Georgia Today

On the Tuesday March 11th edition of Georgia Today: The months long search for an Atlanta teacher ends when his body is found in Lake Oconee; Atlanta residents gather to celebrate the opening of a new bike lane in the city; and Delta Air Lines lowers its first quarter earnings and revenue outlook for this year, amid growing economic uncertainty. 

On the Monday, March 10 edition of Georgia Today: A new bill passed by the Georgia Senate targets a Savannah ordinance meant to curb gun theft; those convicted of trafficking fentanyl could soon receive mandatory minimum prison sentences; and a new bill seeks to support caregivers of seniors suffering from cognitive decline. 

On the Friday, March 7 edition of Georgia Today: Yesterday was Crossover Day at the State Capitol. We'll tell you which bills failed, and which ones cleared the hurdle. Also, it's the anniversary of the event known Bloody Sunday, which galvanized support for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. And how are warming temperatures affecting the length and intensity of allergy season?

LISTEN: On the March 6 edition of Georgia Today: Today is Crossover Day, an important deadline for Georgia's 2025 legislative session; Also, Employees at Atlanta's Center for Disease Control and Prevention are told to report back to work; And a lawsuit filed by 17 states seeks to remove gender dysphoria protections from a federal act related to schools.

On the Wednesday March 5 edition of Georgia Today: Senator Ossoff asks President Trump to reconsider closing Social Security offices; the Georgia Senate passed a bill that aims to protect quote “religious freedom” in the state; increased security for Savannah's St. Patrick's Day parade

On the Tuesday March 4 edition of Georgia Today: Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform bill faces pushback from some survivors of violent crimes; the Georgia Senate reignites a debate over the banning of books deemed "harmful material" to minors; and the Georgia High School Basketball Finals begin tomorrow. We'll have a look at what's to come. 

On the Monday, March 3 edition of Georgia Today: Demonstrators gather in Decatur to protest the closing of five Georgia Social Security offices; the city of Atlanta appoints a new interim inspector general; and as the USDA reconsiders food date labeling, experts offer solutions to prevent food waste. 

On the Feb. 28 edition of Georgia Today: A pause on federal programs by the Trump administration could have big effects for some Georgia industries; Gov. Brian Kemp continues to follow through on his promise for tort reform; and Georgia music legends R.E.M. reunite briefly at the 40 Watt Club in Athens. 

On the Feb. 27 edition: The Georgia Senate passes a midyear budget; Georgia Power could be barred from passing the cost of data centers onto customers; and an Atlanta school teaches the art of capoeira.

On the Wednesday, Feb. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia cotton growers are projected to grow 21% less cotton this year; Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivers his annual State of the City business address; and Georgia lawmakers work to address a statewide teacher shortage.

On the Feb. 25 edition of Georgia Today: A bill branded as Georgia's version of DOGE passes the Senate; a new study tracks the ongoing health effects of last year's BioLab fire in Conyers; and a federal return-to-work order brings more traffic to Atlanta's roads. 

On the Monday, Feb. 24 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Dept. of Public Health gets updated training and guidelines for rabies following a string of reported positive cases in Georgia; a federal judge moves forward efforts to address deadly conditions at Atlanta's Fulton County Jail; and five years after the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, runners gather in Atlanta to honor his memory.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Feb. 21 edition of Georgia Today: A lawsuit challenging Georgia's near-ban on abortion is headed back to a trial court; Georgians express fear and outrage at congressional town halls; and a new exhibit at the Tubman African American Museum in Macon shines a new light on the lives of enslaved people.

On the Thursday, Feb. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Democrats sound the alarm over possible cuts to Medicaid; lawmakers advance a measure that may make child care slightly more affordable; And as Postmaster Louis DeJoy prepares to step down, Sen. Jon Ossoff looks to the future of the post office. 

