Georgia Today

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Oct. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Former President Donald Trump hosts a rally in Cobb County; voters tell us why they decided to head to the polls; and Gullah-Geechee community members react to the cancellation of a referendum that would have had big consequences for Sapelo Island.

On the Tuesday, Oct. 15 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia voters turned out in record numbers today on this first day of early voting; a state judge rules that election officials are required to certify the results of the upcoming presidential race; and students in one of the school districts hit hardest by Hurricane Helene return to class.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Oct. 11 edition of Georgia Today: The man accused of killing UGA nursing student Laken Riley has his first court hearing; a new lawsuit from election officials in Muscogee County joins others challenging the State Election Board; and we talk with the recipient of this year's Georgia Author of the Year award about his winning book.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Oct. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Congress is working on disaster relief for farmers; More Georgia counties have been added to FEMA's list of major disaster areas; The Carter Center celebrates World Mental Health Day today

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Oct. 9 edition of Georgia Today: FEMA works to clean up debris from Hurricane Helene as Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida; what was behind a minor plane collision at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport last month; and as part of Georgia Pre-K week, a former UGA Bulldog takes on literacy. 

On the Tuesday, October 8th edition of Georgia Today: GEMA response to Hurricane Milton; and Atlanta's pandas are headed home. 

LISTEN: On the Monday, Oct. 7 edition of Georgia Today: As Georgia residents picks up the pieces from Helene, another substantial hurricane is making its way to land; the state supreme court reinstates Georgia's controversial abortion ban; and the Georgia hemp industry deals with new regulations. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Oct. 4 episode of Georgia Today: President Biden visited Valdosta to survey storm damage; former President Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp toured storm damage near Augusta; The Savannah Bananas announced their 2025 tour which includes the home of the Atlanta Braves, Truist Park.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Oct. 3rd episode of Georgia Today: The death toll continues to rise in the wake of Hurricane Helene; voting rights groups are searching for eligible voters; the Braves' season is over.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Oct. 2 episode of Georgia Today: Vice President Kamala Harris visited Augusta and promised Federal funds for hurricane clean-up; there is a new hotline for persons affected by the chemical fire in Conyers; the Atlanta Braves lost the first wildcard playoff game.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Oct. 1st episode of Georgia Today: Attorney General Chris Carr plans to appeal the rollback of Georgia's abortion ban; a group of attorneys is filing a class action lawsuit in response to the chemical fire in Rockdale County; celebrating President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday.

On the Monday, Sept. 30 episode of Georgia Today: Georgia's abortion law has been struck down; a chemical fire in Rockdale County has residents sheltering in place; President Jimmy Carter's grandson, Jason Carter, joins the podcast in celebration of 100 years of Jimmy Carter.

On the Friday, Sept. 27 episode of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp confirmed deaths in Georgia in the wake of Hurricane Helene; we take a trip around the state and get updates from hard-hit communities. Plus, some good news: the Super Bowl is expected to return to Atlanta. 

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Sept. 26 episode of Georgia Today: President Biden officially approved the State of Georgia’s emergency declaration as Hurricane Helene bears down; Coca Cola ditches what it had claimed was a "permanent" new flavor; and despite a season full of injuries, the Braves' playoff hopes are still alive. 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 25 edition of Georgia Today: The Red Cross is urging people to prepare to lose power as Hurricane Helene makes landfall; a new lawsuit seeks to overturn provisions of a voter registration law; and the SAT scores of Georgia students continue to beat the national average. 

