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9 original documents from the United States' founding era on display at Atlanta History Center
In honor of the United States 250th anniversary, the National Archives is flying nine original documents from the founding era around the country. The most recent stop is here in Georgia, at the Atlanta History Center, where they'll be on display until April 12.
9 original U.S. founding era documents arrive in Atlanta on 'Freedom Plane'
Nine original founding era documents from the National Archives arrived in Atlanta on Monday. A Senate markup of the Bill of Rights from 1789 and an 1823 engraving of the Declaration of Independence are two of the nine documents that flew in on the "Freedom Plane" from Kansas City, Mo. Atlanta is the second destination on the eight-city traveling exhibition, "Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents that Forged a Nation," commemorating the country's 250th anniversary.
Benjamin A. Land sworn in to Georgia's Supreme Court
The newest justice on Georgia’s Supreme Court was sworn in on Thursday, July 24. Benjamin A. Land was appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to fill the vacated seat of former chief justice Michael Boggs, who stepped down from the bench at the end of March. Gov. Brian Kemp shared a few reasons why he selected Land to sit on the court.
Visitors to Georgia's artificial reef contributed $8.2M to coastal economy in 2023, study says
In late 2023, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources placed two retired MARTA rail cars in 60 feet of water off the coast of Ossabaw Island. The event splashed into headlines. The rail cars were the latest addition to one of 46 artificial reefs off Georgia’s coast. They’re made of materials such as concrete rubble and metal hulled vessels.
Visitors to Georgia's artificial reef contributed $8.2M to coastal economy in 2023, study says
In late 2023, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources placed two retired MARTA rail cars in 60 feet of water off the coast of Ossabaw Island. The event splashed into headlines. The rail cars were the latest addition to one of 46 artificial reefs off Georgia's coast. They're made of materials such as concrete rubble and metal hulled vessels.
Officials warn of icy roads around metro as power outages persist
Check out our snow day photo gallery here and send us your photos. Saturday, Jan. 11, 8:50 a.m. Local officials continue to warn motorists to watch out for icy conditions on metro Atlanta roadways as the temperature remains below freezing. In the afternoon, temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 30s, accompanied by gusty winds and peeks of the sun, which will help dry up the pavement.
Snow falling across metro Atlanta
Friday, Jan. 10, 8 a.m. Heavy snow and sleet is falling across metro Atlanta, according to the National Weather Service, which is urging people to stay off the roads due to icy conditions. In Midtown, we measured nearly an inch sticking to the ground as the temperature hovers just below freezing. Thursday, Jan.
Timeline For Snow And Ice
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, below normal temperatures are expected throughout the week and weekend, warming up by Monday, Jan. 13 Abundant sunshine will give way to rain, snow, freezing rain and ice across Georgia on Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, which could impact travel. Update: Wednesday, Jan. 8: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the northern half of Georgia for 7 a.m.. Friday, Jan. 10 through 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan.
Less snow, but icy roads expected across the metro
Thursday, Jan. 9, 10:30 a.m. The National Weather Service's latest report still indicates the possibility of 1 to 3 inches of snow in North Georgia with a mix of precipitation mostly likely in Atlanta. While the snow threat has lessened to less than half an inch, frigid temperatures could lead to icy conditions, including slick roads. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is urging the public to stay home Friday until Sunday.
Winter storm watch issued for North Georgia
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the northern half of Georgia for 7 a.m.. Friday, Jan. 10 through 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, predicting significant accumulations of snow, sleet, and freezing rain that will lead to hazardous travel conditions. Please note that while the watch covers the duration of the storm as it passes through, the effects on roads could last much longer until warmer air moves into the region .
Wintry mix in the forecast as frigid temps persist through the weekend
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, below normal temperatures are expected throughout the week and weekend, warming up by Monday, Jan. 13. Abundant sunshine will give way to rain, snow, freezing rain and ice across Georgia on Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, which could impact travel. Temperatures for North Georgia will range from the mid 20s to the low 40s, with temps across the southern part of the state, including Coastal Georgia, rising from the upper 20s to the mid 50s.
Wintry mix in the forecast as frigid temps persist through the weekend
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, below normal temperatures are expected throughout the week and weekend, warming up by Monday, Jan. 13. Abundant sunshine will give way to rain, snow, freezing rain and ice across Georgia on Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, which could impact travel. Temperatures for North Georgia will range from the mid 20s to the low 40s, with temps across the southern part of the state, including Coastal Georgia, rising from the upper 20s to the mid 50s.
