Georgia Today
515 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 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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SCOTUS grants immunity for Presidents; New Georgia laws; Safety around sharks
July 01, 2024 20:58 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBLISTEN: On the Monday, July 1 edition of Georgia Today: The Supreme Court grants U.S. presidents immunity for "official acts"; new laws go into effect as Georgia's new fiscal year begins; and a fish expert shares how to stay safe from sharks as you venture out into the ocean.
Pres. debate reactions; Savannah to demolish arena; Weekend art exhibitions in ATL
June 28, 2024 20:39 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBLISTEN: On the Friday, June 28 edition of Georgia Today: We'll learn more about what Georgians wanted from last night's presidential debate; Savannah city council members vote to demolish a 10,000-seat arena; and we'll tell you about several art exhibitions on view in Atlanta this week.
Pres. debate tonight in ATL; Inclusive brain scans; Port of Brunswick biz increases
June 27, 2024 20:57 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday, June 27 edition of Georgia Today: The presidential debate will be held in Midtown Atlanta tonight; an effort is underway to make brain scans work equally well for Black and white kids; and the port of Brunswick continues to takes on more traffic after the Baltimore bridge collapse.
Pres. campaigners arrive in ATL; "40 Acres and a Lie"; Legal cannabis in Georgia
June 26, 2024 19:42 - 16 minutes - 23 MBOn the Wednesday June 26th edition of Georgia Today: Campaigners for President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump arrive in Atlanta ahead of the planned first presidential debate tomorrow; A new investigative report profiles the living descendants of enslaved people for whom the US government's promise of land was fulfilled; And what is the future of legal access to cannabis in Georgia?
Debate to cause traffic disruptions; Palmetto postal delays; ATL could host Sundance
June 25, 2024 20:57 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBLISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 25 edition of Georgia Today: Officials are warning drivers to avoid Midtown Atlanta later this week; delays at the U.S. Postal Service facility in Palmetto are now affecting the court system; and the city of Atlanta has officially entered the race to be the new host of the Sundance Film Festival.
Lawmakers seek to strengthen Pell Grant program; Second gentleman on abortion access
June 24, 2024 20:03 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBLISTEN: On the Monday, June 24 edition of Georgia Today: New federal legislation aims to strengthen the Pell Grant Program; lawmakers prepare to debate the definition of a navigable river or stream; and U.S. second gentleman Doug Emhoff explains why abortion is not just a so-called "women's issue."
Georgia Today: CDC art exhibit; Macon food giveaway; Asa Candler Jr. biography
June 21, 2024 20:51 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBLISTEN: On the Friday, June 21 edition of Georgia Today: The CDC headquarters unveils a new art exhibit; The city of Macon gets a big response to its free food giveaway; and a new biography profiles the eccentric millionaire son of an Atlanta business icon.
Georgia Today: Entire police dept. suspended, Fighting opioids, Atlanta's worldwide soccer showcase
June 20, 2024 20:29 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday, June 20 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia town's entire police department has been suspended, new steps are being taken to fight the opioid crisis, and more than 70,000 soccer fans are descending upon Atlanta
Water main break compensation; Assessing Ga.'s prison system; Marietta native is MVP
June 18, 2024 20:45 - 8 minutes - 11 MBLISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 18 edition of Georgia Today: Help is on the way for businesses affected by Atlanta's recent water main breaks; Georgia is conducting research to improve problems at its troubled prison system; and a Marietta native is named the NBA Finals' most valuable player.
State PD increases training requirements; Savannah fountain tribute; Author interview
June 17, 2024 20:55 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBLISTEN: On the Monday, June 17 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia police officers will now need more training become certified; the city of Savannah unveils a new monument to a woman who helped beautify the city; and a new novel is based on a real act of violence in Georgia more than a century ago.
Burns affirms support for IVF; Macon opens center for the disabled; Van Jones interview
June 14, 2024 21:20 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBOn the Friday, June 14 edition of Georgia Today: House Speaker Jon Burns reaffirms his commitment to protecting access to in-vitro fertilization; Macon opens a center for people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities; and who benefits from AI is an important question. So is: who does it leave behind?
Wade responds to case delays; Incorrect ballots in Macon; 'Water main break' grants
June 13, 2024 21:07 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBOn the Thursday June 13th edition of Georgia Today: Nathan Wade says he's not to blame for the delay of the election interference case; Voters in Macon grapple with confusion over incorrect ballots; And a plan to compensate businesses hurt by Atlanta's water main breaks is taking shape.
Georgia Today: Bus hijacking and mass shooting in ATL; Macon-Bibb voting problems; Synovus Park
June 12, 2024 20:04 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday, June 12 edition of Georgia Today: We'll tell you how yesterday's mass shooting in Atlanta and the bus hijacking are connected; Macon-Bibb County voters experience technical problems at the ballot box; and a historic Columbus baseball stadium is getting a $50 million renovation — and a new name.
