On the Monday, Feb. 26 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Republicans take aim at immigration policy after the killing at UGA; a new study finds Georgia lacks a statewide, centralized plan for addressing homelessness; and construction for Hyundai's new electric car manufacturing plant is ahead of schedule.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

On the Monday February 19th edition of Georgia Today: Early voting in Georgia's Presidential Primary gets underway; Governor Brian Kemp directs federal COVID relief funds to help nonprofit crisis centers; And a new documentary explores the life and legacy of music legend and Augusta native James Brown.

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.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Feb. 15 edition of Georgia Today: Four students were shot and wounded outside of an Atlanta high school yesterday; an endangered whale was found dead off the coast of Tybee Island; and spring training for the Braves is officially underway.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Feb. 14 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp sends National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border; current and former Cobb County teachers sue the school district over what they call "classroom censorship;" and Savannah officials celebrate the return of an iconic feature of the city's waterfront.

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.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Feb. 12 edition of Georgia Today: A new mine may be coming to the Okefenokee; police raid the home of an opponent of Atlanta's public safety training center; and R&B star Usher centers Atlanta culture at his Super Bowl halftime show. 

On the Friday, Feb. 9 edition of Georgia Today: A bill to create a new city in northeastern Gwinnett County heads to the governor's desk; lawmakers pass a bill that could force more unionization votes; and the Savannah Bananas baseball season gets off to a slippery start.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Feb. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Two Georgia brothers have been arrested in connection with the January 6th attack  of the U.S. Capitol; leaders in the state House and Senate want to make changes to Georgia's film tax credit; and first lady Jill Biden visits Atlanta to talk Women's Health.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Feb. 7 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's courts are short-staffed on a variety of fronts; the state Senate passes a bill to allow tax holidays for gun purchases; and Democrats speak out against a cash bail bill now headed to Gov. Kemp's desk.

LISTEN: On the Feb. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers in the House advance a bill that would require cash bail for more crimes; Raheem Morris makes history as the first Black head coach for the Falcons; and Killer Mike is speaking out about his arrest at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.

On the Monday, Feb. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp heads to Texas for a showdown with the U.S. government over immigration enforcement; the state senate passes a bill lengthening the list of crimes requiring cash bail; and Georgia musicians take home Grammys at last night's awards ceremony. 

On the Friday, Feb. 2 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia sues the Biden administration over its Georgia Pathways program; and nuclear power Plant Vogtle faces more delays.

On the Thursday, February 1st 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.

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. 

On the Tuesday Jan. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Three soldiers from Georgia killed in Jordan over the weekend are posthumously promoted; Atlanta-based UPS plans to cut 12,000 jobs; and will this be the year Georgia legalizes sports betting?

On the Monday, Jan. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Three soldiers based out of Fort Moore in Georgia are killed in a drone attack in Jordan; two controversial new voting bills clear their first hurdle in the state legislature; and a look at how peer-led recovery can help those suffering from mental illness.

On the Friday January 26th edition of Georgia Today: State lawmakers finally pass an antisemitism bill; Macon Bibb County dedicates millions to create a facility to help victims of violent crime; And a new TV show with deep Savannah connections debuts tonight. 

On the Thursday January 25th edition of Georgia Today: A historic African-American theatre in Valdosta has been demolished; Republican lawmakers push to remove QR codes from ballots; And the state attempts to make hunting more accessible to people with impaired mobility.

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. 

On the Tuesday, Jan. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Delta wants your trip to The Masters to be a little bit easier; the Port of Brunswick makes a run to become the country's top facility for vehicle cargo; and we pay our respects to a beloved University of Georgia icon.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Jan. 22 edition of Georgia Today: On the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, we look at how abortion access has changed; patients groups are pressing for easier access to anti-viral treatments for COVID-19; and despite more safety features in cars, traffic deaths are spiking. We'll talk about why.

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. 

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?

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 17 edition of Georgia Today: A challenge to Georgia's use of electronic voting machines fails; the state ends the foster child placement process known as hoteling; and could Atlanta be the latest city to ban turning right at a red light?

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. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Jan. 12 edition of Georgia Today: A new historic marker in Savannah honoring enslaved nurse and civil rights pioneer Susie King Taylor; another historic marker in Statesboro commemorates the site of a lynching; and international hotel brand Hilton opens Georgia's tallest hotel in 40 years. 

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 11 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp delivers his 6th annual State of the State address; new funding for medical schools; and metro Atlanta will receive federal dollars to help fund electrical vehicle charging stations. 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp announces a big investment in state infrastructure; new efforts to legalize sports betting in Georgia; and a conversation with the attorney-turned-author who was has received 3 Georgia Writer of the Year recognitions. 

On the Tuesday, Jan. 9 edition of Georgia Today: VP Harris made a stop in Atlanta today; Georgia needs more poll workers; And police in Clayton County have confirmed a death related to the severe storms that rolled through Metro Atlanta this morning.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Jan. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Severe weather is moving across the state; the Atlanta Falcons have fired their head coach; and today marks the beginning of the 2024 Georgia legislative session.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Jan. 5 edition of Georgia Today: State education leaders and lawmakers gather to discuss priorities ahead of the next session; Atlanta's mayor celebrates a reduction in crime; and with flu and COVID-19 infections on the rise, we'll tell you more about what to expect and how to keep yourself safe.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 4 edition of Georgia Today: A sheriff’s deputy in Metro Atlanta's Coweta County was killed in the line of duty this morning; Georgia lawmakers met today to discuss pregnancy-related deaths; and a new study shows only six Georgia counties have enough mental health care professionals.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 3 edition of Georgia Today: A state judge sides with automaker Rivian in a battle over zoning; a new study of Savannah's economy reveals the financial impact of arts and culture; and who decides what makes a great book "great?" Some students in Macon are re-evalating what's considered a classic. 

On the Tuesday, Jan. 2 edition of Georgia Today: State republicans attempt to revive a prosecuting attorneys oversight commission; more fallout for Democrats over the new House district maps; and to help with your New Year's fitness resolutions, we talk with one of Peloton's most popular instructors. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Dec. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Elections officials prep for a busy 2024; electric charging stations for airplanes have landed in Georgia; and we'll look back at some fascinating stories you might have missed throughout the year.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Dec. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Some Georgia species have rebounded significantly since being listed as endangered or threatened under the now 50-year-old Endangered Species Act. Plus, we'll look back at some interesting stories you might have missed throughout the year.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Jan. 1 edition of Georgia Today: You can help scientists study monarch butterflies; the Georgia DOT may remove an interstate flyover from a historically Black neighborhood in Savannah; and we'll look back at some interesting stories you might have missed throughout 2023.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Dec. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Some Georgia species have rebounded significantly since being listed as endangered or threatened under the now 50-year-old Endangered Species Act. Plus, we'll look back at some interesting stories you might have missed throughout the year.

On the Wednesday, Dec. 27 edition of Georgia Today: One of Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse is set to close for three months; a police officer pushes for legislation that could help first responders with PTSD; and doctors in Georgia can now prescribe a new medication for postpartum depression.

On the Tuesday, Dec. 26 edition of Georgia Today: Emory researchers found a common thread among diseases affecting many Americans; Georgia Southern University launches the only environmental science Ph.D. program in the state; and while charter schools are the pillars of the school choice movement, sometimes choice can veer into exclusivity. 

On the Friday, Dec. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers plan to take a look at rising rents; upgrades to a popular state-managed hunting ground will wrap up in the new year; and we'll take a look back at some of the stories you might have missed during 2023 on this edition of Georgia Today.

On the Thursday, Dec. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Days after a judge ordered him to pay millions to Georgia election workers, Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy; Georgia's unemployment rate stays low at 3.4%; and minor league baseball is one step closer to returning to Columbus.

On the Thursday, Dec. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Days after a judge ordered him to pay millions to Georgia election workers, Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy; Georgia's unemployment rate stays low at 3.4%; and minor league baseball is one step closer to returning to Columbus.

On the Monday, Dec. 25 edition of Georgia Today: Sea turtles in Georgia had a really good year; Macon will soon be the home to a health care center specifically for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and what do yearbooks look like at a school for the blind? 

On the Wednesday, Dec. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Administrative mistakes have left left many Georgia children without health coverage; Georgia prisons have their most violent year since before the pandemic; and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank addresses the team's disappointing season. 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Dec. 19 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power customers will soon take on more of the costs for Plant Vogtle. We'll look look at the difficulty of getting past stigma on the way to addiction treatment. And this holiday season, a Macon elementary school is giving kids a unique incentive not to skip school.  

On the Monday, Dec. 18 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp announces a big investment in safety funding for Georgia schools; several nutrition programs across the state are in danger of serious shortfalls as Congress spars over funding; and a Savannah native lands the top spot on Rolling Stone's list of best country albums of the year.

On the Friday, Dec. 15 edition of Georgia Today: Voting rights groups score a win in their challenge to Cobb County's school board district maps; Atlanta journalists rally in support of reporters killed in Gaza; and we'll tell you which Atlanta events had the highest attendance this year according to StubHub.

On the Thursday, Dec. 14 edition of Georgia Today: A federal appeals court hears arguments on the Atlanta police training center referendum; West Georgia congressman Drew Ferguson says he plans to retire; and Perry High School celebrates its first state championship.

On the Wednesday, Dec. 13 edition of Georgia Today: An analysis finds activists seeking to block an Atlanta police training facility may have met the requirements for a referendum; Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport gets a multi-million dollar security upgrade; and Jon Nelson recaps Day 2 of the Georgia high school football championships.

On the Tuesday, Dec. 12 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia election worker testifies that she feared for her life as the defamation trial against Rudy Giuliani continues; an Atlanta rabbi delivered the opening prayer in the U.S. Senate today; a Georgia professor looks at how the “conglomerate era” of publishing changed the American novel.

