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Michael Price, District 4 Commissioner of Henry County, speaks to commissioners in a full hearing room at the Georgia Public Service Commission meeting Wednesday, Dec. 10.
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Protesters disrupt PSC hearing as Georgia Power pushes massive energy expansion

Protesters disrupt PSC hearing as Georgia Power pushes massive energy expansion The Georgia Public Service Commission hearing started in turmoil Wednesday morning as protesters were removed for not following proper procedures.  The hearing was the first for the public to show their dissent or support for the Georgia Power request to expand its capacity by nearly 10,000 megawatts.  PSC Chairman Jason Shaw was drowned out as he started the meeting […]

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Georgia life expectancy rises, but state still trails behind the nation

Georgia life expectancy rises, but state still trails behind the nation Georgia’s life expectancy increased in 2022, rising by 1.6 years and outpacing most other states, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the change follows two years of declines tied to the pandemic and overdose deaths, though Georgia still trails much of the nation. The CDC lists Georgia’s average […]

todayDecember 9, 2025 50

Expired Organic bio waste. Mix Vegetables in a huge container, in a rubbish bin. Heap of Compost from vegetables or food for animals.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene joins Murray County residents opposing proposed bio-waste plant

Marjorie Taylor Greene joins Murray County residents opposing proposed bio-waste plant U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stood beside constituents at a town hall meeting in Murray County last week to speak out against a proposed bio-waste facility. More than 300 people gathered to oppose the project. Vanguard Renewable, the company that will own the facility, sent representatives to the meeting to answer questions. “While you lecture these people with your […]

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Georgia State Law Introduces New ‘WomenLead in Law’ Course

Georgia State Law Introduces New ‘WomenLead in Law’ Course Georgia State University’s College of Law and the J. Mack Robinson College of Business’s WomenLead initiative has added a new leadership course to its curriculum this fall, marking the first time the university’s WomenLead program has been offered within the law school. The course, WomenLead in Law, was designed by associate professor Erica Byrd, to give students structured guidance on leadership, […]

todayDecember 8, 2025 38

Gallery wall featuring a map connecting Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and Ocmulgee, Georgia, alongside framed artworks and Harjo’s audio station.
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Emory’s Carlos Museum presents “Continuum” exhibit featuring Mvskoke artists Johnnie Diacon, Hotvlkuce Harjo

Carlos Museum exhibition spotlights Mvskoke art and history in Atlanta The Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University is presenting “Continuum,” an exhibition highlighting work by two Mvskoke Nation artists and examining how Indigenous history is represented in Atlanta. Rough Draft reports the exhibition is on view through Dec. 7 and will move to Emory’s Oxford campus for the 2026 academic year. The show includes more than 20 pieces by […]

todayDecember 5, 2025 45 2

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Georgia to receive more than $300M for broadband expansion under federal infrastructure law

Georgia to receive more than $300M for broadband expansion under federal infrastructure law Georgia is set to receive more than $300 million in new federal funding to expand high-speed internet access, U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff announced Monday. The money comes from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) a major initiative created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to bring reliable internet service to communities that have […]

todayDecember 4, 2025 24 1

Atlanta, USA - April 20, 2018: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Marta subway train public transportation on overpass outside
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Georgia transit agencies receive $27M to modernize bus fleets

Georgia transit agencies receive $27M to modernize bus fleets Two transit authorities in Georgia have been awarded multimillion dollar grants from the Federal Transit Administration to improve transit infrastructure in the state. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and Cobb County will receive a total of $27.3 million to replace older buses. The investment is part of a larger transit project to modernize America’s transit bus infrastructure, according to a […]

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Small Business Saturday drives major support for local shops across Georgia

Small Business Saturday drives major support for local shops across Georgia Customers across the state participated in Small Business Saturday, a day that has brought more than $200 billion for local businesses since it started in 2010.  Andrea Worthy, the economic development director for the city of Smyrna, told WABE that “Shop Smyrna Saturday” is an effort to promote local businesses. “We think it’s a perfect way for folks, employers […]

todayDecember 3, 2025 28 5

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Debt can strain young adults during the holidays. Experts have tips on coping

Debt can strain young adults during the holidays. Experts have tips on coping Credit card balances often climb at the end of the year, and for many young adults, the added financial pressure can take a toll on mental health. Assistant professor at University of Georgia’s School of Social Work Gaurav Sinha, told Georgia Public Broadcasting that financial strain and emotional well-being are closely linked — particularly for people ages […]

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