Georgia Today
458 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago -Georgia Today is the daily podcast from GPB News bringing you compelling stories and in-depth reporting that you won’t hear anywhere else. Peter Biello hosts this quick and convenient way to get the best of GPB News’ extensive coverage of the topics that matter to you, delivered directly to your device every weekday afternoon.
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Prosecutor named in Jones case; Hope for peach farmers; Pension for former Brave
April 11, 2024 21:38 - 13 minutes - 21.3 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday, April 11 edition of Georgia Today: A prosecutor has been named to investigate Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ possible role in the Georgia’s election interference case; Georgia peach farmers are looking to have a better yield this year; and an online petition is encouraging the Atlanta Braves to put a 67-year-old Savannah resident on the roster.
Prosecutor named in Jones case; Hope for peach farmers; Pension for former Brave
April 11, 2024 19:26 - 13 minutes - 21.3 MBOn the Thursday April 11th edition of Georgia Today: A prosecutor has been named to investigate Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ possible role in the Georgia’s election interference case; Georgia peach farmers are looking to have a better yield this year; And an online petition is encouraging the Atlanta Braves to put a 67-year-old Savannah resident on the roster.
Georgia Today: EPA limits chemicals in water; Opioid lawsuit settlement website; Atlanta pro hockey
April 10, 2024 14:43 - 15 minutes - 25.4 MBOn the Wednesday April 10th edition of Georgia Today: Money from a sprawling opioid lawsuit settlement is now available to eligible Georgians; A man who has spent 22 years in prison will now get a new trial; And could Atlanta finally be ready for a new professional hockey team?
Norfolk Southern settles class action suit; Okefenokee Mine public comments deadline
April 09, 2024 15:49 - 11 minutes - 17.7 MBOn the Tuesday, April 9 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern agrees to pay more than $600 million to settle a class action lawsuit; it's the last day to submit written comments on a plan to mine near Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge; and a former chief financial officer for the city of Atlanta pleads guilty to stealing money from the city.
Complaint filed against Emory; Alzheimers study; Aaron 715th Home Run anniversary
April 08, 2024 19:54 - 13 minutes - 22.4 MBOn the Monday April 8th edition of Georgia Today: Two advocacy groups file a complaint against Emory University for creating what they say is a hostile environment for Muslim students; Researchers recruit older patients for a new Alzheimer's study; And its the fiftieth anniversary of the night Braves outfielder Hammerin' Hank Aaron became a baseball legend.
Georgia Republican chairman ousted; Inmate mail bomber indicted; Braves home opener
April 05, 2024 20:51 - 12 minutes - 20.4 MBOn the Friday April 5th edition of Georgia Today: The removal process begins for the vice chairman of the Georgia Republican Party after a judge found he violated state election law; and Federal prosecutors indict a state inmate accused of building and mailing bombs from inside prison.
Election interference case update; Sea turtle release; MLK assasination anniversary
April 04, 2024 20:03 - 7 minutes - 12.1 MBOn the Thursday April 4th edition of Georgia Today: Former President Donald Trump faces a setback in the Georgia election interference case; Jekyll Island hosts the largest release of rehabbed sea turtles in state history; And we mark the anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther Junior.
Tornado hits Conyers; Chattahoochee 'protected green space'; Keith Lee returns to ATL
April 03, 2024 19:42 - 12 minutes - 20.1 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday, April 3 edition of Georgia Today: Cleanup efforts are underway after a tornado touched down in Conyers last night; Another mile of the Chattahoochee River is becoming protected green space; and food-reviewing TikToker Keith Lee says he plans to give Atlanta another try.
Medicaid unwinding; Sales tax increase in Augusta-Richmond; Pollen hits Georgia
April 02, 2024 20:40 - 7 minutes - 12.5 MBOn the Tuesday April 2nd edition of Georgia Today: We'll learn about one attempt to help people who lost Medicaid during Medicaid unwinding; A sales tax increase takes effect in Augusta-Richmond County; And yes, the pollen is particularly bad this year, but we may get some relief soon.
Georgia Today: UPS air cargo; Climate change threatens archaeological sites; Ga. hospital to reopen
April 01, 2024 19:16 - 16 minutes - 25.9 MBL:ISTEN: On the Monday April 1 edition of Georgia Today: UPS becomes the primary air cargo provider for the U.S. Postal Service; climate change threatens thousands of Georgia archaeological sites; and a Southwest Georgia hospital plans to reopen.