On the Monday, Dec. 11 edition of Georgia Today: The trial begins to determine how much Rudy Giuliani will have to pay two Georgia election workers he falsely accused of fraud; Sen. Jon Ossoff announces federal funding to help protect Tybee Island from flooding; and Atlanta's Mercedes Benz Stadium will host the Georgia high school football championships for the first time in five years.

On the Friday Dec. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Fulton County's new jail could cost Georgia taxpayers $2 billion; bad news for fans of Atlanta's annual Peach Drop ceremony; and a journalist who writes about race finds his most important story through a discovery about his own family. 

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Dec. 7 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Legislature gives final approval to new court-mandated voting maps; Georgia health agencies want to make preventative medication for HIV more accessible; and we'll let you know where the U.S. Soccer Federation headquarters will be located.

On the Wednesday, Dec. 6 edition of Georgia Today: The family of a man killed by a Camden County Sheriff's deputy files a wrongful death lawsuit; residents around Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium have a chance for free rent for a year; and did the city of Columbus miss opportunities to collect a total of $45 million? 

On the Tuesday, Dec. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia legislators move one step closer to approving new congressional maps; two Georgia coal-fired power plants are ranked among the deadliest in the nation; and a new podcast takes a fresh look at the murder conviction of an Atlanta imam. 

On the Monday, Dec. 4 edition of Georgia Today: Republicans push forward their new congressional maps; public hearings begin on Georgia Power's price hike, which is meant to fund the state's nuclear reactors; and a Georgia resident is shortlisted for Time Magazine's 2023 Person of the Year.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Dec. 1 edition of Georgia Today: State Lawmakers move closer to passing new court-ordered voting maps; rural health care in West Central Georgia gets a boost; and we'll talk about one of the fastest growing football programs in the country: flag football.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Nov. 30 edition of Georgia Today: A panel of state senators has approved a map that would redraw political boundaries; the families of three missing Georgia boaters say they're suspending their search; and a city-funded mental health care initiative in Macon improves access to wellness programs.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Nov. 29 edition of Georgia Today: The funeral service for Rosalynn Carter takes place in her hometown of Plains; a former prosecutor accused of hindering the investigation of Ahmaud Arbery's killing faces a court setback; and the Cobb County Board of Commission prepares for the 2025 All-Star Game. 

On the Tuesday, Nov. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Rosalynn Carter is eulogized at an Atlanta church service in Atlanta with the former President Jimmy Carter in the front row; Georgia lawmakers have released a proposed redo of their Senate district maps; and Officials in Coastal Georgia's McIntosh County are denying any wrongdoing in their controversial decision to rezone Sapelo Island. 

LISTEN: On the Monday, Nov. 27 edition of Georgia Today: Three days of services honoring the late Rosalynn Carter are underway in Georgia; opening statements begin in the racketeering trial against rapper Young Thug; and a new book unpacks the mystique of NBA great Michael Jordan.

On the Friday, November 24th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia gets an "F" on the latest report on premature births; The Thanksgiving travel rush is not over yet; And a 26 year Christmas tradition in Columbus is coming to an end. 

On the Wednesday, Nov. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia is getting a funding boost for Alzheimer's research; Savannah-based aircraft maker, GulfStream, sets a transatlantic flight historic first; and we talk with Georgia-born musician Chan Marshall, better known as Cat Power, about her new Bob Dylan covers album. 

On the Tuesday, Nov. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis made a rare appearance in court in the election interference case; the Court of Appeals has blocked the release of the settlement details in the case of contamination in Rome's drinking water; and there's now three times as much conserved land around one of Georgia's most popular state parks.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Nov. 20 edition of Georgia Today: We remember the life and legacy of former first lady Rosalynn Carter; authorities capture the last of the four men who escaped from Macon-Bibb county jail last month; and a new film looks at the Warren Commission's investigation into the Kennedy assassination.

On the Friday, Nov. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice. A new report considers whether the Ocmulgee River corridor should be a national park. And the Rome Braves are now the Rome Emperors. These stories and more are coming up on this edition of Georgia Today.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Nov. 16 edition of Georgia Today: The drought in Georgia is expanding; officials have determined the cause of the fire that destroyed the largest historic home at Stone Mountain State Park; and Atlanta is getting another shot at the Major League Baseball All-Star game.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Nov. 15 edition of Georgia Today: A new report considers the historic Gullah Geechee community on Sapelo Island in danger of disappearing; in just a few years, Savannah may face a worker shortage; and we'll look at the ways nursing homes in Georgia are underperforming.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Nov. 14 edition of Georgia Today: A fire at Stone Mountain destroyed the park's largest historic home; Georgia is launching a new literacy initiative; and baptisms at a Tattnall County public schools football practice have prompted accusations of unconstitutional religious coercion.

Police and protesters clash over Atlanta's proposed police training center known as "Cop City," Authorities make an arrest in one of Georgia's oldest unsolved murders, and a man who was jailed for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection is running for Congress.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Nov. 9 edition of Georgia Today: With the actors' strike now over, how long will it be until Georgia productions are back up and running? A Fulton County judge rules that musicians can be held criminally liable for their lyrics; and the medical cannabis industry struggles to expand. 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Nov. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's new voting system gets high marks from the secretary of state following yesteday's elections; incumbent mayors in Savannah and Albany fend off challengers in their races; and Atlanta's men's pro tennis tournament is ending its run after more than a decade in the state. 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Nov. 7 edition of Georgia Today: It's Election Day and voters across Georgia are headed to the polls; an American-born Israeli police officer killed in Jerusalem is being honored by friends in the Atlanta area; and we'll share the story of how a bit of graffiti became a endearing symbol in a Northeast Georgia town.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Nov. 6 edition of Georgia Today: The federal government sends relief to farmers in Northwest Georgia struggling with drought; Georgia is getting money from the CDC to tackle racial and ethnic disparities in health care; and Micky Dolenz of the Monkees pays tribute to Athens music legends R.E.M. 

LISTEN: On the Friday Nov. 3 edition of Georgia Today: The state's school superintendent is asking for another teacher pay raise; environmentalist are speaking out against Georgia Power's request to boost its electricity output. and we'll look at how food from Appalachia has shaped perceptions of the region and its people.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Nov. 2 edition of Georgia Today: The state will appeal a judge’s order to redraw some voting districts; deer are causing headaches for Georgia farmers; and a Georgia native makes history with last night's World Series-winning Texas Rangers.

On the Wednesday, Nov. 1 edition of Georgia Today: More jobs in the auto-sector are coming to Georgia courtesy of Hyundai; a year after the closing of the Atlanta Medical Center, the effects are still being felt; and it's been a banner year for Georgia's sea turtles. 

On the Tuesday, Oct. 31 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's Department of Human services is being accused of trying to send troubled foster kids to detention centers; state lawmakers will get an update on the status of the state's electronic voting system; and have you noticed ticket prices on the rise? A state House panel has, too, and is looking into what can be done about it.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Oct. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Family members of Israelis taken hostage by Hamas rally at the Georgia state Capitol for their release; new federal grants will help turn teacher's assistants into full-time teachers; and a talk with a debut novelist from Georgia who shares the story of the return of a long-lost love.

On the Friday October 27th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia becomes the first state in the nation to allow pharmacies to offer low thc cannabis oil; Georgia works to ensure Black citizens have equal access to the states growing electric vehicle infrastructures; And a conversation with Marvelous 3 frontman and Georgia music mainstay Butch Walker. 

On the Thursday October 26th edition of Georgia Today: A Federal Judge rules that the state's voting maps need to be redrawn because they violate the Voting rights act; Georgia’s lieutenant governor says he wants to pay teachers to carry guns in schools; and The City of Atlanta and the owner of a crumbling housing complex are fighting over the property’s future.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Oct. 25 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia housing officials are overwhelmed with applicants after re-opening its subsidized housing program; a new study examines the link between mental health and long COVID; and the Michelin Guide recognizes 45 Atlanta restaurants during its first-ever awards ceremony in Georgia. 

On the Tuesday, Oct. 24 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Supreme Court allows the state's abortion ban to stay in place; another guilty plea in the 20-20 election interference racketeering case; and the city of Atlanta is forced to shut down several fire houses due to equipment and firefighter shortages. 

On the Monday, Oct. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Southeast Georgia is getting another large investment in electric vehicle manufacturing; Coffee County residents take the latest news in the 2020 election interference case in stride, despite being near the epicenter of the scandal; and speeding boats threaten endangered whales off the East Coast. 

On the Friday, Oct. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Another defendant charged in the Georgia 2020 election interference case pleads guilty; a state expert has advice for parents fighting social media misinformation about the Israel/Hamas conflict; and France honors diplomat and civil rights icon Andrew Young. 

On the Thursday, Oct.19 edition of Georgia Today: There is a plea deal for one of the defendants in the 2020 election interference racketeering case; West Georgia congressman Drew Ferguson says he has received death threats after casting his vote for Speaker of the House; and the fall colors are here and, in some places in Georgia, they're almost gone. 

On the Wednesday, Oct. 18th edition of Georgia Today: A prominent civil rights attorney joins the family of a wrongfully imprisoned man killed by a Camden County police officer to speak out about his death; a site is selected for a new state of the art prison; and Chick-Fil-A releases a free cookbook and it contains a few surprises. 

A Black man recently exonerated after serving 16 years is prison has been killed by a sheriff's deputy in Camden County; a massive state surplus fuels debate over spending priorities; and a talk with the CEO of the Atlanta BeltLine about transit, affordable housing, and the path's future. 

On the Monday, Oct. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Jury selection begins soon for the first defendants in the 2020 election interference trial; a lawsuit challenges the controversial decision to rezone a historic Gullah Geechee settlement on Georgia's Sapelo Island; and Slutty Vegan restaurant founder Pinky Cole talks with me about veganism, employee lawsuits and her new book. 

