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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 2024-03-13

Some charges dismissed in election case; Biden and Trump win primaries; Sci-fi writer

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On the Wednesday March 13th edition of Georgia Today: A judge overseeing Georgia's 2020 election interference case dismisses some of the charges; President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump win their Georgia primaries; And we'll talk to the Georgia author of new science fiction novel that examines the divide between urban and rural life.
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Published 2024-03-11

Georgia Today: Presidential candidates visit GA; Girl Scout troop works with CDC; LeBron James book

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On the Monday, March 11 edition of Georgia Today: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump visit Georgia to make their final pitches to voters ahead of tomorrow's presidential primary; a group of Atlanta-area Girl Scouts is being recognized for their work in public health education; and a new book looks at the power, passion and politics of basketball legend LeBron James.
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Published 2024-03-07

UGA immigration case hearing; Fani Willis qualifies; Savannah courthouse renovation

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, March 7 edition of Georgia Today: The brother of the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus two weeks ago will be detained without bond; Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has qualified to run for reelection; and the renovation timeline for Savannah's historic federal courthouse just got a little longer.
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Published 2024-03-06

Fani Willis Senate hearing; Okefenokee mine public comment; Morehouse cancer research

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, March 6 edition of Georgia Today: The controversial Senate committee investigating misconduct allegations against Fulton County DA Fani Willis interviews its first witness; state regulators hear public comment on a proposed strip mine near the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge, and Morehouse School of Medicine has been awarded a $25 million grant for cancer research.
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Published 2024-03-04

Candidate qualification week; New allergy meds; Macon HS student gets a surprise

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LISTEN: On the Monday, March 4 edition of Georgia Today: Prospective candidates flock to the Capitol as candidate qualifying week gets underway; the FDA approves new medication which could lessen reactions to severe food alergies; and we'll tell you the story of a Macon high school student who gets the thrill of a lifetime as his top college choice pays him a visit.
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Published 2024-03-01

How bills fared on Crossover Day; Fani Willis removal hearing; Weekend events in GA

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LISTEN: On the Friday, March 1 edition of Georgia Today: We look at how some of the more prominent bills fared in the state legislature on Crossover Day; a judge hears closing arguments in the hearing over whether to remove DA Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case; and as festival season continues in Georgia, we'll tell you about some of the events happening this weekend.
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Published 2024-02-29

Crossover Day; Naxolone in public schools; James Oglethorpe book

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On the Thursday February 29th edition of Georgia Today: Today is Crossover Day at the State Capitol. we'll look at what that means for pending legislation before lawmakers; A bill to allow an opioid reversing drug in schools is moving forward after passage in the Senate; And a new book promises to shake up our understanding of the founder of Georgia. We'll talk to the author.
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Published 2024-02-28

Athens mayor press conference; Relatives of incarcerated call for reform; Agriculture

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On the Wednesday February 28th edition of Georgia Today: The Mayor of Athens calls for immigration reform following last week's murder on the UGA campus; Relatives of incarcerated Georgians urge lawmakers to improve conditions at the state's deadly prison system; And could Georgia become the Silicon Valley of Agriculture? We'll talk to a Lawmaker trying to make it happen.
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Published 2024-02-27

UGA murder case special prosecutor; Cyberbullying bill; Can Biden shut down border?

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Feb. 27 edition of Georgia Today: A special prosecutor is appointed to handle the murder case in last week's killing on the University of Georgia campus; the state Senate passes a bill aimed at protecting teens from cyberbullying; and Republicans are calling on President Biden to unilaterally shut down the border. But can he do that? We'll talk to a constitutional scholar.
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Published 2024-02-23

Body found on UGA campus; Decatur Track and Field project; Festival season begins

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On the Friday February 23rd edition of Georgia Today: University of Georgia police are looking for a person of interest after a woman's body is found on campus; The city of Decatur breaks ground on a new $7 million dollar track and field project; And Festival season has arrived. We'll have details on all the Georgia events happening this weekend.
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Published 2024-02-22

Georgia Today: 'Divisive concepts' teacher firing upheld; Okefenokee Mine; Murder case overturned

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, Feb. 22 edition of Georgia Today: The state Board of Education has upheld the firing of a Cobb County teacher for teaching so-called "divisive concepts" in the classroom; a proposed mine near Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is nearing final approval; and the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a Georgia Supreme Court decision in an unusual case involving a murder in metro Atlanta.
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Published 2024-02-21

Columbia County seeks municipality; Library requirement proposal; Magnet Man!

