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GPB evening headlines for April 12, 2024

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

The US Postal Service will be the subject of a U.S. Senate Homeland Security hearing Tuesday next week. 

Another incarcerated man has died at the Fulton County Jail.

April 12, 2024
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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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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 morning headlines for April 11, 2024

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

The first round of the Masters tournament gets underway Thursday.

Atlanta has about two years to prepare to host eight matches in the 2026 World Cup.

April 11, 2024
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GPB evening headlines for April 10, 2024

The federal Environmental Protection Agency is setting the first ever safety standards for so-called forever chemicals in drinking water.

Sonny Bharadia has been granted a new trial after twenty-two years in prison. 

April 10, 2024
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GPB morning headlines for April 10, 2024

Grant money from a multi-state opioid lawsuit settlement is now accessible to Georgia providers via a website launched Monday by the state's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

The federal Environmental Protection Agency is setting the first ever safety standards for so-called forever chemicals in drinking water.

After losing two National Hockey League teams over the past half-century, Atlanta is making another attempt to lure the league.

April 10, 2024
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A.J. Minter speaks to reporters after the Braves' loss to the New York Mets on Monday, April 8, 2024.

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GPB evening headlines for April 9, 2024

Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million dollars in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to a fiery train derailment in February of last year in eastern Ohio.

Today is the last day to submit written comments on a plan to mine near Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

The Braves face the Mets tonight.

April 09, 2024
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tlanta Braves' Hank Aaron hits his 715th career home run in Atlanta Stadium, April 8, 1974, to break the all-time record set by the late Babe Ruth. The ball is a blur as it leaves the bat.

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GPB morning headlines for April 9, 2024

Yesterday marked 50 years since Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run to break the longstanding record. 

The first revitalization project on Atlanta’s Auburn Avenue in 18 years is well underway.

U.S. Soccer broke ground Monday on a new training facility in Fayette County, south of Atlanta.

Over 1,000 people, young and old gathered at Fernbank Science Center Monday for Solar Eclipse Fest.

April 09, 2024
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GPB evening headlines for April 8, 2024

Researchers are recruiting people in their 50s and 60s with no symptoms of Alzheimer’s for a new study of the disease. 

Springer Opera House in Columbus gets federal funds for building repairs.

April 08, 2024
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A total solar eclipse is seen on Monday, August 21, 2017 above Madras, Oregon. NASA.

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GPB morning headlines for April 8, 2024

Georgia will see part of the North American solar eclipse this afternoon.

50 years ago today, Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run, breaking the record set by Babe Ruth in 1935.

Columbus is offering $5,000 incentives to lure remote workers to the city.

April 08, 2024
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GPB evening headlines for April 5, 2024

Georgia's Republican Party started the process of removing its vice chairman after a judge found he violated state election laws.

A state inmate faces federal charges for allegedly building bombs from inside prison -- and mailing them to government buildings.

Police are investigating after a man being held at the problem-plagued Fulton County Jail was stabbed to death by another inmate.

April 05, 2024
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Bernice King, CEO of the King Center, speaks in front of her parents' crypt on April 4, 2024 to mark 56 years since her father was assassinated.

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GPB morning headlines for April 5, 2024

Georgia's Republican Party started the process Thursday of removing its vice chairman after a judge found he violated state election laws.

Federal prosecutors have indicted a state inmate in Georgia with charges of making and mailing bombs from inside prison in South Georgia.

Thursday marked the 56th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His family gathered at Atlanta's King Center for a wreath-laying ceremony.

April 05, 2024
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Former President Donald Trump is escorted to a courtroom, April 4, 2023, in New York. Trump’s bond has been set at $200,000 in the Georgia case accusing the former president of scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss. The bond agreement was outlined in a court filing signed by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Trump’s defense attorneys.

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GPB evening headlines for April 4, 2024

The judge overseeing Georgia's election interference case has rejected former president Donald Trump's free speech arguments.

Today marks the 56th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His family marked the day at the King Center.

Nuclear Plant Vogtle's expansion has reached another milestone as it nears completion after years of cost overruns and delays.

April 04, 2024
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Georgia Power Co.'s Plant Vogtle nuclear power plant is shown Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, in Waynesboro, Ga. The electric utility said on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 that its second new reactor has begun splitting atoms.

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GPB morning headlines for April 4, 2024

The second of two new nuclear reactors at Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle has reached 100% power.

Jekyll Island Wednesday saw the largest release of rehabilitated sea turtles in the islands recorded history. 

Food-reviewing TikTokker Keith Lee says he plans to give Atlanta another try.

April 04, 2024
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GPB evening headlines for April 3, 2024

Spelman College extends the deadline for enrollment deposits. 

Norfolk Southern derailment last year in eastern Ohio was not declared a public health emergency.

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