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News Articles: March For Our Lives

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Echoing 2018, Georgia youth rally for gun law changes

Changes to gun laws in Georgia have tended to go in the opposite direction of what Saturday’s marchers would like to see. Residents across much of Georgia value firearms and view government attempts to limit access as invitations to tyranny.

June 13, 2022
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By:
  • Ross Williams
Former Georgia House Democratic leader Stacey Abrams (center) and "rising stars" in the Democratic Party speak during the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday.

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  • Elections

Young Democrats Wonder Whether Party Is Prioritizing Nostalgia Over The Future

The speaker lineup has made some wonder whether the party is failing to emphasize enough of a forward-focused vision for the country, which is most likely to entice younger voters.

August 19, 2020
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By:
  • Sam Gringlas
A Georgia State Patrol officer was one of 700 public safety personnel in Newnan on April 21. Law enforcement vastly outnumbered demonstrators.

The Costs Of Free Speech

In April three dozen members of a neo-Nazi group rallied in Newnan, south of Atlanta. Hundreds showed up to counter protest. Police report no one was...

June 04, 2018
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By:
  • Emily Cureton
Marjorie, a longtime Kennesaw resident, carries a revolver. She says she once pulled it from the holster when she felt threatened by a stranger.

In Some Georgia Cities, A Requirement To Bear Arms

Since more than a million people demanded stronger gun control laws in the March for Our Lives, many local governments have proposed tougher...

April 16, 2018
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell ,
  • Leah Fleming ,
  • and 1 more

88.5 GPB-Atlanta Midday News For Monday April 9, 2018

March For Our Lives Town Hall Meetings State Immigration Review Board Reacts To Decatur Lawsuit "Matty Ice" Nervous About Becoming A Dad

April 09, 2018
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By:
  • Drew Dawson

88.5 GPB-Atlanta Noon News For Friday April 6, 2018

MLK Tributes Continue Monday March For Our Lives Town Hall Saturday City Of Newnan Prepares For Neo-Nazi March

April 06, 2018
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By:
  • Drew Dawson

On Second Thought For Thursday, March 29, 2018

The newest appointed director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is already facing serious accusations. Dr. Robert Redfield has...

March 29, 2018
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By:
  • Tony Harris ,
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • and 6 more

On Second Thought For Tuesday, March 27, 2018

A teenager in Thomasville, Georgia is facing charges for allegedly stealing a gun from a car earlier in March. We've seen this problem across the state....

March 27, 2018
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By:
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • Sean Powers ,
  • and 6 more
11-year-old Anneleise Dunn proudly holds the sign she carried at the March For Our Lives Rally on Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Georgians Turn Out In Droves For March For Our Lives Rallies Across The State

On this edition of Political Rewind, we look at the impact of a big weekend of news. Hundreds of thousands of students across the country march,...

March 26, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Sixteen-year-old Niles Francis, a student at South Cobb High School, marched with grandfather, Jerry Pennick. Francis is lobbying the Georgia General Assembly to pass SB 457, a school safety bill requiring more active shooter drills.

A Family Tradition At ATL's March For Our Lives

About 30,000 people turned out at the March For Our Lives in Atlanta Saturday to advocate for changes to gun laws. As volunteers worked the crowds to...

March 26, 2018
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By:
  • Emily Cureton
Sixteen-year-old Niles Francis, a student at South Cobb High School, marched with grandfather, Jerry Pennick. Francis is helping lead the effort to get a Georgia law passed requiring school safety drills.

PHOTOS: March For Our Lives Atlanta

An estimated 30,000 people turned out for the March For Our Lives in Atlanta. Students led the massive crowd through downtown chanting "Not One More," ...

March 26, 2018
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By:
  • Emily Cureton

88.5 GPB-Atlanta Noon News For Thursday March 22, 2018

March For Our Lives Saturday Cobb County Students Punished For School Walk Out Participation Sweet 16 And Elite 8 At Phillips Arena

March 22, 2018
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By:
  • Drew Dawson

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