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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Fulton County Jail investigated; Voter eligiblity challenges; Lawsuit against UGA
July 13, 2023 19:46 - 6 minutes - 8.74 MBLISTEN: 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.
Kia facility expansion; Rise in guns at airports; Chattahoochee River health
July 12, 2023 20:30 - 17 minutes - 26.9 MBLISTEN: 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.
Democratic lawmaker switches parties; Macon summer meals program; Facebook lawsuit
July 11, 2023 20:18 - 12 minutes - 18.9 MBLISTEN: 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.
South Fulton Mayor arrest; Sustainability PHD; Georgia Tech alumni slams at Wimbledon
July 10, 2023 20:31 - 6 minutes - 9.44 MBLISTEN: 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.
Maternal mortality study; Solitary confinement for juveniles; A new Macon anthem
July 07, 2023 20:32 - 11 minutes - 17.2 MBOn 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.
Georgia attorney steps down; Girl Scouts oppose rock quarry; State Ethics Commission
July 06, 2023 20:17 - 7 minutes - 11.1 MBLISTEN: 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.
Atlanta Police vehicle attacks; WIC farmers markets; Peachtree Road Race results
July 05, 2023 20:25 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBOn 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.
Chattahoochee River closure; Macon rallies for Jewish community; Lemonade stands
July 03, 2023 20:07 - 9 minutes - 14.5 MBOn 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.
SCOTUS overturns student debt relief; Families sue over gender care ban; Heat safety
June 30, 2023 20:09 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MBOn 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.
MLK's last living sibling dies; Low EV marks for Georgia; Fourth of July travelers
June 29, 2023 20:13 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBOn 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.
Bishops call for gun legislation; Impact fees in Savannah; MLB All Star Game vote
June 28, 2023 20:06 - 11 minutes - 18.8 MBOn 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.
SCOTUS rules on District maps; Disaster relief for peach farmers; Children memorial
June 27, 2023 20:41 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MBOn 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.
Nazi demonstrations in Georgia; ACLU sues Effingham; New Savannah shipping terminal
June 26, 2023 20:02 - 8 minutes - 12.9 MBOn 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.
Teacher reads book and faces discipline; Protesters or terrorists; Cephalopod Week
June 23, 2023 20:49 - 16 minutes - 23 MBOn 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
Renters rights for motel residents; Assistance denied for Troupe; John Lewis stamp
June 22, 2023 20:19 - 6 minutes - 9.76 MBOn 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.
Atlanta city council approves budget; News for Atlanta renters; Fort Pulaski monument
June 21, 2023 20:20 - 8 minutes - 13.1 MBOn 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.
Fulton cleared of election fraud; Medical cannabis update; Mama Bears documentary
June 20, 2023 20:46 - 17 minutes - 25.9 MBOn 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.
Lawsuit for Tift County police; Macon celebrates Juneteenth; Watermelon crop delay
June 19, 2023 21:50 - 8 minutes - 13.2 MBOn 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.
UPS workers will strike; Gun shop owner closes shop; History Center honors Juneteenth
June 16, 2023 20:10 - 10 minutes - 16.6 MBOn 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.
Lawmakers examine tax breaks; Child literacy; Herschel Walker goes back to school
June 15, 2023 20:11 - 10 minutes - 16.6 MBOn 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.
Hearing on artificial intelligence; Medicaid unwinding; Savannah town square
June 14, 2023 20:15 - 9 minutes - 14.8 MBOn 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.
Kemp on Trump indictment; Fulton food pantry; Black voting rights pioneer honored
June 13, 2023 20:08 - 9 minutes - 15.4 MBOn 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.
Georgia Today: GOP convention recap; Tybee Island resolution; Georgia-based play wins Tonys
June 12, 2023 20:28 - 8 minutes - 12.9 MBOn 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.
GOP convention in Columbus; Art exhibit focused on segregation; Messi joins MLS
June 09, 2023 20:17 - 11 minutes - 17.8 MBOn 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.
