Georgia http://www.npr.org Georgia en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:02:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Georgia http://www.npr.org Georgia Man Is Killed, After Holding 5 Firefighters Hostage The suspect apparently faked a heart attack to get the firefighters to the home. Once, he had the hostages, he began demanding his electricity, cell phone and cable be turned back on. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/10/176849876/georgia-man-is-killed-after-holding-5-firefighters-hostage?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/10/176849876/georgia-man-is-killed-after-holding-5-firefighters-hostage?ft=1&f=126935626 The suspect apparently faked a heart attack to get the firefighters to the home. Once, he had the hostages, he began demanding his electricity, cell phone and cable be turned back on.

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]]> Wine And Food May Rekindle Love Lost Between Russia And Georgia Many Russians will join their Georgian neighbors in feasting on Georgian specialties for St. Barbara's Day. But the countries' political relations have led to restrictions on imports of Georgian wine and mineral water. A recent thawing offers hope for a sweeter future. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:32:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/12/17/167453572/wine-and-food-may-rekindle-love-lost-between-russia-and-georgia?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/12/17/167453572/wine-and-food-may-rekindle-love-lost-between-russia-and-georgia?ft=1&f=126935626 Many Russians will join their Georgian neighbors in feasting on Georgian specialties for St. Barbara's Day. But the countries' political relations have led to restrictions on imports of Georgian wine and mineral water. A recent thawing offers hope for a sweeter future.

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]]> Georgia Immigration Law Trips Up Doctors And Nurses A new immigration law in Georgia requires everyone licensed by the state to prove citizenship. But the law is having an unintended consequence: many health care workers, included doctors and nurses, are losing their licenses because of a paperwork backlog. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:22:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/11/12/164950641/georgia-immigration-law-trips-up-doctors-and-nurses?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/11/12/164950641/georgia-immigration-law-trips-up-doctors-and-nurses?ft=1&f=126935626 A new immigration law in Georgia requires everyone licensed by the state to prove citizenship. But the law is having an unintended consequence: many health care workers, included doctors and nurses, are losing their licenses because of a paperwork backlog.

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]]> An October Anniversary For Our Universe — And A 9,000-Year-Old Earth In the 17th century, an Irish bishop famously concluded that the universe was created on October 23, 4004 BC. Scientists know that our universe, and our Earth, are much more ancient than that. Not everyone agrees, even in the year 2012. Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2012/10/07/162476979/an-october-anniversary-for-our-universe-and-a-9000-year-old-earth?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2012/10/07/162476979/an-october-anniversary-for-our-universe-and-a-9000-year-old-earth?ft=1&f=126935626 In the 17th century, an Irish bishop famously concluded that the universe was created on October 23, 4004 BC. Scientists know that our universe, and our Earth, are much more ancient than that. Not everyone agrees, even in the year 2012.

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]]> New Funds Could Shorten Waiting Lists For AIDS Drugs Some states, like Georgia, have a waiting list for people who need help paying for AIDS drugs. With increased federal funding on its way for HIV/AIDS treatment, states are hoping that they can care for more people. But the cost of care remains high, so the waits may remain, too. Sat, 28 Jul 2012 06:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/07/28/157503084/new-funds-could-shorten-waiting-lists-for-aids-drugs?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/07/28/157503084/new-funds-could-shorten-waiting-lists-for-aids-drugs?ft=1&f=126935626 Some states, like Georgia, have a waiting list for people who need help paying for AIDS drugs. With increased federal funding on its way for HIV/AIDS treatment, states are hoping that they can care for more people. But the cost of care remains high, so the waits may remain, too.

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]]> Can A Win In Georgia Bring Gingrich's Campaign Back From The Dead Again? To hear him tell it, the rumors of Newt Gingrich's demise have been greatly exaggerated. The former House speaker is banking on a big showing Tuesday in his home state of Georgia to salvage a campaign that's been declared dead a number of times. Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/03/03/147829447/can-a-win-in-georgia-bring-gingrichs-campaign-back-from-the-dead-again?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/03/03/147829447/can-a-win-in-georgia-bring-gingrichs-campaign-back-from-the-dead-again?ft=1&f=126935626 To hear him tell it, the rumors of Newt Gingrich's demise have been greatly exaggerated. The former House speaker is banking on a big showing Tuesday in his home state of Georgia to salvage a campaign that's been declared dead a number of times.

