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Georgia Today is the daily podcast from GPB News bringing you compelling stories and in-depth reporting that you won’t hear anywhere else. Peter Biello hosts this quick and convenient way to get the best of GPB News’ extensive coverage of the topics that matter to you, delivered directly to your device every weekday afternoon.
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Georgia Today is the daily podcast from GPB News bringing you compelling stories and in-depth reporting that you won’t hear anywhere else. Peter Biello hosts this quick and convenient way to get the best of GPB News’ extensive coverage of the topics that matter to you, delivered directly to your device every weekday afternoon.
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Published 2024-08-05

Hurricane Debby moves through GA; Trump rallies in Atlanta; Democracy Defense Project

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LISTEN: On the Monday, Aug. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Businesses and homes are without power as Hurricane Debby moves through Georgia; former President Donald Trump criticizes Gov. Brian Kemp at an Atlanta rally; and a bipartisan group of former political leaders join forces to inspire confidence in American elections.

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LISTEN: On the Monday, Aug. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Businesses and homes are without power as Hurricane Debby moves through Georgia; former President Donald Trump criticizes Gov. Brian Kemp at an Atlanta rally; and a bipartisan group of former political leaders join forces to inspire confidence in American elections.

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Published 2024-08-02

Cellphone bans; Underwater cameras go missing; Georgia athletes at the Olympic Games

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On the Friday, Aug. 2 edition of Georgia Today: It's back to school season, and cellphone bans are going into effect at schools across Georgia; underwater cameras placed inside former MARTA cars go missing off the Georgia coast; and Georgia athletes bring home medals at the Olympic Games in Paris.
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On the Friday, Aug. 2 edition of Georgia Today: It's back to school season, and cellphone bans are going into effect at schools across Georgia; underwater cameras placed inside former MARTA cars go missing off the Georgia coast; and Georgia athletes bring home medals at the Olympic Games in Paris.
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Published 2024-08-01

VP Harris to visit Georgia again; UGA player dismissed from team; Pregnancy in prison

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 1 edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Harris plans to be in Georgia again next week; a UGA football player has been dismissed from the team after his arrest; and a federal investigation finds pregnant women in prison aren't always getting the basic care they need.
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LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 1 edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Harris plans to be in Georgia again next week; a UGA football player has been dismissed from the team after his arrest; and a federal investigation finds pregnant women in prison aren't always getting the basic care they need.
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Published 2024-07-31

VP Harris visits Atlanta; Voting machine checks in Bibb County; New Hank Aaron stamp

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 31 edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Kamala Harris energizes Georgia voters with a stop in Atlanta; the Georgia's secretary of state's office holds surprise voting machine checks in Bibb County; and a new stamp celebrates baseball legend Hank Aaron.
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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 31 edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Kamala Harris energizes Georgia voters with a stop in Atlanta; the Georgia's secretary of state's office holds surprise voting machine checks in Bibb County; and a new stamp celebrates baseball legend Hank Aaron.
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Published 2024-07-30

Pres. candidates will appear in GA; UGA student protesters face disciplinary panel

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 30 edition of Georgia Today: Both presidential candidates will make appearances in Georgia this week; a disciplinary hearing against six UGA students suspended for their roles in an on-campus protest began today; and the Atlanta Falcons have reached a milestone for the first time in nearly two decades.
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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 30 edition of Georgia Today: Both presidential candidates will make appearances in Georgia this week; a disciplinary hearing against six UGA students suspended for their roles in an on-campus protest began today; and the Atlanta Falcons have reached a milestone for the first time in nearly two decades.
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Published 2024-07-29

Accurate Voter Rolls, Atlanta Musicians Face Tragedy, VP Harris Back in Georgia

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On the Monday, July 29th edition of Georgia Today: The Secretary of State's office has a new website to help ensure accurate voter rolls, a group of Atlanta-based musicians face tragedy in Wyoming, and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Georgia tomorrow.
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On the Monday, July 29th edition of Georgia Today: The Secretary of State's office has a new website to help ensure accurate voter rolls, a group of Atlanta-based musicians face tragedy in Wyoming, and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Georgia tomorrow.
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Published 2024-07-26

