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GPB evening headlines for July 4, 2022

Almost a year into a civil rights investigation, a judge says the state agency responsible for Georgia prisons should comply with federal prosecutors requests for records.

A judge is considering what guidelines to place on questions that can be asked of Georgia state lawmakers who've been called before a special grand jury.

Senbere Teferi and Rhonex Kipruto are the winners of this year's AJC Peachtree Road Race.

July 04, 2022
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Delta Air Lines pilots demonstrate outside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on June 30, 2022, demanding better working conditions.

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Georgia Today: HB 481 explained, R. Kelly sentenced, Delta pilots picket, robots are coming

Welcome to Georgia Today, a twice-weekly newsletter featuring original stories from GPB News reporters and the latest headlines from around the state.

July 01, 2022
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  • Kristi York Wooten ,
  • Sarah Rose ,
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A Night of Georgia Music

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A Night of Georgia Music re-interprets iconic Georgia songs

A Night of Georgia Music features arrangements of songs by Outkast, Ray Charles and R.E.M. performed by a string orchestra and rock band featuring Chuck Leavell, Robert McDuffie, and R.E.M. cofounder Mike Mills. Mills spoke with GPB's Peter Biello about the show.

July 01, 2022
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  • Peter Biello

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GPB evening headlines for July 1, 2022

Delta's CEO is apologizing to travelers for delays and cancellations.

Atlanta officials and law enforcement are urging travelers to leave their firearms at home.

A third Georgia child has died this year from being left in a hot car.

July 01, 2022
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  • GPB News Radio
Crowd walking down street

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New census data shows how Georgia changed from 2020 to 2021

New population estimates out today include information on age, race, and ethnicity in American counties and cities for the period up to July 2021.

July 01, 2022
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  • Rebecca Grapevine
Plant Bowen in Bartow County

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  • Energy

Georgia’s coal-fired plant closings likely to go on despite Supreme Court EPA ruling

The West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency opinion was a victory for Georgia and 18 other Republican-led states as it limits Democratic President Joe Biden’s ability to pursue his climate goals. 

July 01, 2022
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  • Stanley Dunlap
Terry Englund

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  • Politics

Georgia teacher raises, anti-CRT law, needs-based college aid take effect in July

July 1 starts a new fiscal year for the state of Georgia, bringing in a new budget and the effective date of laws passed earlier in the year, including many that will affect how Georgia public school students learn.

July 01, 2022
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  • Ross Williams
Delta Air Lines pilots demonstrate outside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on June 30, 2022, demanding better working conditions.

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GPB evening headlines for June 30, 2022

A federal judge has denied a request to temporarily block part of Georgia's 98-page election law.

Over 400 Delta pilots picketed at Hartsfield Jackson today against what they call poor working conditions.

The Georgia Supreme Court has overturned the murder conviction of a once-prominent Atlanta attorney who fatally shot his wife while riding in an SUV.

June 30, 2022
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What does Georgia's 2019 abortion law HB 481 do?

Abortion is still legal in Georgia up until 20 weeks into a pregnancy, But future court rulings on a 2019 law could drastically limit access.

June 30, 2022
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  • Stephen Fowler
PBS NewsHour Weekend  Explainer: New state abortion laws, the future of Roe v. Wade, and the Supreme Court’s upcoming term

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Georgia in top 10 states seeing a spike in Google searches for 'abortion pill' after SCOTUS leak

Georgia was one of the top 10 states where people used Google to search for abortion medications. Elevated interest could mean patients are pursuing this option with or without their doctor’s input.

June 30, 2022
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  • Ellen Eldridge
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp laughs with state Senate President Pro Tem Butch Miller and others as he signs education bills on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Cumming, Ga. Kemp has been using a post-session bill signing tour to enhance his position in the May 24 Republican primary for governor against former U.S. Sen. David Perdue and others.

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New Georgia laws aim at schools; some laws already in effect

Most new laws traditionally take effect in Georgia on July 1. But this year, many of the most important measures became law as soon as Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed them. Top measures beginning Friday include a raft of conservative-inspired school legislation, and an increase in lawmaker pensions.

June 30, 2022
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  • Associated Press

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GPB evening headlines for June 29, 2022

Delta Airlines is issuing an unusual waiver for passengers scheduled to fly during the busy 4th of July travel weekend.

The number of people searching for “abortion pills” spiked after the Supreme Court leak in May.

A University of Georgia math teacher wants people to know their risk of getting Covid-19.

June 29, 2022
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  • GPB News Radio
Cassidy Hutchinson, who was an aide to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows during the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump, stands up in a public hearing of the U.S. House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol, at the Capitol, in Washington, U.S., June 28, 2022. Photo by Mandel Ngan/Pool via REUTERS

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Political Rewind: Surprise January 6th hearing; voter registration yields gains for Republicans

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Will Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony at the January 6th Hearings have any effect on voters this November? Plus, the AP reports that a million voters have switched to the Republican Party. Meanwhile, more DAs say they will not enforce laws that restrict abortions.

 

June 29, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Brick exterior of the Savannah Medical Clinic. A sign for the clinic is displayed in front of the building, behind bushes.

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  • Health

Sole surgical abortion provider in Coastal Georgia closes, more than 40 years after its founding

Despite abortion still being legal in Georgia for the time being, Savannah Medical Clinic closed its doors on Friday.

June 29, 2022
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  • Benjamin Payne
Delivery robot

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New law set to bring delivery robots to Georgia

House Bill 1009, which cleared the Georgia House of Representatives and state Senate overwhelmingly, sets out regulations governing delivery robots, including where and when they can operate and at what speeds, weight limits, and penalties for violators.

June 29, 2022
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  • Dave Williams
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