'Completely unacceptable': Investigation reveals new details about BioLab fire and the response
Nearly two months after a massive chemical fire at BioLab’s plant in Conyers, east of Atlanta, forced evacuations and raised environmental and health concerns, new details are emerging. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), a nonregulatory federal agency, published an initial report from their investigation into the fire on Friday.
Georgia congressional race results; Election dispatches from across the state
Primary Content On a special afternoon edition of Georgia Today for Wednesday, November 6th: Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 presidential race. But it wasn't the only race we followed. We'll tell you how Georgia candidates fared in the other races, including the Congressional race, and give you dispatches from reporters across the state.
Nearly a year after their sighting, the fight against invasive yellow-legged hornets continues
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art at CDC, fashion at SCAD
Several art exhibitions and Atlanta are grabbing attention. First, Marietta, Georgia's Tyler Mitchell was 23 when he became the first Black photographer to shoot a cover for Vogue. His image of Beyoncé wearing a golden crown graced the magazine's September 2018 issue, and his star rose. Now, a new solo exhibition titled Idyllic Space at Atlanta's High Museum is bringing international attention to Mitchell's work again, but with a much broader scope than the editorial work that made him famous.
New Atlanta Opera production 'Forsyth County is Flooding' is a dark comedy about Georgia history
In the plot of a new work commissioned by the Atlanta Opera Company, residents in Forsyth County have a problem. The one act opera, titled Forsyth County is Flooding (with the Joy of Lake Lanier) is billed as a dark comedy.
Ravens are rare in Georgia. But a nest has been spotted at Tallulah Gorge State Park
A rare raven nest has been spotted on a canyon cliff in Northeast Georgia’s Tallulah Gorge State Park. As a species, ravens are rare in Georgia and most years there isn’t a nest sighting, said Bob Sargent with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Ravens used to be more abundant in the eastern U.S., but by the 1930s, their numbers had declined, likely due to a loss of forested habitat, disturbance of raven nest sites, and persecution of the species.
Ravens are rare in Georgia. But a nest has been spotted at Tallulah Gorge State Park
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Ravens are rare in Georgia. But a nest has been spotted at Tallulah Gorge State Park
A rare raven nest has been spotted on a canyon cliff in Northeast Georgia's Tallulah Gorge State Park. As a species, ravens are rare in Georgia and most years there isn't a nest sighting, said Bob Sargent with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Ravens used to be more abundant in the eastern U.S., but by the 1930s their numbers had declined, likely from a loss of forested habitat, disturbance of raven nest sites, and persecution of the species.
Mercer University researchers are studying how to turn food waste into renewable energy
A research project at Mercer University in Macon, Ga., is exploring ways to turn food waste into renewable energy. The project aims to solve two societal problems: food waste and energy security, Sarah Bauer, an assistant professor at Mercer, said. She said she and six students-one graduate and five undergraduate-are looking at taking food waste and turning it into a liquid bio-crude. "And we use a process called HTL or hydrothermal liquefaction," said Bauer.
Which Areas Of Georgia Are Lone Star Tick Hotspots
A map created by Emory University researchers shows where lone star ticks are located in Georgia, giving researchers clues to understanding tick-borne diseases, while also showing the public where they’re likely to encounter the arachnids in the state. Longer days and warmer weather means more people spend time outdoors. It also means it’s peak lone star tick season. Emory University researchers have created a map that shows where lone star ticks are located in Georgia.
Emory researchers have mapped lone star tick locations in Georgia
Longer days and warmer weather means more people spend time outdoors. It also means it's peak lone star tick season. Emory University researchers have created a map that shows where lone star ticks are located in Georgia. The lone star is one of the most commonly encountered tick species in the state. It transmits diseases such as Southern tick-associated rash illness (STARI), Bourbon virus, and the heartland virus - first discovered in 2009 that has infected more than 60 people nationwide.
As weather warms, Georgia DNR asks boaters to watch out for manatees and sea turtles
As the weather warms and more Georgians get out on the state's coastal waterways, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is asking boaters to watch for manatees and sea turtles. Manatees migrate from Georgia to Florida from March until November. Sea turtles spend more time at the water's surface in the spring.
Emory researchers have mapped lone star tick locations in Georgia
Longer days and warmer weather means more people spend time outdoors. It also means it's peak lone star tick season. Emory University researchers have created a map that shows where lone star ticks are located in Georgia. The lone star is one of the most commonly encountered tick species in the state. It transmits diseases such as Southern tick-associated rash illness (STARI), Bourbon virus, and the heartland virus - first discovered in 2009 that has infected more than 60 people nationwide.
