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News Articles: infrastructure

On hand for a giant $25 million federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) check presentation ceremony on a future segment of the Northeast Trail on July 24 are, from left, Christopher Coes, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation; U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams; U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff; Atlanta City Councilmember Alex Wan, Clyde Higgs, president and CEO of Atlanta BeltLine. Inc.; and Solomon Caviness, commissioner of the Atlanta De

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Atlanta BeltLine CEO says $25M federal grant could mean completion before 2030 deadline

A $25 million federal grant to fund a portion of the Atlanta BeltLine’s Northeast Trail could be a significant step in helping complete the massive urban revitalization project ahead of its 2030 deadline.

July 25, 2023
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  • Dyana Bagby
Steamrollers

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SRTA approves two major road projects

The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) signed off Monday on two major highway improvement projects.

June 27, 2023
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  • Dave Williams
President Joe Biden shakes hands with Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., as Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., watches after the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington. (Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)

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Political Rewind: Breaking down Biden's State of the Union speech; How will voters respond in 2024?

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Going into his State of the Union speech, President Biden's approval rating was underwater in Georgia. With 2024 around the corner, our panel breaks down the appeals he made to Georgia's voters and where he might have fallen flat.

February 08, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
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 Gov. Brian Kemp steps out of a Rivian truck Thursday at a press event announcing the the electric vehicle maker will build a factory in Georgia. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder

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Georgia’s big bet on electric vehicle rollout rides heavily on state and federal backing

Gov. Brian Kemp is on a mission to make Georgia the undisputed electric vehicle capital of the nation. But the growing industry has also presented a number of challenges to state legislators and agency leaders this year.

January 31, 2023
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  • Stanley Dunlap
Talmadge Bridge in Savannah

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Talmadge Bridge project in Savannah gets green light

The Georgia Department of Transportation is moving forward with a plan to replace the cables on the Talmadge Bridge in Savannah and raise the structure to more easily accommodate cargo ships calling at the Port of Savannah.

January 23, 2023
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  • Dave Williams
Georgia’s Broadband Availability Map shows areas lacking broadband service in light yellow. (courtesy Georgia Broadband Office)

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Georgia congressional delegation wants more time to ensure accurate broadband maps

The federal government should give Georgia and other states more time to submit corrections to new maps that show where broadband service does not reach, Georgia’s congressional delegation urged in a letter Wednesday.

December 22, 2022
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  • Rebecca Grapevine
a lineup of Teslas plugged into charging stations

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Georgia Electrification Study Committee shares its recommendations — and tables some for January

A joint study on the future of electric transportation in Georgia delivered a series of recommendations this week, but some proposals were tabled for legislators to decide on later.

December 02, 2022
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  • Amanda Andrews
An electric vehicle charges up

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Convenience stores push for ‘level playing field’ in electric vehicle charging

Representatives of convenience stores asked Georgia lawmakers Wednesday to ensure the electric vehicle charging stations they build in the coming years can compete fairly with those owned by utilities.

November 03, 2022
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  • Dave Williams
Interstate 285 around Georgia 400 is shown.

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Project could add an hour or more to Atlanta commutes

Reducing five lanes to three on Atlanta's perimeter highway has the potential for "extreme delays" for local commuters and motorists going around Atlanta.

October 07, 2022
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  • Orlando Montoya
Electric vehicle plugged in at charging station.

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Feds approve Georgia DOT plan for EV charging stations

The Federal Highway Administration has approved Georgia’s plan for rolling out a network of electric vehicle charging stations, the state Department of Transportation announced Tuesday.

September 21, 2022
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  • Dave Williams
The Houlihan Bridge in Port Wentworth, built in 1922 and slated for replacement, is Georgia’s last remaining swing-style bridge.

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Wanted: New homes for historic bridges

The Georgia Department of Transportation is trying to find homes for historic bridges that have outlived their usefulness and need to be replaced.

September 08, 2022
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  • Dave Williams
An electric vehicle charges up

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EV industry future in Georgia looks bright

Georgia has positioned itself on the ground floor of the electric-vehicle revolution and is poised for further growth as demand for EVs takes off, the state’s economic development chief said Wednesday.

August 25, 2022
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  • Dave Williams
Heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ida flooded roads and expressways in New York in 2021. In a hotter climate, rainstorms are becoming more intense.

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An unexpected item is blocking cities' climate change prep: obsolete rainfall records

Cities are experiencing heavier storms and flooding as the climate gets hotter. But due to outdated rainfall records, many are still building infrastructure for the climate of the past.

February 09, 2022
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  • Lauren Sommer
Defense attorney Kevin Gough addresses the court during the trial for the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery at the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 in Brunswick, Ga.

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GPB Morning Headlines for November 15, 2021

Defense Attorney Kevin Gough is backtracking on his controversial comments last week in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial in Brunswick.

President Biden is signing the infrastructure bill that will bring billions to Georgia improvement projects.

November 15, 2021
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Road construction

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Some hiccups expected in rollout of federal infrastructure spending bill

The bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure spending bill Congress passed early this month promises massive investments in Georgia highways and bridges, public transit, electric-vehicle charging stations and broadband deployment.

November 13, 2021
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  • Dave Williams
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