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Artificial intelligence is transforming lives for people who are blind or have low vision.

Last month, about 50 blind Georgia veterans got free glasses powered by Meta.
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www.gpb.org Blind Georgia veterans get free AI-powered glasses About 50 blind Georgia veterans received free glasses powered by artificial intelligence that can help them move through the world more freely.

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Georgians overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment during last week’s midterm election that mandates the funding of upgrades to the state’s 911 system.

But state lawmakers now need to navigate how to pay for it.
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www.gpb.org Georgia voted overwhelmingly for upgrades to 911. The next step is funding it Georgians overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment during last week’s midterm election that mandates the funding of upgrades to the state’s 911 system.

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Analyst Loretta Lepore says the GOP should have been more "straightforward" about its accomplishments ahead of the 2026 election.

GPB's Peter Biello spoke with the Emmy award-winning journalist and former press secretary to Gov. Sonny Perdue.
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www.gpb.org Analysis: GOP undersold its accomplishments ahead of 2026 election Analyst Loretta Lepore says GOP should have been more "straightforward" about its accomplishments ahead of the 2026 election.

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With the shift in political power in Georgia, data centers may be getting a new outlook.

During her campaign, Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms proposed a moratorium on new data center construction to help the state decide how to best move forward.
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www.gpb.org In Georgia, data centers may be getting a new outlook Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms, who proposed a moratorium on new data center construction before election, did not rule out further action.

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The Rome International Film Festival returns to Northwest Georgia Nov. 5-8 with more than 80 films from around the world, special guests including actor Danny McBride, and a celebration of Georgia’s growing film industry. gpb.org/news/2026/11/0…

www.gpb.org Rome International Film Festival kicks off with Ray McKinnon, Danny McBride and more The 23rd annual Rome International Film Festival is back in Northwest Georgia from Nov. 5 to Nov. 8, 2026. GPB’s Kristi York Wooten explores the lineup, fall foliage and cultural activities on tap.