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Georgia’s voter registration deadline is approaching. Here are five things you need to know.
The midterm elections are less than two months away, which means now is the time for Georgia residents to register to vote or ensure that an existing voter registration is up to date. Georgia’s voter registration deadline is Oct. 5, according to the secretary of state’s office.…

Sen. Ossoff and former Atlanta Mayor Bottoms rally Athens Democrats with one month before polls open
On Sunday, Sen. Jon Ossoff and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms held a joint rally in Athens.

The producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer's tip for finding a hit? Don't look for one
Theatre producer Francesca Moody has a remarkable record of spotting shows that go on to have wide success. At the Edinburgh Fringe festival, she told NPR about what she looks for in a performance.

GPB morning headlines for September 14, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms held a joint rally in Athens Sunday; A nonprofit group studying eviction filings reports the Atlanta area has more cases than larger cities like New York.

Key leaders sound the alarm on AI. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback
Some key leaders at artificial intelligence companies call for a slowdown in AI development. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback as talks in Oman are delayed.

Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music enters educational partnership with Atlanta Symphony
PHOTO ABOVE: Director of the Bailey School of Music Dr. Nathan Nabb performs alongside the award-winning KSU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Director of Bands Dr. David Kehler as...

The powerful millionaires hiding in plain sight
They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains. Collectively, these overlooked business owners hold far more wealth than the Forbes 400 — and wield considerable political power.

Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO's call to curb China's AI development
China's Foreign Ministry called the Anthropic CEO's warning about the dangers of Chinese-developed AI "fearmongering," as the Chinese and U.S. leaders prepare to meet in Washington later this month.

The Emmys are Monday night. Here's how to watch
Noah Kahan will perform "Bridge Over Troubled Water" as part of the In Memoriam segment.

New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe
In his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowable.

NPR looked for ChatGPT's new crisis feature. It's hard to find
Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a feature on ChatGPT meant to help people at risk of suicide connect with someone they trust for support. But its setup may prove challenging to someone in crisis.

Indonesia searches for 129 people missing after ferry capsizes in the Java Sea
Indonesian authorities intensified on Monday a search for people missing after a ferry overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea. At least six passengers were killed and 129 people are still missing.