Trump lawyers in court; Macon wants your doorbell video; Natural disaster in N. Ga.
March 28, 2024 20:29 - 10 minutes - 14 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday, March 28 edition of Georgia Today: Lawyers for Donald Trump were in a Fulton County courtroom again today; Macon-Bibb County wants access to your doorbell cameras; 17 North Georgia counties have been declared natural disaster areas because of severe drought conditions.
Ahmaud Arbery Killers Appeal; Banning Foreign Land Owners; Transgender Bathroom Bill
March 27, 2024 20:27 - 10 minutes - 14 MBOn the Wednesday, March 27 edition of Georgia Today: Ahmaud Arbery's killings have filed an appeal; Lawmakers want to prevent foreign governments from buying farmland in Georgia; Peter Biello talks with the mother of a transgender student about a proposed bill that focuses on transgender kids and the bathrooms they should use.
Opioid settlement dollars; Expanding the Port of Savannah; More pro soccer in Atlanta
March 26, 2024 20:25 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBLISTEN: On the Tuesday, March 26 edition of Georgia Today: Opioid settlement dollars are headed to Georgia; some lawmakers are calling for an expansion of the Port of Savannah; more professional soccer could be coming to metro Atlanta.
Opioid Settlement Dollars; Expanding the Port of Savannah; More Pro Soccer in Atlanta
March 26, 2024 20:25 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBOn the Tuesday, March 26 edition of Georgia Today: Opioid settlement dollars are headed to Georgia; Some lawmakers are calling for an expansion of the Port of Savannah; More professional soccer could be coming to Metro Atlanta.
More MARTA stations; Ossoff questions USPS delays; Preventing heat-related injuries
March 25, 2024 20:35 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBOn the Monday, March 25 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta plans to build new MARTA stations; Sen. Jon Ossoff wants answers to the USPS delays; Emory and Georgia Tech are teaming up to help prevent heat-related injuries.
Rep. Greene files to oust Speaker Johnson; Raffensperger on USPS delays and voting
March 22, 2024 18:30 - 21 minutes - 34 MBLISTEN: On the Friday, March 22 edition of Georgia Today: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files a motion to oust U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, the former Georgia insurance commissioner pleads guilty in health care fraud scheme; and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaks with us about U.S. Postal Service delays and their affects on absentee voting.
Georgia Today: Murder charges for drug dealers; Execution moratorium ends; Anti-union bill passes
March 21, 2024 14:51 - 10 minutes - 16.5 MBOn the Thursday March 21st edition of Georgia Today: State lawmakers want drug dealers to face murder charges in overdose cases; Georgia ended its pandemic era-moratorium on executions last night; And it could now be more difficult for some local employees to form a union in their workplace.
Georgia Today: Murder charges for drug dealers bill; Execution moratorium ends; Anti-union bill
March 21, 2024 14:51 - 10 minutes - 16.5 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday, March 21 edition of Georgia Today: State lawmakers want drug dealers to face murder charges in overdose cases; Georgia ended its pandemic era-moratorium on executions last night; and it could now be more difficult for some local employees to form a union in their workplace.
Vigils for man set for execution; New Atlanta parks; Savannah fossil fuel reduction
March 20, 2024 20:48 - 11 minutes - 17.7 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday, March 20 edition of Georgia Today: Vigils are planned across Georgia as the state's first execution in four years is scheduled for tonight; Atlanta Public schools partner with the Trust for Public Land to open new parks; and Savannah gets a funding boost to help reduce fossil fuel reliance.
Mental health workforce bill; Man set for execution seeks clemency; Farmers' stress
March 19, 2024 14:33 - 14 minutes - 23 MBOn the Tuesday, March 19 edition of Georgia Today: A new bill may bring more mental health care professionals to the state; the man facing Georgia's first execution in four years is seeking last minute clemency; and Georgia farmers hold a summit to discuss stress.
Father of Laken Riley speaks; Savannah interstate flyover; Freezing temps in Georgia
March 18, 2024 14:33 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBLISTEN: On the Monday, March 18 edition of Georgia Today: The father of Laken Riley, the nursing student killed on the UGA campus last month, makes a public statement; a push to remove an interstate flyover in Savannah picks up steam; and a day before the start of spring, parts of Georgia are NOT done with freezing temperatures.