Cyber attack suspect indicted; Athens to Savannah bike trail; Braves are Wild Card

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On the Friday, July 26 edition of Georgia Today: A federal grand jury indicts the man allegedly behind a string of cyber attacks including one at Warner Robins Air Force Base; a bike trail linking Athens and Savannah will break ground tomorrow; and the Braves hold the National League Wild Card spot right now — but can they hang on?
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On the Friday, July 26 edition of Georgia Today: A federal grand jury indicts the man allegedly behind a string of cyber attacks including one at Warner Robins Air Force Base; a bike trail linking Athens and Savannah will break ground tomorrow; and the Braves hold the National League Wild Card spot right now — but can they hang on?
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Published 2024-07-25

Negligence lawsuit over prison death; Federal prison oversight bill; Olympics

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, July 25 edition of Georgia Today: The family of a man who died at a state prison is suing for negligence; President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill strengthening federal prison oversight; and dozens of athletes from Georgia prepare to compete tomorrow in the Olympics.
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LISTEN: On the Thursday, July 25 edition of Georgia Today: The family of a man who died at a state prison is suing for negligence; President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill strengthening federal prison oversight; and dozens of athletes from Georgia prepare to compete tomorrow in the Olympics.
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Published 2024-07-24

Delta deals with tech failure fallout; Incarcerated women learn homebuilding skills

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 24 edition of Georgia Today: Delta Air Lines hurries to assist customers whose flights were canceled due to a tech failures; President Joe Biden will make his first public address since dropping out of the presidential race; and incarcerated women in Clarke County learn homebuilding skills behind bars.
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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 24 edition of Georgia Today: Delta Air Lines hurries to assist customers whose flights were canceled due to a tech failures; President Joe Biden will make his first public address since dropping out of the presidential race; and incarcerated women in Clarke County learn homebuilding skills behind bars.
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Published 2024-07-23

Delta faces federal investigation; Ossoff holds abortion ban hearing; Dems back Harris

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On the Tuesday, July 23 edition of Georgia Today: Delta Air Lines faces a federal investigation over flight delays; Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a hearing on the state's six-week abortion ban; and Georgia Democrats unanimously back Vice President Kamala Harris for President.
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On the Tuesday, July 23 edition of Georgia Today: Delta Air Lines faces a federal investigation over flight delays; Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a hearing on the state's six-week abortion ban; and Georgia Democrats unanimously back Vice President Kamala Harris for President.
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Published 2024-07-22

Georgia Today: Georgians react to Biden dropout from race; Delta deals with tech outage fallout

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On the Monday, July 22 edition of Georgia Today: Georgians react to President Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president; Delta Air Lines continues to recover from the worldwide tech outage that caused havoc last week; And we'll have some tips for protecting your sensitive health information from cyber attacks.
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On the Monday, July 22 edition of Georgia Today: Georgians react to President Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president; Delta Air Lines continues to recover from the worldwide tech outage that caused havoc last week; And we'll have some tips for protecting your sensitive health information from cyber attacks.
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Published 2024-07-19

Global tech outage affects businesses; Milwaukee GOP convention; Final Atlanta Open

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LISTEN: On the Friday, July 19 edition of Georgia Today: A global tech outage affects Georgia businesses both large and small; Georgia Republicans are confident after their national convention wraps up in Milwaukee; and the last ever Atlanta tennis open will have its opening serve this weekend.
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LISTEN: On the Friday, July 19 edition of Georgia Today: A global tech outage affects Georgia businesses both large and small; Georgia Republicans are confident after their national convention wraps up in Milwaukee; and the last ever Atlanta tennis open will have its opening serve this weekend.
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Published 2024-07-18

