Georgia Today

Published 2023-07-31

Georgia judge rejects Trump; Georgia Milestones student test; Craft brewery expansion

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LISTEN: On the Monday, July 31 edition of Georgia Today: A state judge denies a request from former President Donald Trump; The latest results for Georgia's Milestones student test show some improvement but still a long way to go to make up COVID losses; and Georgia craft breweries expand following a law change.

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Published 2023-07-28

Macon neighborhood safety; Georgia ranks high for clean energy; Heat safety for young athletes

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On the Friday, July 28 edition of Georgia Today: The city of Macon looks to increase neighborhood safety with a project spearheaded by young people; Georgia ranks among the top states for economic development for clean energy; And a look at how the summer heat will affect young athletes as they head back to the practice field.

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Published 2023-07-27

'Cop City' referendum update; Support for fired Cobb County teacher; Hurricane prep kits

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On the Thursday, July 27 edition of Georgia Today: A federal judge rules in favor of Atlanta organizers gathering signatures to force a vote on the controversial police and firefighter training center; the community rallies in support of a Cobb County teacher fired for a book-reading; and some state residents will receive hurricane preparation kits.

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Published 2023-07-26

Giuliani admits to election lies; Pediatricians address gun violence; Atlanta Open

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On the Wednesday, July 26 edition of Georgia Today: Former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani admits he made false public comments about two Fulton County election workers; a group of Georgia pediatricians ask lawmakers to address a rise in emergency room treatment for kids with gunshot wounds; and a former Georgia Tech tennis player wins big at the Atlanta Open.

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Published 2023-07-25

UPS averts strike; Gwinnett County gets federal boost; Marietta native signs with NBA

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On the Tuesday, July 25 edition of Georgia Today: UPS and the Teamsters union reach an agreement; avoiding a potentially costly strike; Gwinnett County is getting a boost in federal funds to expand public transportation; And a Marietta native has just signed the most expensive contract in NBA history.

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Published 2023-07-24

AC repaired at Fulton Jail; Chatham County DA commission; Former Dawgs win British Open

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LISTEN: On the Monday, July 24th edition of Georgia Today: The AC is back on at the Fulton County Jail after last week's storm damage; the Chatham County DA is blasting a new state commission with the authority to replace local DAs; and a pair of former Bulldogs comes up big at the British Open golf tournament.

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Published 2023-07-21

Dougherty County lawsuit; John Lewis Commemorative stamp; Sea turtles

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On the Friday July 21st edition of Georgia Today: A former Dougherty county administrator is suing the county over his termination; A new stamp honoring the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis is available today; And the first sea turtles to emerge from this year's nesting season on the Georgia coast have hatched.

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Published 2023-07-21

Cooling shelters; Savannah Town Square renaming; Georgians in women's World Cup

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On the Thursday, July 20 edition of Georgia Today: Some Georgia cities are offering cooling shelters so the homeless can escape the heat; a historic town square in Savannah is one step closer to getting a new name; and two Georgia natives will be competing in the women's World Cup.

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Published 2023-07-19

Federal student loan relief; Georgia heat study; Bridge lifting in Savannah

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On the Wednesday July 19th edition of Georgia Today: Thousands of Georgians will get long promised federal student loan relief; A new study makes an unsettling prediction for Georgia's heat preparedness; And The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking input on a bridge in Savannah.

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Published 2023-07-18

Georgia Supreme Court rejects Trump; SAG-AFTRA strike in Atlanta; Chick-fil-A protest

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 18 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump's efforts to stop Fulton County from prosecuting him; local union actors in Atlanta rally in support of a national strike; and a health advocacy group takes a stand against a proposed Chick-Fil-A at an Augusta Children's hospital.

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Published 2023-07-17

Shooting suspect killed by police; New GBI director; Senior citizen program

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On the Monday July 17 edition of Georgia Today: The suspect in the shooting deaths of four people in Henry County over the weekend is killed by police; Governor Brian Kemp names a new GBI director; And Fulton County is recruiting senior citizens for a new program to help them live safe and happy lives at home.

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Published 2023-07-14

Trump lawyers push back; Savannah nightlife; Georgia enrollment diversity affected

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LISTEN: On the Friday, July 14 edition of Georgia Today: Former President Trump's lawyers push back against indictment recommendations; Savannah officials look at ways to control the city's rowdy nightlife; and how has the ending of affirmative action affected enrollment diversity in the state?