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Feb. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Columbia County officials seek to turn most of the county into a new municipality; a Georgia Senate committee has advanced a proposal requiring libraries to notify parents of every book a child checks out; and we'll introduce you to the man who is single handily taking on Atlanta's wide range of road hazards.
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Published 2024-02-20

Georgia Today: Update for Savannah man charged with insurrection; 'Right turn on red'; Paper ballots

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On the Tuesday, Feb. 20 edition of Georgia Today: There is another delay in the case against a Savannah man charged in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection; it will soon be illegal to turn right on red in some parts of Atlanta; and we'll learn more about a push to replace electronic voting machines with hand-marked paper ballots for this year's general election.
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Published 2024-02-16

Barnes testifies in Willis hearing; Black history living museum; New GPB News person

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On the Friday, Feb. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Former Gov. Roy Barnes testifies in the hearing over whether to dismiss DA Fani Willis from the Trump election interference case; a Macon elementary school honors Black History Month with a living museum of great African Americans; and we introduce you to the newest member of the GPB Radio News team.
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Published 2024-02-13

Funeral service for Georgia soldier; 'Tiny home' housing; Fani Willis trial update

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On the Tuesday, Feb. 13 edition of Georgia Today: The first funeral service is held for one of the three soldiers killed in a recent drone attack in Jordan; affordable housing advocates push for tiny homes in Gwinnett County; and we'll break down the arguments for removing Fani Willis from the election interference case involving former President Trump.
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Published 2024-02-01

Fani Willis called to testify; Soldier honored in Savannah; Youth violence in Macon

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On the Thursday, Feb. 1 edition of Georgia Today: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is called to testify over claims she had an improper relationship with a special prosecutor; a Georgia Army reservist killed in Jordan this week is honored in her hometown of Savannah; and officials in Macon say efforts to address youth violence are working.
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Published 2024-01-31

Antisemitism bill signed into law; Sober social spaces; Atlanta Vibe pro volleyball

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 31 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp signs an antisemitism bill into law, we'll talk with the bills biggest advocate at the Capitol; a new crop of alcohol-free businesses capture the spirit of Dry January; and we'll talk with a member of Georgia's newest pro sports team: the Atlanta Vibe of the women's pro volleyball association.
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Published 2024-01-24

Cobb County school district maps; Contraband in Georgia prisons; James Beard Awards

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On the Wednesday, Jan. 24 edition of Georgia Today: State lawmakers are trying once again to redraw the school district map in one of the state's largest counties; a new bill seeks to stiffen penalties for corrections officers who smuggle contraband into Georgia prisons; and the nominees for the 2024 James Beard Awards are announced, with Atlanta and Athens restaurants in the running.
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Published 2024-01-19

Price increase for training center; Atlanta police lawsuit; No summer meals for kids

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LISTEN: On the Friday, Jan. 19 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta officials blame violent protests for a $20 million price increase for controversial police and fire training center; the family of a 62-year-old man who died after being tased by Atlanta police is suing the city; and Georgia decides to opt out of a federal summer meals program for kids.
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Published 2024-01-18

Georgia ballot challenges for Trump;  'Most contaminated' coastal area

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On the Thursday January 18th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Democrats make an effort to keep Donald Trump's name off of the Georgia ballot; Spellman College has received its largest ever donation. And it has been 30 years since the EPA listed parts of Georgia's coast on its 'most contaminated' list.  When will it be cleaned up?
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Published 2024-01-16

Georgia Today: Coldest night of the year on the way; Hurricane study; Savannah novel celebrates 30th

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On the Tuesday, Jan. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Bundle up, Georgia! Wind chill and freeze warnings are in effect as we enter the coldest night of the past year; a new study shows poor communities wait much longer for power restoration after major storms; and the book that many say put Savannah on the map is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
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