Red Roof Inn faces sex trafficking lawsuit; Delta shareholders support workers union
June 11, 2024 19:41 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBLISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 11 edition of Georgia Today: Hotel chain Red Roof Inn is in court in Atlanta over sex trafficking allegations; Delta Air Lines shareholders demand the company stop fighting its workers attempts to unionize; and we asked, you answered: Abortion is near the top of your list of most important issues this election year.
Lawsuit challenges Mulberry cityhood; GOP congressional debates; Bail assistance
June 10, 2024 20:51 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBLISTEN: On the Monday, June 10 edition of Georgia Today: A new lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the creation of the city of Mulberry; Republican congressional candidates face off in a series of televised debates. We'll tell you why one was cut short. And a bail assistance nonprofit ends its work in Georgia because of a new state law.
Early primary runoff voting; Cotton season delayed in Ga.; The Bananas go to Boston
June 07, 2024 20:25 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBLISTEN: On the Friday, June 7 edition of Georgia Today: Early voting for Georgia's primary runoff is underway in some places and yet to begin in others; a wet spring has delayed the planting season for the state's cotton crops; and the Savannah Bananas take their unique brand of baseball to Fenway Park.
Election interference case halted; State capitol renovations; Tech students help cats
June 06, 2024 20:47 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday, June 6 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Court of Appeals put a pause on the election interference case against Donald Trump; the state capitol gets a $400 million face lift; and a student organization at Georgia Tech helps rehabilitate the school's feral cat population.
Wellpath lawsuit dismissed; Mangroves come to Georgia; Hurricane season preview
June 05, 2024 19:51 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday, June 5 edition of Georgia Today: A lawsuit filed against the state by prison health care provider Wellpath is dismissed; climate change brings a new tropical plant species to Georgia; and we'll have a comprehensive preview of the coming hurricane season.
Military will help with Atlanta water problems; General Mills sued for discrimination
June 04, 2024 20:54 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBOn the Tuesday, June 4 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens is calling in the US military to help address problems with the city's water system; Black workers in Georgia sue cereal-maker General Mills over allegations of racial discrimination; and could Georgia see the growth of more child care facilities open past normal working hours?
Water woes continue in ATL; Georgia opts out of Summer EBT; ATL United fires coach
June 03, 2024 19:29 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBLISTEN: On the Monday, June 3 edition of Georgia Today: Some Atlanta residents and businesses are still without water services following the breakdown of several water mains over the weekend; Georgia opts out of a federal program providing assistance to families in need during the Summer months; and Atlanta United fires its head coach.
Water main breaks in Atlanta; Affordable internet access; Hurricane season begins
May 31, 2024 18:26 - 12 minutes - 17 MBOn the Friday May 31st edition of Georgia Today: Water main bursts in Atlanta disrupt homes and businesses throughout the city; One in six Georgia households could soon lose affordable internet access; And as hurricane season begins, we'll preview a new tool for tracking the storms.
State to audit primary election; Senator seeks charge dismissal; Author interview
May 30, 2024 20:28 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday, May 30 edition of Georgia Today: The state will be doing an audit of its recent primary election; an indicted state senator wants the charges dismissed; and author Stephen Hundley tells us about his new coming-of-age novel set on a Georgia barrier island.
State will audit primary election; Sen. seeks dismissal of charges; Author interview
May 30, 2024 17:28 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBOn the Thursday May 30th edition of Georgia Today: The state will be doing an audit of its recent primary election; An indicted state senator wants the charges dismissed; And author Stephen Hundley tells us about his new coming-of-age novel set on a Georgia barrier island.
Plant Vogtle expansion; Electric school bus rebates; MLB to count Negro League stats
May 29, 2024 20:32 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday, May 29 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's Plant Vogtle celebrates the completion of another expansion in Augusta; nine Georgia school systems are getting federal rebates for cleaner school buses; and Major League Baseball changes the way it counts statistics from the Negro leagues, leaving one Georgia-born ballplayer with a significant stat.
Memorial Day travelers; Fairburn data center; Game warden shortage
May 28, 2024 13:56 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MBLISTEN: On the Tuesday, May 28 edition of Georgia Today: Memorial Day travelers came out in force; a new data center is proposed for Fairburn, southwest of Atlanta; and a shortage of game wardens has caused a back up in issuing hunting and fishing licenses.
