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Sam Gringlas is a journalist at NPR's All Things Considered. In 2020, he helped cover the presidential election with NPR's Washington Desk and has also reported for NPR's business desk covering the workforce. He's produced and reported with NPR from across the country, as well as China and Mexico, covering topics like politics, trade, the environment, immigration and breaking news. He started as an intern at All Things Considered after graduating with a public policy degree from the University of Michigan, where he was the managing news editor at The Michigan Daily. He's a native Michigander.

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Thursday

Law

What the special grand jury in Georgia found while looking into election fraud claims

The work of the special grand jury in Georgia that has been looking into claims of election fraud is out. While the information is scarce, it gives a glimpse at what we might expect moving forward.

What the special grand jury in Georgia found while looking into election fraud claims

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Tuesday

Law

The arguments around releasing report on efforts to overturn 2020 election in Georgia

A Georgia judge holds a hearing to decide whether to make public a report from a special grand jury investigating efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia.

The arguments around releasing report on efforts to overturn 2020 election in Georgia

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Sunday

Politics

Voters in Georgia react to their congressman backtracking to support McCarthy

One of the obstacles to California Republican Kevin McCarthy becoming House Speaker came from Georgia, who ultimately relented. We look at the response to that move within the state.

Voters in Georgia react to their congressman backtracking to support McCarthy

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Thursday

Elections

How much of a battleground state will Georgia be in the future?

With the decisive win of Sen. Raphael Warnock in Georgia's runoff election, Republicans and Democrats are looking to the state and wondering just how much of a battleground it will be moving forward.

How much of a battleground state will Georgia be in the future?

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Tuesday

Elections

Georgia voters head back to the polls for the state's U.S. Senate runoff election

Voters in Georgia head to the polls again for the second time in less than a month to make a final decision in the state's U.S. Senate runoff election.

Georgia voters head back to the polls for the state's U.S. Senate runoff election

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Saturday

Elections

Georgia Senate runoff election reaches final week of campaigning

It's the final weekend of campaigning in Georgia's Senate runoff election, between incumbent Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker.

Georgia Senate runoff election reaches final week of campaigning

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Friday

Elections

Georgia's U.S. Senate general runoff election begins its final weekend of voting

Georgia's crucial U.S. Senate general runoff election goes into its final weekend of voting.

Georgia's U.S. Senate general runoff election begins its final weekend of voting

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Monday

National

Georgia voters cast ballots in the country's last unresolved U.S. Senate race

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Voters in Georgia are heading to the polls in the runoff election for a U.S. Senate seat. The race is between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker.

Georgia voters cast ballots in the country's last unresolved U.S. Senate race

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Saturday

Georgia Democrats weigh what's next after losing race for governor again

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacy Abrams lost the election this year by a larger margin than she did 4 years ago, leading to questions about the future of the party in the state. Associated Press hide caption

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Georgia Democrats weigh what's next after losing race for governor again

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Democrat Abrams ran for governor 4 years ago but narrowly lost to Republican Brian Kemp. This year, she lost by a larger margin. Analysts are uncertain whether it was her message or political party.

Georgia Democrats weigh what's next after losing race for governor again

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Friday

Elections

Democrats dissect why Stacey Abrams lost her bid for governor

For many Democrats, Georgia symbolizes the party's future. But former Representative Stacey Abrams just lost her bid for governor, and Democrats are starting to dissect what happened.

Democrats dissect why Stacey Abrams lost her bid for governor

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Wednesday

Politics

Early voting in Georgia shattered previous records

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Votes from several states are still coming in — control of the U.S. House and Senate is up in the air. Georgia is one of the states we're waiting on. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won reelection.

Early voting in Georgia shattered previous records

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Friday

In Georgia, Kemp and Abrams underscore why governors matter

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp speaks to supporters at a campaign stop in Marietta, Ga., on Nov. 3. Kemp emphasized how he kept businesses open during the pandemic despite criticism from Democrats and health experts. "Who was fighting for you then when the political winds were blowing a different way?" he said. Riley Bunch/GPB hide caption

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In Georgia, Kemp and Abrams underscore why governors matter

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams have competed before. Since then, the pandemic, the reversal of Roe v. Wade and the 2020 election have made governors even more visible.