Delta workers union; Ebenezer Church could become World Heritage site; Book author

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, July 18 edition of Georgia Today: Delta is the only major U.S. airline where most workers are not in a union, but some are hoping to change that; an iconic Atlanta church may soon be a UNESCO World Heritage site; and best-selling author, and former GPB host, Denene Milner joins the podcast to talk about her latest book.
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LISTEN: On the Thursday, July 18 edition of Georgia Today: Delta is the only major U.S. airline where most workers are not in a union, but some are hoping to change that; an iconic Atlanta church may soon be a UNESCO World Heritage site; and best-selling author, and former GPB host, Denene Milner joins the podcast to talk about her latest book.
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Published 2024-07-17

Term extensions for PSC members; Kroger opioid settlement; 'Midnight' musical

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 17 edition of Georgia Today: Two groups file a challenge to a new law extending the terms of public service commissioners; some Georgia residents could get a share of Kroger's billion dollar opioid settlement; and an iconic Savannah crime novel is now a musical.
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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 17 edition of Georgia Today: Two groups file a challenge to a new law extending the terms of public service commissioners; some Georgia residents could get a share of Kroger's billion dollar opioid settlement; and an iconic Savannah crime novel is now a musical.
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Published 2024-07-16

Ballot challenges from Dems; Poll worker shortage; Gas leak at Fulton County Jail

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 16 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Democrats are fighting to keep some candidates off the ballot this November; Georgia's secretary of state wants more poll workers for this year's elections; and the aging Fulton County Jail in Atlanta faces a new safety hazard.
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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 16 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Democrats are fighting to keep some candidates off the ballot this November; Georgia's secretary of state wants more poll workers for this year's elections; and the aging Fulton County Jail in Atlanta faces a new safety hazard.
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Published 2024-07-15

Georgians react. to Trump assassination attempt; Pathways to Coverage low enrollment

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On the Monday, July 15 edition of Georgia Today: Georgians react to the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump; a new program in South Georgia offers advanced training for paramedics; and enrollment in Georgia's Medicaid program, Pathways to Coverage, has been much lower than expected. We'll talk about why.
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On the Monday, July 15 edition of Georgia Today: Georgians react to the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump; a new program in South Georgia offers advanced training for paramedics; and enrollment in Georgia's Medicaid program, Pathways to Coverage, has been much lower than expected. We'll talk about why.
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Published 2024-07-12

Former Ga. insurance commissioner sentenced; Savannah solar panels; Pesticide drift

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LISTEN: On the Friday, June 12 edition of Georgia Today: A former Georgia insurance commissioner is convicted of money laundering and health care fraud; Savannah steps up their renewable energy efforts with the installation of solar panels in some municipal buildings; and Georgia joins a nationwide effort to save the bees.
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LISTEN: On the Friday, June 12 edition of Georgia Today: A former Georgia insurance commissioner is convicted of money laundering and health care fraud; Savannah steps up their renewable energy efforts with the installation of solar panels in some municipal buildings; and Georgia joins a nationwide effort to save the bees.
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Published 2024-07-11

Calhoun drinking water suit; Warnock proposes Medicaid legislation; U.S. Soccer head

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, July 11 edition of Georgia Today: A Northwest Georgia city has settled a lawsuit over its drinking water; Sen. Warnock is proposing legislation to cover a gap in Georgia's Medicaid coverage; and we'll talk to the head of U.S. Soccer as Atlanta gears up to host World Cup matches.
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LISTEN: On the Thursday, July 11 edition of Georgia Today: A Northwest Georgia city has settled a lawsuit over its drinking water; Sen. Warnock is proposing legislation to cover a gap in Georgia's Medicaid coverage; and we'll talk to the head of U.S. Soccer as Atlanta gears up to host World Cup matches.
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Published 2024-07-10