SCOTUS voting rights ruling; Trump indictment update; New Georgia film studio
June 08, 2023 19:57 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MBOn 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.
CNN ousts their CEO; "Cop City" opponents file referendum; Adoption book author
June 07, 2023 20:12 - 13 minutes - 20.3 MBOn 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.
City council approves 'Cop City' funding; Safer railroad crossings; 'Best chef' named
June 06, 2023 20:50 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBOn 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.
City council prepares to vote on 'Cop City;' Mobile health units; Oyster season ends
June 05, 2023 20:03 - 14 minutes - 22.4 MBHundreds 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.
Georgia senators help raise debt ceiling; Summer of Peace; Shortage of play places
June 02, 2023 19:58 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MBLISTEN: 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.
Protest after 'Cop City' arrests; Hurricane season in Georgia; Lifeguard shortage
June 01, 2023 20:04 - 9 minutes - 14.3 MBOn 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.
Arrests connected to 'Cop City' protests; Georgia charter schools; Shy spiders
May 31, 2023 20:35 - 16 minutes - 26 MBOn 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.
Rosalynn Carter health update; Mental health treatment for Vets; Savannah hotel tax
May 30, 2023 20:06 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBOn 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.
New electric battery plant; Barbecue class at UGA; OutKast night at Truist Park
May 26, 2023 20:28 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBOn 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.
Wrongful death lawsuit for Hancock police; Hurricane season; Columbus pro baseball
May 25, 2023 19:32 - 7 minutes - 9.81 MBOn 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.
Augusta hit by cyberattack; Atlanta land trust project breaks ground; New state parks
May 24, 2023 22:08 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBOn 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.
Forsyth settles book-ban suit; Peach farmers in trouble; Public servant legislation
May 23, 2023 20:17 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBOn 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.
Bus driver strike reaches deal; New peanut allergy treatment; Savannah med school
May 22, 2023 21:59 - 7 minutes - 12 MBOn 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.
Georgia air quality; Journalist sues Atlanta after arrest; Georgia debt ceiling
May 19, 2023 21:02 - 13 minutes - 19 MBOn 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.
Kemp to visit Israel; Bus drivers on strike; Donald Trump at GOP Convention
May 18, 2023 20:19 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBOn 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.
Legal challenges for Mableton; GA Power rate increase; Mayor fundraises for cancer
May 17, 2023 20:48 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBOn 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.
'Cop City' public comments; Fulton County DA pushes back; Georgia on 'American Idol'
May 16, 2023 20:14 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBOn 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."
Sanders visits Morehouse; Biden on Blue Bird union; New standards for teachers
May 15, 2023 20:11 - 7 minutes - 9.64 MBOn 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.
'Woke' language removed from teacher training; VP visit Atlanta; New prison podcast
May 12, 2023 20:34 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBOn 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.
New name for Fort Benning; Healthcare for expectant mothers; Georgia theatre benefit
May 11, 2023 20:46 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBOn 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.
State of emergency ends for COVID; Lawmakers press Kemp; New tech for blind kids
May 10, 2023 20:45 - 11 minutes - 16 MBOn 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.
New bill for electric vehicles; Mental health directions; New COVID-19 variant
May 09, 2023 19:59 - 12 minutes - 17 MBOn 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.
Civil trial for Athens DA; New anti-gun violence program; Kemp guarantees fishing
May 08, 2023 21:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBOn 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.
Presidential primary set; aspiring teachers graduate; commencements bring big names
May 05, 2023 20:11 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBOn 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
Midtown Atlanta shooter faces charges; sea turtles nesting; feral horses in danger
May 04, 2023 20:05 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MBOn 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
Shooting in Midtown; Atlanta addresses affordable housing crisis; Macon revelopment
May 03, 2023 20:21 - 5 minutes - 8.13 MBOn 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.