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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Kemp signs insurance bill; Starbucks workers rally; MARTA raises autism awareness
May 02, 2023 19:47 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBOn 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.
Georgia Today: Woke teacher training; Biden commutes drug sentences; Georgia scores in the NFL Draft
May 01, 2023 20:03 - 11 minutes - 16 MBOn 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.
Dispensaries now open; Taylor Swift bringing large crowds; Georgia in the NFL Draft
April 28, 2023 19:26 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBOn 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.
Medical cannabis finally coming to Georgia; Lyme disease vaccine; MLB shuts down Braves
April 27, 2023 20:05 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBOn 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
Mental health for military members; Macon's record year; Hawks put Janet on hold
April 26, 2023 20:14 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBLISTEN: 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.
Georgia Today: Antisemitism in Atlanta; Stone Mountain Confederate Day; Forsyth County's $1B arena
April 25, 2023 19:57 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBOn 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.
Augusta's new arena; banning menthol cigarettes; backyard chicken regulations upset residents
April 24, 2023 19:56 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBOn 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.
Sen. Ossoff investigating incarcerations; the future of bats; Record Store Day
April 21, 2023 20:03 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBOn 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
'Cop City' activist autopsy results; GBI's new HQ in Macon; GSU's new music program
April 20, 2023 20:03 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBOn 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.
More lawsuits from 2020 Georgia election claims; union vs. brewery; is our air clean?
April 19, 2023 20:41 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBLISTEN: 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?
Inmate dies in bedbug-infested cell; Tornado alley; Okefenokee tops endangered list
April 18, 2023 19:54 - 8 minutes - 12 MBOn 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.
Family of dead inmate sues; Georgia Power price hikes; UGA Football's new mascot
April 17, 2023 20:20 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBOn 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.
Clarence Thomas home in Savannah; scientists protecting pecans; GMO trees in Georgia
April 14, 2023 19:58 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBLISTEN: 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.
Nonprofit hospitals' big tax breaks; Delta loses millions; Atlanta mourns council loss
April 13, 2023 20:14 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBOn 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
Media wants Trump probe released; Cobb's election director; can GA expel lawmakers?
April 12, 2023 20:08 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBLISTEN: 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?
DNC not coming to Atlanta; Georgia's nursing shortage; Savannah's new honoree
April 11, 2023 20:14 - 10 minutes - 15 MBOn 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.
High rate of STDs; Black Heritage sites; Georgia counties listed as fastest growing
April 10, 2023 21:23 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBOn 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
Egg prices for Easter; back to work on 'Cop City'; climate change affects baseball
April 07, 2023 19:34 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBOn 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
Convicted murderer walks away; largest community solar project; Braves home opener
April 06, 2023 21:09 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBOn 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.
VP Harris headed to GA; World's busiest airport; Big crowd in Augusta for The Masters
April 05, 2023 20:10 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBOn 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.
Methodist churches file suit; Spring Break returns to Tybee; GPB's new music podcast
April 04, 2023 20:07 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBOn 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.
VP Harris visiting NW Ga.; a new alternative to jail; Plant Vogtle finally running
April 03, 2023 21:36 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBOn 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.
New bill for more airline staff; Flooding in South Georgia; Perdue on budget cuts
March 31, 2023 19:41 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBLISTEN: 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.
New regulations and failed legislation after the last day of the General Assembly
March 30, 2023 20:01 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBOn 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.
Final day of General Assembly; hazing put teen in hospital; Savannah renaming square
March 29, 2023 19:56 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBLISTEN: 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.
New homeless law; Supreme Court hears abortion ban debate; Savannah is more expensive
March 28, 2023 20:26 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBLISTEN: 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.
Kemp tours storm damage; Fulton DA must respond to Trump; mayors making history
March 27, 2023 20:08 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBOn 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.
Airport construction, Spring Break style; school COVID mandates nixed; Braves help mourning fan
March 24, 2023 20:04 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBOn 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
Atlanta sues opioid producers; Korean War vet laid to rest; empathy over racism
March 23, 2023 19:40 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBLISTEN: 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.
Adult day cares failing; Atlanta home prices too high; you can help solve a cold case
March 22, 2023 20:13 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBLISTEN: 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.
Gender affirming care ban; blind employee fired, company sued; Jan. 6 attorney jailed
March 21, 2023 19:48 - 6 minutes - 9.49 MBOn 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
Trump files against Fulton; regulations for EVs; teachers' retirement takes a hit
March 20, 2023 20:32 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBOn 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.
Sports betting is not dead; court weighs in on Delta-8; St. Patty's Day in Savannah
March 17, 2023 20:28 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBLISTEN: 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.
Spa shooting anniversary; Atlanta landmark returns to roots; GA teams in NCAA tourney
March 16, 2023 20:13 - 15 minutes - 22.2 MBLISTEN: 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.
Anti-trans bill moves forward; tax rebates; Savannah Bananas taking world by storm
March 15, 2023 19:56 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBOn 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
More trouble for Athens DA; Biden slips up about Carter funeral plan; Carter's legacy
March 14, 2023 19:49 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBOn 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
Autopsy says protester's hands were up; new name for famed lake; Dalton at the Oscars
March 13, 2023 21:31 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBOn 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.
NAACP seeks WellStar investigation; Kemp wants more housing; Atlanta pro volleyball
March 09, 2023 21:07 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBLISTEN: 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.
NAACP asks for Wellstar Investigation; Kemp wants more housing; Atlanta Volleyball
March 09, 2023 21:03 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBOn 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.
Lawyer shortages; Fed charges for Norfolk Southern; Falcons player renews contract
March 09, 2023 00:58 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBOn 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.
Lawyer shortages; Fed charges for Norfolk Southern; Falcons player renews contract
March 08, 2023 21:44 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBLISTEN: 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.
Crossover Day Wrap-up; Faith leaders on Protester charges; Allergy season intensifies
March 07, 2023 20:48 - 12 minutes - 17 MBOn 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.
Violent protests at training center; Crossover Day; Kennesaw State hoops set to dance
March 06, 2023 21:08 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBLISTEN: 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.
New film studio planned; fate of Buckhead cityhood; the legacy of Mamie George Williams
March 03, 2023 22:47 - 12 minutes - 17 MBLISTEN: 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.
Gender identity bill defeated; rioting could lead to felonies; Macon's time capsules
March 02, 2023 21:10 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBLISTEN: 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.
UGA football star charged; Georgia Power bill increase; Port of Savannah expansion
March 01, 2023 23:07 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBOn 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.
Active shooter drills; Atlanta's efficient water use; solar panel regulations
February 28, 2023 20:33 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBLISTEN: 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.
Shipwreck found; banning leaf blowers; huge fine for TitleMax
February 27, 2023 21:20 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBOn 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
Tobacco tax going up; Mercer & CHOA helping fund rural pediatrics; Savannah-opoly
February 24, 2023 20:30 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBOn 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
Transgender bans; Ahmaud Arbery remembered; Bulldog arrested, others headed to DC
February 23, 2023 21:15 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBLISTEN: 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.