On the Wednesday, Feb. 19 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia House Republicans consider ending Georgia's participating in a voter roll check that crosses state lines; Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks answers from DOGE about its access to veterans health information; and if you get a jury summons and don't show up, you may have to face a very disappointed Georgia judge. 

On the Tuesday, Feb. 18 edition of Georgia Today:  The Atlanta City Council redefines the authority of the city's Office of the Inspector General; a Georgia university collaborates with the U.S. Army on new battlefield technology; and a play previewed at an Atlanta MARTA Station uses comedy to reflect on immigration, identity and belonging. 

On the Monday, Feb. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp says the federal government needs some right-sizing. The NAACP praises Delta for keeping its DEI commitments; and demonstrators protest what they call President Trump's overreach.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Feb. 14 edition of Georgia Today: the Georgia Senate wants to force local governments to cooperate with federal immigration authorities; the Trump administration fires one-tenth of the employees at the Atlanta based CDC; and Georgia poet Tony Whedon has a new collection.

On the Thursday, Feb. 13 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Senate creates a tax holiday for guns, ammo and gun storage devices; Atlanta releases a new report on the economic impact of the city's nightlife industry; and a look at the impact of so-called insurance clawbacks.

On the Wednesday, Feb. 12 edition of Georgia Today: The father of the boy accused of the Apalachee High School shooting is granted bond; President Trump gets his first opportunity to appoint a federal judge in Georgia; and Savannah city officials put a new focus on public art.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Feb. 11 edition of Georgia Today: State officials lift a suspension on poultry sales following a nationwide bird flu outbreak; Georgia democrats look to increase funding for the state's public schools; and a conversation with historian Bennett Parten on how Georgia became home to the largest emancipation event in American history.

On the Monday, Feb. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces legislation to abolish USAID; Sen. Jon Ossoff warns of a possible national security risk regarding YOUR data; And a new report highlights the way where you live in Georgia could determines your health.

On the Friday, Feb. 7 edition of Georgia Today: A furlough of some federal workers going into effect today could affect Georgia's peanut industry; and the state senate passes a bill banning transgender girls from school sports.

On the Thursday, Feb. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Hundreds of people show up to the state capitol to demonstrate against president Donald Trump; legal challenges from local public housing authorities could hurt the way landlords are held accountable under law; and Democratic state senators want Georgia voters to decide on abortion access.

On the Wednesday, Feb. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia sheriff's offices get ready to work with federal immigration law enforcement; the Georgia prosecutor accused of meddling in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial has her remaining charge dismissed; and the Rockdale County fire chief is stepping down.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Feb. 4 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia business owners react to possible tariffs; the former Georgia prosecutor accused of meddling in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial has one charge dismissed; and House Speaker Jon Burns introduces new school safety legislation.

LSTEN: On the Monday, Feb. 2 edition of Georgia Today: Two years after the East Palestine derailment, Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern faces a new lawsuit; protesters gather to oppose immgration raids; and Jimmy Carter receives a posthumous Grammy award.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Jan. 31 edition of Georgia Today: Two Georgians are among those killed in the American Airlines plane collision in Washington, D.C.; Georgia Power submits its future plans to generate electricity to the state for approval; and a new biography tells the story of Athens music legends R.E.M.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp tackles tort reform; Jimmy Carter's mission to eradicate Guinea worm disease remains on track; and RFK Jr. faces opposition to his confirmation as head of the largest federal health agency from Sen. Raphael Warnock.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 29 edition of Georgia Today: President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act into law; State health officials confirm Georgia's first case of measles for 2025; and the Atlanta Dream signs WNBA superstar Brittney Griner.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Jan. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia lawmakers react to federal immigration-related arrests in the state over the weekend; The chief justice of Georgia's Supreme Court delivers the annual State of the Judiciary address; And a new podcast focuses on treatment of protesters opposed to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Jan. 27 edition of Georgia Today: Immigrant advocacy groups in Georgia help their communities prepare for federal immigration sweeps; a student-led group offers help with ending mindless doom-scrolling; and 12 Georgia restaurants are nominated for the prestigious James Beard Awards. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Jan. 24 edition of Georgia Today: President Trump orders the release of classified documents related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr:; more than 100 dogs are on the road to recovery after being seized from a South Georgia puppy mill; and Gov. Kemp asks state lawmakers to approve millions of dollars in Hurricane Helene relief aid.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 23 edition of Georgia Today: An unhoused man died last week when city workers used construction equipment to clear the camp where he was living; the Laken Riley Act is on its way to becoming law; and CNN expects to lay off about 200 people.