On the Friday, Oct. 13 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Muslim civil rights advocates condemn violence and threats against civilians in the Israel/Hamas conflict; Georgia hits a setback in its efforts to become a regional hub for hydrogen fuel; and a historic season for the Atlanta Braves comes to a disappointing end.

On the Thursday, Oct. 12 edition of Georgia Today: A judge has denied efforts to block several provisions of Georgia's controversial election reform law passed in 2022; Georgia faces challenges meeting new federal Nursing home regulations; and the Okefenokee Swamp Park is getting nearly a half a million dollars in federal funding.

On the Wednesday, Oct. 11 edition of Georgia Today: Georgians gather to show support for Israel following this weekend's brutal attacks; the Fulton County DA's office seeks testimony from two high-profile witnesses in the 2020 election fraud trial; and scientists try to see the world through the eyes of endangered loggerhead sea turtles.

On the Tuesday, Oct. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia faces an epidemic of absenteeism in schools; an Atlanta police officer is fired after a man dies after being shocked with a stun gun; and an iconic Atlanta shop is making doughnuts again after being destroyed by fire twice. 

On the Friday, Oct. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia State troopers will not faces charges for the killing of a protester opposed to Atlanta's proposed police training center; a federal judge denies a request by a defendant in the 2020 election fraud case to have their case dismissed; and the Savannah Bananas unpeel their 2024 game schedule. 

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Oct. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Waffle House employees are demanding better working conditions; Fulton County Jail is under investigation; and historically Black colleges and universities in Georgia push for fair funding. 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Oct. 4 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia legislative committee takes up the issue of public access to state rivers; Gov. Kemp celebrates Georgia's ranking as the top state to do business; and Zoo Atlanta may soon have the only giant pandas in America. 

On the Tuesday, Oct. 3 edition of Georgia Today: A new study finds the number of kids being treated for mental illness is on the rise; a new rule allows high school athletes in Georgia to profit from their own name, image and likeness; and an Outkast album becomes rap's top-selling record of all time. 

On the Monday, Oct. 2 edition of Georgia Today: One of the defendants in the 2020 election interference trial takes a plea deal; a new exhibit at Georgia State explores the connection between labor unions and civil rights in the South; and we'll take a look at how baseball rule changes led to increased interest in the sport nationwide.

On the Friday, Sept. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Trump drops his request to move his election interference case from Georgia to the federal courts; U.S. Treasury secretary Janet Yellen visits the port of Savannah; And some Georgia Democratic house and senate members expressing concerns about Medicaid unwinding.

On the Thursday, Sept. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Two of the defendants in the election interference racketeering case have a hearing in Atlanta's Fulton County tomorrow; Delta Air Lines is walking back some of the unpopular changes to its frequent flier program; and the Braves' Ronald Acuna makes major league history.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 27 edition of Georgia Today: Federal workers here in Georgia urge Congress to avert a looming government shutdown; an Atlanta-based venture capital firm offering grant programs to Black women entrepreneurs wins a victory in court; and the Braves beat the Cubs at Truist Park.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Sept. 26 edition of Georgia Today: A judge orders the identities of the jurors in the 2020 Georgia election interference trial to be kept secret; the CDC is bracing for a possible government shutdown; and the tallest building in more than three decades will soon be a part Atlanta skyline. 

LISTEN: On the Monday, Sept. 25th edition of Georgia Today: Georgians are struggling with a rising rate of mental illness; a Georgia man sues after facial recognition software causes his wrongful arrest; and Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter pay a visit to the Plains Peanut Festival. 

On the Friday, Sept. 22 edition of Georgia Today: A state judge hears arguments on whether to block a prosecuting attorneys oversight commission; a Fulton County investigator accidentally shoots herself inside the County courthouse; and an invasive species is found in the Ogeechee River in southeastern Georgia.

On the Thursday, Sept. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Fulton County's sheriff defends his plan to move some detainees from the crumbling county jail out of state; free health care for those in need is coming to rural East Georgia this weekend; and one of Atlanta's most famous resident's has put his Buckhead condo on the market — and it comes with a pretty steep price tag. 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Attorneys for three Republicans who falsely claimed to be Georgia's official presidential electors appear in federal court; the second nest from an invasive hornet species is found and destroyed in Savannah; and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gives its lifetime achievement award to Jimmy Carter.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Sept. 19 edition of Georgia Today: An Atlanta congressman leads the charge to limit the terms of U.S. Supreme Court justices; the Georgia Department of Revenue loses a bid to tax the revenue of coin-operated games; And how can state zoning laws be changed to help with the state's housing shortage?

LISTEN: On the Monday, Sept. 18 edition of Georgia Today: FEMA opens a disaster center in Valdosta to help those affected by Hurricane Idalia; Cobb County students fight back against book bans; and new signs on Savannah streets promote making donations to charities to help the unhoused.

On the Friday September 15th edition of Georgia Today: Attorneys on both sides of a high-stakes Georgia redistricting trial made their closing arguments; A new federal program offers help for struggling rural hospitals; And the US Soccer Federation announces a big commitment to the city of Atlanta.

On the Thursday September 14th edition of Georgia Today: A judge splits the case against former President Donald Trump and 18 others into at least two separate groups of defendants; The city of Macon holds its annual art and film festival celebrating members of the Muscogee nation of Oklahoma; and for the sixth year in a row, the Atlanta Braves are national league east champions!

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 13 edition of Georgia Today: McIntosh County officials vote to rezone a historic Gullah Geechee settlement on Sapelo Island, raising concerns with citizens; a new study show Georgia residents are unprepared to handle long term health care; and sheriffs in central Georgia try a new way of helping people experiencing a mental health crisis.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Sept.12 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp is suspending the state's gas taxes again; state officials are preparing to remove 82,000 Georgians from the voter rolls; and 22 years after 9/11, the CDC is now sharing what it has learned about the health effects of those near the disaster site.

On the Monday, Sept. 11 edition of Georgia Today: Fulton County officials consider rehousing detainees of the fatally overcrowded Fulton County Jail; opponents of the proposed Atlanta police training center dubbed "Cop City" submit their petition to get the issue on a ballot; and on its 22nd anniversary, ceremonies across Georgia remember the terrorist attacks of 9/11. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Sept. 8 edition of Georgia Today: A proposal to rezone a historic Gullah Geechee settlement in Georgia meets fierce opposition; a new study shows growing dissatisfaction among university professors at Georgia colleges; and Ronald Acuña Jr. closes in on a benchmark only reached four times in baseball history.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Sept. 7 edition of Georgia Today: Another incarcerated man has died at the Fulton County Jail; the CDC has a new boss; and Officials in Macon-Bibb County are shutting down bars an hour earlier in an effort to reduce late-night crime.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 6 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia ACLU condemns the indictment of dozens of activists opposed to Atlanta's new police training center; a judge allows Georgia to resume a ban on hormone therapy for transgender youth; and Georgia is quickly becoming a leader in electric vehicles. Can our infrastructure keep up?

On the Tuesday, Sept. 5 edition of Georgia Today: A trial that starts today could result in new voting district lines for Georgia; Activists opposed to a police training center in Atlanta are indicted; and a look at Punk Black, an organization which bolsters alternative music created by people of color. 

 On the Friday September 1st edition of Georgia Today: Five people have died in the Fulton County Jail in the past month and the NAACP is demanding answers; A proposed new data center means more jobs and tax revenue for Bartow County; And Ronald Acuna of the Atlanta Braves hits a grand milestone.

On the August 31st edition of Georgia Today: Thousands of South Georgians remain without power, though the coast was left largely unscathed in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia; Governor Brian Kemp addresses Republican criticism of Fulton County DA Fani Willis; And it looks like power bills for many Georgians are going up once again.

On the Wednesday August 30th edition of Georgia Today: Hurricane Idalia is making its way through parts of Georgia, we'll have details; A federal judge holds former Trump attorney Rudy Gialiani liable in a defamation lawsuit filed by two Georgia election workers; And the story of Georgia family fighting to keep land that has been in the family for generations from being seized in the name of commerce and development. 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Aug. 29 edition of Georgia Today: A hurricane headed for Georgia has officials and farmers preparing for heavy winds, rain, and possible flooding; former President Trump's one-time chief of staff testified in an Atlanta federal court and one of our reporters was there; and an intersection in Athens now bears the name of a Bulldog legend.

On the Monday, Aug. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Former President Donald Trump and 18 others accused of election fraud conspiracy now have an arraignment date; South Georgians prepare for the arrival of a powerful storm; and on the anniversary of the "I Have A Dream" speech, we hear about a new biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Aug. 25 edition of Georgia Today: Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities in Fulton County yesterday after being indicted last week; Georgia reports a decline in unemployment; and a controversial town square in Savannah finally has a new name.

On the Thursday, Aug. 24 edition of Georgia Today: Former President Trump is expected to surrender to authorities at the Fulton County Jail this evening; Gov. Brian Kemp makes a surprise appearance at the Republican primary debate; And how can eye movement therapy help people suffering from trauma?

On the Wednesday, Aug. 23 edition of Georgia Today: More defendants indicted with Donald Trump turn themselves in, with the former president expected in town tomorrow. The Georgia Supreme Court hears arguments on whether it was illegal to use a rap video as evidence in a recent murder trial. And Savannah City Council prepares to vote on a new name for one of the city's historic town squares. 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Aug. 22 edition of Georgia Today: One of the other co-defendants in Donald Trump's RICO indictment has turned himself in here in Atlanta; officials have broken ground on the first of three new behavioral health crisis centers in the state; and we talk to a familiar face for many Peloton users about his Georgia roots. 

