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Georgia restricts water use; New funding for opioid crisis; Early voting starts today Apr 27, 2026

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On the April 27 edition: Weekend rain helped only a little in the fight to contain South Georgia wildfires; applications open for projects funded by opioid settlement money; and the race among Republicans vying to take on Georgia's incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is heating up.

Wildfires cause curfew; Emory professors sue; Giant pandas return to Zoo Atlanta Apr 24, 2026

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On the April 24 edition: Wildfires continue to burn in South Georgia; A large indoor market featuring Black-owned shops prepares to close; And new billboards aim to connect military veterans to abortion services in states where it's still legal.

Wildfires cause evacuations; FEMA approves grants; Bibb County adds electric buses Apr 23, 2026

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On the April 23 edition: Firefighters continue to battle a devastating wildfire in South Georgia; FEMA approves emergency grants to cover some firefighting costs; And the Bibb County School district in Macon adds 15 electric buses to its fleet.

Gov. Kemp addresses wildfires; GSP Troopers fired; GA Supreme Court to hear Biolab case Apr 22, 2026

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On the April 22 edition: Wildfires in south Georgia prompt burn bans and worsen air quality; Some Georgia State Troopers are fired for seeking payouts from drivers involved in chases; And can Biolab be forced to pay for medical monitoring after a chemical spill? The state's highest court will weigh in.

Justice Dept. investigates SPLC; More FIFA tix; Georgia Supreme Court race Apr 21, 2026

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On the April 21 edition: The Justice Department investigates the Southern Poverty Law Center; New FIFA tickets will soon hit the market; And in the nonpartisan race to be elected to Georgia's Supreme Court, the two major parties still back candidates.

South Georgia wildfire growing; Sexual harassment bill needs signature; Joro spiders are stressed Apr 20, 2026

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On the April 20 edition: A large wildfire in south Georgia’s Clinch County is growing, and residents have been warned to prepare for evacuation; A new bill awaiting Governor Kemp's signature would require state lawmakers to treat any settled claim of sexual harassment or discrimination as an open record; And according to a new study, the Joro spiders you see around your neighborhood every year might be under a lot of stress.

50th ATL film festival; Voting law uncertainty; Backlash against Trump's posts Apr 17, 2026

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On the April 17th edition: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Atlanta Film Festival; The State Election Board tells Georgia counties to prepare for paper ballots amid voting law uncertainty; And a Republican Congressman from Georgia is speaking out against President Trump's recent social media posts.

Farmers struggle with rising costs; Gubernatorial debate; 2026 hurricane forecast Apr 16, 2026

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On the April 16 edition: A new survey shows Southern farmers are being hard hit by rising fuel and fertilizer costs; Three Democratic candidates for governor faced off in a debate yesterday; And hurricane forecasters are predicting a slower-than-average storm season this summer and fall.

University tuition fees increasing; Statewide drought; JD Vance in Athens Apr 15, 2026

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On the April 15th edition: Georgia universities will be getting more expensive this fall; A statewide drought creates perfect conditions for wildfires; And Vice President JD Vance was in Georgia yesterday to speak to students in Athens.

Ballot QR code deadline; Senior service looking for feedback; Airport fuel spill Apr 14, 2026

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The State Election Board will meet as Georgia faces a looming deadline on ballot QR codes; Georgia's agency in charge of overseeing services for seniors is looking for feedback; A major fuel spill at Atlanta’s airport sent thousands of gallons of jet fuel into the Flint River earlier this year.

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