On the Wednesday, Jan. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Snow falls across Georgia — in some areas, lots of it; bird flu spreads among the state's commercial poultry producers; and a former Braves outfielder falls short of gaining entry to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Jan. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia braces for winter weather across the state; the trial begins for the former Georgia prosecutor accused of meddling in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial; and Savannah prepares for a curfew on late-night walking tours.

LISTEN: On the Jan. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Mixed reactions from Georgia politicians ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday; state officials address potential problems with Georgia's new health insurance marketplace rollout; and the revival of an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert tradition will commemorate Martin Luther King Day. 

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 16 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia state senator is arrested at the state capitol; the TSA says about 500 firearms were seized at Georgia airports last year; And protective orders are meant to shield survivors of domestic violence from further abuse, but many who start the process of getting one change their minds.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 15 edition of Georgia Today: Two voter advocacy groups founded by Stacey Abrams get hit with massive fines; flu and COVID cases are quickly rising; and Southern cookbook author Nathalie Dupree has died.

On the Tuesday, Jan. 14 edition of Georgia Today: State senators authorize an investigation into Fulton County DA Fani Willis; importers in Savannah brace themselves for new tariffs; and a new book profiles the rise of iconic rap duo Run the Jewels.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Jan. 13 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's 2025 legislative session gets underway. Savannah asks the public to help identify more historic buildings. And former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani is found in contempt of court. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Jan. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Barrow County Schools take new security measures after last year's deadly shooting; Gov. Brian Kemp recommends more funding to strengthen Georgia prisons; And Georgians wake up to a rare blanket of snow. 

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 9 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp issues a state of emergency as wintry weather approaches Georgia; House Speaker Jon Burns looks ahead to this year's legislative session; and six days of funeral services for Jimmy Carter conclude in his hometown of Plains.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Four months after a deadly shooting, students and parents at Appalachee High School demand security improvements; Georgians prepare for snow, sleet and ice over the weekend; and a look at the environmental contributions of the late former President Jimmy Carter.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Jan. 7 edition of Georgia Today: U.S. House passes the Laken Riley Act; Ted Turner is hospitalized for pneumonia; and Georgia prepares for snow and ice. 

LISTEN: On the Monday, Jan. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Mourners in Atlanta pay their respects to former President Jimmy Carter; a member of the Peanut Brigade reflects on her time spent with the Jimmy Carter presidential campaign; and those accused of crimes related to Jan. 6 four years ago wonder what comes next.

On the Friday, Jan. 3 edition of Georgia Today: The Fulton County Jail and the Justice Department reach an agreement; the founder of SCAD gets a Presidential Medal of Freedom; and a look at the musical life of former President Jimmy Carter. 

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 2 edition of Georgia Today: The man accused of a terrorist attack in New Orleans has Georgia connections. Hundreds gather to watch the demolition of a longstanding hotel in Macon. And civil rights leader Andrew Young remembers his friend, former President Jimmy Carter. 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Dec. 31 edition of Georgia Today: We continue our remembrance of 39th president and Georgia native Jimmy Carter; a new law strengthens ties between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities; and NYE festivities scheduled for tonight in Georgia.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Dec. 30 edition of Georgia Today, we remember former President Jimmy Carter, who died yesterday in Plains, Ga., at the age of 100.