
Pamela Kirkland
Morning Edition host at Georgia Public Broadcasting
Host of @MorningEdition on @GPB Formerly @CNN @NewsHour @WashingtonPost and @SiriusXM NJ born, MD raised
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2 weeks ago |
gpb.org | Pamela Kirkland
Federal investigators say improperly stored chemicals led to the fire that broke out at BioLab's Conyers warehouse last fall. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing a $61,473 fine, citing multiple serious violations related to chemical storage, emergency response and worker protection.
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3 weeks ago |
gpb.org | Pamela Kirkland
As the 2025 Georgia legislative session nears its end, state lawmakers are racing to finalize bills before Sine Die, the final day of the session. In this week's Lawmakers Huddle, Morning Edition host Pamela Kirkland speaks with GPB Lawmakers host Donna Lowry about the surprises, bipartisan efforts, and political shifts that marked Week 11 under the Gold Dome. One of the most unexpected developments came in the form of a pay raise.
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1 month ago |
gpb.org | Pamela Kirkland
When a chemical fire broke out at the BioLab facility in Conyers, Georgia in 2024, a plume of smoke blanketed the area, triggering evacuations and urgent warnings to stay indoors. But for many residents, this wasn't just an isolated emergency-it was part of a larger pattern of industrial incidents at the plant that raised serious concerns about safety and oversight.
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1 month ago |
gpb.org | Pamela Kirkland
Georgia U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is calling on the Trump administration to reinstate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employees recently dismissed from Region 4 - headquartered in Atlanta and responsible for environmental oversight in eight Southeastern states.
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1 month ago |
gpb.org | Pamela Kirkland
Lisa Young Alston, daughter of civil rights leader and former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young, died Friday at the age of 67. The cause of death has not been announced. In a statement, her family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support while asking for privacy. "The Young and Alston families deeply appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love and support from across the community as we deal with the news of the loss of our beloved Lisa," the release said.
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