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JD Vance in Athens; Data centers in space; Cops get mental health crisis training Apr 13, 2026

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On the Monday, April 13 edition: Vice President JD Vance will visit Athens to speak at a Turning Point USA rally with Turning Point CEO Erika Kirk; An Atlanta-based start-up promises access to data centers in space; And police officers in Georgia will soon get new training on how to recognize and help people in a mental health crisis

Clayton County seizure; Current gas prices; Homeowner's association bill Apr 10, 2026

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On the April 10th edition: A joint operation between the U.S.Marshals Service and Clayton County led to the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms, and more than 75 arrests; Current gas prices in Georgia are below the national average; And a new bill awaiting the Governor's signature will make it more difficult for homeowners' associations to foreclose on members' homes over financial disputes.

Clayton County seizure; Current gas prices; Homeowner's association bill Apr 10, 2026

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New state lawmakers; Food banks running low; Georgia's drought is getting worse Apr 09, 2026

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On the April 9 edition: New lawmakers chosen in Tuesday's special elections will not change the balance of power at the State House; Food banks in Georgia say they’re stretched thin by strong demand and weak supply; And Georgia is in the midst of its most significant drought in 14 years, and it is getting worse.

14th district race; Bibb County jail; AI mental health usage Apr 08, 2026

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On the April 8th edition: A Democrat shrinks the margin in a loss in Georgia's deep red 14th Congressional District; Officials in Macon-Bibb County have approved funding to begin an expansion of the county's troubled jail; And AI therapists so far seem to lack what good therapists need.

Floyd County Courthouse; Georgia Tech space sustainability; Hurricane Helene recovery Apr 07, 2026

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On the April 7th edition: Floyd County moves to stabilize its fire-damaged courthouse; Georgia Tech students consider sustainability in space; And there’s good reason to think recovering from Hurricane Helene will take much longer than just a few years.

Special legislative session; Private security at airport; Social media affecting kids Apr 06, 2026

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On the April 6 edition: Lawmakers wrapped up the session, but they may be called back to resolve one outstanding issue; There is a push to use private contractors to screen travelers at Atlanta's airport; And new research out of UGA finds a child's social media use is connected to underdeveloped vocabulary.

Atlanta's Beltline rail debate; ATL airport's busiest day of the season; Sine die Apr 02, 2026

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On the April 2nd edition: Whether or not to have rail on Atlanta's Beltline sparks bitter debate; Expect a busy day at Atlanta's airport tomorrow; And today is the final day of the Georgia legislative session

DHS pauses plans to buy warehouses; Property tax reduction; TSA receives backpay Apr 01, 2026

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On the April 1st edition: The Department of Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention; The Georgia Senate attempts to reduce property taxes; And though TSA agents are getting some back pay, the future remains uncertain.

Reduced funds for online classes; Cold case arrest; Largest ever roadway construction Mar 31, 2026

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On the March 31 edition: Georgia Universities could see a reduction in state funding for online classes; An arrest was made in a 32-year-old cold case; And state transportation officials say major construction is now underway on Georgia's largest-ever road project

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