Georgia Today

Published 2023-05-18

Kemp to visit Israel; Bus drivers on strike; Donald Trump at GOP Convention

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On the Thursday, May 18 edition of Georgia Today: Donald Trump will speak at the Georgia GOP convention next month; Gov. Kemp is headed to Israel; and school bus drivers are on strike in Northwest Georgia.

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Published 2023-05-17

Legal challenges for Mableton; GA Power rate increase; Mayor fundraises for cancer

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On the Wednesday, May 17 edition of Georgia Today: A new lawsuit calls the creation of the city of Mableton unconstitutional; Georgia Power to increase rates for customers; And a former Augusta mayor is campaigning to raise money for a cancer cure.

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Published 2023-05-16

'Cop City' public comments; Fulton County DA pushes back; Georgia on 'American Idol'

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On the Tuesday May 16 edition of Georgia Today: Hundreds of residents showed up to an Atlanta City Council meeting to oppose a proposed police training facility; The Fulton County DA pushes back against Donald Trump; And a Georgia native earns a top spot on "American Idol."

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Published 2023-05-15

Sanders visits Morehouse; Biden on Blue Bird union; New standards for teachers

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On the Monday May 15 edition of Georgia Today: Bernie Sanders visits Morehouse College to highlight the need for more Black medical professionals; Biden congratulates workers at Blue Bird Corporation on their vote to unionize; and details on a new set of reading and English instruction standards for public schools.

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Published 2023-05-12

'Woke' language removed from teacher training; VP visit Atlanta; New prison podcast

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On the Friday, May 12 edition of Georgia Today: So-called "woke" language is being removed from from Georgia teacher training; the vice president is in Atlanta this afternoon; and we'll talk with the producers of a new podcast that looks at one of Georgia's most troubled correctional facilities.

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Published 2023-05-11

New name for Fort Benning; Healthcare for expectant mothers; Georgia theatre benefit

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On the Thursday May 11 edition of Georgia Today: Fort Benning has a new name and it's definitely a family affair.. we'll explain; A new pilot program will bring healthcare to the homes of some expectant mothers; and legendary Georgia bands participate in a benefit to preserve Georgia's theaters.

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Published 2023-05-10

State of emergency ends for COVID; Lawmakers press Kemp; New tech for blind kids

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On the Wednesday May 10 edition of Georgia Today: How Georgia is affected by the official end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency tomorrow. State Democratic lawmakers press the governor to take action following last week's shooting in Atlanta. And how modern technology is helping visually impaired students better remember their school year experience. These stories and more are coming up on this edition of Georgia Today.

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Published 2023-05-09

New bill for electric vehicles; Mental health directions; New COVID-19 variant

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On the Tuesday May 9 edition of Georgia Today: A new law changes how to pay for EV charging; Georgia is now one of the states allowing people to write directions for their future mental health care; And we'll talk to a doctor from Emory University about the newest COVID-19 variant to reach the United States.

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Published 2023-05-08

Civil trial for Athens DA; New anti-gun violence program; Kemp guarantees fishing

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On the Monday May 8 edition of Georgia Today: The civil trial against the Athens-Clarke County District Attorney gets underway; Law enforcement officials are working to reduce gun violence among young people this summer; And Governor Kemp uses his veto pen, but conservation groups are applauding a new law he DID sign.

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Published 2023-05-05

Presidential primary set; aspiring teachers graduate; commencements bring big names

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On the Friday May 5 edition of Georgia Today: the date of Georgia's next presidential primary election has been set; aspiring teachers graduate in Macon; commencement season brings big name guests

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Published 2023-05-04

Midtown Atlanta shooter faces charges; sea turtles nesting; feral horses in danger

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On the Thursday May 4 edition of Georgia Today: Midtown Atlanta shooter, Deion Patterson, faces charges; sea turtle nesting season has begun; feral horses on Georgia’s Cumberland Island National Seashore may not be there much longer

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Published 2023-05-03

Shooting in Midtown; Atlanta addresses affordable housing crisis; Macon revelopment

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On the Wednesday, May 3 edition of Georgia Today: A shooting in Atlanta puts the busy Midtown area on high alert; The city gets 100 million dollars to address the affordable housing crisis; And Macon celebrates a major milestone in its redevelopment efforts.

