GPB News

11/03/2025

Mayor Andre Dickens has announced the launch of ATL CARES (Community Action & Relief for Emergency Support).

The emergency initiative directs officials to refrain from terminating the water services of any residential Watershed Management customer and institutes a temporary moratorium on residential evictions through January 31, 2026 or when the federal shutdown ends.

Read more: https://www.gpb.org/news/2025/10/30/atlanta-community-food-bank-pulls-5-million-reserves-city-steps-during-shutdown

11/02/2025

A new study suggests older adults are engaging in fentanyl and stimulant use at rates typically associated with young people.

GPB’s Ellen Eldridge reports:

In 2015, about 9% of fentanyl-related deaths among people 65 and over also included a stimulant. By 2023 nearly half did, most commonly co***ne. That’s in line with youth trends in the so-called fourth wave of the opioid epidemic.

11/01/2025

In the final days of October, Georgians finally started to enjoy some sweater weather. Along with carving pumpkins and sipping spiced lattes, leaf-watching is a favored autumn activity.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has put together its own list of hot spots for lovers of fall foliage: https://www.gpb.org/news/2025/10/28/leaf-watching-its-peak-week-for-these-top-10-georgia-state-parks

11/01/2025

Since the 1960s, Community Action Agencies have done much of the work on the ground in the war on poverty. But today, most of the federal money that normally reaches the state’s nonprofits is tied up in Congress.

Some are looking to other funding sources. GPB's Sofi Gratas gives us a closer look: https://www.gpb.org/news/2025/10/31/diapers-meals-for-seniors-heres-how-the-shutdown-threatens-georgians-basic-needs

10/31/2025

A U.S. Senate investigation has uncovered dozens of credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers nationwide, with detainees denied insulin, left without medical attention for days and forced to compete for clean water: https://www.gpb.org/news/2025/10/31/senate-report-details-dozens-of-cases-of-medical-neglect-in-federal-immigration

10/31/2025

What did Georgia's U.S. senators do in October? Here's a recap of your taxpayer dollars at work:

This month, Georgia's U.S. senators worked on combating rising health insurance costs, looking to ensure service members are paid as the shutdown continues and passing legislation in the Senate to protect children from trafficking.

10/30/2025

The Atlanta Community Food Bank reports a 70% surge in demand for food. With SNAP funding set to run out November 1, the organization is drawing $5 million from its reserves to help meet the growing need. CEO Kyle Waide shares how they’re responding and how you can help. Read more: https://www.gpb.org/news/2025/10/30/atlanta-community-food-bank-pulls-5-million-reserves-city-steps-during-shutdown

10/30/2025

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is running for reelection Tuesday against three lesser-known candidates, arguing that Atlanta has seen major improvements during his first term in office.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is running for reelection against three lesser-known candidates, arguing that the city has seen major improvements during his first term in office. Dickens was an underdog when he first ran for mayor in 2021, but he’s in a much more favorable position now

10/29/2025

How much training do new ICE agents receive? Former ATF executive Scott Sweetow shares his insights with GPB's Peter Biello.

How much training do new ICE agents receive? A former ATF executive shares his insights with GPB's Peter Biello.

10/29/2025

Cuts to the USDA in March may have left food banks in a tough spot if the federal government shutdown means 42 million people don't get their food aid in November — including more than a million in Georgia. GPB's Grant Blankenship has more.

Cuts to the USDA in March may have left food banks in a tough spot if the federal government shutdown means 42 million people don't get their food aid in November — including more than a million in Georgia.

10/28/2025

Air traffic controllers in Atlanta handed out leaflets to passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Tuesday, explaining the effects that the government shutdown has on them.

GPB’s Sarah Kallis reports. Find more shutdown coverage at gpb.org/news.

10/28/2025

FIRE IN THE HOLE! 🎃 Kennesaw State University students put their engineering skills to the test in the annual Pumpkin Launch, designing gravity-powered devices to hurl 10-pound pumpkins. This year’s winning team, Newton’s Nightmare, launched theirs an impressive 342 feet!