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]]> 100 Words: On Photographing In Atlanta Photographer David Walter Banks describes what it's like to grow up and work in Atlanta — in about 100 words. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2011/06/28/137445307/100-words-on-photographing-in-atlanta?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2011/06/28/137445307/100-words-on-photographing-in-atlanta?ft=1&f=126935626 Photographer David Walter Banks describes what it's like to grow up and work in Atlanta — in about 100 words.

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]]> Georgia To Change Official Language To English Georgia has changed its second official language to English from Russian. The move is part of an official effort to push the country closer to the West, and away from Russia. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/09/27/130156334/georgia-to-change-official-language-to-english?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/09/27/130156334/georgia-to-change-official-language-to-english?ft=1&f=126935626 Georgia has changed its second official language to English from Russian. The move is part of an official effort to push the country closer to the West, and away from Russia.

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]]> Bringing Back The Georgia Theatre In Athens The Georgia Theatre in Athens burned from the inside out in 2009. Owner Wilmot Greene is rebuilding, balancing historic building requirements with 2011 building codes. He's hopeful about reopening soon, and bringing in some cash. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2010/08/31/129552605/athens-georgia-rock-venue-to-rise-from-ashes?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2010/08/31/129552605/athens-georgia-rock-venue-to-rise-from-ashes?ft=1&f=126935626 The Georgia Theatre in Athens burned from the inside out in 2009. Owner Wilmot Greene is rebuilding, balancing historic building requirements with 2011 building codes. He's hopeful about reopening soon, and bringing in some cash.

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]]> Nathan Deal Wins GA GOP Guv Nod; Handel Concedes Nathan Deal wins Georgia GOP nomination for governor as Karen Handel concedes. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/08/11/129130282/nathan-deal-wins-ga-gop-guv-nod-handel-concedes?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/08/11/129130282/nathan-deal-wins-ga-gop-guv-nod-handel-concedes?ft=1&f=126935626 Nathan Deal wins Georgia GOP nomination for governor as Karen Handel concedes.

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]]> Deal, Handel Locked In Tight Georgia Race For GOP Gov Nod Nathan Deal and Karen Handel were locked in a tight race for Georgia Republican gubernatorial nod. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:12:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/08/10/129119122/deal-handel-locked-in-tight-georgia-race-for-gov-nod?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/08/10/129119122/deal-handel-locked-in-tight-georgia-race-for-gov-nod?ft=1&f=126935626 Nathan Deal and Karen Handel were locked in a tight race for Georgia Republican gubernatorial nod.

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]]> Talk of the Nation: International Edition After a busy weekend for international news from Pakistan, Russia, Georgia, and Iran, what does it all mean for the United States? Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/08/talk_of_the_nation_internation.html?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/08/talk_of_the_nation_internation.html?ft=1&f=126935626 After a busy weekend for international news from Pakistan, Russia, Georgia, and Iran, what does it all mean for the United States?

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]]> "The Weekend War" Fighting continues in South Ossetia... What does it mean? Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/08/the_weekend_war.html?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/08/the_weekend_war.html?ft=1&f=126935626 Fighting continues in South Ossetia... What does it mean?

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]]> Third Graders, Really? Third graders in Georgia plotted an attack against their teacher. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/04/third_graders_really_1.html?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/04/third_graders_really_1.html?ft=1&f=126935626 Third graders in Georgia plotted an attack against their teacher.

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]]> Growing Georgia Georgia's got a plan to alleviate the state's drought... move in on Tennessee. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:43:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/02/growing_georgia.html?ft=1&f=126935626 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/02/growing_georgia.html?ft=1&f=126935626 Georgia's got a plan to alleviate the state's drought... move in on Tennessee.

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