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Published September 25Two Middle Georgia mental health providers merge as the state streamlines its safety net care
There are 21 community service boards in Georgia, born out of an effort to standardize mental health care out of regional hospitals and back into communities.
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Published September 25Takeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandas
The visit comes at an important time for both men.
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Published September 25Georgia Today: School safety; Hurricane Helene recovery continues; Hotel trafficking verdict
On the Sept. 25 edition: Two years after Hurricane Helene hit, parts of Georgia are still recovering; Emergency management officials attempt to help schools stop violence before it starts; And Senate Majority Leader John Thune joined Republican candidate Mike Collins on the…
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Published September 25The Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checks
The Supreme Court is allowing use of a data system that Trump officials overhauled. The system has erroneously flagged U.S. citizens and a lower court found it violated federal privacy protections.
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Published September 25Heartbreak posts could be trapping you in a grief loop
Is your 'For You' page keeping you in the cycle of grief longer? Engaging with #breakup content transforms the algorithm from healing to triggering over time for some users.
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Published September 25There's a global pandemic treaty that's signed -- and in 'limbo.' What's the holdup?
The treaty aims to help the countries of the world prepare for — and defeat — any future pandemic. Why hasn't it gone into effect?
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Published September 25Pope Leo warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity on his France visit
Pope Leo XIV raised existential concerns about scientific progress, life and human rights during a speech on his first papal visit to France.
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Published September 25Hurricane Nolo, a zig-zagging storm, threatens Hawaii with flooding rains
Nolo will slow down as it nears Hawaii's Big Island and is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend, bringing torrential rain to areas that have been flooded by big storms this summer.
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Published September 25Xi says 2 giant pandas from China will arrive at Atlanta's zoo in the coming days
Chinese President Xi Jinping says two giant pandas from China will arrive at Zoo Atlanta in the coming days.
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Published September 25GPB morning headlines for September 25, 2026
Gov. Brian Kemp spoke at his last governor’s workforce summit Thursday and left the crowd with advice on artificial intelligence; Two top behavioral health service providers in Middle Georgia have merged under an effort to streamline service.
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Published September 25Thousands of people gather for a South African barbecue, aiming to set a world record
South Africa is aiming to smash a savory world record — the world's largest BBQ — and more boerewors sausage than you can shake a stick at.
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Published September 25Congress passed $100 million for teen pregnancy prevention. Most of it is untouched
With days left to go in the 2026 fiscal year, lawmakers push the health department to spend the money Congress allocated to prevent teen pregnancy. An NPR exclusive.