Georgia Today

Published 2023-03-09

NAACP asks for Wellstar Investigation; Kemp wants more housing; Atlanta Volleyball

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On the Thursday, March 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia lawmakers and the NAACP are asking for a federal investigation into Wellstar Health Systems after the closing of two Atlanta-area hospitals, Governor Brian Kemp is highlighting the need for more workforce housing across the state, and details on the professional volleyball team coming to Atlanta.

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Published 2023-03-09

Lawyer shortages; Fed charges for Norfolk Southern; Falcons player renews contract

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On the Wednesday, March 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's top justice warns the Legislature about a shortage of lawyers; Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern comes under federal scrutiny after a series of derailments; and good news for Falcons fans as the team re-signs one of its top defensive players.

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Published 2023-03-08

Lawyer shortages; Fed charges for Norfolk Southern; Falcons player renews contract

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, March 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's top justice warns the Legislature about a shortage of lawyers; Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern comes under federal scrutiny after a series of derailments; and good news for Falcons fans as the team re-signs one of its top defensive players.

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Published 2023-03-07

Crossover Day Wrap-up; Faith leaders on Protester charges; Allergy season intensifies

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On the Tuesday, March 7 edition of Georgia Today: We detail the major bills that were passed or left behind on Crossover Day; Local faith leaders weigh in after Sunday's violent protest at the proposed police training center in Dekalb County; and high pollen counts mean worsened allergies for Georgians.

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Published 2023-03-06

Violent protests at training center; Crossover Day; Kennesaw State hoops set to dance

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LISTEN: On the Monday, March 6 edition of Georgia Today: Violent protest erupt at the site of the proposed police training center in Atlanta; we detail Crossover Day at the state capitol; and March Madness comes early as one local university earns its first-ever trip to the NCAA tournament.

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Published 2023-03-03

New film studio planned; fate of Buckhead cityhood; the legacy of Mamie George Williams

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LISTEN: On the Friday, March 3 edition of Georgia Today: A massive new film studio planned for Albany is going elsewhere; Buckhead cityhood fails in the Legislature; and the legacy of suffragist Mamie George Williams.

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Published 2023-03-02

Gender identity bill defeated; rioting could lead to felonies; Macon's time capsules

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LISTEN: On the Thursday March 2 edition of Georgia Today: a look at the surprise defeat of a bill about gender identity; how rioting in Georgia could soon result in felony charges; and Macon's glimpse of its past through the opening of a time capsule.

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Published 2023-03-01

UGA football star charged; Georgia Power bill increase; Port of Savannah expansion

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On the Wednesday March 1 edition of Georgia Today: A member of the UGA football team faces charges related to the deadly car crash following the Dawgs' championship win; Georgia Power wants to raise your power bill again, and we'll take you to the port of Savannah and tell you why the busy port may be getting even busier.

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Published 2023-02-28

Active shooter drills; Atlanta's efficient water use; solar panel regulations

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday Feb. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers pass legislation requiring active shooter drills in schools; Atlanta's noted for efficient water use; and solar panel regulations could be on the way.

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Published 2023-02-27

Shipwreck found; banning leaf blowers; huge fine for TitleMax

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On the Monday Feb. 27 edition of Georgia Today: Lost cargo ship from Savannah may have been found, lawmakers are debating what kind of leaf blower you can own, and a huge fine for TitleMax

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Published 2023-02-24

Tobacco tax going up; Mercer & CHOA helping fund rural pediatrics; Savannah-opoly

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On the Friday Feb. 24 edition of Georgia Today: Cigarette and tobacco tax could go up; Mercer & CHOA are helping to fund rural pediatricians; and Savannah is getting a board game

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Published 2023-02-23

Transgender bans; Ahmaud Arbery remembered; Bulldog arrested, others headed to DC

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LISTEN: On the Thursday Feb. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers are considering a transgender surgery ban for teens; Ahmaud Arbery's memory is honored on the anniversary of his death; and one Georgia Bulldog is arrested as the rest prepare for a trip to D.C.

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Published 2023-02-22

Foster care changes, Paulding deputy faces legal action, local actor in Tina musical

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday Feb. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers are demanding changes in foster care system, a Paulding County deputy faces legal action, and a local actor plays Ike in the new Tina Turner musical.

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Published 2023-02-21

President's Day in Plains and Jimmy Carter's influence, judge denies 'Cop City' pause

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On the Tuesday Feb. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Presidents Day in Plains and Jimmy Carter's lasting influence, plus a judge has denied pausing 'Cop City' construction

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Published 2023-02-20

Jimmy Carter tributes, Medicaid for HIV+, DeKalb police accused of violating ADA

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On the Monday Feb. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Well wishes for Jimmy Carter pouring in, Medicaid for HIV+ Georgians, DeKalb police accused of violating ADA

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Published 2023-02-17

More police accountability, more delays at Plant Vogtle, the Bananas hit the road

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On the Friday Feb. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers want more police accountability, more delays at Plant Vogtle, and the Savannah Bananas hit the road.

