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BioLab fire cause; Student loans default; Early voting to replace David Scott Jul 21, 2026

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LISTEN: On the July 21 edition: A report finds a corroded sprinkler sparked the BioLab fire in Conyers; more Georgians are defaulting on student loans; and early voting to replace U.S. Rep. David Scott ends this week.

Lawmaker hit-and-run; Valdosta data secrecy; El Niño healthcare impact Jul 20, 2026

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On the July 20 edition: Valdosta residents fight a proposed data center; Senator Jon Ossoff makes his case to rural voters; And cuts to federal disaster relief programs have made "El Niño" a greater public health risk.

Trump visit to Marietta; The World Cup's final weekend; Rick Jackson Rally Jul 17, 2026

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On the July 17th edition: President Trump is expected to visit Wheeler High School in Marietta next week; The FIFA World Cup enters its final weekend; And Rick Jackson holds his first rally since winning the Republican nomination:

School misconduct probe; Daylight saving time; Ossoff fundraising Jul 16, 2026

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On the July 16 edition: Three Georgia school systems are suspected of mishandling accusations of sexual misconduct by teachers; a college baseball player has been released from ICE custody; and it's the 50th anniversary of Georgia's death penalty.

Possible new ICE facility; Atlanta heat safety plan; Final FIFA FanFest Jul 15, 2026

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On the July 15 edition: One Georgia city is still unsure if a new ICE facility is going to be built there; The campaign season is ramping up before the November election; And Atlanta is working on a heat safety plan.

Cyclosporiasis cases spread; Burke County sheriff indicted; Childhood trauma study Jul 14, 2026

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LISTEN: On the July 14 edition: With cyclosporiasis spreading across the U.S, the Georgia Department of Public Health is urging Georgians to take precautions; a Burke County sheriff has been indicted on extortion and gun charges; and new research from UGA shows the effects that childhood trauma can have on adulthood.

Rising gas prices; High Museum embezzlement; Corporate landlord bill Jul 13, 2026

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LISTEN: On the July 13 edition: Georgia voters won't see Libertarians on November ballots this year; gas prices are going up; and a doctors are hoping to find a new way to curb peanut allergies.

College accreditation; Hurricane Helene recovery funds; Artist Bobbi Johnson Jul 10, 2026

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On the July 10 edition: Georgia gets more federal aid for Hurricane Helene recovery; A brush fire continues to burn on Georgia's coast; And a new exhibit by artist Bobbi Johnson opening today in Milledgeville looks at how hard times shapes who we are.

Flock camera misuse; UGA chatbot study; Beluga whale transportation Jul 09, 2026

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On the July 9 edition: Five police officers have been arrested after inappropriately using Flock cameras; A new study finds AI chat bots are bad at giving financial advice; And some folks are worried about moving two Beluga Whales from Canada to the Georgia Aquarium.

FIFA fan fest extended hours; Savannah State player detained; Albany data centers Jul 08, 2026

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For its two final days, hours are being extended for Atlanta's FIFA World Cup fan festival; A Savannah State baseball player is currently being detained by ICE; And the city of Albany faces questions about data centers.

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