Georgia Today: Former Willis employee testifies in court; Blue Bird workers approve labor contract
May 24, 2024 20:07 - 7 minutes - 9.77 MBOn the Friday May 24th edition of Georgia Today: A former employee of Fulton County DA Fani Willis testifies before congress about the DA; Workers at the Blue Bird school bus manufacturing facility approve their first union-negotiated labor contract; And the baseball hall of fame unveils a new statue of Braves legend Hank Aaron.
Hurricane Season preview; New factory in Covington; "Secrets of Ash" author interview
May 23, 2024 19:54 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBOn the Thursday May 23rd edition of Georgia Today: We'll have a preview of what's being called an extraordinary hurricane season, federal money will help build a factory in Covington, east of Atlanta and Orlando Montoya speaks with author Josh Green about his debut novel.
Primary election results; Emory lawsuit over suspension; Atlanta real estate market
May 22, 2024 19:35 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday, May 22 edition of Georgia Today: We'll have results from yesterday's primary races; an Emory student challenges his suspension over the creation of an AI tool; and a new study shows Atlantans are sidelined by corporate investors in the real estate market.
Deluxe: Hank Had A Hammer
May 21, 2024 22:09 - 32 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: we explore the storied life and career of Southern Baseball legend "Hammerin" Henry Aaron. Chuck Reece discovers the lasting impact of Aaron's legacy, and learns that Hank's yearning for social justice extended to the Baseball field and far beyond.
Primary election; Former GA congressman elected NRA president; Macon affordable housing
May 21, 2024 20:05 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBLISTEN: On the Tuesday, May 21 edition of Georgia Today: Voters in Georgia are headed to the polls on this primary day; a former Georgia congressman has been elected president of the National Rifle Association; and new affordable housing options are in the works in Macon.
Biden commencement at Morehouse; Airport MARTA station reopens; Peach Jam returns
May 20, 2024 13:21 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBLISTEN: On the Monday, May 20 edition of Georgia Today: President Joe Biden delivered the commencement speech at Atlanta's Morehouse College over the weekend; MARTA reopens a rail station at Hartfield-Jackson International Airport after six weeks of renovations. We'll tell you what's new. And GPB's Peach Jam returns for a third season, showcasing outstanding musical acts from around Georgia.
Upcoming Biden speech at Morehouse protested; Drowning deaths; Sav. art gallery closes
May 17, 2024 18:11 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBLISTEN: On the Friday, May 17 edition of Georgia Today: Some Morehouse College students express concerns over President Joe Biden's upcoming commencement speech; a new report shows a rise in drowning deaths over the past decade; and a fixture of downtown Savannah’s art scene, the Ray Ellis gallery, is closing.
Biden to give speech at Morehouse; TikTok ban lawsuit; Athens minor league hockey
May 16, 2024 21:42 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday, May 16 edition of Georgia Today: President Biden will be in Atlanta on Sunday to deliver the Morehouse College commencement speech; an Atlanta influencer joins a lawsuit fighting the federal government's TikTok ban; and a new minor league hockey team in Athens will be named after one of the city's most famous bands.
Pres. debate planned for ATL; New GSU baseball stadium; Cobb accused of censorship
May 15, 2024 19:54 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday, May 15 edition of Georgia Today: President Joe Biden and rival former President Donald Trump make plans to debate in Atlanta next month; Georgia State University announces plans for a new baseball stadium; and the Cobb County School district is accused of discriminatory censorship.
Delta 'hidden junk fees' lawsuit; Trans health court case settled; Braves beat Cubs
May 14, 2024 19:56 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBOn the Tuesday, May 14 edition of Georgia Today: Delta Air Lines sues over a rule meant to fight so-called "hidden junk fees;" a transgender sheriff's deputy scores a big win in court; and the Braves beat the Cubs last night in part because of stellar pitching from starter Reynaldo Lopez.
Voices for Black Women cancer study; State GOP removes vice chairman; Broadband access
May 13, 2024 20:32 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBOn the Monday, May 13 edition of Georgia Today: New research shows Black women are more likely to get cancer; The state's Republican Party removes its vice chairman after a judge finds he voted illegally; And we'll take a look at how an infusion of federal money helps expand broadband access in Georgia.
Hearings into Fulton jail end; Savannah trolley noise; Downtown Macon redvelopment
May 10, 2024 19:36 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBLISTEN: On the Friday May 10 edition of Georgia Today: Hearings looking into deaths at Atlanta's Fulton County Jail wrap up; Savannah is clamping town on trolley noise in its historic district; and the city of Macon's downtown redevelopment efforts get some national recognition.
Storms across Georgia; Rail travel; Emory students vote no confidence for president
May 09, 2024 19:45 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday, May 9 edition of Georgia Today: Strong storms knocked down trees and power lines across North Georgia late last night; Georgia is losing ground to other Southern states in terms of rail travel expansion; and Emory students express a lack of confidence in the university's president.