New election rules; Mayor on Savannah pedestrian deaths; Atlanta autism center

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On the Wednesday July 10th edition of Georgia Today: The State Election Board is implementing new rules for how elections are certified; Savannah mayor Van Johnson responds after recent pedestrian deaths caused by city vehicles; And Atlanta opens a new autism center to help prepare kids for elementary school.
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On the Wednesday July 10th edition of Georgia Today: The State Election Board is implementing new rules for how elections are certified; Savannah mayor Van Johnson responds after recent pedestrian deaths caused by city vehicles; And Atlanta opens a new autism center to help prepare kids for elementary school.
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Published 2024-07-09

Drought devastates corn crops; Jill Biden visits Columbus; Infrastructure study

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On the Tuesday, July 9 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia farmers are facing total crop losses due to drought conditions; first lady Jill Biden made an appearance in Columbus last night; and just how well-maintained is the infrastructure across the state? A recent study rated Georgia a C+.
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On the Tuesday, July 9 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia farmers are facing total crop losses due to drought conditions; first lady Jill Biden made an appearance in Columbus last night; and just how well-maintained is the infrastructure across the state? A recent study rated Georgia a C+.
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Published 2024-07-08

Georgia Today: 3D-printed splints; Subcommittee for funding prison reform; Yellow-legged hornets

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LISTEN: On the Monday, July 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Tech engineers and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta team up to help get kids off ventilators using a new technology; Georgia creates a new subcommittee for funding improvements to the state's deadly prison system; and yellow-legged hornets are a big problem on Georgia's coast. Now a state agency is asking the public for help fighting them.
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LISTEN: On the Monday, July 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Tech engineers and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta team up to help get kids off ventilators using a new technology; Georgia creates a new subcommittee for funding improvements to the state's deadly prison system; and yellow-legged hornets are a big problem on Georgia's coast. Now a state agency is asking the public for help fighting them.
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Published 2024-07-05

Supreme court on EMTALA; MARTA halts renovations; DNC chair on pres. debate

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On the Friday, July 5 edition of Georgia Today: The U.S. Supreme Court and some federal health agencies are at odds over a federal statute; MARTA pauses plans to disrupt service at its busy downtown Atlanta rail hub; and the chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia says she will continue to support the Biden campaign after last week's debate.
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On the Friday, July 5 edition of Georgia Today: The U.S. Supreme Court and some federal health agencies are at odds over a federal statute; MARTA pauses plans to disrupt service at its busy downtown Atlanta rail hub; and the chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia says she will continue to support the Biden campaign after last week's debate.
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Published 2024-07-03

Peachtree Road Race; Macon firefighter shortage; SCOTUS ends Chevron Deference

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 3 edition of Georgia Today: Runners gather in Atlanta for tomorrow's Peachtree Road Race; Macon looks to boost its firefighting staff; and we'll look at how the Supreme Court may have opened the door to more partisanship in federal regulations.
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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 3 edition of Georgia Today: Runners gather in Atlanta for tomorrow's Peachtree Road Race; Macon looks to boost its firefighting staff; and we'll look at how the Supreme Court may have opened the door to more partisanship in federal regulations.
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Published 2024-07-02

Renter protection laws; Mercer University AI camp; Endangered whale law delayed

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 2 edition of Georgia Today: A state law offering more protection to renters facing eviction goes into effect; Mercer University teaches kids about the ethics of AI technology; and a Georgia congressman pushes for a delay in a rule change that would protect endangered whales.
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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 2 edition of Georgia Today: A state law offering more protection to renters facing eviction goes into effect; Mercer University teaches kids about the ethics of AI technology; and a Georgia congressman pushes for a delay in a rule change that would protect endangered whales.
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Published 2024-07-01