LISTEN: On the Monday, Aug. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Republicans presidential candidates gather in Atlanta without the party's front runner. COVID-19 hospitalizations are up and Georgia is above the national average. And a federal judge temporarily blocks part of the Georgia law banning gender-affirming care for minors. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Aug. 18 edition of Georgia Today: Cobb County school board votes to fire a teacher for violating Georgia's divisive concepts law; authorities investigate death threats made against the grand jurors who indicted former president Donald Trump; and workers begin loading radioactive fuel into Georgia's second new nuclear reactor.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones reacts to the indictment of former President Trump and others; a Columbus lawyer who sued Facebook and won has received his payout; and a judge signs off on billions of dollars in bonds for the new Rivian plant east of Atlanta.

On the Wednesday, Aug. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones may face charges for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia; a teacher accused of violating the state's divisive concepts law may still keep her job; and a UGA professor on the college's first Black students over 60 years ago. 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Aug. 15 edition of Georgia Today: A Fulton County court indicts former President Donald Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election; a federal judge denies the city of Atlanta's request to halt the "Stop Cop City" referendum petition; and American Red Cross volunteers from Georgia help out in Maui. 

LISTEN: On the Monday, Aug. 14 edition of Georgia Today: Charges for former president Donald Trump for trying to overturn the results of Georgia's 2020 election could come as soon as today; we hear from the first students of Georgia Southern University's new Ph.D. program for environmental science; and why does Camden County's plan to replace aging bridges have some residents concerned?

LISTEN: On the Friday, Aug. 11 edition of Georgia Today: Hearings are underway for a Cobb County teacher who may be the first to be terminated under Georgia's new divisive concepts law; state law enforcement officials investigate the death of man in Atlanta police custody; and a Chamblee High student competes in the Women's World Cup. 

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 10 edition of Georgia Today: A new study on clean energy shows Georgia Power still has a ways to go; the population of Metro Atlanta crosses the 5 million mark; and we speak with one of the conductors of a study on the USDA's WIC program. 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Aug. 9 edition of Georgia Today: A fight over a Brunswick homeless shelter lands in court; a report finds Georgia's children bear the brunt of Medicaid expulsions; and the home of Georgia Tech Football gets a new name. 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Aug. 8 edition of Georgia Today: A push in the state legislature to force social media companies to verify Georgia users' ages; can converted shipping containers curb the homelessness issue in Atlanta? And the UGA football recruiting staffer who survived a fatal crash in January has been fired. 

LISTEN: On the Monday Aug. 7 edition of Georgia Today: Rising temperatures put a strain on Georgia hospitals; an effort to unionize at the Savannah Morning News fails; and a conversation with the drummer of the Georgia-based band Mastodon. 

On the Friday, Aug. 4 edition of Georgia Today: Preparations are under way in downtown Atlanta in anticipation of potential indictments related to the 2020 election and former President Trump; an EPA ruling in Alabama on coal ash may have broad implications here in Georgia; and a conversation with the journalists behind our series investigating when it's too hot to work.

On the Thursday, Aug. 3 edition of Georgia Today: A task force recommends ways to proceed on Atlanta's controversial public safety training center; a project in Macon aims to fill gaps in African American family heritage; and how hot is TOO hot to work outdoors? Our series on working in the heat continues. 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Aug. 2 edition of Georgia Today: The Sheriff of Fulton County weighs in on yesterday's federal indictment of Donald Trump; a West Georgia college offers a new aviation program; and part 1 of a new three-part series on how rising temperatures from climate change affect our lives. 

On the Tuesday, Aug. 1 edition of Georgia Today: The grand jury investigating 2020 election interference has subpoenaed a journalist; government scientists are asking Georgians to help figure out why butterflies are disappearing; and Major League Baseball's trade deadline is today, so what does that mean for the Braves?

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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? 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

On the Thursday, May 18 edition of Georgia Today: Donald Trump will speak at the Georgia GOP convention next month; Gov. Kemp is headed to Israel; and school bus drivers are on strike in Northwest Georgia.

On the Wednesday, May 17 edition of Georgia Today: A new lawsuit calls the creation of the city of Mableton unconstitutional; Georgia Power to increase rates for customers; And a former Augusta mayor is campaigning to raise money for a cancer cure.

On the Tuesday May 16 edition of Georgia Today: Hundreds of residents showed up to an Atlanta City Council meeting to oppose a proposed police training facility; The Fulton County DA pushes back against Donald Trump; And a Georgia native earns a top spot on "American Idol."

On the Monday May 15 edition of Georgia Today: Bernie Sanders visits Morehouse College to highlight the need for more Black medical professionals; Biden congratulates workers at Blue Bird Corporation on their vote to unionize; and details on a new set of reading and English instruction standards for public schools. 

On the Friday, May 12 edition of Georgia Today: So-called "woke" language is being removed from from Georgia teacher training; the vice president is in Atlanta this afternoon; and we'll talk with the producers of a new podcast that looks at one of Georgia's most troubled correctional facilities.

On the Thursday May 11 edition of Georgia Today: Fort Benning has a new name and it's definitely a family affair.. we'll explain; A new pilot program will bring healthcare to the homes of some expectant mothers; and legendary Georgia bands participate in a benefit to preserve Georgia's theaters.

On the Wednesday May 10 edition of Georgia Today: How Georgia is affected by the official end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency tomorrow. State Democratic lawmakers press the governor to take action following last week's shooting in Atlanta. And how modern technology is helping visually impaired students better remember their school year experience. These stories and more are coming up on this edition of Georgia Today.

On the Tuesday May 9 edition of Georgia Today: A new law changes how to pay for EV charging; Georgia is now one of the states allowing people to write directions for their future mental health care; And we'll talk to a doctor from Emory University about the newest COVID-19 variant to reach the United States.

On the Monday May 8 edition of Georgia Today: The civil trial against the Athens-Clarke County District Attorney gets underway; Law enforcement officials are working to reduce gun violence among young people this summer; And Governor Kemp uses his veto pen, but conservation groups are applauding a new law he DID sign.

On the Friday May 5 edition of Georgia Today: the date of Georgia's next presidential primary election has been set; aspiring teachers graduate in Macon; commencement season brings big name guests

On the Thursday May 4 edition of Georgia Today: Midtown Atlanta shooter, Deion Patterson, faces charges; sea turtle nesting season has begun; feral horses on Georgia’s Cumberland Island National Seashore may not be there much longer

On the Wednesday, May 3 edition of Georgia Today: A shooting in Atlanta puts the busy Midtown area on high alert; The city gets 100 million dollars to address the affordable housing crisis; And Macon celebrates a major milestone in its redevelopment efforts.

On the Tuesday, May 2 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp signs a bill creating Georgia's own state-run health insurance marketplace; Atlanta Starbucks employees demand better working conditions; and a new program to raise awareness of autism is launching on MARTA.

On the Monday, May 1 edition of Georgia Today: New guidelines to eliminate so-called “woke” language from teacher training programs; The Atlanta airport encourages airlines to offer more international routes from Atlanta; And we'll learn how Georgia football players fared in the NFL Draft from GPB's Jon Nelson. 

On the Friday, April 28 edition of Georgia Today: Medical cannabis dispensaries are now open; Taylor Swift and Janet Jackson are drawing large crowds to Atlanta; and Georgia was well represented in the first round of the NFL Draft.

On the Thursday, April 27 edition of Georgia Today: Medical cannabis is finally coming to Georgia; a new Lyme disease vaccine is in the works; and Major League Baseball has shut down the Braves' home run celebration

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, April 26 edition of Georgia Today: A new mental health grant program for military members; Macon's record year in tourism; and the Hawks won, so Janet Jackson's concert is put on hold.

On the Tuesday April 25th edition of Georgia Today: Antisemitic flyers show up in East Atlanta; Stone Mountain's Confederate Memorial Day celebration plans; and Forsyth County is planning a $1 billion arena.

On the Monday, April 24 edition of Georgia Today: Augusta wants a new arena; the FDA may ban menthol cigarettes; and backyard chicken regulations in Northwest Georgia have some residents crying foul.

On the Friday April 21 edition of Georgia Today: Senator Jon Ossoff is investigating incarcerations; the future of bats may lie here in Georgia; tomorrow is Record Store Day

On the Thursday, April 20 edition of Georgia Today: Slain 'Cop City' activist Manuel Terán's autopsy results; GBI's new gang task force HQ in Macon; Georgia State's new music industry program.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday April 19 edition of Georgia Today: More cases stem from false 2020 Georgia election claims; union members file complaints against a well-known Athens brewery; and is our air cleaner now than it was last year?

On the Tuesday, April 18 edition of Georgia Today: Jail staff resigns after an inmate dies in a bedbug-infested cell; more tornadoes may be headed for Georgia; and the Okefenokee Swamp tops list of endangered waterways in the U.S.

On the Monday, April 17 edition of Georgia Today: The family of a dead Gwinnett County Jail detainee files a lawsuit; Georgia Power is raising prices to cover fuel costs; and UGA's football team has a new mascot.

LISTEN: On the Friday, April 14 edition of Georgia Today: A megadonor purchased Clarence Thomas' mother's home in Savannah; climate researchers are working to protect pecans; and we visit a sapling forest of genetically modified trees in Georgia.

On the Thursday April 13 edition of Georgia Today: Some nonprofit hospitals spend less on their community than they receive in tax breaks; Delta lost millions; Atlanta mourns loss of first black woman to serve on City Council 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, April 12 edition of Georgia Today: Media outlets want the full Trump election interference report released; Cobb's election director is retiring; and could Georgia's legislature expel lawmakers like Tennessee's did?

On the Tuesday, April 11 edition of Georgia Today: the Democratic National Convention is not coming to Atlanta; what one Georgia hospital's doing to face a nursing shortage; and Savannah is honoring a women's basketball star.

On the Monday April 10 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia has a high rate of STDs; documenting Black Heritage sites; two Georgia counties are on the list of fastest-growing counties in the nation

On the Friday April 7 edition of Georgia Today: Easter, eggs, and high prices; a stop-work order has been dropped for 'Cop City'; climate change may affect this year's baseball season

On the Thursday, April 6 edition of Georgia Today: Police are looking for a convicted murderer who walked away; the largest-ever community solar project is coming to Georgia; and the Braves' first home game of 2023 season is tonight.