In Georgia, Kemp and Abrams underscore why governors matter

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Tuesday

Suburbs delivered recent wins for Georgia Democrats. This year, they're up for grabs

Wei Kang Ding and Judy Zhu outside of a candidate debate hosted by high school students on Sept. 28. in Johns Creek, Ga. Ding and Zhu say they are still doing their election research. Sam Gringlas/WABE hide caption

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Suburbs delivered recent wins for Georgia Democrats. This year, they're up for grabs

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Whether Democrats can hold onto the Georgia suburbs may come down to candidate quality, shifting demographics and whether voters are more discouraged by inflation or abortion restrictions.

Suburbs delivered recent wins for Georgia Democrats. This year, they're up for grabs

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Thursday

With two Black men running for Senate in Georgia, race takes center stage

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) (left) and Republican nominee Hershel Walker (right) are the major party nominees in the Georgia Senate race AP hide caption

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Elections

With two Black men running for Senate in Georgia, race takes center stage

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Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and Republican Hershel Walker face off in Georgia, the first time two Black men are major party nominees.

With two Black men running for Senate in Georgia, race takes center stage

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Tuesday

Republican Party stands by Herschel Walker as he denies he paid for an abortion

A report published late Monday alleges that GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker, who has vehemently opposed abortion rights, paid for an abortion for his girlfriend in 2009. He called the accusation a "flat-out lie." Bill Barrow/AP hide caption

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Republican Party stands by Herschel Walker as he denies he paid for an abortion

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The chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee is standing behind the Georgia U.S. Senate candidate following a report alleging that Walker paid for his girlfriend's abortion in 2009.

Republican Party stands by Herschel Walker as he denies he paid for an abortion

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Herschel Walker denies a report that he paid for girlfriend's 2009 abortion

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The Georgia GOP senate nominee denies the story which first appeared in The Daily Beast. NPR has not confirmed the story. On the campaign trail, Walker has advocated for a complete abortion ban.

Herschel Walker denies a report that he paid for girlfriend's 2009 abortion

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Monday

Georgia's rural Black voters helped propel Democrats before. Will they do it again?

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Georgia's rural Black voters helped propel Democrats before. Will they do it again?

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One group that could help 2022 statewide Democratic candidates is Georgia's rural Black voters. They helped Stacey Abrams get close in 2018 and later pushed two Democratic U.S. senators to victory.

Georgia's rural Black voters helped propel Democrats before. Will they do it again?

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Tuesday

Climate

For Georgia to stay the 'peach state,' farmers are trying to adapt to climate change

Georgia is known as the "peach state." But warming winters due to climate change mean fewer chill hours needed for fruit. Growers and horticulturists are now experimenting with new varieties to adapt.

For Georgia to stay the 'peach state,' farmers are trying to adapt to climate change

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Friday

Politics

Fani Willis is investigating Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election

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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is the Atlanta area prosecutor investigating efforts by former President Trump and his allies to overturn the election results in Georgia in 2020.

Fani Willis is investigating Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election

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Wednesday

A new Georgia voting law reduced ballot drop box access in places that used them most
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Investigations

A new Georgia voting law reduced ballot drop box access in places that used them most

Georgia lawmakers changed voting laws after 2020, including eliminating drop boxes in certain counties, making it harder for many voters in cities and suburbs, often people of color, to access them.

A new Georgia voting law reduced ballot drop box access in places that used them most

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Sunday

Law

Jan. 6 hearing preview: Trump's efforts to overturn election results

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The next hearing of the January 6th Committee on Tuesday will focus on how Trump pressured state officials to help him overturn the election results — most prominently in Georgia.

Jan. 6 hearing preview: Trump's efforts to overturn election results

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Sunday

Business

Daniel Defense, the maker of the gun used in Uvalde, is accused of marketing to teens

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Daniel Defense has generated massive profits with aggressive marketing. Some of those profits have gone into political contributions to GOP candidates.

Daniel Defense, the maker of the gun used in Uvalde, is accused of marketing to teens

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