Georgia

Georgia Gov. Says He Will Veto Controversial 'Religious Liberty' Bill

11:12am March 28, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

A group of major corporations with business interests in the state had encouraged the governor to veto the measure. Disney had threatened to boycott the state.

Time Warner, Others Join Disney In Opposing Georgia's 'Religious Liberty' Bill

3:25pm March 24, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Disney and its Marvel subsidiary have threatened to boycott the state if the governor signs the controversial measure. Other companies are now urging the governor to veto the bill.

A SolarCity employee installs a solar panel on the roof of a home in Los Angeles in 2014. California's utilities want to pay new solar customers less for their extra electricity and to add new monthly fees.

Like Night And Day: How Two States' Utilities Approach Solar

2:22pm January 01, 2016

As homeowners embrace solar, utilities are making less money, and that's shaking up their business model. Companies in California and Georgia are handling the growth in dramatically different ways.

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Supreme Court Asked To Take Messy Interstate Case On Same-Sex Adoption

9:34pm November 17, 2015

by Nina Totenberg

The woman adopted her longtime partner's kids while living in Georgia, but she moved to Alabama when they split. The top court in that state refused to recognize her parental rights.

After Donald and Crystal Howard died in a car crash on Halloween, a Georgia state trooper took care of their four children, with help from residents and other police.

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Georgia Trooper Praised For Response To Kids' Loss Of Both Parents

2:08pm November 04, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Faced with a tragic situation, Trooper Nathan Bradley says he stalled for time — to find the kids' nearest relatives, and to figure out how to salvage their Halloween.

Inmates Ted Stancil (from left), Steven Bass and Christopher Peeples, with their welding Instructor Jeremy Worley (standing in center) at Walker State Prison in Georgia. The inmates are working toward a welding certificate.

Amid A Shortage Of Welders, Some Prisons Offer Training

3:22pm September 08, 2015

by Susanna Capelouto

Baby boomers with the skill are retiring and not enough young people are replacing them. In Georgia, inmates are given access to heavy tools and blowtorches so they can get a welding certificate.

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Renee Mitchell says even though she has health insurance she'll have trouble paying for the eye surgery she needs to save her vision.

Some Insured Patients Still Skipping Care Because Of High Costs

11:18am June 13, 2015

by Jim Burress

Research shows that, even with health insurance, many people put off expensive surgery, medicine and tests because they can't afford the high deductibles or copays. A few states hope to change that.

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The restoration of the landmark, popularized by a House of Cards episode, has some fans wondering whether the giant peach will lose its giggle-inducing appearance.

Often The Butt Of Jokes, S.C.'s Giant Peach Is Ripe For Renovation

7:17pm May 20, 2015

by Michael Tomsic

The South Carolina landmark that's both loved and lampooned has gained national celebrity. But the peach's bright paint has soured over the years, so it's getting a makeover — to the chagrin of some.

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Shekhey makes phone calls to help Alemnesh Tekaliny (right) get answers to her tax questions. A steady stream of people regularly seek help at the center's small office.

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Engineer Turned Cabbie Helps New Refugees Find Their Way

11:55am April 07, 2015

by Pam Fessler

Omar Shekhey left engineering to start a nonprofit that helps refugees navigate their new lives near Atlanta. He also drives a cab — and often gives the money to families to help them settle in.

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A 12-year-old on trial in the stabbing death of a 9-year-old talks to his lawyer in 2014 in a Michigan circuit court. The Justice Department is targeting a Georgia case in the hopes of making legal representation for juveniles there more effective, but th

Justice Department Weighs In On Assembly-Line Justice For Children

3:57pm March 23, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

For the first time, the federal government is asserting juveniles' right to counsel by wading into a Georgia case alleging inadequate representation. Authorities say the problems occur nationwide.

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