On the Wednesday, April 5 edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Harris is headed to Georgia; there's new data on the world's busiest airport; and big crowds gather in Augusta for The Masters golf tournament.

On the Tuesday, April 4 edition of Georgia Today: Methodist churches have filed suit to leave the denomination; spring break returns to Tybee Island; and GPB has a new music podcast: the Peach Jam Podcast.

On the Monday April 3 edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Harris will visit Northwest Georgia this week; a new alternative to jail is coming; Plant Vogtle is up and running — finally.

LISTEN: On the Friday, March 31 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia U.S. representatives sponsor a bill aimed at producing more airline staff; rising waters in South Georgia force residents out of their homes; and Sonny Perdue joins us to discuss the recent budget cuts in the Georgia university system.

On the Thursday, March 30 edition of Georgia Today: Yesterday was the final day of the 2023 Georgia legislative session.  Today we will detail new regulations and some failed legislation. 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday March 29 edition of Georgia Today: Today is the final day of the General Assembly; the GBI is investigating a hazing incident that put a Brunswick teen in the hospital; and Savannah is renaming an iconic public square.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday March 28 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's homelessness bill is headed to the governor's desk; lawyers debate the state's abortion ban before the Georgia Supreme Court; and why visiting Savannah will now be more expensive.

On the Monday, March 27 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp visits storm-damaged areas; Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis is ordered to respond to Trump's motion; and two Georgia mayors are making history.

On the Friday March 24 edition of Georgia Today: Airport construction during the Spring Break travel rush; schools won't be able to mandate COVID vaccinations; the Braves step up to help a fan mourning the loss of his dad

LISTEN: On the Thursday, March 23 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta is suing opioid manufacturers; a Korean War vet from Georgia will finally be laid to rest; and a new film highlights the power of empathy over racism. 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday March 22 edition of Georgia Today: Adult day cares are receiving failing grades; Atlanta home prices are too high; and the government may need your help with cold cases.

On the Tuesday March 21 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers pass gender-affirming care ban; Papa Johns sued over firing of blind employee; attorney from South Georgia convicted for role in January 6 attack

On the Monday March 20 edition of Georgia Today: Former President Trump has filed a motion against Fulton County; lawmakers pass regulations for electric vehicles; and a retirement fund for local teachers takes a small hit during bank failures.

LISTEN: On the Friday, March 17 edition of Georgia Today: Sports betting in Georgia is not quite dead; Georgia Supreme Court weighs in on Delta-8 and Delta-10; and St. Patrick's Day returns in Savannah.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, March 16 edition of Georgia Today: It's the Atlanta spa shootings' anniversary; an Atlanta landmark returns to its roots; and two Georgia teams are playing in the NCAA tournament.

On the Wednesday March 15 edition of Georgia Today: A bill banning gender-affirming surgeries for minors moves a step closer to becoming law; tax rebates for Georgians; the Savannah Bananas are taking the world by storm

On the Tuesday March 14 edition of Georgia Today: More trouble for the Athens-Clarke and Oconee County District Attorney; President Biden slips up about Carter funeral plans; The story of one of Carter's most lasting accomplishments

On the Monday, March 13 edition of Georgia Today: An autopsy shows that Manuel Teran's hands were up when he was killed at 'Cop City'; a new name for a famous lake may be coming; and the work of Dalton, Ga., was on display at the Oscars.

On the Friday, March 10 edition of Georgia Today : The Georgia House passes its version of the fiscal year 2024 budget; we explain Georgia's new voter registration system; and Zoo Atlanta introduces two tiny new additions.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 

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

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.

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.

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

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

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. 

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.

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.

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

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 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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 ​​​

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

LISTEN: On the Thursday Dec. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Court postponed for a meddling GA prosecutor, cold snap's death toll is unclear, and one of 2022's best albums

On the Wednesday, Dec. 28 edition of Georgia Today: A new law will aid Georgia in improvements, we'll have new leadership in the state, and there's new documentary about a West Midtown dive bar.

On the Tuesday Dec. 27 edition of Georgia Today: An epidemic of burst pipes and flooded buildings, a new shelter for victims of human trafficking, and mental health help for farmers.

LISTEN: On the Monday Dec. 26 edition of Georgia Today: Where to recycle your Christmas tree, positive news for Alzheimer's patients, and a look at the Savannah Bananas.

LISTEN: On the Friday Dec. 23 edition of Georgia Today: The Atlanta Hawks' president is stepping down; Georgia has a new World War II Heritage City; Gainesville's airport is getting a makeover.

On the Thursday Dec. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Warming centers are opening in anticipation of the severe cold weather, South Georgia's getting a new ER, and a look at the data behind the Georgia midterm election turnout.

On the Wednesday Dec. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp issues a state of emergency ahead of the extreme cold, a Savannah man has been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot, and respiratory illnesses are up.

On the Tuesday Dec. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Brutal cold is on the way, Georgia clinics for workers without insurance, and a Georgia Court of Appeals judge has died.

LISTEN: On the Monday Dec. 19 edition of Georgia Today: Gun violence claims more teen lives over the weekend in Atlanta, holiday travelers should be on the lookout for human trafficking victims, and more jobs are coming to Georgia.

On the Friday Dec. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Murder charges for the mother of the toddler found in a landfill, one of Savannah’s iconic town squares may be taking a big step to rewrite its racist past, and 5.2 million people will travel through ATL this holiday season.

On the Thursday Dec. 15 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power is raising rates, TikTok has been banned for some Georgians, Atlanta protesters face terrorism charges, and students rally against guns

LISTEN: On the Wednesday Dec. 14 edition of Georgia Today: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger wants changes, James Brown Arena in Augusta is reopening, and the USPS is honoring John Lewis.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday Dec. 13 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia’s Secretary of State has been subpoenaed, the deadline for open market insurance enrollment nears, and AAA says people are going to do a lot of traveling this holiday season.

LISTEN: On the Monday Dec. 12 edition of Georgia Today: DUI kills an Northwest Georgia mayor, there's a spike in flu and RSV, and growing diversity in the Capitol.

On the Friday Dec. 9 episode of Georgia Today: Michael Flynn testifies in Atlanta, another EV battery plant is coming to Georgia, and pregnancy-related deaths are on the rise.

LISTEN: On the Thursday Dec. 8 edition of Georgia Today: A look at the final numbers from the runoff election, two teens arrested for a Thanksgiving shooting, and rapper Ludacris teams with Mercedes-Benz to gift shoes to schoolchildren.

On the Wednesday Dec. 7 edition of Georgia Today: Raphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker, Delta reaches a deal with pilots, and it is championship week for high school football in Georgia

LISTEN: Today is runoff election day in Georgia, health care systems are investing in affordable housing, and a new name may be coming to a public square in Savannah.

LISTEN: On the Monday Dec. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Stevie Wonder's concert for Warnock, the pandemic's mental health toll, and checks disappearing from the mail.

On the Friday Dec. 2 edition of the Georgia Today podcast: Barack Obama joins Sen. Raphael Warnock at a rally in Atlanta, a new program aims to boost access to mental health care, and Georgia will be the center of the college football universe this weekend.

LISTEN: On the Thursday Dec. 1 edition of the Georgia Today podcast: Georgia leads the country in new AIDS infections, Herschel Walker visits North Georgia, and Delta is hiring thousands 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Nov. 30 edition of the Georgia Today podcast: Hurricane season is over, Mercer is putting a spotlight on women's rights, a former Georgia prosecutor charged with hindering the police investigation into the killing of Ahmaud Arbery has been ordered to appear before a judge 

On the Tuesday, November 29 edition of the Georgia Today podcast: Georgia sets a record for early in-person voting, the fastest growing sport in Georgia schools is flag football, and Dave Matthews makes an appearance in Cobb County for Sen. Raphael Warnock.

On the Monday November 28 edition of the Georgia Today podcast, nearly 200,000 people turned out for early voting, the federal government is providing funding for electric buses in Georgia, and Senator Jon Ossoff is pushing for justice in the unsolved murder cases of lynching victims.

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A proposal to mine for titanium dioxide near the state's Okefenokee Swamp is attracting controversy. Alabama company Twin Pines has applied for a permit to extract minerals near the freshwater wetland and wildlife refuge — the largest blackwater wetland in North America — and residents, politicians and environmental advocates are pushing back to protect the Okefenokee.

In 1948, a Black sharecropper in Georgia was sentenced to die for a murder he didn’t commit. What happened next tells us a lot about the legal system in the United States then — and now.

Students and faculty members around the state are reacting to news that Republican former Gov. Sonny Perdue may soon head up Georgia’s public university system. This week, officials on the Board of Regents announced Perdue is the sole finalist for the top job of chancellor. Opponents of the choice say Perdue's appointment would jeopardize academic freedom across the system’s 26 campuses.

As the worst of the omicron surge fades around the country, health officials worry more Americans may end up with long COVID. The condition affects roughly one-third of COVID-19 survivors. For this episode we hear from a Georgia mother of two who is living with long COVID.

As Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis continues her investigation into former President Donald Trump’s attempted interference in the 2020 election, she’s been authorized to empanel a special grand jury. The Georgia Today podcast looks at the latest with Willis’ investigation and what to expect over the coming year.

Residents near the site of the proposed Rivian Automotive electric vehicle factory want answers about the facility’s potential impacts on their rural community.

An investigation finds one apartment complex in Clayton County has filed more evictions against tenants than any other landlord across metro Atlanta — including during the federal government's pandemic eviction ban that was designed to keep people in their homes and stem the spread of COVID-19.