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Published 2023-02-16

Portion of election probe released; bill to end spam calls; Tyler Perry helping Atlanta seniors

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LISTEN: On the Thursday Feb. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Parts of a report into efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election have been released, a new bill may end spam calls, and Tyler Perry is helping low-income seniors in Atlanta.

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Published 2023-02-15

Sports betting and horse racing; Macon may add cameras; Savannah home prices going up

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Feb. 15 edition of Georgia Today: Some lawmakers want sports betting and horse racing in Georgia, Macon may add cameras, and Savannah home prices could be going up.

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Published 2023-02-14

Atlanta company may be liable for Ohio train disaster, more jail for gangs, mass wedding

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On the Tuesday Feb. 14 edition of Georgia Today: An Atlanta company may be liable for the Ohio train disaster, lawmakers want more jail time for gang members, and there's a mass wedding today in Piedmont Park

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Published 2023-02-13

GA native wins Super Bowl and judge rules on 2020 election investigation

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On the Monday Feb. 13 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia native is celebrating his Super Bowl win and a judge has ruled on a special jury investigation into attempts to overturn Georgia's 2020 presidential election

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Published 2023-02-10

Body cam requirements, unjamming medical marijuana rules, Savannah's giant cranes

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LISTEN: On the Friday Feb. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers want body cam requirements for police, unjamming medical marijuana rules, and Savannah's new giant cranes.

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Published 2023-02-09

Prison warden arrested, VP Harris in Atlanta, financial boost for Midtown ATL park

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On the Thursday Feb. 9th edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia prison warden has been arrested, VP Harris speaks in Atlanta, and a financial boost for a planned Midtown ATL park

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Published 2023-02-08

Elections Board rules on volunteers handing out water and revisiting COVID restrictions

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday Feb 8 edition of Georgia Today: Elections board rules on volunteers handing out water, lawmakers are revisiting COVID restrictions, and a Georgia man killed at Pearl Harbor will be laid to rest.

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Published 2023-02-07

Court nixes spaceport, a record year in Savannah, more access to health care needed

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday Feb. 7th edition of Georgia Today: Camden County's spaceport has been nixed, a record year in Savannah air travel, and more access to health care is needed.

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Published 2023-02-06

Family of killed protester speaks; antisemitism in Atlanta; Okefenokee to UNESCO

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On the Monday Feb. 6 edition of Georgia Today: The family of the protester killed at 'Cop City' speaks, anti-Semitism in Atlanta, and protecting the Okefenokee.

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Published 2023-02-03

Georgians agree on spending budget surplus, India boosts local farmers, free museums

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On the Friday Feb. 3 edition of Georgia Today: Georgians agree on the spending of the budget surplus, India gives a boost to local farmers, and some museums are free this weekend.

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Published 2023-02-02

Sports betting, House approves budget, 'Cop City' neighbors...what do they think?

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On the Thursday Feb. 2 edition of Georgia Today: Sports betting may come to Georgia, the House approves the budget, and the 'Cop City' neighbors...what do they think?

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Published 2023-02-01

'Cop City' update; tax credits for music industry; the Alzheimer’s Music Fest

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday Feb. 1 edition of Georgia Today: A full update on 'Cop City,' tax credits for the music industry, and the Alzheimer’s Music Fest this weekend.

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Published 2023-01-31

'Cop City' agreement; superintendent quits after anti-gay letter; gas and egg prices up

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday Jan. 31 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta and DeKalb County have an agreement on 'Cop City,' a south Georgia superintendent quits after an anti-gay letter circulates, and gas and egg prices are up.

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Published 2023-01-30

Lawmakers honor Tyre Nichols; student loan forgiveness news; endangered whales in GA

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LISTEN: On the Monday Jan. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Local lawmakers honor Tyre Nichols, we find out what new student loan forgiveness means for Georgians, and endangered whales are living off the coast of Georgia ​​​

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Published 2023-01-27

Georgia Today: State of emergency, Georgia's housing crisis, foster care kids living in hotels

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On the Friday Jan. 27 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp issues a state of emergency, Georgia's housing crisis, and foster care kids are living in hotels

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Published 2023-01-26

Effort to curb mining near Okefenokee; modernizing prisons; inflation's link to crime

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On the Thursday Jan. 26 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers want to block mining near the Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia is modernizing its prisons, and inflation and job automation have both led to an increase in crime.

