar energy company plans to nearly double the number of solar panels it's buying from a Georgia manufacturer.

Hundreds of people lined up in Macon today for a charitable food distribution, with many noting price increases at grocery stores.

Northwest Georgia's Floyd County has completed an eight-mile bike-and-pedestrian trail around Rome, a showcasing area sites.

June 21, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
Sen. Raphael Warnock, in a video, introduced his legislation on June 18 to improve the workforce by bridging the gap between community and technical colleges and the local job industry. (Screenshot)

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Taxpayer dollars at work: Senators on workforce development, military families, water infrastructure

For the week ending June 14, 2024, Warnock and Ossoff focused on reviewing Atlanta's aging water infrastructure after the recent water main break in Midtown Atlanta, improving fire safety throughout Georgia, improving the workforce development by creating partnerships between community and technical colleges and the local job industry, and introducing legislations supporting Georgia military families.

June 21, 2024
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  • Ambria Burton
A photo of a billboard with cartoon people hugging and text that says "no one should face jail time for getting an abortion"

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Research shows most Americans support abortion access. One advocacy group wants people to know that

According to a recent Pew survey, more than 60% of Americans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.

 

June 21, 2024
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  • Ellen Eldridge
Water parks in Georgia are the perfect spot to get away from the heat and have fun in the sun. AQUAVERA Unsplash

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Georgia’s water parks are open for summer. Here’s what to know about hours & prices

It’s no surprise that most Georgians are looking towards pools and cooler places to have outdoor fun this summer. Georgia averages summer temperatures of low 80s to high 90s. If you’re looking to enjoy the weather while not risking heat exhaustion, there is an array of water parks to visit with family and friends.

June 21, 2024
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  • The Telegraph
If you are past the age or don’t meet the requirements for jury duty, you should know so you can be exempted by the court. BERMIX STUDIO Unsplash

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Could your age or health get you out of jury duty? Here are Georgia’s requirements

Once or twice a year, you may get a letter in the mail telling you that you need to serve on a jury for a court case you probably know nothing about. While you would be contributing to your community, at a certain age it can become harder to serve on a jury. Here are some requirements and restrictions that need to be met for a citizen to still be allowed to attend jury duty.

June 21, 2024
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  • The Telegraph
This month, Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting is releasing a story called "40 Acres and a Lie," co-reported with the Center for Public Integrity and Mother Jones magazine

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Black families were promised land in Georgia. The government took it away

The promise of "40 acres and a mule" is probably the most famous attempt at reparations for slavery in the U.S., but it is mostly remembered as a broken promise.

June 21, 2024
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  • Pamela Kirkland
Antonio Chen after qualifying for the Olympics. (Courtesy of SCAD) Credit: SCAD

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SCAD student becomes first male Taiwanese foil fencer in Olympics in 36 years

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) student Antonio Chen (Yi-tung Chen) spends most of his day in graphic design classes. But what sets Chen apart is how he spends the rest of his day: in fencing practice. And in May, his dream came true as Chen became just the sixth male Taiwanese foil fencer – and the first in 36 years – to qualify for the Olympics.

June 21, 2024
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  • Madison Auchincloss
International men's soccer: Argentinian national team captain Lionel Messi (in blue) embraces Canadian national team captain Alphonoso Davies (red) at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 20, 2024. Argentina defeated Canada 2 - 0 during the first day of group stage play at Copa América 2024.

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Copa América Day 1: Argentina defeats Canada in Atlanta as crowd chants Lionel Messi's name

Follow along with GPB Sports as we cover the Copa América international men's soccer tournament, which returns to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 27 for a matchup between Panama and the United States.

June 21, 2024
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  • Jon Nelson
Yellen in Atlanta

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GPB morning headlines for June 21, 2024

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was in Atlanta on Thursday to unveil new steps the Biden administration is taking to fight the opioid crisis.

Atlanta's popular pedestrian and biking trail, the BeltLine, has adopted its biggest budget ever for the next fiscal year. 

Baseball fans from across the South converged upon Birmingham, Ala., last night for a Major League Baseball tribute to the Negro Leagues.

June 21, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
Yellen in Atlanta

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits Atlanta to make fentanyl combating announcement

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Atlanta on Thursday to announce efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking.

June 20, 2024
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  • Sarah Kallis
Policing the Police: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Georgia Today: Entire police dept. suspended, Fighting opioids, Atlanta's worldwide soccer showcase

On the Thursday, June 20 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia town's entire police department has been suspended, new steps are being taken to fight the opioid crisis, and more than 70,000 soccer fans are descending upon Atlanta

June 20, 2024
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jeremy Powell
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 03: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks to COP26 delegates following a keynote speech by British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, at SECC on November 03, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. Rishi Sunak will be setting out plans to encourage UK industry to work towards the country's 2050 net zero target. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

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GPB evening headlines for June 20, 2024

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was in Atlanta today to unveil steps the Biden administration is taking to fight the opioid crisis.

More than 70,000 fans are expected to be at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta tonight for the start of a global showcase of soccer.

Baseball fans from across the South are coming to Birmingham, Alabama this afternoon for a special tribute to the Negro Leagues.

June 20, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
Georgia Department of Labor

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Georgia employment sets more records despite rise in jobless rate

Georgia’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month but remained well above the national rate, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday.

June 20, 2024
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  • Dave Williams
The mystery snails are native to parts of Asia. Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division

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Invasive, shelled creature seen in popular Georgia lake, experts warn. What to know

An invasive, shelled creature was spotted in a popular Georgia lake, as experts warn the public of potential environmental and health risks.

June 20, 2024
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  • Simone Jasper
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