Augusta Museum highlights legends of The Masters
Every April, golfers from around the world descend on Augusta to play in The Masters Tournament. Champions include golf legends like Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Arnold Palmer. But year round, a museum in Augusta highlights the lesser-known legends of The Masters - Augusta's famous Black caddies.
When to see Monday's partial solar eclipse in Georgia
The total solar eclipse that will travel through the United States from Texas to Maine on Monday won't quite reach Georgia, which will see only a partial eclipse. Around 1:45 p.m., the moon will start to move in front of the sun. It'll reach its height around 3 p.m., with 65% to 90% of the sun blocked, depending on where you are in Georgia. By around 4:20 p.m., the moon will completely move away. NASA's Eclipse Explorer can tell you the timing for your location.
When to see Monday's partial solar eclipse in Georgia
The total solar eclipse that will travel through the United States from Texas to Maine on Monday won't quite reach Georgia, which will see only a partial eclipse. Around 1:45 p.m., the moon will start to move in front of the sun. It'll reach its height around 3 p.m., with 65% to 90% of the sun blocked, depending on where you are in Georgia. By around 4:20 p.m., the moon will completely move away. NASA's Eclipse Explorer can tell you the timing for your location.
A celebration of culture, arts, and all things Atlanta
April 4 is 404 Day in Atlanta. In a nod to the city's area code - 404 - the date has become a day to celebrate all things Atlanta. "A day that allows everybody to play in the sandbox, whether you grew here or flew here," said Bem Joiner, co-founder of Atlanta Influences Everything. This year events include a block party, a celebration at Piedmont Park, to a hike, to a Nike sneaker launch.
Radar-confirmed tornado downs trees, damages homes in Rockdale County overnight
Severe weather roared through Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, and Georgia late Tuesday as a deadly widespread storm system crossed the country. In Georgia, a likely tornado touched down in metro Atlanta just before midnight. As the sun rose Wednesday, the clean-up in Rockdale County began. Just before dawn Wednesday morning, Matthew Dagbovi drove around Conyers, Ga., about 25 miles southeast of Atlanta.
Pamela Kirkland and Devon Zwald
Cornelia Habersham County Airport, GA Last Updated on Apr 5 2024, 6:55 pm EDT Weather by NOAA Current Conditions: Fair Temp: 54°F Wind: NW at 17mph Humidity: 39% Windchill: 49°F Your 5-Day Forecast at a Glance
'Severe Weather Preparedness Week' in Georgia is back. Here's what you need to know
Do you know where you would take shelter if a tornado was headed your way or how to protect important documents from flood waters? The National Weather Service and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) are asking Georgians these questions as part of their 2024 Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Every day between Feb. 5 and Feb.
Not sure what to do with your old Christmas tree? Give it new life as a fish habitat
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will take Christmas trees that people drop off, tie them into bundles and anchor them with concrete blocks. They'll then submerge the trees in Lake Thurmond and Lake Hartwell. This creates a fish habitat, said Cheri Pritchard with the Corps of Engineers. "It creates a shelter and attract bugs and stuff that the fish feed on," Pritchard said. "And those little fish, of course attract big fish. And the big fish, of course attract the anglers.
Jon Nelson previews Georgia's high school football state championships
The Georgia High School Football Championships kick off Monday, Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. Sixteen teams across the state will compete in eight classifications at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, through Dec. 13. The games will air on GPB-TV, the GPB Sports app and GPB.org. GPB Sports' Jon Nelson previews the exciting matchups with GPB's Morning Edition host Devon Zwald. TRANSCRIPT: Devon Zwald: This is GPB. I'm Devon Zwald. The Georgia High School Football Championships kick off [Monday].
Shopping scams ramp up during the holidays. What to watch for and how to protect yourself
Listen Listening... 00:00 / 05:05 LISTEN: Shopping scams ramp up during the holidays as more people go online and in-store searching for gifts for loved ones. GPB's Devon Zwald speaks with Jenna Sellitto and Tony Thomas with FBI Atlanta about how to protect yourself against them. Caption Shopping scams ramp up during the holidays as more people shop online and in stores.
Food from Appalachia is popular right now. But that wasn't always the case
Listen Listening... 00:00 / 06:01 LISTEN: GPB's Devon Zwald speaks with Erica Abrams Locklear about her book, "Appalachia on the Table: Representing Mountain Food & People." Caption The cover of the book "Appalachia on the Table" is pictured. Food from Appalachia has grown in popularity in recent years. National publications have written articles about it and restaurants have opened dedicated solely to the cuisine.