Athens, Ga., is preparing for a parade this weekend to honor the University of Georgia Bulldogs. The team’s big win Jan. 10 against Alabama’s Crimson Tide handed the Bulldogs their first national title since 1981. Hear how the Bulldogs made Georgia football history.

Liberty County outside Savannah is one place where the number of people quitting their jobs has been extraordinary, even amid the national so-called Great Resignation that's seen record numbers of people quit. Why Liberty County is so hard hit and how the employee exodus is changing the fabric of the community, is the subject of this week's Georgia Today.

On this special year-end edition of the podcast, we look back at some of our most memorable episodes from 2021.

This is the story of a grassroots fight in Middle Georgia for clean drinking water. GPB reporter Grant Blankenship and photojournalist Evey Wilson, an assistant professor at the Mercer University's Center for Collaborative Journalism, followed the effort for the recent documentary Saving Juliette.

A Northwest Atlanta brick factory that helped rebuild the city after the Civil War — using the free labor of mostly Black prison convicts — will be reborn as a park and memorial, supporters hope. This episode of Georgia Today examines the history of the Chattahoochee Brick Co. 

Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue’s announcement that he's challenging Gov. Brian Kemp in next year’s gubernatorial primary is deepening the divide in an already fractured GOP. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Perdue. How will Perdue’s unprecedented challenge to a sitting governor play out in next year’s primary elections and what could it all mean for the future of the Georgia GOP?

On this week's Georgia Today podcast, we explore the emotional toll surrounding the Brunswick trial of the three men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery. During the trial, says Larry Hobbs from the Brunswick News, "Marcus Arbery and Wanda Cooper-Jones were the faces of courage — to see these images of their son over and over again, to hear what the defense said about their son — this was a grueling episode for them." After the guilty verdicts in the long-awaited trial, where do Brunswick and Glynn County go from here?

When residents in one of Georgia’s smallest and poorest counties learned about plans for a 500-acre quarry near the Ogeechee River, they rallied together with their neighbors to fight back.

Georgia’s Southern Judicial District has been called the worst place in America to be poor and charged with a federal crime. The district lacks a full-time federal public defender's office, which advocates say leads to inadequate representation for indigent criminal defenders.

This week, Georgians around the state are remembering Max Cleland. He died of congestive heart failure at his home in Atlanta on Tuesday. He was 79. Cleland was a Democrat and lifelong public servant in a variety of roles, including U.S. senator and head of the Veterans Administration under President Jimmy Carter. Jim Galloway, a now-retired Atlanta Journal-Constitution journalist, says Cleland’s politics were influenced by his military service. He lost three limbs in the Vietnam War. Georgia Today explores Cleland's life and legacy with Galloway, who also knew Cleland as a friend. 

The Atlanta mayor’s race is headed to a runoff. Whoever wins will face a sharp increase in crime that's accelerated during the pandemic. On the latest Georgia Today podcast, hear about the impact of crime on communities in Atlanta and what's driving it, with a Georgia criminologist who himself became a shooting victim.

Longtime Braves fans know Bobby Cox as one of the winningest managers in baseball history. But they may not know what happened in the decade since he retired that's kept Cox mostly away from games at Truist Park. In 2019 Bobby Cox had a stroke. But the legendary baseball figure remains influential with the team and close to Brian Snitker, the Braves’ current manager. In this week's Georgia Today, we explore how the Braves’ miracle season is in no small part due to their special bond.

Jury selection is underway in the Brunswick trial for three white men accused in the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery, who was Black. It’s also a reminder for some residents of a long-broken trust with a police department and other county law enforcement agencies that took almost three months to open an investigation into the 25-year-old's death. This week's Georgia Today podcast delves into the troubled history of Glynn County policing and how the trial may expose the department to even greater national scrutiny.  

Almost a year after the 2020 election, new revelations continue to emerge about former President Donald Trump pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the election results. A recent Senate Judiciary Committee report sheds light on the departure earlier this year of former Georgia U.S. Attorney Byung J. "BJay" Pak, who abruptly announced his resignation just before the Senate runoffs. Investigators say Trump forced Pak to resign for refusing to go along with Trump’s false claims of election fraud. We break down what's in the preliminary Senate committee report and hear what the findings could mean for elections to come.

Almost a year after the 2020 election, new revelations continue to emerge about former President Donald Trump pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the election results. A recent Senate Judiciary Committee report sheds light on the departure earlier this year of former Georgia U.S. Attorney Byung J. "BJay" Pak, who abruptly announced his resignation just before the Senate runoffs. Investigators say Trump forced Pak to resign for refusing to go along with Trump’s false claims of election fraud. We break down what's in the preliminary Senate committee report and hear what the findings could mean for elections to come.

Drug company Merck is awaiting word on its emergency use-authorization application for its recently announced drug molnupiravir. If approved, the anti-viral drug developed at a lab at Emory University could become the first-ever pill to treat COVID-19. The latest Georgia Today podcast examines the journey that led to this potential breakthrough and its connection to Emory.

Most of Georgia’s landmass is rural. But less than a quarter of the population lives in rural areas. And, according to the latest figures from the United States Census, that percentage is dropping as the state grows more diverse and more urbanized. With redistricting getting underway, some small-town Georgia officials worry their shrinking populations could also cost them political influence at the state Capitol.

With just 44% of its population fully vaccinated, Georgia is running far behind the rest of the nation. And for the state's Latino community, a population that has been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, vaccination rates are even lower. The Rev. Irma Guerra, a Mexican immigrant and minister at Christ Church Episcopal in Norcross, has used her platform to be a vaccine evangelizer and to dispel some of the misinformation about the vaccine through social media, her pulpit and going door to door.

A jail used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain migrants is nearly empty in the wake of complaints filed against the facility. Among the complaints is a whistleblower allegation from a nurse claiming some female detainees at Irwin County Detention Center were forced to undergo hysterectomies. The jail has also been criticized for failing to protect immigrants and jail staff from COVID-19. Now, Irwin County officials worry the facility, which also houses federal and county inmates and is the area's largest private employer, may eventually be shut down, taking much-needed jobs with it.

The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to decide this month whether or not to allow the proposed Spaceport Camden to go forward in Camden County, Ga. The spaceport, supporters say, would mean tourism and big business for the county. But the proposed launch facility would send rockets over the federally protected Cumberland and Little Cumberland islands. This has alarmed residents and environmental advocates. In this Georgia Today, Savannah-based freelance reporter Alexandra Marvar explores the debate.  

Georgia faces its worst crisis of the pandemic, with more patients than ever before hospitalized for COVID-19. The state's also breaking records for the number of children in the hospital with the virus. As the delta variant tightens its grip on the state, the Georgia Today podcast gets a firsthand account of the situation inside Georgia's pediatric hospitals from Dr. Matthew Linam, an infectious disease specialist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium: home to the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United and, for a few weeks this summer, hip-hop icon Kanye West? The megastar staged a listening party for his upcoming album at the stadium. And then he moved in for a couple of weeks. And that’s not all. Steve Fennessy chats with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Greg Bluestein about what Bluestein's investigation into the logistics of West's stay at Mercedes-Benz Stadium turned up.  

Georgians with certain medical conditions have been permitted to take cannabis oil to ease their symptoms for six years, but it was illegal to purchase in Georgia. The state has finally approved six licenses for companies to produce and distribute medical marijuana oil in  Georgia. However, many companies whose applications were not accepted are calling foul play, protesting the licensing process which can delay the production and distribution of medical cannabis oil for many Georgians in need.

Georgia students are beginning their second year of school during the pandemic as coronavirus cases skyrocket, driven by the highly contagious delta variant. With children under 12 not yet eligible for the vaccine, some school districts are already seeing battles over how best to keep kids safe for in-person learning. Gov. Brian Kemp says he has no plans to impose mask or vaccination mandates. Steve Fennessy gets into all this and more with Atlanta-based Wall Street Journal reporter Cam McWhirter.

Hundreds of thousands of Georgians who lost income in the pandemic, falling behind on their rent payments and putting them at increased risk for eviction, just got another reprieve. After a previous CDC eviction ban expired earlier this week the Biden administration has again frozen evictions, this time until early October. The new moratorium aims to cover renters in counties with “substantial” spread of the delta coronavirus variant. But, for the state’s most vulnerable families living on the economic margins, the realities of finding and maintaining safe, affordable housing were much more complicated long before the pandemic hit.

The COVID-19 pandemic is sparking an unprecedented boom in housing sales and remodeling across the country as many Americans seek more space in which to live, work and learn at home. The historic levels of consumer demand over the last year has pushed finished lumber prices to all-time highs and Georgia’s massive timber industry that employs hundreds of thousands of people is struggling to adjust. The latest Georgia Today podcast with guest Ryan Dezember, a reporter at The Wall Street Journal, explores the lumber boom's impact on the state’s critical timber industry and its growers, and what all this could mean for home prices.

Crime is spiking across the city of Atlanta, and perhaps most visibly in Buckhead. Some residents there are saying it's time to secede from Atlanta and that forming their own city is the best way to protect their citizens and keep a close eye on their tax dollars. Opponents of Buckhead cityhood believe that this could be a tremendous hit to the economy of the city of Atlanta. On the latest episode of Georgia Today, we talk to J.D. Capelouto, news reporter from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, about the push by some residents for Buckhead to secede from Atlanta.

In communities across the country, the reckoning over racism is playing out in ways big and small. For one young farmer in northwest Georgia named Stacie Marshall, her personal awakening began with a horrifying discovery. She learned that her ancestors kept enslaved people. On the latest Georgia Today podcast, we hear how she’s now working to heal race relations in her community.

How did a Kennesaw woman with strong family ties and hopes for the future end up dead on the steps of the United States Capitol? Rosanne Boyland’s family blames QAnon and other political conspiracy theories for leading her to her death at the pro-Trump insurrection in Washington on Jan. 6. On the latest Georgia Today podcast, New York Times reporter Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs shares what he learned about Boyland’s life, her death, and her journey into the shadowy world of QAnon.

