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Open enrollment on the Affordable Care Act marketplace begins Nov. 1. Those planning to shop for a plan will see premium increases, again.
Georgians will find eight insurance companies offering Marketplace plans during open enrollment.
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Several water systems in Georgia have tested positive for contamination with PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals" that can last decades in the environment.
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The forces driving up your Georgia Power bill increasingly have ties to the data center industry.
In this explainer, GPB's Grant Blankenship and Jillian Magtoto show how it happens.
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The election is 11 days away, and candidates are making a final push to get Georgians out to vote.
Over 1.5 million voters have cast their ballots early in Georgia so far.
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The Atlanta Dream have won their first home game in the WNBA finals.
Outside a sold out State Farm arena, fans packed watch parties all over Atlanta. GPB's Amanda Andrews reports from Atlanta's only women's sports bar, Jolene Jolene:
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A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to halt investigations in nine states into whether noncitizens are registered to vote.
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Is social media making us less social? 📱
In this Student Voices Collective story, 7th grader Darian Rivera shares how a local school leader’s decision to quit social media helped her build more meaningful, face-to-face connections.
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On Monday, the Department of Energy approved full-scale construction at the Savannah River Site near Augusta to produce war reserve plutonium pits.
GPB’s Jillian Magtoto reports.
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Early voting for the midterm elections is fully underway in Georgia, and GPB is answering your questions ahead of your vote.
You can research candidates, create your sample ballot and find out where your polling station is located, at gpb.org/elections.
The Atlanta Dream face the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals.
Atlanta sports journalist Tabitha Turner covers the team. She spoke with GPB's Orlando Montoya about the Atlanta Dream's amazing season and their chances in the WNBA finals.
Listen:
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Detainees at the Folkston ICE Processing Center are conducting a hunger strike to protest conditions at the facility.
Activists are rallying to show their support of protesters inside the ICE detention center on Sunday.
GPB's Amanda Andrews reports: gpb.org/news/2026/10/16/geor…
As voters head to the polls to vote this election season, they may notice a slight change at check-in.
Counties are implementing a new rule from the State Election Board that requires polls to keep a written numbered list of voters who receive a ballot.
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President Donald Trump is making a stop in Dalton this afternoon to campaign for Georgia Republicans Rick Jackson, who is running for governor, and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, who is seeking to become Georgia’s next senator.
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An already-under-construction power plant project in Middle Georgia is receiving a financial boost via a historic loan from the federal government.
GPB's Grant Blankenship reports.
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Water is a big part of the discussion in the debate around data centers in Georgia.
People often worry about the water it takes to keep data centers cool. But it takes far more water just to keep the power on.
GPB's Grant Blankenship explains.
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Georgians broke the midterm election early voting record on the first of day of voting on Tuesday.
The Secretary of State's Office confirms that more than 188,600 ballots were cast, an increase of more than 53,000 voters since the 2022 midterm election.
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Candidates outlined their priorities during the Atlanta Press Club debates Monday. Early voting starts today, and APC debates continue for a final day. The debate for U.S. Senate between Sen. Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins airs live at 8 p.m.
Full schedule: gpb.org/debates.
After lots of online speculation and uncertainty, the Atlanta Dream will host Game 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.
The team shared a joint statement with the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday afternoon announcing the compromise.
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Today is the first day of early voting in Georgia! Two of the biggest questions voters have are "who is on my ballot," and "what are the ballot questions?"
GPB's Voter Guide can help you figure it out. Create a personalized sample ballot at gpb.org/elections.
An Atlanta man killed on a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was thrown from the ride and struck other patrons before landing below, police said on Tuesday.
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