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A wide photo of a large smoke plume billowing out from the fire at BioLabs in Conyers, Georgia.
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Health

Georgia high court weighs long-term health monitoring after BioLab fire

Georgia high court weighs long-term health monitoring after BioLab fire The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday related to the 2024 BioLab fire in Conyers. Residents are seeking long-term medical monitoring regardless of whether they currently show symptoms. The fire at the BioLab facility in September 2024 caused more than 17,000 people to evacuate and another 90,000 people to shelter in place. Larry Cox, a vice president of Dan-Kel Concrete […]

todayApril 23, 2026 17

A close up photo of someone signing a child adoption certificate
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Politics

Refundable adoption tax credit brings relief to Georgia families

Refundable adoption tax credit brings relief to Georgia families A newly refundable adoption tax credit is giving Georgia families some financial relief as they take on the often expensive process of adoption. One Georgia mother says she didn’t even realize the credit existed until after her daughter’s adoption was complete. Now that recent changes allow part of the credit to be refunded, she believes it will make a meaningful difference […]

todayApril 22, 2026 12

Photo of the Suwannee River in Florida
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Environment

Suwannee River named 10th most endangered over pollution, water use

A new report from American Rivers ranks the Suwannee River as the 10th most endangered river in the country, citing nitrate pollution and heavy groundwater withdrawals. The Suwannee remains one of the Southeast’s few largely undammed rivers, beginning in the Okefenokee Swamp and flowing south into Florida. Peter Raabe, the Southeast regional director for American Rivers, said problems originating upstream are affecting the entire watershed. "It is not being able […]

todayApril 20, 2026 16

Two volunteers arranging various food donations in cardboard boxes for distribution in a local charity food bank
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Community

South Georgia food banks strained as demand rises and supplies shrink

South Georgia food banks strained as demand rises and supplies shrink Georgia counties below the gnat line face higher levels of food insecurity than the national average, and food banks that serve the area have seen an increase in demand and a decrease in supply streams. Frank Sheppard, president of Feeding the Valley food bank in West Georgia, told GPB News that most food pantries in his service area have […]

todayApril 16, 2026 17

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Georgia community solar expansion stalls despite bipartisan support

Georgia community solar expansion stalls despite bipartisan support Republican lawmakers sponsored bills in 2025 that would make it easier for communities to generate solar energy. Despite having the entire 2026 legislative session to pass it, the bills never made it to a vote in their chambers. The Georgia Homegrown Solar Act of 2025 was introduced in both chambers of the Georgia legislature by Republican lawmakers. Both bills received support from […]

todayApril 16, 2026 15

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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Weather

Drought, heat and wind raise fire danger across Georgia

Drought, heat and wind raise fire danger across Georgia Dry weather persists in Georgia landing most of the state in high fire danger conditions. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning Monday morning in portions of North Georgia due to low relative humidities and gusty winds. The warning lasted until 8 p.m. Monday. The dry weather will be accompanied with persistent warm temperatures this week. The high temperature […]

todayApril 14, 2026 14

Doctor, hands and tablet with patient for consultation, medical advice or procedure at clinic. Closeup, healthcare employee and client with technology for health appointment or checklist at hospital
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Health

Georgia nonprofit trains young leaders to tackle health equity gaps

Georgia nonprofit trains young leaders to tackle health equity gaps A Georgia-based nonprofit is helping young adults step into leadership roles as health advocates within their own communities. While traditional public health programs emphasize research and data, they don’t always prepare students for the realities of policymaking or grassroots advocacy. That’s where organizations like BLKHLTH aim to fill the gap. Johnathan Carey, a Master of Public Health student at the […]

todayApril 13, 2026 14

This is the warehouse in Social Circle that was planned to be converted into an ICE detention facility. Credit: CBS News Atlanta
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Politics

DHS pauses ICE detention plans, halting proposed Georgia facilities for now

DHS pauses ICE detention plans, halting proposed Georgia facilities for now The Department of Homeland Security has placed a hold on establishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers across the country. That includes two locations in Georgia: Social Circle and Oakwood. Social Circle City Manager Eric Taylor said he was supposed to meet with DHS officials on Wednesday to discuss plans to open a massive detention center on the […]

todayApril 3, 2026 18

Protesters gathered outside of the Atlanta U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office to demand for the release of Rodney Taylor. Credit: We Are CASA via Facebook.
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Lawmakers rally for Gwinnett barber facing deportation after ICE detention

Lawmakers rally for Gwinnett barber facing deportation after ICE detention Georgia lawmakers, advocates and family members of Rodney Taylor gathered Thursday morning to protest his detention and demand his immediate release. The group gathered outside of the Atlanta U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office to hand-deliver a new letter signed by state lawmakers and a petition with more than 7,500 signatures to stop Taylor’s deportation, according to a news release. […]

todayMarch 27, 2026 18