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Published 2023-05-02

Kemp signs insurance bill; Starbucks workers rally; MARTA raises autism awareness

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On the Tuesday, May 2 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp signs a bill creating Georgia's own state-run health insurance marketplace; Atlanta Starbucks employees demand better working conditions; and a new program to raise awareness of autism is launching on MARTA.

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Published 2023-05-01

Georgia Today: Woke teacher training; Biden commutes drug sentences; Georgia scores in the NFL Draft

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On the Monday, May 1 edition of Georgia Today: New guidelines to eliminate so-called “woke” language from teacher training programs; The Atlanta airport encourages airlines to offer more international routes from Atlanta; And we'll learn how Georgia football players fared in the NFL Draft from GPB's Jon Nelson.

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Published 2023-04-28

Dispensaries now open; Taylor Swift bringing large crowds; Georgia in the NFL Draft

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On the Friday, April 28 edition of Georgia Today: Medical cannabis dispensaries are now open; Taylor Swift and Janet Jackson are drawing large crowds to Atlanta; and Georgia was well represented in the first round of the NFL Draft.

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Published 2023-04-27

Medical cannabis finally coming to Georgia; Lyme disease vaccine; MLB shuts down Braves

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On the Thursday, April 27 edition of Georgia Today: Medical cannabis is finally coming to Georgia; a new Lyme disease vaccine is in the works; and Major League Baseball has shut down the Braves' home run celebration

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Published 2023-04-26

Mental health for military members; Macon's record year; Hawks put Janet on hold

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, April 26 edition of Georgia Today: A new mental health grant program for military members; Macon's record year in tourism; and the Hawks won, so Janet Jackson's concert is put on hold.

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Published 2023-04-25

Georgia Today: Antisemitism in Atlanta; Stone Mountain Confederate Day; Forsyth County's $1B arena

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On the Tuesday April 25th edition of Georgia Today: Antisemitic flyers show up in East Atlanta; Stone Mountain's Confederate Memorial Day celebration plans; and Forsyth County is planning a $1 billion arena.

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Published 2023-04-24

Augusta's new arena; banning menthol cigarettes; backyard chicken regulations upset residents

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On the Monday, April 24 edition of Georgia Today: Augusta wants a new arena; the FDA may ban menthol cigarettes; and backyard chicken regulations in Northwest Georgia have some residents crying foul.

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Published 2023-04-21

Sen. Ossoff investigating incarcerations; the future of bats; Record Store Day

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On the Friday April 21 edition of Georgia Today: Senator Jon Ossoff is investigating incarcerations; the future of bats may lie here in Georgia; tomorrow is Record Store Day

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Published 2023-04-20

'Cop City' activist autopsy results; GBI's new HQ in Macon; GSU's new music program

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On the Thursday, April 20 edition of Georgia Today: Slain 'Cop City' activist Manuel Terán's autopsy results; GBI's new gang task force HQ in Macon; Georgia State's new music industry program.

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Published 2023-04-19

More lawsuits from 2020 Georgia election claims; union vs. brewery; is our air clean?

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday April 19 edition of Georgia Today: More cases stem from false 2020 Georgia election claims; union members file complaints against a well-known Athens brewery; and is our air cleaner now than it was last year?

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Published 2023-04-18

Inmate dies in bedbug-infested cell; Tornado alley; Okefenokee tops endangered list

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On the Tuesday, April 18 edition of Georgia Today: Jail staff resigns after an inmate dies in a bedbug-infested cell; more tornadoes may be headed for Georgia; and the Okefenokee Swamp tops list of endangered waterways in the U.S.

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Published 2023-04-17

Family of dead inmate sues; Georgia Power price hikes; UGA Football's new mascot

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On the Monday, April 17 edition of Georgia Today: The family of a dead Gwinnett County Jail detainee files a lawsuit; Georgia Power is raising prices to cover fuel costs; and UGA's football team has a new mascot.