SCOTUS grants immunity for Presidents; New Georgia laws; Safety around sharks

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LISTEN: On the Monday, July 1 edition of Georgia Today: The Supreme Court grants U.S. presidents immunity for "official acts"; new laws go into effect as Georgia's new fiscal year begins; and a fish expert shares how to stay safe from sharks as you venture out into the ocean.
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LISTEN: On the Monday, July 1 edition of Georgia Today: The Supreme Court grants U.S. presidents immunity for "official acts"; new laws go into effect as Georgia's new fiscal year begins; and a fish expert shares how to stay safe from sharks as you venture out into the ocean.
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Published 2024-06-28

Pres. debate reactions; Savannah to demolish arena; Weekend art exhibitions in ATL

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LISTEN: On the Friday, June 28 edition of Georgia Today: We'll learn more about what Georgians wanted from last night's presidential debate; Savannah city council members vote to demolish a 10,000-seat arena; and we'll tell you about several art exhibitions on view in Atlanta this week.
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LISTEN: On the Friday, June 28 edition of Georgia Today: We'll learn more about what Georgians wanted from last night's presidential debate; Savannah city council members vote to demolish a 10,000-seat arena; and we'll tell you about several art exhibitions on view in Atlanta this week.
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Published 2024-06-27

Pres. debate tonight in ATL; Inclusive brain scans; Port of Brunswick biz increases

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, June 27 edition of Georgia Today: The presidential debate will be held in Midtown Atlanta tonight; an effort is underway to make brain scans work equally well for Black and white kids; and the port of Brunswick continues to takes on more traffic after the Baltimore bridge collapse.
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LISTEN: On the Thursday, June 27 edition of Georgia Today: The presidential debate will be held in Midtown Atlanta tonight; an effort is underway to make brain scans work equally well for Black and white kids; and the port of Brunswick continues to takes on more traffic after the Baltimore bridge collapse.
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Published 2024-06-26

Pres. campaigners arrive in ATL; "40 Acres and a Lie"; Legal cannabis in Georgia

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On the Wednesday June 26th edition of Georgia Today: Campaigners for President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump arrive in Atlanta ahead of the planned first presidential debate tomorrow; A new investigative report profiles the living descendants of enslaved people for whom the US government's promise of land was fulfilled; And what is the future of legal access to cannabis in Georgia?
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On the Wednesday June 26th edition of Georgia Today: Campaigners for President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump arrive in Atlanta ahead of the planned first presidential debate tomorrow; A new investigative report profiles the living descendants of enslaved people for whom the US government's promise of land was fulfilled; And what is the future of legal access to cannabis in Georgia?
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Published 2024-06-25

Debate to cause traffic disruptions; Palmetto postal delays; ATL could host Sundance

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 25 edition of Georgia Today: Officials are warning drivers to avoid Midtown Atlanta later this week; delays at the U.S. Postal Service facility in Palmetto are now affecting the court system; and the city of Atlanta has officially entered the race to be the new host of the Sundance Film Festival.
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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 25 edition of Georgia Today: Officials are warning drivers to avoid Midtown Atlanta later this week; delays at the U.S. Postal Service facility in Palmetto are now affecting the court system; and the city of Atlanta has officially entered the race to be the new host of the Sundance Film Festival.
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Published 2024-06-24

Lawmakers seek to strengthen Pell Grant program; Second gentleman on abortion access

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LISTEN: On the Monday, June 24 edition of Georgia Today: New federal legislation aims to strengthen the Pell Grant Program; lawmakers prepare to debate the definition of a navigable river or stream; and U.S. second gentleman Doug Emhoff explains why abortion is not just a so-called "women's issue."
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LISTEN: On the Monday, June 24 edition of Georgia Today: New federal legislation aims to strengthen the Pell Grant Program; lawmakers prepare to debate the definition of a navigable river or stream; and U.S. second gentleman Doug Emhoff explains why abortion is not just a so-called "women's issue."
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Published 2024-06-21