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Published 2023-01-25

State of the State, bill to repeal Georgia's abortion law, bogus COVID treatment fine

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On the Wednesday Jan. 25 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp delivered the State of the State address today, there's a bill to repeal Georgia's abortion law, and bogus COVID treatments result in a hefty fine

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Published 2023-01-24

No Trump info from Fulton DA, UGA player arrested, Braves lose another member of the team

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On the Tuesday Jan. 24 edition of Georgia Today: The Fulton DA does not want to release info from the investigation into Donald Trump, a UGA player was arrested, and the Braves have lost another member of their team

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Published 2023-01-23

Violent protests, Fulton County's investigation into Donald Trump, free fentanyl testing

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On the Monday Jan. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Violent protests erupt in Atlanta, portions of Fulton County's investigation into Donald Trump may by made public, and strips of fentanyl testing will be available.

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Published 2023-01-20

Protestors charged with domestic terrorism, Savannah's movie money, stolen guns, India Arie chats

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On the Friday Jan. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta protesters charged with domestic terrorism, Savannah's movie money, rise in guns stolen from cars, India Arie chats with us

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Published 2023-01-19

Vigil for protester killed at police center shooting, school civil rights lawsuit, top-tier maternal care

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LISTEN: On the Thursday Jan. 19 edition of Georgia Today: A vigil for the protester killed at a police center shooting, more allegations in school district's civil rights lawsuit, and an Atlanta hospital is the first in the country with top-tier maternal care.

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Published 2023-01-18

GA elections are expensive, speeding to blame in death of UGA player, adios Josef

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On the Wednesday Jan. 18 edition of Georgia Today: The Secretary of State says Georgia needs more money to run its high-profile elections, speeding is to blame for the death of a UGA player, and adiós Josef

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Published 2023-01-17

Disaster relief for Georgia, we need 700 doctors, violence closes Augusta academy

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday Jan. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Federal disaster relief for Georgia, 700 doctors needed, and violence closes an Augusta academy.

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Published 2023-01-13

State of emergency, an Atlanta landmark is moving, Georgia city named top travel destination

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On the Friday Jan. 13 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp issues a state of emergency; an Atlanta landmark is moving; and a Georgia city has been named a top travel destination.

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Published 2023-01-12

Gov. Kemp sworn in, indictment in South GA drug ring, trouble at Plant Vogtle

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LISTEN: On the Thursday Jan. 12 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp was sworn in for a second term, the largest-ever indictment in South Georgia in connection with a sprawling drug ring, and more trouble at Plant Vogtle.

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Published 2023-01-11

Computer glitch grounds planes; 2,500 new jobs in NW GA; mourning a legend's passing

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On the Wednesday Jan. 11 edition of Georgia Today: A computer glitch grounded planes across the country; 2,500 new jobs are coming to Northwest Georgia; and mourning the passing of a legend

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Published 2023-01-10

UGA wins, students sue schools over BLM clothes, and fill up your tank tonight

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On the Tuesday Jan. 10 episode of Georgia Today: a dominating win for UGA football, students sue schools over Black Lives Matter clothes, and be sure to fill up your tank tonight.

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Published 2023-01-09

Georgia Today: Georgia's $6 billion surplus, catching up with Congress, a UGA title game preview

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LISTEN: On the Monday Jan. 9 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia has a $6 billion surplus and a new legislative session, we catch up with our congressmen in D.C., and here's a preview of the UGA/TCU national championship game.

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Published 2023-01-06

President honors two Georgians, Savannah man charged in Jan. 6, Delta's free Wi-Fi

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LISTEN: On the Friday Jan. 6 edition of Georgia Today: President Biden honored two Georgians at the White House today, case moving quickly for Savannah man charged in Jan. 6 attack, and Delta's free Wi-Fi.

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Published 2023-01-05

Georgia on IRS top 10 list, more high-speed internet in GA, gun safety in Atlanta

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On the Thursday Jan. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia is on an IRS top 10 list, more high-speed internet is coming, and Atlanta has new ideas for gun safety.

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Published 2023-01-04

Sports gambling may come to GA, Warnock sworn in, new state rep steps down amid arrest

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On the Jan. 4 edition of Georgia Today: Sports gambling may come to GA, Senator Warnock has been sworn in, and a new state representative is stepping down amid his arrest

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Published 2023-01-03

Augusta hospital merger, local Wheel of Fortune winner, Savannah's singing TikTok star

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday Jan. 3 edition of Georgia Today: A big hospital merger is in the works for Augusta; A Georgia Tech sophomore shares his winning experience on Wheel of Fortune; and Savannah has a singing TikTok star

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Published 2023-01-02

Georgia Today: Virtual OB-GYN visits, FDA using blockchain tech, Savannah's dark history

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LISTEN: On the Monday Jan. 2 edition of Georgia Today: Virtual OB-GYN visits, the FDA is utilizing blockchain technology, and Savannah's dark history.

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Published 2022-12-30

Judge accused of misconduct, UGA helping farmers, good news about sea turtles

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On the Friday Dec. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia judge accused of misconduct faces state judicial discipline panel, UGA researchers are helping farmers, good news about sea turtle populations

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