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News Articles: Georgia

Governor Brian Kemp signs a bill on a desk, with dozens of supporters standing behind him.

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GPB evening headlines for April 22, 2025

Kemp signed into law two bills limiting lawsuits in Georgia; former archbishop of Atlanta is now in Rome to help elect the next pope, and many of Georgia's favorite fruits and vegetables may do well this year.

April 22, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio

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Winter respiratory illnesses winding down in Georgia, but some COVID and flu still circulating

As spring temperatures rise along with pollen counts in Georgia, the state is seeing a decline in winter respiratory infections.

April 22, 2025
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  • Rebecca Grapevine
Peaches sit in boxes on a shelf at Dickey Farms.

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2025 promises to be a great year for Georgia's peaches

Many of Georgia's favorite fruits and vegetables are looking good this year, thanks to favorable weather conditions during the growing season.

April 22, 2025
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By:
  • Chase McGee
Wesley Reimer feeds his son Marshall from a bottle in their Macon home. Reimer partially blames the current baby formula shortage on panicked shoppers stockpiling formula and on profiteers selling formula online.

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Healthy Start for families in South Georgia plans to bring birth support on board

Nationally, the largely federally funded initiative links families with case managers who can help monitor their health and look out for their needs during the transition of childbirth.

April 22, 2025
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
Adair Park resident Matthew Garbett stands on the Beltline in front of two light rail tunnels next to the path.

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'I think the promise was broken.' South Atlanta residents weigh in on Beltline rail changes

Atlanta officials said the city supports light rail on the Beltline, but the project will be shifted to build it in South Atlanta instead of the original east side plan.

April 22, 2025
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
In this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 photo, Tyler Volz-Benoit, who is autistic, rests his head on the shoulder of his adoptive brother Ryan, who gives him a hug at their family home in Springfield, Mass.

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  • Children's Health

New study shows how to support caretakers of children with autism who run away, wander

Atlanta’s Marcus Autism Center conducted the largest study yet of the risks of elopement among children with autism and what caretakers can do to mitigate those risks.

April 22, 2025
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, flanked by House Majority Leader Jon Burns and bill sponsor Sen. John F. Kennedy, signs Senate Bill 68 on Monday. The bill, now law, will drastically change the way liability suits play out in state courts and faced some opposition this session, before ultimately passing both chambers.

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GPB morning headlines for April 22, 2025

Kemp signs sweeping lawsuit reform into law; Foreign students win a first court victory; South Georgia counties get a program to support new moms

April 22, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, flanked by state lawmakers and other supporters, signs Senate Bill 68 on Monday. The bill, now law, will drastically change the way liability suits play out in state courts and faced some opposition this session, before ultimately passing both chambers.

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Gov. Kemp signs sweeping lawsuit reform bills into law

One bill aims to reduce frivolous lawsuits and curb rising insurance costs for small business owners, and the other addresses rules to finance certain lawsuits.

April 21, 2025
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  • Sarah Kallis
Protestors gather outside of Tate Student Center at the University of Georgia on April 16, 2025. Speakers at the rally called for an end to visa terminations for international students.

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Georgia Today: Court victory for targeted students; Pope Francis dies; Healthy Start expansion

On the April 21 edition: A victory in court for Georgia international students; Georgians react to Pope Francis' death; 10 counties will soon benefit from Healthy Start program. 

April 21, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Georgia Democrat Jason Esteves says he’s running for governor in 2026.

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Georgia Democrat Jason Esteves says he's running for governor in 2026

Georgia Democrat Jason Esteves says he’s running for governor in 2026. He enters a field that remains murky for his party after two top potential candidates backed away from a run.

April 21, 2025
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  • Associated Press
 Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Jason Ulseth leads a team in monitoring water quality and groundwater levels along the river that provides drinking water to millions of Georgians. Photo submitted by Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. Photo submitted by Chattahoochee Riverkeeper

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  • Environment

Planned closure of federal center in Georgia triggers worries about ability to monitor water quality

The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper considers Fulton County pollution drama as a reason to sound the alarm over the now-uncertain future of the U.S. Geological Survey’s South Atlantic Water Science Center in Norcross.

April 21, 2025
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  • Stanley Dunlap and
  • Georgia Recorder
Atlanta Housing hosted its first state of housing city address on April 15, 2025.

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'I’m calling on everybody.' Atlanta Housing shares its goal to expand partnerships and services

Atlanta Housing is sharing updated plans to address homelessness and the lack of affordable housing — and focused on key partnerships with its federal funding in flux.

April 21, 2025
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
The historic Capricorn Studios, home to oodles of Macon music history, appears here in a Melody file photo. Jason Vorhees / The Melody

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  • News

How Capricorn Studios preserves the pulse of Macon’s rock and roll heart

Capricorn Sound Studios was the beacon for iconic southern rock stars like the Allman Brothers Band and the Marshall Tucker Band in the 1960s and ‘70s.

April 21, 2025
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By:
  • Domonique KIng and
  • The Macon Melody

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GPB morning headlines for April 21, 2025

Atlanta Housing looks to expand partnerships; North Atlantic right whale calving season ends; Savannah launches a new online survey on sales tax dollars.

April 21, 2025
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  • GPB News Radio
SPLOST survey graphic from the City of Savannah

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  • Politics

Savannah launches online survey for public input on proposed 'penny' sales tax spending

Participants can rank their priorities among six categories, as well as distribute a mock budget.

April 21, 2025
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  • Benjamin Payne
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