On the Tuesday, Sept. 24 edition of Georgia Today: A hurricane is headed towards Georgia; Apalachee High School officials are providing counselors, therapy dogs, and an increased police presence as students return to school; and dockworkers in Brunswick and Savannah will most likely go on strike next week.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Sept. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Apalachee High School students return to class, three weeks after the shooting that claimed four lives; a Black voting rights group leads registration drives at three Georgia HBCUs; and some of Georgia's coastal communities get grants to help build more housing.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Sept. 20 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Election Board passes a rule requiring a hand count of ballots; Vice President Kamala Harris rallies voters in Atlanta; and hundreds of students across the state walk out to demonstrate for gun safety.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Sept. 19 edition of Georgia Today: Sen. Jon Ossoff pushes legislation that he says will help fix the Postal Service; the State Election Board is set to vote on more rule changes ahead of the November election; and a Braves fan favorite is hanging up his cleats for good. 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 18 edition of Georgia Today: A trio of bail fund administrators have the money laundering charges against them dropped; candidates for Chatham County district attorney clash at a forum in Savannah; and the Atlanta Botanical Garden celebrates the blooming of four rare African corpse flowers. 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Sept. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Kamala Harris says that Donald Trump's policies played a role in a Georgia woman's death; vice president hopeful Tim Walz made a stop in Macon today; and the American factory making one of the most common antibiotics is at risk of shutting down.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Sept. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia schools use a new technology to enable a swift response in active shooter situations; a subcommittee by Sen. Jon Ossoff looks into Georgia's abortion ban; and a new study explores what is driving up the rate of childhood obesity in the state.

On the Friday September 13th edition of Georgia Today: The killing of four people at Apalachee High School last week raises legal questions about parential responsibility; A judge dismisses four counts in the election interference case against Donald Trump; And the Georgia State election board faces more challenges.

On the Thursday September 12th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia state lawmakers say they will consider new gun policies next session; Some schools boost precautions following threats made on social media; And preservationists, say several buildings in Macon are in need of what they call "intensive care".

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 11 edition of Georgia Today: The mother of the alleged Apalachee High School shooter speaks out; Georgia voters react to last night's presidential debate; and the Fearless Fund agrees to close down a grant program for Black women entrepreneurs.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Sept. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Some students in Barrow County went back to school today, six days after a school shooting in Winder; two Delta planes collide at the Atlanta airport; and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger reiterates his concerns about the State Election Board.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Sept. 9 edition of Georgia Today: New revelations about last week's Apalachee High School shooting have some asking if the tragedy could've been prevented; the Savannah school system adopts maps to help first responders during active shooter scenarios; and residents hurt by Tropical Storm Debby ask why their homes weren't included on FEMA flood maps. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Sept. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Both the 14-year-old suspect accused of killing four people at his high school and his father face charges; the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper sues the city of Atlanta over E.coli pollution; and researchers get funding for an idea they think could boost the value of the state's peanut crops.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Sept. 5 edition of Georgia Today: The state mourns the loss of two teachers and two students in yesterday's school shooting in Winder; Georgia Power gets approval to cut rates; and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners will provide monitors for the 2024 election.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 4 edition of Georgia Today: A suspect is in custody after a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County leaves four people dead; public service commissioners vote to grant a Georgia railroad company private land for a new rail line; and the CDC in Atlanta prepares to bring thousands of workers back into the office.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Sept. 3 edition of Georgia Today: Republican Vice presidential candidate JD Vance plans a town hall meeting in Braselton; AT&T workers across the Southeast continue their strike; and Atlanta's mayor says the city will be dedicating $60 million dollars towards addressing Atlanta’s growing homeless population.

On the Friday August 30th edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Kamala Harris holds a rally in Savannah, her first since accepting the democratic party's nomination for president; Dozens of guards walk off the job at the Fulton County Jail; And a new book looks into the role of race and privilege in the pursuit of justice for a man who murdered his wife.

On the Thursday August 29th edition of Georgia Today: Democrats sue Georgia Elections Board over rules they say could delay election certification; Georgia's secretary of state makes a decision on who can be on this year's presidential ballot; And new technology helps babies with respiratory problems breathe on their own. 