Georgia Today: Court to hear arguments against Willis; Library kiosks for Georgia Gateway
May 08, 2024 19:51 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday, May 8 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia court will hear arguments over whether Fulton County DA Fani Willis should be removed from the Trump election interference case; self-service kiosks at public libraries make it easier for Georgians to access state financial benefits; and a rediscovered African American cemetery in Penfield, Ga., reveals new details about Mercer University.
Kemp signs state budget; Deacon death lawsuit settlement; Pulitzer Prize winners
May 07, 2024 16:44 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBLISTEN: On the Tuesday, May 7 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp signs a $36 billion state budget; Atlanta has settled a lawsuit with the family of a church deacon who died in a struggle with a city police officer; and some of this year's Pulitzer Prize winners have Georgia ties.
Albany trail lawsuit; Emory moves graduation ceremony; Savannah gun law challenged
May 06, 2024 14:35 - 6 minutes - 9.34 MBLISTEN: On the Monday, March 6 edition of Georgia Today: The city of Albany is sued for breach of contract after making no progress on a promised 13-mile rail trail; Emory University moves its upcoming graduation ceremony over security concerns; and a new Savannah law regarding gun storage is challenged in court.
Jan. 6 rioter sentenced; Immigrant rights advocates protest new law; Avian flu
May 03, 2024 20:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBOn the Friday, May 3rd edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia man who participated in the January 6th insurrection is sentenced; Advocates protest a new law requiring citizenship status checks for Georgia detainees; And Georgia's agriculture industry is on high alert for possible cases of the avian flu.
Ocmulgee Mounds could become GA's first natl. park; Savannah unhoused pop. dropping
May 02, 2024 19:37 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBOn the Thursday May 2nd edition of Georgia Today: Senator Jon Ossoff is championing a bi-partisan bill to create the state's first national park; The city of Savannah says its population of unsheltered people is dropping. And cicadas are taking over parts of Georgia.
Waffle House workers try to unionize; Chatham County DA race; Ocmulgee Mounds park
May 01, 2024 16:43 - 19 minutes - 15.6 MBOn the Wednesday April 1st edition of Georgia Today: Waffle House workers try to form a workers' union; Democratic candidates face off in the race for Chatham County District Attorney; And Georgia is one big step closer to getting its first national park.
Mulberry cityhood lawsuit; Bulldog cheating accusation; Comedian Heather McMahon
April 30, 2024 19:59 - 16 minutes - 13.1 MBOn the Tuesday April 30th edition of Georgia Today: A lawsuit aims to stop the vote on creating the city of Mulberry in Gwinnett County; A Georgia Bulldogs pitcher is suspected of cheating; And we'll hear part of my conversation with Atlanta comedian Heather McMahan.
Protesters arrested at UGA; Second Vogtle nuclear reactor; Food waste as energy
April 29, 2024 23:00 - 16 minutes - 13.2 MBOn the Monday April 29th edition of Georgia Today: Authorities make arrests at the University of Georgia at a protest over the war in Gaza; The second of two new nuclear reactors at Georgia's Plant Vogtle is up and running; and researchers look for a way to turn food waste into energy.
Jewish students respond to protests; VP Harris to visit ATL; Carson McCullers book
April 26, 2024 19:55 - 17 minutes - 13.8 MBOn the Friday April 26th edition of Georgia Today: Jewish students responds to campus protests over the war in Gaza; Vice President Kamala Harris makes plans to visit Atlanta next week; And we'll hear part two of my conversation with the author of a new biography of Carson McCullers.
Police disperse protestors at Emory; Black mayor conference; Carson McCullers book
April 25, 2024 20:08 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBOn the Thursday, April 25 edition of Georgia Today: Police disperse protesters at Emory University as campus demonstrations take place across the state; Black mayors from around the country are gathering in Atlanta this week — 50 years since the election of Atlanta’s first Black mayor, Maynard Jackson; and a new book dives into the life and mind of novelist and Columbus native Carson McCullers.
Human trafficking bill; Heat injury tools; Magnet fisher uncovers evidence
April 24, 2024 19:58 - 11 minutes - 9.36 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday, April 24 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp signs a human trafficking bill, the latest in a flurry of bill signings; the CDC is partnering with the National Weather Service to help address heat related injuries; and a Georgia magnet fisher uncovers new evidence in a nine-year-old murder case.
Dept. of Corrections held in contempt; Tick map; School choice bill becomes law
April 23, 2024 20:52 - 8 minutes - 6.5 MBLISTEN: On the Tuesday, April 23 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Dept of Corrections is in trouble for failing to fix certain practices deemed unconstitutional; a new map lists the locations of Georgia's most common tick species; and Gov. Brian Kemp signs into law a controversial school choice bill.