Georgia Today
515 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 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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Oversight commission; Accidental shooting in Fulton courthouse; Invasive species
September 22, 2023 20:21 - 6 minutes - 11.1 MBOn 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.
Georgia Today: Sheriff defends jail rehousing; Remote Area Medical; Elton John lists Buckhead condo
September 21, 2023 20:45 - 6 minutes - 11 MBOn 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.
Election Fraud trial update; Invasive hornets; Gates Foundation honors Jimmy Carter
September 20, 2023 20:43 - 8 minutes - 13.4 MBLISTEN: 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.
Supreme court term limits; Coin-operated games tax revenue; Zoning laws and housing
September 19, 2023 20:27 - 15 minutes - 24.5 MBLISTEN: 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?
Georgia Today: FEMA center opens in Valdosta; Cobb students fight book bans; Savannah panhandling
September 18, 2023 20:01 - 6 minutes - 10.5 MBLISTEN: 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.
Redistricting trial ends; Federal help for rural hospitals; Soccer HQ coming to ATL
September 15, 2023 20:24 - 8 minutes - 14.1 MBOn 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.
Trump trial update; Ocmulgee Indigeneous Celebration; Braves are NL East champs!
September 14, 2023 20:13 - 18 minutes - 29 MBOn 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!
Gullah Geechee settlement rezoned; Long-term health care; Georgia co-response program
September 13, 2023 21:10 - 20 minutes - 32.8 MBLISTEN: 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.
Georgia gas tax suspended; Voter registration roll purge; Health effects of 9/11
September 12, 2023 20:29 - 9 minutes - 15.4 MBLISTEN: 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.
Fulton County Jail update; 'Cop City' petition submitted; Georgia remembers 9/11
September 11, 2023 20:36 - 9 minutes - 15.1 MBOn 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.
Gullah Geechee settlement rezoning; Professor dissatisfaction; Acuna Jr. making history
September 08, 2023 20:31 - 9 minutes - 15.5 MBLISTEN: 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.
Another inmate dies at Fulton jail; New CDC director; Macon bars closing earlier
September 07, 2023 20:53 - 7 minutes - 12.6 MBLISTEN: 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.
ACLU condemns 'Cop city' indictments; Hormone therapy ban update; Electric vehicles
September 06, 2023 20:38 - 18 minutes - 29.8 MBLISTEN: 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?
Georgia redistricting lawsuit; 'Cop city' activists indicted; Punk Black
September 05, 2023 20:32 - 18 minutes - 29.4 MBOn 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.
Fulton County Jail deaths; Bartow Co. data center; Ronald Acuña Jr. hits milestone
September 01, 2023 20:30 - 14 minutes - 22.5 MBOn 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.
Hurricane Idalia power outages; Kemp on Fani Willis; Georgia Power price increase
August 31, 2023 20:41 - 9 minutes - 14.7 MBOn 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.
Hurricane Idalia hits Georgia; Giuliani defamation suit; Land seizure in Hancock
August 30, 2023 20:35 - 13 minutes - 21.5 MBOn 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.
Hurricane Idalia preparation; Former Trump Chief of Staff; Vince Dooley intersection
August 29, 2023 20:35 - 11 minutes - 16 MBLISTEN: 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.
Trump arraignment date set; Storm coming to South GA; 'I Have A Dream' anniversary
August 28, 2023 20:31 - 18 minutes - 30.4 MBOn 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.
Donald Trump surrenders in Atlanta; State unemployment declines; Savannah town square
August 25, 2023 20:01 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBLISTEN: 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.
Trump prepares to surrender; Surprise Kemp appearance at debate; Eye movement therapy
August 24, 2023 21:09 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBOn 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?
More Trump defendants surrender; Rap video as evidence; Savannah town square update
August 23, 2023 21:05 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBOn 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.
Alleged Trump conspirator surrenders; New crisis centers; Peleton trainer from GA
August 22, 2023 20:40 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBLISTEN: 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.
GOP Gathering in Atlanta; Georgia COVID-19 update; Judge blocks hormone therapy ban
August 21, 2023 20:51 - 11 minutes - 16 MBLISTEN: 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.