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Published 2023-07-13

Fulton County Jail investigated; Voter eligiblity challenges; Lawsuit against UGA

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, July 13 edition of Georgia Today: The Department of Justice opens an investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail; a report finds about 100,000 Georgia voters have had their eligibility challenged; and the survivor of a crash that killed a UGA football player in January is suing the university.

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Published 2023-07-12

Kia facility expansion; Rise in guns at airports; Chattahoochee River health

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 12 edition of Georgia Today: South Korean automaker Kia announces plans to expand its manufacturing facility in West Point; airport security officials have detected a rise in guns at Georgia airports; and a retired riverkeeper reflects on the health of the Chattahoochee.

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Published 2023-07-11

Democratic lawmaker switches parties; Macon summer meals program; Facebook lawsuit

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 11 edition of Georgia Today: A Democratic state lawmaker switches political parties; a summer meals program in Macon is stepping in to help kids missing out on school provided meals; and an interview with the Colombus attorney who sued Facebook and won, and now is helping others do the same.

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Published 2023-07-10

South Fulton Mayor arrest; Sustainability PHD; Georgia Tech alumni slams at Wimbledon

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LISTEN: On the Monday July 10th edition of Georgia Today: The mayor of the city of South Fulton is arrested; Georgia Southern offers a first-of-its-kind degree in sustainability; And a former Georgia Tech student continues his amazing run at Wimbledon.

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Published 2023-07-07

Maternal mortality study; Solitary confinement for juveniles; A new Macon anthem

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On the Friday, July 7 edition of Georgia Today: A new Georgia study on maternal mortality finds that most pregnancy-related deaths were preventable; A state audit looks at solitary confinement across facilities in Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice; And the city of Macon celebrates its 200th birthday with a new anthem.

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Published 2023-07-06

Georgia attorney steps down; Girl Scouts oppose rock quarry; State Ethics Commission

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, July 6 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia attorney who promoted lies about 2020 election is retiring; Girl Scouts are rallying in central Georgia's Crawford County in opposition to a rock quarry there; and a new state ethics commission ruling could lead to more people running for public office.

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Published 2023-07-05

Atlanta Police vehicle attacks; WIC farmers markets; Peachtree Road Race results

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On the Wednesday, July 5 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta officials are condemning a series of attacks over the holiday weekend that targeted police vehicles; WIC farmers markets begin this week in Central Georgia for families in need; and results from the Peachtree Road Race.

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Published 2023-07-03

Chattahoochee River closure; Macon rallies for Jewish community; Lemonade stands

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On the Monday, July 3 edition of Georgia Today: State officials are extending a partial closure of the Chattahoochee River; Over a thousand people turn out to show their support for Macon's Jewish community following neo-Nazi rallies in the city; And thanks to two Atlanta siblings, you can now buy lemonade legally on private property in Georgia.

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Published 2023-06-30

SCOTUS overturns student debt relief; Families sue over gender care ban; Heat safety

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On the Friday, June 30 edition of Georgia Today: State officials react to the Supreme Court decision's on student loan debt relief; a group of Georgia families asks the courts to stop the state's new ban on gender-affirming health care for minors; and tips for surviving a hot weekend in Georgia.

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Published 2023-06-29

MLK's last living sibling dies; Low EV marks for Georgia; Fourth of July travelers

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On the Thursday, June 28 edition of Georgia Today: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last surviving sibling has passed away. A new study finds Georgia gets low marks for its electric vehicle policies. And a record number of travelers are expected this Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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Published 2023-06-28

Bishops call for gun legislation; Impact fees in Savannah; MLB All Star Game vote

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On the Wednesday, June 28 edition of Geogia Today: Catholic bishops in Georgia and the Carolinas call for legislative action to address gun violence; the cost of new construction projects will soon be higher in Savannah; and we feature an interview with Braves first baseman Matt Olson.

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Published 2023-06-27

SCOTUS rules on District maps; Disaster relief for peach farmers; Children memorial

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On the Tuesday, June 27 edition of Georgia Today: A Supreme Court ruling may force Georgia to redraw its congressional maps; local peach farmers may receive federal disaster relief funds; and a Georgia native has been named the new host of Wheel of Fortune.