Georgia Today: CDC art exhibit; Macon food giveaway; Asa Candler Jr. biography

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LISTEN: On the Friday, June 21 edition of Georgia Today: The CDC headquarters unveils a new art exhibit; The city of Macon gets a big response to its free food giveaway; and a new biography profiles the eccentric millionaire son of an Atlanta business icon.
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LISTEN: On the Friday, June 21 edition of Georgia Today: The CDC headquarters unveils a new art exhibit; The city of Macon gets a big response to its free food giveaway; and a new biography profiles the eccentric millionaire son of an Atlanta business icon.
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Published 2024-06-20

Georgia Today: Entire police dept. suspended, Fighting opioids, Atlanta's worldwide soccer showcase

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, June 20 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia town's entire police department has been suspended, new steps are being taken to fight the opioid crisis, and more than 70,000 soccer fans are descending upon Atlanta
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LISTEN: On the Thursday, June 20 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia town's entire police department has been suspended, new steps are being taken to fight the opioid crisis, and more than 70,000 soccer fans are descending upon Atlanta
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Published 2024-06-18

Water main break compensation; Assessing Ga.'s prison system; Marietta native is MVP

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 18 edition of Georgia Today: Help is on the way for businesses affected by Atlanta's recent water main breaks; Georgia is conducting research to improve problems at its troubled prison system; and a Marietta native is named the NBA Finals' most valuable player.
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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 18 edition of Georgia Today: Help is on the way for businesses affected by Atlanta's recent water main breaks; Georgia is conducting research to improve problems at its troubled prison system; and a Marietta native is named the NBA Finals' most valuable player.
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Published 2024-06-17

State PD increases training requirements; Savannah fountain tribute; Author interview

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LISTEN: On the Monday, June 17 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia police officers will now need more training become certified; the city of Savannah unveils a new monument to a woman who helped beautify the city; and a new novel is based on a real act of violence in Georgia more than a century ago.
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LISTEN: On the Monday, June 17 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia police officers will now need more training become certified; the city of Savannah unveils a new monument to a woman who helped beautify the city; and a new novel is based on a real act of violence in Georgia more than a century ago.
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Published 2024-06-14

Burns affirms support for IVF; Macon opens center for the disabled; Van Jones interview

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On the Friday, June 14 edition of Georgia Today: House Speaker Jon Burns reaffirms his commitment to protecting access to in-vitro fertilization; Macon opens a center for people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities; and who benefits from AI is an important question. So is: who does it leave behind?
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On the Friday, June 14 edition of Georgia Today: House Speaker Jon Burns reaffirms his commitment to protecting access to in-vitro fertilization; Macon opens a center for people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities; and who benefits from AI is an important question. So is: who does it leave behind?
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Published 2024-06-13

Wade responds to case delays; Incorrect ballots in Macon; 'Water main break' grants

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On the Thursday June 13th edition of Georgia Today: Nathan Wade says he's not to blame for the delay of the election interference case; Voters in Macon grapple with confusion over incorrect ballots; And a plan to compensate businesses hurt by Atlanta's water main breaks is taking shape.
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On the Thursday June 13th edition of Georgia Today: Nathan Wade says he's not to blame for the delay of the election interference case; Voters in Macon grapple with confusion over incorrect ballots; And a plan to compensate businesses hurt by Atlanta's water main breaks is taking shape.
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Published 2024-06-12

Georgia Today: Bus hijacking and mass shooting in ATL; Macon-Bibb voting problems; Synovus Park

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, June 12 edition of Georgia Today: We'll tell you how yesterday's mass shooting in Atlanta and the bus hijacking are connected; Macon-Bibb County voters experience technical problems at the ballot box; and a historic Columbus baseball stadium is getting a $50 million renovation — and a new name.
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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, June 12 edition of Georgia Today: We'll tell you how yesterday's mass shooting in Atlanta and the bus hijacking are connected; Macon-Bibb County voters experience technical problems at the ballot box; and a historic Columbus baseball stadium is getting a $50 million renovation — and a new name.
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Published 2024-06-11

Red Roof Inn faces sex trafficking lawsuit; Delta shareholders support workers union