Special prosecutor resigns; Spa shootings anniversary; Savannah St. Patty's Parade
March 15, 2024 20:04 - 13 minutes - 21.7 MBOn the Friday March 15th edition of Georgia Today: The special prosecutor resigns in the Georgia election interference case; Asian American legislators remember Atlanta spa shootings victims; And this Savannah celebrates the 200th anniversary of one of the country's most famous St. Patrick's Day parades.
School voucher bill passes; Twiggs County clinic to expand; Fan fave returns to Braves
March 14, 2024 19:53 - 8 minutes - 14.2 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday, March 14 edition of Georgia Today: The state House has passed a new voucher bill for parents with students in low performing schools; one of Georgia's least healthy counties is getting some help; and the Braves are welcoming back a fan favorite.
Some charges dismissed in election case; Biden and Trump win primaries; Sci-fi writer
March 13, 2024 19:29 - 16 minutes - 25.7 MBOn the Wednesday March 13th edition of Georgia Today: A judge overseeing Georgia's 2020 election interference case dismisses some of the charges; President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump win their Georgia primaries; And we'll talk to the Georgia author of new science fiction novel that examines the divide between urban and rural life.
Georgia Today: Republicans advance puberty blocker ban; Rivian update; First execution in four years
March 12, 2024 20:09 - 10 minutes - 17.1 MBOn the Tuesday, March 12 edition of Georgia Today: State lawmakers have approved language to ban puberty-blocking medication for transgender minors; Gov. Brian Kemp says electric car maker Rivian is still committed to Georgia; and the state is preparing for its first execution in more than four years.
Georgia Today: Presidential candidates visit GA; Girl Scout troop works with CDC; LeBron James book
March 11, 2024 14:24 - 15 minutes - 24.8 MBOn the Monday, March 11 edition of Georgia Today: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump visit Georgia to make their final pitches to voters ahead of tomorrow's presidential primary; a group of Atlanta-area Girl Scouts is being recognized for their work in public health education; and a new book looks at the power, passion and politics of basketball legend LeBron James.
Rivian plant on pause; Mental health app; Atlanta United opening weekend
March 08, 2024 15:20 - 21 minutes - 34.7 MBLISTEN: On the Friday, March 8 edition of Georgia Today: Rivian's plan to pause its Georgia EV plant is causing a lot of finger pointing among local officials; a new app aims to help health care workers care for their mental health; and it's home-opener weekend for Atlanta United. We'll explain why expectations are so high.
UGA immigration case hearing; Fani Willis qualifies; Savannah courthouse renovation
March 07, 2024 18:32 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday, March 7 edition of Georgia Today: The brother of the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus two weeks ago will be detained without bond; Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has qualified to run for reelection; and the renovation timeline for Savannah's historic federal courthouse just got a little longer.
Fani Willis Senate hearing; Okefenokee mine public comment; Morehouse cancer research
March 06, 2024 20:49 - 8 minutes - 13.4 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday, March 6 edition of Georgia Today: The controversial Senate committee investigating misconduct allegations against Fulton County DA Fani Willis interviews its first witness; state regulators hear public comment on a proposed strip mine near the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge, and Morehouse School of Medicine has been awarded a $25 million grant for cancer research.
Former superintendent arrested; Prosecutor commission; Columbus DA death hoax
March 05, 2024 20:48 - 6 minutes - 10.7 MBLISTEN: On the Tuesday, March 5 edition of Georgia Today: A former South Georgia superintendent has been arrested; a Georgia commission to discipline and remove prosecutors is one step closer to reality; and the district attorney in Columbus has taken to social media to address rumors that he is dead.
Candidate qualification week; New allergy meds; Macon HS student gets a surprise
March 04, 2024 20:41 - 12 minutes - 19.7 MBLISTEN: On the Monday, March 4 edition of Georgia Today: Prospective candidates flock to the Capitol as candidate qualifying week gets underway; the FDA approves new medication which could lessen reactions to severe food alergies; and we'll tell you the story of a Macon high school student who gets the thrill of a lifetime as his top college choice pays him a visit.
