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News Articles: Macon

The Master flag waves to the breeze on the second hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

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GPB morning headlines for April 18, 2024

The number of antisemitic incidents of violence, vandalism and assault rose a staggering 140% last year.

An Augusta man has been charged with trafficking millions of dollars in stolen merchandise and memorabilia from Augusta National Golf Club.

Leaders and artists gathered at an aquatic and recreation center in Southeast Atlanta to celebrate new public art Wednesday.

April 18, 2024
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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: People participate in a Jewish solidarity march on January 5, 2020 in New York City. The march was held in response to a recent rise in anti-Semitic crimes in the greater New York metropolitan area. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Getty Images)

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GPB evening headlines for April 17, 2024

The number of antisemitic incidents of violence, vandalism and assault in the United States rose a staggering 140% last year.

An Augusta man has been charged with trafficking millions of dollars in stolen memorabilia from Augusta National Golf Club.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says arson and vandalism against a police training center have caused $10 million in damages

April 17, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
A room for primary care at the Twiggs County School District's new school-based health center. This clinic will be one of about 30 new or expanded school based health centers to be up and running over the next few years.

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Georgia is installing more health care clinics on school grounds. How has that worked so far?

A state investment of $125 million dollars from federal COVID relief funds is helping grow school-based health through grants issued by the Georgia Department of Education.

April 17, 2024
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  • Sofi Gratas
A worker harvests vidalia onions

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GPB morning headlines for April 17, 2024

At a U.S. Senate hearing Tuesday, Georgia's U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff grilled Postmaster General Louis Dejoy over problems at a new mail facility south of Atlanta.

On Tuesday, Georgia's Public Service Commission approved Georgia Power's plan to increase its electrical generating capacity.

Today is the start of Vidalia onion season. 

Atlanta is working to complete part of a trail connecting downtown Atlanta to the Chattahoochee River ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

April 17, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
Senator Jon Ossoff

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GPB evening headlines for April 16, 2024

The head of the US Postal Service is promising to fix problems that have led to widespread mail delays, including in Georgia.

Georgia students will pay about 2.4% more to attend the state's public colleges and universities in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Savannah officials are crafting an ordinance aimed at reducing noise created by some tour operators in the city's Historic District.

April 16, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
A trolley tour bus drives down River Street in downtown Savannah.

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Savannah trolley tour ordinance in the works, as downtown residents complain of noise pollution

More than 100 trolley tour buses would undergo equipment modifications to limit noise spillover.

April 16, 2024
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  • Benjamin Payne

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GPB morning headlines for April 16, 2024

Gov. Brian Kemp spoke sports and politics during a visit to the Cobb County Chamber of commerce Monday.

Georgia’s Public Service Commission is set to vote Tuesday on Georgia Power’s request to quickly add new electricity generation in the face of rapidly mounting demand from green economy manufacturing and data centers. 

Savannah tourism officials are crafting an ordinance meant to reduce noise created by some historical tour operators in the city's downtown.

April 16, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
Albany Police Chief Michael Persley is shown standing at a podium, indoors and flanked by three flags.

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GPB evening headlines for April 15, 2024

Albany police say a man who died in custody showed no sign of aggression toward officers and officers used no force against him.

Georgia’s Public Service Commission is set to vote tomorrow on Georgia Power’s request to increase new electricity generation.

Two large Northwest Georgia health systems, Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic, have finalized a long-anticipated merger.

April 15, 2024
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Bibb County Jail

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More money for jail security: Macon commission will vote on $2M for magnetic locks, more

The Macon-Bibb County Commission will consider adding magnetic locks and other upgrades to the Bibb County Jail at its Tuesday meeting.

April 15, 2024
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  • Lucinda Warnke and
  • The Telegraph
A Norfolk Southern freight train passes passes through East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. Norfolk Southern on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2023, became the third major freight railroad to offer some of its employees paid sick time, announcing a deal with one of its unions in response to workers' quality-of life complaints that arose during contract negotiations.

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GPB morning headlines for April 15, 2024

Last week, Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern settled a class action lawsuit out of East Palestine, Ohio, agreeing to pay back some of the victims of a devastating train derailment last year. The crash also pushed the company to further invest in safety. 

Savannah will require guns left in vehicles to be stored securely in an effort to cut down on gun thefts from unlocked cars.

Georgia will receive $25 million to share with select public water utilities to help them test and begin treating drinking water with dangerous forever chemicals. 

April 15, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
A train passes through Norfolk Southern's third digital train inspection portal in Jackson, Georgia. About 19 trains pass through here in a day.

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Jackson rail line gets latest tech in Norfolk Southern’s efforts to improve safety

Using cameras and artificial intelligence developed in partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology, the freight company plans to catch issues quicker.

April 12, 2024
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  • Sofi Gratas
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Study finds most U.S. cities have longer allergy, pollen season. Is Macon one of them?

Spring has sprung. And so have your allergies? Well, it’s pretty common. If you’re experiencing a sore throat, itchy eyes or runny nose, you probably have “hay fever,” or what we commonly refer to as “allergies.” But if you’re a Maconite, there's some good news for you.

April 12, 2024
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  • Chelsea Madden and
  • The Telegraph
Georgia Lt. Gov. candidate Burt Jones participates in a Republican primary debate, May 3, 2022, in Atlanta. A special prosecutor has been assigned to look into whether Georgia Lt. Gov. Jones should face criminal charges over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in the state. The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia announced Thursday, April 11, 2024, that its executive director, Pete Skandalakis, will handle the matter.

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GPB morning headlines for April 12, 2024

A prosecutor has been named to investigate Lt. Gov. Governor Burt Jones’ role in interfering with the results of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election.

The U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency have filed a civil lawsuit against a Savannah-based oil distributor, alleging the company violated federal law over a seven-year period.

An effort is underway in Southwest Georgia to restore the childhood home of a legendary figure in jazz.

April 12, 2024
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Jon Ossoff Post Debate Press Conference: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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GPB evening headlines for April 11, 2024

Senator Jon Ossoff’s subcommittee investigation into Georgia’s foster care system released a report of its findings showing systemic failures.

Two Georgia Republicans are headed to a May 7th runoff in a special election to replace state Representative Richard Smith of Columbus, who died in January.

Governor Brian Kemp has suspended a south Georgia mayor who was indicted on charges that he stole nearly $65,000 from his town.

April 11, 2024
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  • GPB News Radio
Colonial Gas sign

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‘There will be consequences’: EPA set to settle with Savannah oil company amid Clean Air Act lawsuit

Colonial Oil would pay a $2.8 million fine and spend $12.2 million on renewable fuel credits, under a proposed settlement.

April 11, 2024
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  • Benjamin Payne
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