In most Georgia counties, COVID-19 vaccination rates have stalled. And with infections from the so-called Delta variant rapidly rising across the United States, public health experts worry the state could again see surges in serious virus cases. What’s behind the low vaccination numbers? Host Steve Fennessy and GPB Macon Reporter and Editor Grant Blankenship try to answer that question on the latest episode of the Georgia Today podcast.

The Atlanta Hawks were not supposed to come very far this season considering injuries, a mid-season coaching change, and a pandemic-ravaged season. But thanks to a 22-year-old team member and phenom named Trae Young, the team is electrifying the city. Mike Conti, Managing Editor of 92.9-FM The Game and analyst for the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network joins us for this episode of Georgia Today.

Imagine receiving anonymous text messages telling you your family will be killed. That’s exactly what happened to Tricia Raffensperger, wife of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. This and other threatening messages first came to light after new reporting into the harassment many elections officials have lived with since Donald Trump lost Georgia in November. The investigation by news outlet Reuters reveals the scope of Trump supporters’ months of menacing tactics and never-before-seen texts, voicemails and emails directed at elections officials across the state.

Former president Donald Trump continues to overshadow the Georgia GOP. But not every Republican in the state is on the same page. Will the GOP unify in time for the next elections? Georgia Today explores that question and more with guest Maya Prabhu, a political reporter at the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Public trust is a priority for Lou Dekmar, police chief of LaGrange, Ga., since 1995. Chief Dekmar is evolving and adapting his force to an era when police are social workers with guns. This week on Georgia Today, host Virginia Prescott talks with Dekmar about some of his ideas and initiatives in policing.

More than a year into the pandemic, it’s clear its impacts hit some communities much harder than others. People of color have died in greater numbers in many parts of the state, and COVID-19 death rates are often higher in rural areas with a shortage of medical facilities. On the latest Georgia Today podcast, host Steve Fennessy and Olivia Goldhill, an investigative reporter who covers the pandemic for Stat News, explore how hospital closures are hampering some counties’ efforts to combat the pandemic in southwest Georgia.

Stone Mountain’s massive monument featuring Confederate leaders has long sparked controversy. Now, the Stone Mountain Memorial Association has announced changes to the park it hopes will help tell a more "balanced" story of Georgia's past. The latest Georgia Today podcast with host Steve Fennessy and guest Tyler Estep, a reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, examines the park’s history and what the future of its Confederate memorial may look like.

The Cherokee County School Board has voted to ban critical race theory from their curriculum last week. Critical race theory has become an issue for some parents and many conservative politicians, but some are still unsure what it is. This week on Georgia Today, we examine why critical race theory has become such a hot political topic with GPB News' Donna Lowry.

It's been nearly two years since crews began clearing a massive shipwreck from St. Simons Sound. Last week, the already dangerous cleanup operation got even more complex when what's left of the cargo ship caught fire. On the latest Georgia Today podcast, Host Steve Fennessy and guest Larry Hobbs, a reporter with The Brunswick News, bring us the latest on the Golden Ray cleanup effort and how it could affect the state's coastal environment.

Republican Party leaders remain solidly behind former President Donald Trump and his unsubstantiated claims of election fraud. But as the GOP looks toward the 2022 election, the party is not as unified as it would like, and is at a crossroads moment. This week on Georgia Today, we look at how Georgia’s GOP sees a pathway to winning in 2022 and 2024 with GPB News reporter Stephen Fowler.

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms grabbed headlines with her announcement she won’t seek reelection. Her first term has seen a host of crises, including a cyberattack, the coronavirus pandemic, weeks of racial unrest and a sharp rise in crime. Georgia Today host Steve Fennessy and Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Bill Torpy explore what led to Bottoms' decision, and how the city has changed on her watch.

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms shocked many people around the metro Atlanta area by announcing last week she will not be running for reelection. She has said that this is coming from a place of strength and not weakness. But her critics have said that what she calls a “COVID Crime Wave” and her handling of the firing of Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe, who shot Rayshard Brooks last summer, has made her vulnerable if she had chosen to run. Police officers in the city of Atlanta feel like Bottoms no longer have their backs. This week on Georgia Today, we look at some issues Bottoms faced during her tenure as mayor of the city of Atlanta with CNN national correspondent Ryan Young.

2020 was an election year that saw record turnout by men and women from both parties. But the women’s vote was decisive in helping Joe Biden capture the White House and in pushing Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock to victory in the tight Senate runoffs. And it’s not just the ballot box where women are making their mark in Georgia politics. More women, and women of color, are also running for statewide office. We look at what's driving this trend with Patricia Murphy, a political reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The deadly Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol building by a pro-Trump mob was a glimpse into what many experts have long warned: Homegrown extremism is on the rise across the U.S. On Georgia Today, guest Chris Joyner from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution speaks on what’s known about violent white supremacist groups operating in Georgia.

Jimmy Carter may be the only American president to have used the White House as a stepping stone. Turned out of office after one term, Carter went on to global esteem as a champion of public health, a geopolitical negotiator, and an advocate for democratic representation. Georgia-born brothers and filmmakers Will and Jim Pattiz, revive the debate over Carter’s White House legacy in their new film “Carterland.”

Stories of unexplained illnesses, cancers and death have been the talk of Juliette, Georgia, for years. The town outside Macon is home to Georgia Power’s Plant Scherer, one of the largest coal-fired power plants in the country. Juliette residents say coal ash from the plant is poisoning their water supply. Now, they’re calling for policymakers to help.

Secret tapes, scandal, sanctions. It's a story that strikes at the heart of Georgia's passion for high school football. And Valdosta football is the stuff of legend. The Wildcats claim among the most wins of any team in state history. Now, the organization is the subject of multiple investigations and a broiling scandal that's attracting national attention. We'll get into all that and more on Georgia Today.

The waters off the Georgia coast are a vital calving ground for the North Atlantic right whale. This calving season, which winds down in April, has been a rare bright spot for the critically endangered whales, with scientists counting more babies than in the last three seasons combined. But experts say the gains may not be enough to save the species. On this episode of Georgia Today, we hear the latest on efforts to protect the right whale.

Voting rights groups continue to push back against the state's sweeping new election law. After a 2020 election that saw record voter turnout statewide, Democrats say the Election Integrity Act will make it harder for many Georgians to vote, especially voters of color. Republicans argue it will expand voter access. The measure signed by Gov. Brian Kemp passed without Democratic support, catapulting Georgia smack into the center of a brewing nationwide battle over how Americans vote. In this episode, we'll hear how the law changes the state's election system, and as calls grow louder for companies to boycott Georgia, how the controversy could affect the economy.

After the massacre at three Asian-owned massage businesses in and around Atlanta, we're joined by Atlanta-based CNN correspondent Natasha Chen, who says the Georgia shootings could mark the beginning of a new chapter for Asian-American social justice activism in the United States.

Millions of stimulus checks begin hitting most Americans bank accounts this week after passage of the Biden administration's American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, also known as the COVID-19 Stimulus Package. On Georgia Today, we hear how the plan intends to help the state's Black farmers.

When will you be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine? On Georgia Today, Andy Miller of Georgia Health News explains why the state is so far behind on its vaccine rollout.

After record election turnout that led to big Democratic wins in Georgia, Republican lawmakers are now pushing legislation that would restrict voter access. On Georgia Today, GPB producer Rahul Bali explains how elections could look the next time Georgians head to the polls.

Weeks before the 1960 presidential election, Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested for participating in a lunch counter sit-in in Atlanta and sentenced to four months of hard labor. Thanks to some back-channel moves by the Kennedy campaign, King was released from prison. On Georgia Today, author Paul Kendrick explains how that changed party allegiances for Black and white voters in the South for generations.

During the Great Migration, six million Black Americans moved from the South up North. They wanted work opportunities and a respite from the sting of racist Jim Crow laws. Guest host Leah Fleming talks with New York Times columnist Charles Blow, who is pushing for a reversal of the Great Migration. He’s written about it in his new book, "The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto."

With Georgia teachers still not vaccinated, when can our public schools fully reopen? On Georgia Today, GPB health care reporter Ellen Eldridge discusses the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and its impact on teachers.

On Georgia Today, GPB political reporter Stephen Fowler discusses Georgia's role in former President Trump’s second impeachment trial, and whether there could be criminal charges tied to Trump’s interference in the presidential election.

A liquid nitrogen leak last week at a poultry processing plant in Gainesville killed six people and injured a dozen others. The tragedy brought into focus an industry that's lightly regulated and heavily staffed by undocumented workers.  On Georgia Today, Richard Fausset of The New York Times talks about the tragedy in the self-professed “Poultry Capital of the World.”

During the Great Migration, six million Black Americans moved from the South up North. They wanted work opportunities and a respite from the sting of racist Jim Crow laws. Guest host Leah Fleming talks with New York Times columnist Charles Blow, who is pushing for a reversal of the Great Migration. He’s written about it in his new book, "The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto."

Henry "Hank" Aaron, a longtime Atlanta Braves player and Hall of Famer, was laid to rest this week. He died at the age of 86. On Georgia Today, ESPN senior writer Howard Bryant discusses the complicated life of a baseball legend and American icon.

Host Steve Fennessy talks with Grady Memorial Hospital physician Kimberly Manning on the roots of distrust amid the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and her personal mission to persuade communities of color to take the vaccine. Dr. Manning is also associate vice chair of diversity, equity and inclusion at Emory University's Department of Medicine.

For decades, Jim Galloway has been on the frontlines of Georgia’s most consequential political stories. He retires Friday, Jan. 15, after more than 40 years with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. On Georgia Today, Galloway reflects on a career covering covering Georgia politics, and his worries about the future of the GOP.