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Published 2023-06-26

Nazi demonstrations in Georgia; ACLU sues Effingham; New Savannah shipping terminal

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On the Monday June 26th edition of Georgia Today: Neo-nazi demonstrations outside synagogues across the state this weekend spark public protests and condemnation from political leaders; The ACLU files a lawsuit with Effingham County School district alleging racial discrimination; And a new one hundred million dollar shipping terminal is coming to Savannah.

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Published 2023-06-23

Teacher reads book and faces discipline; Protesters or terrorists; Cephalopod Week

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On the Friday, June 23 edition of Georgia Today: A Cobb County teacher faces discipline for book covering 'divisive concepts'; protesters get labeled — and charged — as domestic terrorists; and "Cephalopod Week" is coming

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Published 2023-06-22

Renters rights for motel residents; Assistance denied for Troupe; John Lewis stamp

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On the Thursday June 22nd edition of Georgia Today: The State Supreme Court looks into whether resident of an extended stay motel should be afforded the full rights of renter; FEMA denies Troup County's request for assistance; And a new stamp commemorates civil rights icon John Lewis.

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Published 2023-06-21

Atlanta city council approves budget; News for Atlanta renters; Fort Pulaski monument

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On the Wednesday, July 21 edition of Georgia Today: The Atlanta City Council approves an historic budget for the new fiscal year; there's good news for Atlanta renters; and the National Park Service is seeking help from the public to solve rising sea level issues for Savannah's Fort Pulaski national monument.

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Published 2023-06-20

Fulton cleared of election fraud; Medical cannabis update; Mama Bears documentary

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On the Tuesday, June 20 edition of Georgia Today: Fulton County is cleared of any violations regarding the 2020 election; there's a medical cannabis update for Georgia; and we talk with the filmmaker behind a new documentary focusing on a group of Christian parents who became LGBTQ activists.

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Published 2023-06-19

Lawsuit for Tift County police; Macon celebrates Juneteenth; Watermelon crop delay

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On the Monday June 19th edition of Georgia Today: The state supreme court prepares for arguments in a wrongful death lawsuit involving Tift County police; Macon commemorates the Juneteenth holiday; And first it was the peaches and now the state's watermelon's crop is affected by the unusual spring weather.

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Published 2023-06-16

UPS workers will strike; Gun shop owner closes shop; History Center honors Juneteenth

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On the Friday June 16th edition of Georgia Today: A strike may be looming for Sandy Springs based UPS workers; Worried about mass shootings, a gun seller closes up shop; and The Atlanta History Center commemorates Juneteenth this weekend.

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Published 2023-06-15

Lawmakers examine tax breaks; Child literacy; Herschel Walker goes back to school

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On the Thursday, June 15 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers are taking another look at billions of dollars in state tax breaks; teachers and school leaders try a new strategy for helping child literacy; and failed Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker is going back to school.

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Published 2023-06-14

Hearing on artificial intelligence; Medicaid unwinding; Savannah town square

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On the Wednesday June 14th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia senator Jon Ossoff leads a congressional hearing on AI's impact on human rights; A COVID pandemic policy ends, leaving millions at risk of losing health care; and Savannah has finalized a list of potential names for its historic square.

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Published 2023-06-13

Kemp on Trump indictment; Fulton food pantry; Black voting rights pioneer honored

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On the Tuesday, June 13 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp speaks out on former President Donald Trump's indictment; a new food pantry opens in Fulton County to help those in need; and Savannah pays tribute to a pioneering Black woman who fought for voting rights.

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Published 2023-06-12

Georgia Today: GOP convention recap; Tybee Island resolution; Georgia-based play wins Tonys

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On the Monday, June 12 edition of Georgia Today: State Republicans elect a new leader at the GOP convention in Columbus; the Tybee Island City Council tables a resolution to expand the city's emergency powers; and a musical based on lynching of a Jewish man in Georgia wins two Tony awards.

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Published 2023-06-09

GOP convention in Columbus; Art exhibit focused on segregation; Messi joins MLS

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On the Friday June 9th edition of Georgia Today: Donald Trump is expected to speak at the state GOP convention in Columbus despite his federal indictment; a unique new art exhibit focuses on Georgia's history of segregation; and GPB Sports' Jon Nelson breaks down a big week in soccer news.

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Published 2023-06-08

SCOTUS voting rights ruling; Trump indictment update; New Georgia film studio

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On the Thursday June 8 edition of Georgia Today: A new voting rights ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could have big implications in Georgia; a federal indictment of Former President Donald Trump appears imminent; and a new film studio is coming to southwest metro Atlanta.

