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Madame Mayor: A glimpse into the life of Shirley Franklin
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (690+ words) This week our intrepid GPB team journeyed to West Atlanta for a conversation with two term, former mayor Shirley'Franklin, the first woman in Atlanta to hold the city's top job. In the months ahead, we will share her interview on…...
In Public Service Commission race, candidates converge on 'affordability"
1+ week, 1+ day ago (572+ words) April 29, 2026 3: 23 PM Steam rises from the tops of two power plant cooling towers in the background as the sun peeks out from behind a third in the foreground at Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle in 2024. During debates this week, both Republicans…...
| The Freedmen's Bureau and Reconstruction in Georgia
1+ week, 2+ day ago (181+ words) Learn how the Freedmen's Bureau worked to help millions of formerly enslaved people start over after the Civil War. From schools and food to jobs and legal support, see what it achieved'and why its mission faced serious challenges during Reconstruction....
| The Road to the Civil War: Key Events and Issues - Part 2
1+ week, 2+ day ago (366+ words) Before the Civil War erupted in 1861, the United States was already on shaky ground. Uncover the short-term events that pushed Georgia'and the nation'closer to conflict. From the Compromise of 1850 and the Georgia Platform to the Dred Scott decision and Abraham…...
In a rare interview, a leader of the world's largest right-wing group talks to NPR
1+ week, 5+ day ago (251+ words) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) volunteers take part in the Hindu nationalist organisation's centenary celebrations at Reshimbagh Ground in Nagpur on October 2, 2025. / AFP via Getty Images The largest right-wing group in the world is in India. That group is an all-male,…...
| 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre Explained
1+ week, 6+ day ago (374+ words) Uncover how false and sensational news stories helped spread fear and led to devastating consequences for Atlanta's Black community during the New South era. Learn about the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre and how yellow journalism, political ambition, and racial tension fueled…...
| Richard Russell and Carl Vinson: Georgia's WWII Power Players
2+ week, 1+ day ago (164+ words) Learn how Georgia played a key role in World War II through the leadership of Richard Russell and Carl Vinson. Discover how their impact shaped both Georgia's economy and America's success during WWII'and why their legacies are still important today....
| The Road to the Civil War: Key Events and Issues - Part 1
2+ week, 3+ day ago (302+ words) Prior to the Civil War, the United States was growing, but deep divisions over slavery, states" rights, and economic power threatened the nation. Explore the long-term causes of conflict, from the rise of cotton to the Nullification Crisis and debates…...
Antiretroviral therapies for HIV prevented thousands of deaths, saved Georgia billions over 40 years
2+ week, 3+ day ago (366+ words) April 20, 2026 8: 28 AM LISTEN: When taken properly, medication can make HIV undetectable and prevent transmission. A new analysis of data from Emory University finds these treatments prevented more than 55, 000 new cases and 36, 000 deaths in Georgia over the last four decades. GPB's…...
Family Fun Meets Environmental Action at Live Thrive Kids Day
3+ week, 1+ day ago (411+ words) April ushers in both festivals across the state of Georgia as well as Earth Month, a 30-day initiative dedicated to environmental protection. While Earth Day itself is April 22, we're celebrating throughout the entire 30 days, including a special appearance at Live…...