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Dalton student's arrest could be citizenship path; Williams vows Head Start expansion May 28, 2025

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On the Wednesday, May 28 edition of Georgia Today: How a false arrest could actually lead to a path to citizenship for a 19-year-old student; The Georgia Supreme Court upholds gun carry restrictions for people under 21; And U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams says she intends to expand the early childhood education program Head Start.

Georgia Power energy negotiations; New BioLab report; Non-opioid painkiller approved May 27, 2025

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On the Tuesday, May 27 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power pushes more fossil fuel use to accommodate data center growth; Investigators highlight the "disturbing" ways BioLab was storing dangerous chemicals; And a new painkiller could help patients avoid addiction to opioids.

Trump's new budget plan cuts clean energy; Augusta VA healthcare report; Momocon May 23, 2025

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On the Friday May 23rd edition of Georgia Today: Energy advocates warn President Trump's new spending bill could hurt Georgia's green energy industry; A scathing new report details problems with Augusta's VA healthcare system; And Momocon, this weekend in Atlanta, finds its economic strength in its diverse fanbase.

Executive order on prescription drugs; Hurricane season; New mother mental health May 22, 2025

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On the Thursday May 22nd edition of Georgia Today: A look at what the President's executive order on prescription drugs might mean for local retailers; This year might be a big one for hurricanes; And specialists across the state are paying special attention to the mental health concerns of new mothers.

Tax relief for seniors; Autonomous vehicles; Public Service Commission public comments May 21, 2025

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On the Wednesday, May 21 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta housing authority is offering 20 years of property tax relief to seniors; an autonomous vehicle company is coming to Georgia; does the state's Public Service Commission actually consider what people say during public comment periods?

Deadly shootings in Macon; Savannah PD trained on LGBTQ hate crimes; Atlanta author May 20, 2025

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On the May 20 edition of Georgia Today: Macon police are investigating two recent shootings which claimed the lives of four people;tThe Savannah Pride Center trains city police on how to identify and respond to LGBTQ hate crimes; and in an Atlanta author's new memoir, she compares her story with that of legendary English novelist Virginia Woolf.

'Death of democracy' protest; Ga. Power freezes rates; Ossoff takes on housing crisis May 19, 2025

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On the Monday, May 19 edition: Hundreds gather in Atlanta to protest what they call "the death of democracy"; Georgia Power freezes rates for three years; and Sen. Jon Ossoff targets corporate landlords who some tenants say treat them unfairly.

BioLab closes Conyers plant; Trump's mega-bill hits roadblock; Missing hiker found May 16, 2025

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On the Friday, May 16 edition of Georgia Today: The BioLab plant in Conyers is closing; Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill hits a roadblock; and the parents of a Georgia woman lost in the California wilderness for weeks describe how they felt when they learned she was safe.

Protests over student facing deportation; DOJ cancels grants; Flag football May 15, 2025

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On the Thursday, May 15 edition of Georgia Today: Hundreds of protesters demand the release of a college student facing deportation; the U.S. Justice Department cancels grants to Georgia organizations related to crime prevention and victim services; and state leaders push more Georgia high schools to girls' flag football.

SNAP benefits at risk; Crime drops in Atlanta; Effect of Trump tariffs on retail May 14, 2025

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On the Wednesday, May 14 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Democrats say kids may go hungry because of Republican-proposed cuts to SNAP benefits; new data show a drop in crime in Atlanta; and President Trump's tariffs change the way one Georgia toy retailer is stocking her shelves.

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