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GPB morning headlines for March 11, 2025

Georgia House budget writers OK FY 2026 state budget; Georgia Senate bill to create mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl crimes; missing Atlanta teacher's body found

March 11, 2025
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GPB morning headlines for March 10, 2025

The month-long search for missing Atlanta teacher Gary Jones came to an end Sunday; A Savannah gun-control ordinance is the target of a new bill passed by the Georgia Senate

March 10, 2025
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GPB morning headlines for March 7, 2025

These bills made it across Crossover Day at the Capitol; Gov. Kemp signs the amended fiscal year 2025 budget

March 07, 2025
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GPB morning headlines for March 6, 2025

It's Crossover Day at the state Capitol; new security measures for Savannah's St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 06, 2025
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Guitarists Duane Betts (left) and Johnny Stachela (right) perform at 'In Memory of Dickey Betts' at the Macon City Auditorium in Macon, Ga., on Feb. 28, 2025.

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A Macon concert reunites Allman Brothers Band members to celebrate Dickey Betts and Georgia roots

"In Memory of Dickey Betts" brought together fans from across the country to celebrate the late Allman Brothers Band guitarist and the group's musical legacy — and to check out some related Macon sights.

March 05, 2025
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A memorial is seen at Apalachee High School after the Wednesday school shooting, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Winder, Ga.

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GPB morning headlines for March 5, 2025

Tuesday marked six months since the deadly shooting at Apalachee High; the state legislature passes school safety bills; the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers and the Carter Center’s Mental Health Program are merging

March 05, 2025
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Southwest players and coaches celebrate with their fans after the Patriots’ 65-54 semifinal win over Toombs County. Southwest will play B.E.S.T. Academy for the state championship Saturday at the Macon Coliseum. Jason Vorhees / The Melody

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What to expect from the four days of GHSA basketball final championship games

The 2025 Georgia High School Association's basketball finals begin this week at the Macon Coliseum starting Wednesday through Saturday. Jon Nelson explains the important storylines to look out for ahead of the championship games.

March 04, 2025
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library books on shelf

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GPB morning headlines for March 4, 2025

Georgia Senate renews debate on books children are allowed to access in libraries; much of Georgia is under high fire danger conditions; Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposed tort reform bill gets pushback.

March 04, 2025
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Mercer University plans to build its new medical school on seven acres in the 800 block of Riverside Drive. The Urban Development Authority agreed to sell the land Thursday. Credit: Liz Fabian

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Mercer to build new medical school along Ocmulgee River

On Thursday, the Urban Development Authority signed a deal to sell to Mercer University the old Transit Authority site and adjacent land next to the Burger King in the 800 block of Riverside Drive.

March 03, 2025
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Southwest guard Chase Dupree screams after a dunk during the Patriots’ 65-54 semifinal win over Toombs County. Southwest will play B.E.S.T. Academy for the state championship Saturday at the Macon Coliseum. Jason Vorhees / The Melody

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Southwest advances to first state title game since 1989 with thrilling 65-54 win over Toombs County

The Patriots kept the lead and ran out the clock on Toombs County, riding the energy of the impassioned crowd to secure a 65-54 win in the Final Four of the GHSA Class A-Division I state tournament Saturday night and advance to the championship game in Macon next weekend.

March 03, 2025
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  • Micah Johnston
Close up of the "best by" date on a carton of eggs

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Best by, use by, sell by? How confusion around grocery labels contributes to food waste

Around 30% of all food produced in the U.S. goes to waste. A new joint strategy from the USDA and the FDA is attempting to cut that number in half.

March 03, 2025
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The container ship Adrian Maersk sails past the riverboat Georgia Queen on the Savannah River.

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GPB morning headlines for February 26, 2025

Georgia’s port chief outlines growth plans; Atlanta’s "Cop City" court battle may be ending; and Atlanta Mayor Dickens highlights affordable housing in annual address.

February 26, 2025
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Community Action NOW! founder Iffat Walker with James Washington, research administrator at Morehouse School of Medicine.

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GPB morning headlines for February 25, 2025

Researchers are studying the long-term effects of last year’s BioLab fire; Georgia health officials update rabies guidelines after errors in past case.

February 25, 2025
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GPB morning headlines for February 24, 2025

Georgia Democrats call for Gov. Brian Kemp to oppose federal cuts; lawsuit reform passes Senate; and Georgia DNR seeks public comment on State Wildlife Action Plan

February 24, 2025
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U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick holds a town hall meeting February 2025

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GPB evening headlines for February 21, 2025

Georgia Congressmen Rich McCormick and Sanford Bishop hear from Georgians reacting to President Trump's policies in recent town hall meetings.

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