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Published 2023-06-07

CNN ousts their CEO; "Cop City" opponents file referendum; Adoption book author

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On the Wednesday, June 7, edition of Georgia Today: CNN ousts their CEO; some opponents of the Atlanta public safety training center change tactics; and an author looks at the emotional impact of giving up a child for adoption.

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Published 2023-06-06

City council approves 'Cop City' funding; Safer railroad crossings; 'Best chef' named

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On the Tuesday, June 6 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta City Council approves funding for the planned public safety training center in a marathon session; the federal government is spending millions to make railroad crossing safer in Georgia; and the best chef in the Southeast has been named, and he owns a restaurant in Decatur.

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Published 2023-06-05

City council prepares to vote on 'Cop City;' Mobile health units; Oyster season ends

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Hundreds of people line up to speak as the Atlanta City council prepares to vote on the proposed police training facility; Fulton County launches a new mobile mental health unit; and oyster harvesting season officially ends in Georgia — we'll tell you whether you can expect more oysters in restaurants across the region.

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Published 2023-06-02

Georgia senators help raise debt ceiling; Summer of Peace; Shortage of play places

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LISTEN: On the Friday, June 2 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's U.S. senators help pass legislation to lift the nations debt ceiling; Atlanta leaders are trying to create a summer of peace; and a new study shows a shortage of places for kids to play in Georgia.

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Published 2023-06-01

Protest after 'Cop City' arrests; Hurricane season in Georgia; Lifeguard shortage

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On the Thursday, June 1 edition of Georgia Today: Arrests have been made in connection to the protests surrounding the proposed police training facility; Tybee Island makes preparations for hurricane season; and Georgia is facing a lifeguard shortage.

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Published 2023-05-31

Arrests connected to 'Cop City' protests; Georgia charter schools; Shy spiders

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On the Wednesday, May 31 edition of Georgia Today: Three people are arrested in connection with "Cop City"; questions are raised about charter schools and minority enrollment; and a new study finds the shyest spiders ever documented.

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Published 2023-05-30

Rosalynn Carter health update; Mental health treatment for Vets; Savannah hotel tax

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On the Tuesday May 30th edition of Georgia Today: The Carter Center releases an update on the health of former first lady Rosalynn Carter; A new treatment is helping military veterans with their mental health; And starting in September it will be more expensive to stay in Savannah.

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Published 2023-05-26

New electric battery plant; Barbecue class at UGA; OutKast night at Truist Park

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On the Friday May 26th edition of Georgia Today: Hyundai partners to bring another new electric battery plant to Georgia; the University of Georgia offers a new course on barbecue; And we'll take you to Truist Park for OutKast night.

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Published 2023-05-25

Wrongful death lawsuit for Hancock police; Hurricane season; Columbus pro baseball

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On the Thursday May 25th edition of Georgia Today: The family of the woman who fell from a moving police car in Hancock County has filed a wrongful death lawsuit; A look at the upcoming hurricane season; And professional baseball may soon be returning to Columbus.

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Published 2023-05-24

Augusta hit by cyberattack; Atlanta land trust project breaks ground; New state parks

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On this Wednesday May 24 edition of Georgia Today: The city of Augusta is hit by a cyberattack; the Atlanta land trust breaks ground on its latest project; we'll tell you about two plots of land which will become new state parks.

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Published 2023-05-23

Forsyth settles book-ban suit; Peach farmers in trouble; Public servant legislation

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On the Tuesday, May 23 edition of Georgia Today: Forsyth County settles its suit with the federal government over its book banning procedures; Georgia peach farmers are facing their worst crop in more than 50 years; and Sen. Ossoff announces new legislation to help public servants live where they work.

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Published 2023-05-22

Bus driver strike reaches deal; New peanut allergy treatment; Savannah med school

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On the Monday, May 22 edition of Georgia Today: Striking Dalton bus drivers reach a deal, but buses are still not running; there's new hope for children with peanut allergies; and Savannah is getting a new four-year medical school.

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Published 2023-05-19

Georgia air quality; Journalist sues Atlanta after arrest; Georgia debt ceiling

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On the Friday, May 19 edition of Georgia Today: A new study on Georgia air quality; a journalist arrested for filming near the site of a planned police training center in Atlanta is suing the city; and what does the national debt ceiling crisis mean for us here in Georgia?   These stories and more are coming up on this edition of Georgia Today.

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