How bills fared on Crossover Day; Fani Willis removal hearing; Weekend events in GA
March 01, 2024 21:41 - 10 minutes - 16.2 MBLISTEN: On the Friday, March 1 edition of Georgia Today: We look at how some of the more prominent bills fared in the state legislature on Crossover Day; a judge hears closing arguments in the hearing over whether to remove DA Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case; and as festival season continues in Georgia, we'll tell you about some of the events happening this weekend.
Crossover Day; Naxolone in public schools; James Oglethorpe book
February 29, 2024 19:23 - 15 minutes - 24.3 MBOn the Thursday February 29th edition of Georgia Today: Today is Crossover Day at the State Capitol. we'll look at what that means for pending legislation before lawmakers; A bill to allow an opioid reversing drug in schools is moving forward after passage in the Senate; And a new book promises to shake up our understanding of the founder of Georgia. We'll talk to the author.
Athens mayor press conference; Relatives of incarcerated call for reform; Agriculture
February 28, 2024 20:43 - 21 minutes - 34.3 MBOn the Wednesday February 28th edition of Georgia Today: The Mayor of Athens calls for immigration reform following last week's murder on the UGA campus; Relatives of incarcerated Georgians urge lawmakers to improve conditions at the state's deadly prison system; And could Georgia become the Silicon Valley of Agriculture? We'll talk to a Lawmaker trying to make it happen.
UGA murder case special prosecutor; Cyberbullying bill; Can Biden shut down border?
February 27, 2024 21:31 - 12 minutes - 20.1 MBLISTEN: On the Tuesday, Feb. 27 edition of Georgia Today: A special prosecutor is appointed to handle the murder case in last week's killing on the University of Georgia campus; the state Senate passes a bill aimed at protecting teens from cyberbullying; and Republicans are calling on President Biden to unilaterally shut down the border. But can he do that? We'll talk to a constitutional scholar.
Killing at UGA prompts immigration concerns; Homelessness study; Hyundai EV plant
February 26, 2024 22:23 - 7 minutes - 11.3 MBOn 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.
Body found on UGA campus; Decatur Track and Field project; Festival season begins
February 23, 2024 21:36 - 8 minutes - 14.4 MBOn 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.
Georgia Today: 'Divisive concepts' teacher firing upheld; Okefenokee Mine; Murder case overturned
February 22, 2024 21:22 - 14 minutes - 23.1 MBLISTEN: 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.
Columbia County seeks municipality; Library requirement proposal; Magnet Man!
February 21, 2024 21:34 - 16 minutes - 27 MBLISTEN: 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.
Georgia Today: Update for Savannah man charged with insurrection; 'Right turn on red'; Paper ballots
February 20, 2024 21:40 - 11 minutes - 19.1 MBOn 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.
Early voting; Funding boost for nonprofit crisis centers; James Brown documentary
February 19, 2024 23:09 - 12 minutes - 20 MBOn 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.
Barnes testifies in Willis hearing; Black history living museum; New GPB News person
February 16, 2024 21:26 - 15 minutes - 24.5 MBOn 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.
Atlanta high school shooting; Endangered whale on Tybee coast; Braves spring training
February 15, 2024 22:48 - 10 minutes - 16.7 MBLISTEN: 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.
Kemp sends troops to Texas; Cobb teachers sue school district; Savannah tugboat
February 14, 2024 21:46 - 12 minutes - 19.3 MBLISTEN: 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.
Funeral service for Georgia soldier; 'Tiny home' housing; Fani Willis trial update
February 13, 2024 21:52 - 11 minutes - 18.1 MBOn 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.
Okefenokee mine; Police raid home of training center opponent; Usher Halftime show
February 12, 2024 21:53 - 11 minutes - 18.9 MBLISTEN: 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.
Mulberry cityhood bill heads to Kemp; Unionization bill; Savannah Bananas
February 09, 2024 21:52 - 9 minutes - 15.7 MBOn 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.
Brothers arrested for Jan. 6 connection; Film tax credit; Jill Biden visits Atlanta
February 08, 2024 21:33 - 12 minutes - 20.7 MBLISTEN: 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.
Georgia courts short-staffed; Gun tax holidays; Cash bail bill headed for approval
February 07, 2024 21:40 - 19 minutes - 31.9 MBLISTEN: 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.
Severe weather preparedness; First Black Falcons head coach; Killer Mike speaks
February 06, 2024 22:07 - 7 minutes - 11.7 MBLISTEN: 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.