'Divisive concepts' teacher fired; Death threats against Trump jurors; Nuclear reactor
August 18, 2023 20:04 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBLISTEN: 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.
Burt Jones responds to Trump indictment; Facebook lawsuit settled; New Rivian plant
August 17, 2023 20:28 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBLISTEN: 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.
Lt. Gov. may face charges; 'Divisive concepts' update; First Black students at UGA
August 16, 2023 20:39 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBOn 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.
Georgia Today: Trump indicted in Fulton County; 'Cop City' referendum update; Maui relief effort
August 15, 2023 21:16 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBLISTEN: 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.
New Ph.D. program at Ga. Southern; Camden County bridges; Charges imminent for Trump?
August 14, 2023 20:27 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBLISTEN: 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?
'Divisive concepts' hearing; Man dies in APD custody; Chamblee girl plays World Cup
August 11, 2023 20:54 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBLISTEN: 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.
Clean power study; Metro Atlanta population growth; WIC Nutrition study
August 10, 2023 20:26 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBLISTEN: 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.
Brunswick homeless shelter lawsuit; Medicaid expulsions; New name for Tech stadium
August 09, 2023 20:40 - 6 minutes - 9.72 MBLISTEN: 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.
Social media age verification; Shipping container housing; UGA staffer fired
August 08, 2023 20:42 - 14 minutes - 22.5 MBLISTEN: 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.
Heat strains hospitals; Union efforts fail at Savannah newspaper; Mastodon drummer
August 07, 2023 20:53 - 17 minutes - 26.5 MBLISTEN: 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.
Fulton preps for potential Trump indictment; EPA ruling on coal ash; Too hot to work
August 04, 2023 21:26 - 17 minutes - 25.6 MBOn 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.
Training center task force; African American family history project; Too Hot to Work
August 03, 2023 20:38 - 14 minutes - 22.3 MBOn 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.
Fulton County Sheriff on Trump indictment; New aviation program; Too Hot To Work
August 02, 2023 20:48 - 14 minutes - 22.8 MBLISTEN: 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.
Grand jury subpoenas journalist; Butterfly disappearance; Trade deadline for MLB
August 01, 2023 20:32 - 15 minutes - 23.3 MBOn 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?
Georgia judge rejects Trump; Georgia Milestones student test; Craft brewery expansion
July 31, 2023 20:25 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBLISTEN: 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.
Macon neighborhood safety; Georgia ranks high for clean energy; Heat safety for young athletes
July 28, 2023 19:46 - 18 minutes - 28 MBOn 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.
'Cop City' referendum update; Support for fired Cobb County teacher; Hurricane prep kits
July 27, 2023 20:13 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBOn 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.
Giuliani admits to election lies; Pediatricians address gun violence; Atlanta Open
July 26, 2023 20:49 - 9 minutes - 14.6 MBOn 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.
UPS averts strike; Gwinnett County gets federal boost; Marietta native signs with NBA
July 25, 2023 21:49 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBOn 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.
AC repaired at Fulton Jail; Chatham County DA commission; Former Dawgs win British Open
July 24, 2023 19:46 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBLISTEN: 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.
Dougherty County lawsuit; John Lewis Commemorative stamp; Sea turtles
July 21, 2023 19:56 - 8 minutes - 13.1 MBOn 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.
Cooling shelters; Savannah Town Square renaming; Georgians in women's World Cup
July 21, 2023 17:59 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBOn 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.
Federal student loan relief; Georgia heat study; Bridge lifting in Savannah
July 19, 2023 20:20 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBOn 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.
Georgia Supreme Court rejects Trump; SAG-AFTRA strike in Atlanta; Chick-fil-A protest
July 18, 2023 21:06 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MBLISTEN: 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.
Shooting suspect killed by police; New GBI director; Senior citizen program
July 17, 2023 20:10 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBOn 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.
Trump lawyers push back; Savannah nightlife; Georgia enrollment diversity affected
July 14, 2023 20:02 - 14 minutes - 22.5 MBLISTEN: 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?