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Published 2023-04-14

Clarence Thomas home in Savannah; scientists protecting pecans; GMO trees in Georgia

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LISTEN: On the Friday, April 14 edition of Georgia Today: A megadonor purchased Clarence Thomas' mother's home in Savannah; climate researchers are working to protect pecans; and we visit a sapling forest of genetically modified trees in Georgia.

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Published 2023-04-13

Nonprofit hospitals' big tax breaks; Delta loses millions; Atlanta mourns council loss

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On the Thursday April 13 edition of Georgia Today: Some nonprofit hospitals spend less on their community than they receive in tax breaks; Delta lost millions; Atlanta mourns loss of first black woman to serve on City Council

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Published 2023-04-12

Media wants Trump probe released; Cobb's election director; can GA expel lawmakers?

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, April 12 edition of Georgia Today: Media outlets want the full Trump election interference report released; Cobb's election director is retiring; and could Georgia's legislature expel lawmakers like Tennessee's did?

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Published 2023-04-11

DNC not coming to Atlanta; Georgia's nursing shortage; Savannah's new honoree

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On the Tuesday, April 11 edition of Georgia Today: the Democratic National Convention is not coming to Atlanta; what one Georgia hospital's doing to face a nursing shortage; and Savannah is honoring a women's basketball star.

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Published 2023-04-10

High rate of STDs; Black Heritage sites; Georgia counties listed as fastest growing

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On the Monday April 10 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia has a high rate of STDs; documenting Black Heritage sites; two Georgia counties are on the list of fastest-growing counties in the nation

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Published 2023-04-07

Egg prices for Easter; back to work on 'Cop City'; climate change affects baseball

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On the Friday April 7 edition of Georgia Today: Easter, eggs, and high prices; a stop-work order has been dropped for 'Cop City'; climate change may affect this year's baseball season

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Published 2023-04-06

Convicted murderer walks away; largest community solar project; Braves home opener

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On the Thursday, April 6 edition of Georgia Today: Police are looking for a convicted murderer who walked away; the largest-ever community solar project is coming to Georgia; and the Braves' first home game of 2023 season is tonight.

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Published 2023-04-05

VP Harris headed to GA; World's busiest airport; Big crowd in Augusta for The Masters

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On the Wednesday, April 5 edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Harris is headed to Georgia; there's new data on the world's busiest airport; and big crowds gather in Augusta for The Masters golf tournament.

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Published 2023-04-04

Methodist churches file suit; Spring Break returns to Tybee; GPB's new music podcast

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On the Tuesday, April 4 edition of Georgia Today: Methodist churches have filed suit to leave the denomination; spring break returns to Tybee Island; and GPB has a new music podcast: the Peach Jam Podcast.

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Published 2023-04-03

VP Harris visiting NW Ga.; a new alternative to jail; Plant Vogtle finally running

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On the Monday April 3 edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Harris will visit Northwest Georgia this week; a new alternative to jail is coming; Plant Vogtle is up and running — finally.

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Published 2023-03-31

New bill for more airline staff; Flooding in South Georgia; Perdue on budget cuts

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LISTEN: On the Friday, March 31 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia U.S. representatives sponsor a bill aimed at producing more airline staff; rising waters in South Georgia force residents out of their homes; and Sonny Perdue joins us to discuss the recent budget cuts in the Georgia university system.

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Published 2023-03-30

New regulations and failed legislation after the last day of the General Assembly

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On the Thursday, March 30 edition of Georgia Today: Yesterday was the final day of the 2023 Georgia legislative session.  Today we will detail new regulations and some failed legislation.

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Published 2023-03-29

Final day of General Assembly; hazing put teen in hospital; Savannah renaming square

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday March 29 edition of Georgia Today: Today is the final day of the General Assembly; the GBI is investigating a hazing incident that put a Brunswick teen in the hospital; and Savannah is renaming an iconic public square.

