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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 10

A sky view of Kennesaw State University, located just 15 miles outside of Atlanta.
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Education

Georgia public colleges to raise tuition for 2026–2027 school year

Georgia public colleges to raise tuition for 2026–2027 school year Georgia’s public colleges and universities are raising tuition for students this upcoming fall. The Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia voted Tuesday to increase tuition by 1% for in-state students and 3% for out-of-state and international students for the 2026-2027 academic year. “For more than a decade, USG and the Board of Regents have prioritized keeping college […]

todayApril 17, 2026 5

Hospital Hallway with Doctors, Nurses and Specialists in Hospital. Female and Male Physicians, Surgeons, Healthcare Officials Walk Together in Corridor with Their Back to Camera
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Health

Kemp weighs bill to bring more international doctors to rural Georgia

Kemp weighs bill to bring more international doctors to rural Georgia A bill is now on Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk that could increase the number of medical professionals in Georgia, specifically in rural counties. Senate Bill 427 passed with bipartisan support and would help bring doctors from outside the country to work in rural counties, hospitals and medical schools. Natalie Crawford is the executive director of Georgia First, a nonprofit […]

todayApril 17, 2026 5

Amanda Litman, author of "Run For Something," and co-founder of the progressive organization of the same name.
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Politics

Amanda Litman: The mantra still, is “Run For Something!”

Hosts Caroline and Debra are no strangers to "getting off the sidelines" and choosing to dive into politics. For Caroline it was swiping right on a dating app just to get an "in" with a presidential campaign she wound up interning and working for. For Debra, it was the 'Dobbs' decision from the US Supreme Court that spurred her into action, inevitably running for office. Their guest this week founded […]

todayApril 16, 2026 5

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 11

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Environment

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 5

A photo of downtown Helen, Georgia, during the Christmas season
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Business

Helen’s off-season relies on locals to sustain small businesses

Helen’s off-season relies on locals to sustain small businesses The Bavarian-themed town of Helen, Georgia, sees nearly 2 million tourists during its peak season, which is between September and December, but during the off-season, Helen locals help keep the small businesses afloat. Chase Hogan works at Bodensee, a German restaurant that is usually packed out during Oktoberfest. "I know a lot of places in town close down, but the locals […]

todayApril 15, 2026 4

A man carries a solar panel on a roof.
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A cheaper path to solar is here. Here’s why Georgia hasn’t joined in.

A cheaper path to solar is here. Here’s why Georgia hasn’t joined in. A new way for individuals to harness solar energy is becoming popular in parts of the U.S. while Georgia lags behind adopting certain policies to encourage self-generated power. Plug-in solar, or balcony solar, could make solar energy more accessible for homeowners and renters to shrink their energy costs. Systems range from $500 to more than $4,000 making […]

todayApril 15, 2026 7

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 10