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 11 edition of Georgia Today: Hotel chain Red Roof Inn is in court in Atlanta over sex trafficking allegations; Delta Air Lines shareholders demand the company stop fighting its workers attempts to unionize; and we asked, you answered: Abortion is near the top of your list of most important issues this election year.
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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 11 edition of Georgia Today: Hotel chain Red Roof Inn is in court in Atlanta over sex trafficking allegations; Delta Air Lines shareholders demand the company stop fighting its workers attempts to unionize; and we asked, you answered: Abortion is near the top of your list of most important issues this election year.
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Published 2024-06-10

Lawsuit challenges Mulberry cityhood; GOP congressional debates; Bail assistance

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LISTEN: On the Monday, June 10 edition of Georgia Today: A new lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the creation of the city of Mulberry; Republican congressional candidates face off in a series of televised debates. We'll tell you why one was cut short. And a bail assistance nonprofit ends its work in Georgia because of a new state law.
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LISTEN: On the Monday, June 10 edition of Georgia Today: A new lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the creation of the city of Mulberry; Republican congressional candidates face off in a series of televised debates. We'll tell you why one was cut short. And a bail assistance nonprofit ends its work in Georgia because of a new state law.
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Published 2024-06-07

Early primary runoff voting; Cotton season delayed in Ga.; The Bananas go to Boston

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LISTEN: On the Friday, June 7 edition of Georgia Today: Early voting for Georgia's primary runoff is underway in some places and yet to begin in others; a wet spring has delayed the planting season for the state's cotton crops; and the Savannah Bananas take their unique brand of baseball to Fenway Park.
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LISTEN: On the Friday, June 7 edition of Georgia Today: Early voting for Georgia's primary runoff is underway in some places and yet to begin in others; a wet spring has delayed the planting season for the state's cotton crops; and the Savannah Bananas take their unique brand of baseball to Fenway Park.
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Published 2024-06-06

Election interference case halted; State capitol renovations; Tech students help cats

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, June 6 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Court of Appeals put a pause on the election interference case against Donald Trump; the state capitol gets a $400 million face lift; and a student organization at Georgia Tech helps rehabilitate the school's feral cat population.
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LISTEN: On the Thursday, June 6 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Court of Appeals put a pause on the election interference case against Donald Trump; the state capitol gets a $400 million face lift; and a student organization at Georgia Tech helps rehabilitate the school's feral cat population.
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Published 2024-06-05

Wellpath lawsuit dismissed; Mangroves come to Georgia; Hurricane season preview

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, June 5 edition of Georgia Today: A lawsuit filed against the state by prison health care provider Wellpath is dismissed; climate change brings a new tropical plant species to Georgia; and we'll have a comprehensive preview of the coming hurricane season.
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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, June 5 edition of Georgia Today: A lawsuit filed against the state by prison health care provider Wellpath is dismissed; climate change brings a new tropical plant species to Georgia; and we'll have a comprehensive preview of the coming hurricane season.
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Published 2024-06-04

Military will help with Atlanta water problems; General Mills sued for discrimination

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On the Tuesday, June 4 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens is calling in the US military to help address problems with the city's water system; Black workers in Georgia sue cereal-maker General Mills over allegations of racial discrimination; and could Georgia see the growth of more child care facilities open past normal working hours?
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On the Tuesday, June 4 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens is calling in the US military to help address problems with the city's water system; Black workers in Georgia sue cereal-maker General Mills over allegations of racial discrimination; and could Georgia see the growth of more child care facilities open past normal working hours?
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Published 2024-06-03

Water woes continue in ATL; Georgia opts out of Summer EBT; ATL United fires coach