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Published 2023-03-28

New homeless law; Supreme Court hears abortion ban debate; Savannah is more expensive

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday March 28 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's homelessness bill is headed to the governor's desk; lawyers debate the state's abortion ban before the Georgia Supreme Court; and why visiting Savannah will now be more expensive.

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Published 2023-03-27

Kemp tours storm damage; Fulton DA must respond to Trump; mayors making history

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On the Monday, March 27 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp visits storm-damaged areas; Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis is ordered to respond to Trump's motion; and two Georgia mayors are making history.

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Published 2023-03-24

Airport construction, Spring Break style; school COVID mandates nixed; Braves help mourning fan

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On the Friday March 24 edition of Georgia Today: Airport construction during the Spring Break travel rush; schools won't be able to mandate COVID vaccinations; the Braves step up to help a fan mourning the loss of his dad

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Published 2023-03-23

Atlanta sues opioid producers; Korean War vet laid to rest; empathy over racism

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, March 23 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta is suing opioid manufacturers; a Korean War vet from Georgia will finally be laid to rest; and a new film highlights the power of empathy over racism.

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Published 2023-03-22

Adult day cares failing; Atlanta home prices too high; you can help solve a cold case

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday March 22 edition of Georgia Today: Adult day cares are receiving failing grades; Atlanta home prices are too high; and the government may need your help with cold cases.

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Published 2023-03-21

Gender affirming care ban; blind employee fired, company sued; Jan. 6 attorney jailed

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On the Tuesday March 21 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers pass gender-affirming care ban; Papa Johns sued over firing of blind employee; attorney from South Georgia convicted for role in January 6 attack

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Published 2023-03-20

Trump files against Fulton; regulations for EVs; teachers' retirement takes a hit

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On the Monday March 20 edition of Georgia Today: Former President Trump has filed a motion against Fulton County; lawmakers pass regulations for electric vehicles; and a retirement fund for local teachers takes a small hit during bank failures.

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Published 2023-03-17

Sports betting is not dead; court weighs in on Delta-8; St. Patty's Day in Savannah

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LISTEN: On the Friday, March 17 edition of Georgia Today: Sports betting in Georgia is not quite dead; Georgia Supreme Court weighs in on Delta-8 and Delta-10; and St. Patrick's Day returns in Savannah.

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Published 2023-03-16

Spa shooting anniversary; Atlanta landmark returns to roots; GA teams in NCAA tourney

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, March 16 edition of Georgia Today: It's the Atlanta spa shootings' anniversary; an Atlanta landmark returns to its roots; and two Georgia teams are playing in the NCAA tournament.

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Published 2023-03-15

Anti-trans bill moves forward; tax rebates; Savannah Bananas taking world by storm

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On the Wednesday March 15 edition of Georgia Today: A bill banning gender-affirming surgeries for minors moves a step closer to becoming law; tax rebates for Georgians; the Savannah Bananas are taking the world by storm

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Published 2023-03-14

More trouble for Athens DA; Biden slips up about Carter funeral plan; Carter's legacy

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On the Tuesday March 14 edition of Georgia Today: More trouble for the Athens-Clarke and Oconee County District Attorney; President Biden slips up about Carter funeral plans; The story of one of Carter's most lasting accomplishments

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Published 2023-03-13

Autopsy says protester's hands were up; new name for famed lake; Dalton at the Oscars

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On the Monday, March 13 edition of Georgia Today: An autopsy shows that Manuel Teran's hands were up when he was killed at 'Cop City'; a new name for a famous lake may be coming; and the work of Dalton, Ga., was on display at the Oscars.

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Published 2023-03-09

NAACP seeks WellStar investigation; Kemp wants more housing; Atlanta pro volleyball

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, March 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia lawmakers and the NAACP are asking for a federal investigation into Wellstar Health System after the closing of two Atlanta-area hospitals; Gov. Brian Kemp is highlighting the need for more workforce housing across the state; and details on the professional volleyball team coming to Atlanta.

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