As content floods social media around the war between Israel and Hamas, media literacy can help
Section Branding Primary Content Listen Listening... 00:00 / 00:44 LISTEN: Emory University professor of marketing, David Schweidel, speaks on media literacy and sorting through the flood of content on social media around the Israel-Hamas war. Credit: Sam Bermas-Dawes, GPB News Social media is a major source of news for many in their teens and early 20s. Since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out earlier this month, platforms have been flooded with conflicting information and dubious facts.
LaGrange College to start offering aviation minor this fall
Primary Content In response to a growing need for pilots, a college in west Georgia is offering a new minor in aviation beginning this fall semester. The program at LaGrange College provides students with training that will prepare them for careers as private charter pilots, cargo pilots or airline pilots. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects there will be about 18,000 airline and commercial pilot openings each year through 2031.
Mayor's Summer Reading Club aims to get kids 5 years and younger interested in reading
Primary Content This summer, institutions in the city of Atlanta are hosting ‘book club reads’ aimed at promoting literacy skills and vocabulary enrichment in children 5 years and younger as part of the Mayor’s Summer Reading Club.
A rare southeastern mussel could be added to the endangered species list
Primary Content The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed last month to list a southeastern mussel on the endangered species list and designate 578 river miles in Georgia, Florida and Alabama as critical habitat. The southern elktoe is a rare freshwater mussel found only in the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint River Basins. The service said the species has disappeared from most of its range and only six populations still exist.
What to expect on Georgia's waterways this Fourth of July holiday
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources calls the Fourth of July holiday weekend the busiest boating weekend of the year. The heat will likely increase those numbers, making it more dangerous as people head to the water to cool off. Maj. Stephen Adams with the DNR’s Law Enforcement Division said one thing you can do is make sure every boat has a designated driver, because boating drunk can be even worse than driving drunk.
What to expect on Georgia's waterways this Fourth of July holiday
LISTEN: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources calls the Fourth of July holiday the busiest boating weekend of the year. As GPB's Devon Zwald explains, the heat will likely increase those numbers, making it more dangerous as people head to the water to cool off. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources calls the Fourth of July holiday weekend the busiest boating weekend of the year.
Canada geese cannot fly right now and that may cause frustration
Primary Content Every summer, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources sees an increase of nuisance calls about geese. That’s partly because in June, Canada geese in Georgia shed and regrow their flight feathers in a process called molting. “This time of year, geese just kind of hang around because they can't go anywhere," said Kaitlin Goode, the Urban Wildlife Manager for the state Department of Natural Resources.
Love barbecue? UGA students are learning the science behind it
This summer, some University of Georgia students will have the opportunity to show off their new skills in the kitchen or on the backyard grill. The school now offers a seminar to first-year students called "BBQ and You." Not only do students learn to make barbecue, they also learn the science behind it.
Atlanta History Center is commemorating Juneteenth by honoring the history of Black genealogy
Primary Content The Atlanta History Center is commemorating Juneteenth this Sunday by honoring the history of Black genealogy and agricultural practices. “There are so many stories that exist within communities,” said Kristian Weatherspoon the center’s VP or Digital Storytelling. "And from communities, they exist within families.
Love barbecue? UGA students are learning the science behind it
This summer, some University of Georgia students will have the opportunity to show off their new skills in the kitchen or on the backyard grill. The school now offers a seminar to first-year students called “BBQ and You.” Not only do students learn to make barbecue, they also learn the science behind it. Alex Stelzleni, professor of meat science, and John Michael Gonzales, associate professor of animal and dairy science, developed and co-teach the course.
They might be giant, but Joro spiders are shy, research suggests
A new study finds Joro spiders might be the shyest spiders ever documented. Their gentle temperament might explain why the giant yellow and black spiders are so good at living in urban areas. During testing, researchers at the University of Georgia puffed air in front of more than 30 spiders to learn how they would respond to a disturbance. They also collected similar “air puff response” data for five other North American species from other published studies.
Love barbecue? UGA students are learning the science behind it
This summer, some University of Georgia students will have the opportunity to show off their new skills in the kitchen or on the backyard grill. The school now offers a seminar to first-year students called “BBQ and You”. Not only do students learn to make barbecue, they also learn the science behind it. Alex Stelzleni, professor of meat science, and John Michael Gonzales, associate professor of animal and dairy science, developed and co-teach the course.
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