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LISTEN: On the Monday, June 3 edition of Georgia Today: Some Atlanta residents and businesses are still without water services following the breakdown of several water mains over the weekend; Georgia opts out of a federal program providing assistance to families in need during the Summer months; and Atlanta United fires its head coach.
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LISTEN: On the Monday, June 3 edition of Georgia Today: Some Atlanta residents and businesses are still without water services following the breakdown of several water mains over the weekend; Georgia opts out of a federal program providing assistance to families in need during the Summer months; and Atlanta United fires its head coach.
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Published 2024-05-31

Water main breaks in Atlanta; Affordable internet access; Hurricane season begins

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On the Friday May 31st edition of Georgia Today: Water main bursts in Atlanta disrupt homes and businesses throughout the city; One in six Georgia households could soon lose affordable internet access; And as hurricane season begins, we'll preview a new tool for tracking the storms.
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On the Friday May 31st edition of Georgia Today: Water main bursts in Atlanta disrupt homes and businesses throughout the city; One in six Georgia households could soon lose affordable internet access; And as hurricane season begins, we'll preview a new tool for tracking the storms.
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Published 2024-05-30

State to audit primary election; Senator seeks charge dismissal; Author interview

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, May 30 edition of Georgia Today: The state will be doing an audit of its recent primary election; an indicted state senator wants the charges dismissed; and author Stephen Hundley tells us about his new coming-of-age novel set on a Georgia barrier island.
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LISTEN: On the Thursday, May 30 edition of Georgia Today: The state will be doing an audit of its recent primary election; an indicted state senator wants the charges dismissed; and author Stephen Hundley tells us about his new coming-of-age novel set on a Georgia barrier island.
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Published 2024-05-29

Plant Vogtle expansion; Electric school bus rebates; MLB to count Negro League stats

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, May 29 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's Plant Vogtle celebrates the completion of another expansion in Augusta; nine Georgia school systems are getting federal rebates for cleaner school buses; and Major League Baseball changes the way it counts statistics from the Negro leagues, leaving one Georgia-born ballplayer with a significant stat.
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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, May 29 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's Plant Vogtle celebrates the completion of another expansion in Augusta; nine Georgia school systems are getting federal rebates for cleaner school buses; and Major League Baseball changes the way it counts statistics from the Negro leagues, leaving one Georgia-born ballplayer with a significant stat.
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Published 2024-05-28

Memorial Day travelers; Fairburn data center; Game warden shortage

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, May 28 edition of Georgia Today: Memorial Day travelers came out in force; a new data center is proposed for Fairburn, southwest of Atlanta; and a shortage of game wardens has caused a back up in issuing hunting and fishing licenses.
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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, May 28 edition of Georgia Today: Memorial Day travelers came out in force; a new data center is proposed for Fairburn, southwest of Atlanta; and a shortage of game wardens has caused a back up in issuing hunting and fishing licenses.
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Published 2024-05-24

Georgia Today: Former Willis employee testifies in court; Blue Bird workers approve labor contract

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On the Friday May 24th edition of Georgia Today: A former employee of Fulton County DA Fani Willis testifies before congress about the DA; Workers at the Blue Bird school bus manufacturing facility approve their first union-negotiated labor contract; And the baseball hall of fame unveils a new statue of Braves legend Hank Aaron.
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On the Friday May 24th edition of Georgia Today: A former employee of Fulton County DA Fani Willis testifies before congress about the DA; Workers at the Blue Bird school bus manufacturing facility approve their first union-negotiated labor contract; And the baseball hall of fame unveils a new statue of Braves legend Hank Aaron.
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Published 2024-05-23

Hurricane Season preview; New factory in Covington; "Secrets of Ash" author interview

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On the Thursday May 23rd edition of Georgia Today: We'll have a preview of what's being called an extraordinary hurricane season, federal money will help build a factory in Covington, east of Atlanta and Orlando Montoya speaks with author Josh Green about his debut novel.
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On the Thursday May 23rd edition of Georgia Today: We'll have a preview of what's being called an extraordinary hurricane season, federal money will help build a factory in Covington, east of Atlanta and Orlando Montoya speaks with author Josh Green about his debut novel.
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