On the Wednesday August 28th edition of Georgia Today: VP Kamala Harris kicks off a two day bus tour today in South Georgia; Georgia senate republicans push to ban transgender women from womens sports; And a look at what it's like for the few Black students attending what historians call "segregation academies"

On the Tuesday, Aug. 27 edition of Georgia Today: A group of nonprofits works to combat so-called "hidden homelessness;" a state judge rules to keep third party candidates off of Georgia's presidential ballot; and WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark draws a record-breaking crowd to State Farm Arena.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Aug. 26 edition of Georgia Today: The State Election Board faces renewed scrutiny over what some are calling partisan rule-making; Vice President Harris plans to campaign in Georgia; and we remember Georgia-born jazz guitarist Russell Malone.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Aug. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Officer misconduct leads a Georgia prosecutor to drop charges in three murder cases; Georgians speak at the last day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago; and a Savannah columnist talks about her new books of essays.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan urges other Republicans to vote for Harris for president; historical preservationists work to uncover the forgotten stories of Oak Ridge Cemetery in Macon; and as the Braves take on the Phillies, a rivalry between two players reignites.

On the Wednesday Augsut 21st edition of Georgia Today: Georgia republicans rally in Hall County for former president Donald Trump; More Georgia plaintiffs join a racial discrimination suit against cereal maker General Mills; And Richmond Hill residents air their grievances about the city's response to Tropical Storm Debby.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Aug. 20 edition of Georgia Today: The state board of elections adopts a new rule critics say could delay certification; A new program offers financial assistance to Atlanta business owners; And a Georgia church makes efforts to reduce the stigma of Alzheimer's disease, and help those affected by it. 

LISTEN: On the Monday, Aug. 19 edition of Georgia Today: A new report says Georgia is one of the worst states for Women's health; Gov. Brian Kemp announces lowered expectations for the state's Pathways to Coverage program; and a new podcast explores why so many bodies were found around a crematorium in Northwest Georgia more than 20 years ago.

On the Friday, Aug. 16 edition of Georgia Today: As book bans continue in one school district, a West Georgia library system puts limits on who can challenge books; UGA researchers work to protect student athletes from heat stroke; and Atlanta's Truist Park is noted as a welcoming spot for vegans. 

On the Thursday August 15th edition of Georgia Today: One of Georgia's largest counties will start charging people who challenge the eligibility of voters; The mother of a murder victim plans to file a wrongful death suit against Columbus State University; And mayor from west Georgia is arrested by the GBI for giving alcohol to an inmate work crew.

On the Wednesday, Aug. 14 edition of Georgia Today: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger puts the state's voting machines to the test; Georgia women continue to speak out about horrific treatment of pregnant women in prison; and we'll look at an effort to protect a native flower in Macon from invasive plants. 

On the Tuesday, Aug. 13 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power issues a safety alert after a fire at Plant Vogtle in East Georgia; parts of Southeast Georgia continue to struggle after Tropical Storm Debby; and after a school bus accident, one Northwest Georgia school delays the start of its football season.

On the Aug. 12 edition of Georgia Today: A new study shows Georgia has almost the worst behavioral health care in the country; the Democratic National Committee launches its first ads for Harris presidential campaign; and the RICO trial against Young Thug and seven co-defendents, the longest in Georgia history, is set to resume today. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Aug. 9 edition of Georgia Today: Bulloch County residents still recovering from Tropical Storm Debby prepare for possible flooding this weekend; and Gov. Brian Kemp responds to recent criticism for former President Donald Trump.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Nearly one-and-a-half billion federal dollars are coming to Northwest Georgia; three new State Election Board members want to reopen the investigation into Fulton County's handling of the 2020 election; and a Georgia native has become the first U.S. men's weightlifter to medal at the Olympics since 1984.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Aug. 7 edition of Georgia Today: Passengers sue Delta Air Lines over flights impacted by widespread tech problems; the Georgia Superintendent reverses his position on whether AP African American studies violates the states "divisive concepts" law; and a look at the dangers of the Georgia State Patrol's pursuit policy.

On the Tuesday August 6th edition of Georgia Today: Officials assess the damage in South Georgia following heavy rain dropped by Tropical Storm Debby; Jon Ossoff's criminal justice reform bill has been signed into law; And grassroots effort aims to help hospitals return to rural Georgia.