Bill Nigut is the Executive Producer & Host at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB). He focuses on topics related to local and state politics, community issues, and cultural affairs, bringing in-depth analysis and engaging storytelling to his audience. Bill has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, and SaportaReport.
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Bill Nigut's coverage primarily focuses on local and national government and politics, particularly in the United States with a focus on Georgia and Atlanta. His articles include expert commentary, legal policy regulation, government announcements, and opinion editorials related to political matters.
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By: Bill Nigut
It was just over 40 years ago, on July 25, 1985, that legendary University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley shut down the rampant speculation that he was going to run for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in the 1986 election. Now, his son Derek is considering running for the GOP nomination for the senate seat currently held by Democrat Jon Ossoff.
By: Bill Nigut
Former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond wants to chart a middle course in his campaign, emphasizing inclusivity, respect for political differences, and a commitment to coalition building that may be attractive to voters looking for a more moderate, sensible approach to politics. But in these times of divisiveness, it remains to be seen if voters on either side really want to embrace a campaign with a vision of bringing people together.
By: Bill Nigut
When I arrived at Atlanta-based immigration lawyer Charles H. Kuck's office early on a Monday morning, he opened a spreadsheet on his computer to show me his schedule for the day. His workday started at 7 a.m., spanned more than 10 hours, and included consultations with 18 clients. “A typical day,” he told me. Each case revealed something about the complications and convoluted rules and regulations inherent in our bewildering immigration system.
The “Atlanta Way”—as city leaders liked to call their pro-business, pro-racial harmony approach—proved good for the city. Today, Atlanta has become the urban metropolis it was still striving to be in the 1960s. City leaders—Black and White alike—continue to work together to ensure it is one of the nation’s most appealing cities for business. But the city is faced with a troubling problem as vexing as any during the civil rights era: By most measures, we have one of the largest income gaps of any city in the country.
By: Sophia Peyser, Bill Nigut, Maria Saporta, Rachel Garbus, Terence Moore, Chad Radford, Lois Reitzes, Christina Lee, Josh Green, Nicole Carr, Susan Puckett, Lauren Finney Harden, Doug Monroe
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