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Homeless encampment under a bridge on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail along the Allegheny River. The encampments are a problem in the area as the trail is popular with walkers, runners and bikers. Unrecognizable people seen in background. This section of the trail is near downtown and PNC Park.
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Georgia advocates push youth-focused solutions to homelessness crisis

Georgia advocates push youth-focused solutions to homelessness crisis Georgia advocates are fighting for a unique response to homelessness among young adults due to their situation being different than older adults. Advocates and service providers shared strategies for helping young people experiencing homelessness at the Atlanta Thrive Summit held earlier this month. Bidemi Animashaun is the youth project manager at Partners for HOME, which oversees part of Atlanta’s homeless response system. […]

todayMay 20, 2026 10

A hand reaches for a gas pump at a gas station.
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Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through Memorial Day weekend

Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through Memorial Day weekend Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Friday to extend the gas tax suspension for another two weeks. The suspension will run from May 20 until June 3 saving Georgians 33.3 cents per gallon of gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon of diesel. “As Georgia families prepare for the Memorial Day travel weekend, they should not feel blindsided by prices […]

todayMay 18, 2026 12

A woman placing her ballot into the ballot box.
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Georgia groups to host virtual town hall on the 14th Amendment

Georgia groups to host virtual town hall on the 14th Amendment The Northwest Georgia Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women and the League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb County are hosting an online town hall next week to discuss the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The event, “Constitutional Consciousness: Understanding the 14th Amendment” will stream on Monday, May 18, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Legal experts […]

todayMay 11, 2026 10

Silence the Shame Executive Director Jewell Gooding and Founder Shanti Das (left to right) stand for a photo. Credit: CBS News.
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Silence the Shame marks 10 years amid funding struggles

Silence the Shame marks 10 years amid funding struggles An Atlanta nonprofit that provides mental health awareness and support marked 10 years of impact Tuesday. Silence the Shame, founded by Atlanta native Shanti Das, has reached more than 144,000 people nationwide, but like other nonprofits, budget constraints have started making it difficult to keep programs funded. Das said she founded the organization after her father and best friend died by […]

todayMay 6, 2026 9

ICE Police walking in what looks like a detention facility
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Death at Stewart Detention Center sparks calls for investigation

Death at Stewart Detention Center sparks calls for investigation A 33-year old man from Cuba died in the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia on April 28. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a statement saying that Denny Adan Gonzalez died from a suspected suicide, but they are investigating the case, according to WABE. Gonzalez was arrested in North Carolina on assault and domestic violence charges and was transferred to […]

todayMay 6, 2026 12

Farmer walking through maize field, low angle view with selective focus
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U.S. Supreme Court weighs Bayer liability in pesticide cancer lawsuit

U.S. Supreme Court weighs Bayer liability in pesticide cancer lawsuit The pesticide maker Bayer argued in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Monday that it should not be held legally liable if its products are found to be carcinogens. The decision could potentially limit the ability of individuals to sue pesticide manufacturers, and advocates worry about the implications of the case setting a nationwide precedent. Dani Replogle, a senior attorney […]

todayApril 30, 2026 12

Two volunteers arranging various food donations in cardboard boxes for distribution in a local charity food bank
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SNAP cuts hit refugees in Georgia as demand for aid sharply rises

SNAP cuts hit refugees in Georgia as demand for aid sharply rises Families who immigrated to the U.S. due to persecution in their home country have historically been able to apply for social services here, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). However, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminated SNAP eligibility for certain non-U.S. citizens, even those granted legal political asylum, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. Paedia Mixon […]

todayApril 27, 2026 12

A large smoke cloud rises over pine trees as firefighters monitor the wildfires in South Georgia.
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South Georgia wildfires threaten 1,000 homes, destroy dozens

South Georgia wildfires threaten 1,000 homes, destroy dozens More than 1,000 homes are being threatened by two major wildfires raging in South Georgia.  As of Wednesday night, the Georgia Forestry Commission reported that the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County covered nearly 30,000 acres and was only 10% contained. The commission said it responded to 34 new wildfires across the state on Wednesday. Brantley County Manager Joey Carson said at […]

todayApril 24, 2026 8

Smoke fills the air as the fire in Folkston, Georgia, burns at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Credit: Carmen Palermo post to Facebook.
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Kemp declares emergency as South Georgia wildfires spread rapidly

Kemp declares emergency as South Georgia wildfires spread rapidly Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Wednesday due to the wildfires in South Georgia. “With much of Georgia remaining in extreme drought conditions, wildfires have already surpassed the state's 5-year average and continue to spread,” Kemp said in a news release. “My team and I are working closely with Georgia State Forester Johnny Sabo and his team, along with […]

todayApril 23, 2026 21