In the week since the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the FBI has announced dozens of arrests, with many more to come. Some of the rioters have lost their jobs, others placed on no-fly lists. Chris Joyner is an investigative reporter with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He discusses his reporting on Georgians swept up in the insurrection.

What a week. Somewhere between the president's call to Brad Raffensperger on Saturday and the seething and lawless mob in our nation's capitol on Wednesday, Georgia hosted a momentous election. On this week's Georgia Today, host Steve Fennessy talks with GPB political reporter Stephen Fowler on coming to terms with a historic week for Georgia, and for America.

Political columnist Jim Galloway has been on the frontlines of Georgia’s most consequential political stories. He retires in January from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. On Georgia Today, Galloway reflects on 40 years of covering Georgia politics, and his worries about the future of the Republican Party.

Kwanza Hall is Georgia’s newest congressman, even if he is serving for just a month. On Georgia Today, host Steve Fennessy talks with Rep. Hall about his legislative priorities and what it's like following in the footsteps of his predecessor — the late civil rights icon, John Lewis.

Since the November election, President Trump has mounted pressure on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to help overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s win in the state. Trump even encouraged a primary challenge against Kemp. On Georgia Today, AJC political reporter Greg Bluestein on the acrimony between President Trump and the man he assumed would always be in his corner, Gov. Kemp.

Since Joe Biden turned Georgia blue, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has become enemy number one in his own party. As his critics level malicious attacks against him, Raffensperger is adamant: The election was sound, and the results stand. On Georgia Today, AJC political reporter Patricia Murphy talks about the threats that have put him and his wife under 24-hour protection.

It’s been over a year since the Golden Ray capsized off the coast of St. Simons Island. Crews recently resumed work to dismantle the giant vessel. On this week’s Georgia Today, Brunswick News reporter Larry Hobbs discusses how the Golden Ray came to capsize in the first place, the tense hours as rescuers tried to free trapped crew members, and what emerged from hearings into the possible causes of the disaster.

An inside look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lost public trust amid an international health crisis – and how the repercussions of the organization’s unraveling could have long-lasting effects beyond the course of the pandemic. Host Steve Fennessy talks with Pulitzer Prize winning journalists Patricia Callahan and James Bandler about their reporting for ProPublica.

More than a week after the presidential election, Georgia is headed for a hand recount prompted in part by allegations of election fraud — despite no evidence. How did we get here? On Georgia Today, Clayton Crescent founder Robin Kemp shares what she saw in the days after the election as the votes that put Joe Biden over the top in Georgia were counted.

Deep in southwest Georgia, a local school board has been torn apart over racial gerrymandering. On Georgia Today, New York Times reporter Nicholas Casey discusses how the long shadow of voter suppression manifested in a voting map, and why electoral outcomes often come down to the lines we draw on paper.

For years, the Southern Strategy has been used by Republicans to great effect, but could 2020 spell the end of it? Angie Maxwell, co-author of "The Long Southern Strategy," joins host Steve Fennessy on Georgia Today.

A series of raids across metro Atlanta and Macon stoked fears that child sex trafficking is more prevalent than we thought. Johnny Edwards, an investigative reporter with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, describes how the operation perpetuated a narrative of sex trafficking that doesn’t always square with the evidence.

After a series of losses, the Atlanta Falcons said goodbye to its head coach, Dan Quinn, and general manager, Thomas Dimitroff. In many ways, it felt like a natural culmination to a chain of events that kicked off in 2017, when the Falcons managed to give up a 25-point second-half lead to the Patriots in Super Bowl LI. The Athletic's Jeff Schultz discusses how the franchise got to this point — and what it will take to rebuild.

The coronavirus pandemic has been especially deadly in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. On Georgia Today, Atlanta Journal-Constitution investigative reporter Carrie Teegardin discusses why facilities caring for the elderly have been so vulnerable to the virus, and how the pandemic has laid bare the state’s inadequate oversight. Then, Washington Post contributor Sidnee King tells us how the virus decimated the staff and residents of one facility in the heart of historic Atlanta.

For more than a year, a massive cargo ship has lain on its side just off the coast of St. Simon's Island in southeast Georgia. On Georgia Today, Brunswick News reporter Larry Hobbs discusses how the Golden Ray came to capsize in the first place, the tense hours as rescuers tried to free trapped crew members, and what emerged from hearings into the possible causes of the disaster.

On this week's Georgia Today, Atlanta Journal-Constitution investigative reporter Chris Joyner untangles QAnon's dark web of conspiracy theories. QAnon's rapidly growing political movement has found fertile ground in Atlanta's far northern suburbs.

The defeat of Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard in August during a runoff election was both a shock and an inevitability. On Georgia Today, Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Christian Boone discusses Howard’s long tenure, and what his defeat might mean for criminal justice reform movement in Fulton County. 

In many ways, the WNBA is a trailblazer when it comes to political activism. Some players are even sitting out the entire season in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. The Atlanta Dream has been particularly vocal, which has set it in direct opposition with one of the franchise’s owners, U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Georgia). Washington Post sports reporter Candace Buckner discusses how Loeffler is looking to score political points by speaking out against her very own players.

For Atlanta United players and fans, this has been a season unlike any other in the franchise’s short history. Felipe Cardenas, a staff writer for The Athletic, walks us through a season that's been beset with injuries, a coach’s firing, a pandemic, and the team's decision not to play on Wednesday in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

In May, local headlines told of an outbreak of COVID-19 cases among students at the prestigious Lovett School in Atlanta. Charles Bethea, a staff writer for The New Yorker, talks about what his reporting revealed about the tensions between privacy and the efforts by public health officials to contain the virus’ spread. 

In 2017, a man named Eurie Martin died after he was tasered by sheriff's deputies in Washington County, Georgia. The case, which is now being considered by the Georgia Supreme Court, could have major implications on policing and the state's Stand Your Ground law. Georgia Today host Steve Fennessy walks through the case with GPB reporter Grant Blankenship.

A massive coal plant in Monroe County is being blamed for contaminating the local water supply. Georgia Today host Steve Fennessy talks with freelance journalist Max Blau about a lawsuit by residents who are demanding clean water.

Last week, after nearly 20 years behind bars, Dennis Perry was freed from prison. He had been convicted in the 1985 murders of a husband and wife in Camden County. Georgia Today host Steve Fennessy talks with Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Joshua Sharpe. His year-long investigation into the murder led to Perry's conviction being thrown out -- and fresh scrutiny on a potential new suspect in the slayings.

This first wave of COVID-19 is not over. After several weeks of declining numbers, the graph of infections in Georgia is beginning to resemble a hockey stick. Georgia Today host Steve Fennessy talks with Andy Miller, the editor of Georgia Health News. Andy takes us to Albany, Ga., one of the pandemic's first hotspots in the state. He also outlines the debate to mandate masks in cities like Atlanta and Savannah, and he helps us understand where the pandemic might be headed.

Georgia Today host Steve Fennessy talks with science journalist Maryn McKenna, who for years covered the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the CDC's once stellar reputation has taken a hit, thanks to political meddling from the White House and, in some cases, the agency's own missteps. On Georgia Today, Maryn walks us through the history of the agency, and how it’s become so politicized.

The July 4 holiday weekend in Atlanta was shocking for its violence. A dozen shootings crossed the city. At least 31 people were injured and five were killed, including an 8-year-old girl named Secoriea Turner. Host Steve Fennessy talks with CNN reporter Nick Valencia about the string of violence that prompted Gov. Kemp to call in the National Guard. The two also consider what the future looks like for police reforms in the city.

The long fight to remove a Confederate monument in Decatur, Georgia, came to an end this month. The 30-foot-tall structure that stood in the city's square since 1908 was taken down. Meanwhile, there is a push to put up a marker near where the Confederate monument once stood. This marker would honor a long, overlooked piece of Civil Rights history. In this episode of Georgia Today, decaturish.com editor Dan Whisenhunt walks through the Confederate monument's history, and he explains how efforts to take it down reached a boiling point after the death of George Floyd.

The police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy's parking lot in Atlanta reignited the city, which was just starting to cool down following weeks of protests for social justice and police reform. In recent days after Brooks' death, Atlanta has seen a new round of demonstrations, the resignation of the city's police chief, and two Atlanta officers charged in Brooks' death. In this episode of Georgia Today, Atlanta Magazine writer and editor Thomas Wheatley walks through the police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, what happened in the nights that followed, and what it could mean going forward for policing in Atlanta.

In the wake of George Floyd's death and the nationwide protests that it sparked, changes to how America polices its citizens could be on the way. Two weeks ago, protesters gathered in Atlanta. What began as a peaceful demonstration escalated into violence. In this episode of Georgia Today, Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Ernie Suggs recalls what it was like covering the demonstrations. He also describes how the violent protests weren't a reflection of the "Atlanta Way," a phrase to describe how the city's black and white business class have historically come together on racial issues.

The shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery outside Brunswick, Georgia, sparked nationwide outrage — but not right away. Arbery died Feb. 23, but it took more than two months for charges to be filed, and that was only after a disturbing video of the shooting was released. When Brunswick News reporter Larry Hobbs heard about Arbery's death a day after it happened, what struck him was how no one was talking about it. He recalls the strange, silent days and weeks following the shooting, the pinball movements as the case bounced from prosecutor to prosecutor and what the story revealed about the community he covers.

Since the early days of the pandemic, testing has been widely acknowledged as a fundamental step in controlling the spread of COVID-19. Despite President Trump’s promise that anyone who needed a test would get one, there’s been no federal testing program. Instead, individual states have been left to figure it out. We look at the testing battlefield in Georgia with reporters Brian Wooten of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer and Grant Blankenship of Georgia Public Broadcasting.

Over the past few weeks, states have slowly begun lifting some restrictions imposed by the spread of COVID-19. Critics say Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to re-open some businesses in late April was way too soon. Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Greg Bluestein says to understand the governor’s response to the pandemic, you need to understand the man.