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The BioLab plant in Conyers, Ga. is seen on Dec. 18, 2024, nearly three months after a Sept. 29 fire that left a weekslong chemical plume in the area.

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Georgia lawmakers press BioLab parent company for updates on Conyers fire investigation

Members of Georgia’s congressional delegation are calling on KIK Consumer Products, the parent company of BioLab, to release updates on its investigation into the chemical fire at its Conyers facility last September.

January 27, 2025
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  • Pamela Kirkland
A September 29 fire at BioLab in Conyers creates a chemical plume

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Conyers residents demand accountability after latest BioLab fire leaves lingering concerns

Weeks after a fire at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers, residents are still grappling with the aftermath. County officials are suing BioLab and its parent company, seeking damages for those affected. Protesters are demanding the plant’s shutdown after this, the latest in a history of incidents.

October 28, 2024
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  • Pamela Kirkland
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is seen during Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in Texas, two years after the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves elsewhere in the United States, in Washington, D.C. U.S., June 19, 2021. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

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Political Rewind: Are we living up to King's dream?; Biden visits Ebenezer

Monday on Political Rewind: As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy today, our special panel will ask if we're living his dream in the modern day. Plus we discuss President Biden's visit to Ebenezer Baptist Church. 

January 16, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Herschel Walker

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Political Rewind: Herschel Walker loses his bid for U.S. Senate. What's next for the GOP?

Wednesday at 2 p.m. on Political Rewind: University of Georgia legend Herschel Walker has lost his bid for the U.S. Senate, falling short by around 95,000 in the runoff race with incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock. We analyze where his campaign lost momentum. And we also look at some of Walker's shortcomings and how they'll influence candidate quality for the GOP going forward. 

December 07, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Barack Obama

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Georgia Today: Obama stumps for Warnock, mental health gets a boost, and SEC Championship in ATL

On the Friday Dec. 2 edition of the Georgia Today podcast: Barack Obama joins Sen. Raphael Warnock at a rally in Atlanta, a new program aims to boost access to mental health care, and Georgia will be the center of the college football universe this weekend.

December 02, 2022
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
Former President Obama

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Political Rewind: Obama stumps for Warnock; New CNN poll; Could Georgia become early primary state?

Friday on Political Rewind: Early voting for Georgia's U.S. Senate race ends today, as CNN polls show Warnock just ahead of Walker in a nearly tied race. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee looks to prioritize Georgia in its primary schedule.

December 02, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
The Carter Center

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Political Rewind: CEO of the Carter Center reflects; Saturday voting case goes to Ga. Supreme Court

Wednesday on Political Rewind: For the past four decades, The Carter Center has worked to ensure election integrity in more than 100 countries. But recently, its work has focused on domestic elections as conspiracy theories become more mainstream. Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander joins our special Wednesday panel.

November 23, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Gov. Brian Kemp and Herschel Walker

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Political Rewind: Saturday voting OK'd; Kemp and Walker campaign together; Trump back on Twitter

Monday on Political Rewind: With their runoff two weeks away, the Walker and Warnock campaigns are pulling out all the stops. Will Warnock benefit from early Saturday voting? How will Trump and Kemp affect Walker's campaign? And will the overturning of Georgia's abortion law come into play? 

November 21, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Trump announces 2024 bid

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Political Rewind: Abortion ban overturned; Trump announces 2024 run; Lawsuit over Saturday voting

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Georgia's abortion ban has been ruled unconstitutional by a Fulton County judge. After announcing he'd be running for president in 2024, Donald Trump also sang Herschel Walker's praises publicly. Meanwhile, Democrats sue to restore Saturday early voting ahead of the runoff.

November 16, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Walker vs. Warnock

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Political Rewind: It's official! Warnock and Walker will face off in December runoff

Wednesday at 2 p.m.: With virtually every vote in, Sen. Raphael Warnock holds a slender lead over Herschel Walker. But both candidates remain under 50%, triggering a runoff on Dec. 6. Meanwhile, Democrats lost nearly all statewide races. What does that mean for a "purple" state?

November 09, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Voters

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Political Rewind: How quickly will we know results?; Targeting Black voters; 2nd District race

Tuesday at 2 p.m. on Political Rewind: After hours of voting, the secretary of state's office reports very few issues statewide. By tonight, most races will be settled, but at least one race could head into a runoff. Our panel sees how campaigns are ending and what role Georgia may play on the national stage.

November 08, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The final countdown for candidates; David Ralston steps down as speaker

Monday on Political Rewind: It's finally Election Week in Georgia. Herschel Walker campaigned at UGA's home game Saturday, but he may not attend a Kemp campaign rally tonight with the GOP ticket. Sen. Warnock is rallying a hometown audience in Savannah as Stacey Abrams campaigns in metro Atlanta. Plus, David Ralston steps down as Speaker of the House.

November 07, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Former President Barack Obama warned that the future of American democracy is on the ballot in the 2022 midterm elections during a speech in College Park, Ga., on Friday.

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Obama says 'democracy on the ballot' in Georgia early voting rally

The former president implored people to avoid "tuning out" in the midterm elections and vote for Democrats to tackle issues like inflation currently facing America.

October 29, 2022
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  • Stephen Fowler
Plant opening

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Political Rewind: 1 million Georgians cast votes; Hyundai plant breaks ground; Walker joins Greene

Wednesday on Political Rewind: 1 million Georgians already made their voices heard during the first eight days of early voting. Plus, Hyundai broke ground for a new electric vehicle plant near Savannah. Gov. Brian Kemp touted it as a win for his economic strategy. Meanwhile, Herschel Walker teams up with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. 

October 26, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Herschel walker holds up badge.

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Political Rewind: Abrams and Kemp set to take debate stage; Walker and Warnock faced off in Savannah

Monday on Political Rewind: Early voting opens today across Georgia, as candidates have spent months and millions trying to win races. Balloting also comes just a few days after Warnock and Walker faced off in Savannah while tonight Stacey Abrams and Gov. Brian Kemp take the debate stage.

October 17, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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