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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Foster care changes, Paulding deputy faces legal action, local actor in Tina musical
February 22, 2023 20:59 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday Feb. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers are demanding changes in foster care system, a Paulding County deputy faces legal action, and a local actor plays Ike in the new Tina Turner musical.
President's Day in Plains and Jimmy Carter's influence, judge denies 'Cop City' pause
February 21, 2023 21:16 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBOn the Tuesday Feb. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Presidents Day in Plains and Jimmy Carter's lasting influence, plus a judge has denied pausing 'Cop City' construction
Jimmy Carter tributes, Medicaid for HIV+, DeKalb police accused of violating ADA
February 20, 2023 21:11 - 13 minutes - 19 MBOn the Monday Feb. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Well wishes for Jimmy Carter pouring in, Medicaid for HIV+ Georgians, DeKalb police accused of violating ADA
More police accountability, more delays at Plant Vogtle, the Bananas hit the road
February 17, 2023 21:07 - 15 minutes - 21 MBOn the Friday Feb. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers want more police accountability, more delays at Plant Vogtle, and the Savannah Bananas hit the road.
Portion of election probe released; bill to end spam calls; Tyler Perry helping Atlanta seniors
February 16, 2023 20:35 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday Feb. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Parts of a report into efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election have been released, a new bill may end spam calls, and Tyler Perry is helping low-income seniors in Atlanta.
Sports betting and horse racing; Macon may add cameras; Savannah home prices going up
February 15, 2023 21:23 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday, Feb. 15 edition of Georgia Today: Some lawmakers want sports betting and horse racing in Georgia, Macon may add cameras, and Savannah home prices could be going up.
Atlanta company may be liable for Ohio train disaster, more jail for gangs, mass wedding
February 14, 2023 20:43 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBOn the Tuesday Feb. 14 edition of Georgia Today: An Atlanta company may be liable for the Ohio train disaster, lawmakers want more jail time for gang members, and there's a mass wedding today in Piedmont Park
GA native wins Super Bowl and judge rules on 2020 election investigation
February 13, 2023 21:13 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBOn the Monday Feb. 13 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia native is celebrating his Super Bowl win and a judge has ruled on a special jury investigation into attempts to overturn Georgia's 2020 presidential election
Body cam requirements, unjamming medical marijuana rules, Savannah's giant cranes
February 10, 2023 20:51 - 11 minutes - 16 MBLISTEN: On the Friday Feb. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers want body cam requirements for police, unjamming medical marijuana rules, and Savannah's new giant cranes.
Prison warden arrested, VP Harris in Atlanta, financial boost for Midtown ATL park
February 09, 2023 23:19 - 16 minutes - 22 MBOn the Thursday Feb. 9th edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia prison warden has been arrested, VP Harris speaks in Atlanta, and a financial boost for a planned Midtown ATL park
Elections Board rules on volunteers handing out water and revisiting COVID restrictions
February 08, 2023 19:52 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday Feb 8 edition of Georgia Today: Elections board rules on volunteers handing out water, lawmakers are revisiting COVID restrictions, and a Georgia man killed at Pearl Harbor will be laid to rest.
Court nixes spaceport, a record year in Savannah, more access to health care needed
February 07, 2023 20:49 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBLISTEN: On the Tuesday Feb. 7th edition of Georgia Today: Camden County's spaceport has been nixed, a record year in Savannah air travel, and more access to health care is needed.
Family of killed protester speaks; antisemitism in Atlanta; Okefenokee to UNESCO
February 06, 2023 21:31 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBOn the Monday Feb. 6 edition of Georgia Today: The family of the protester killed at 'Cop City' speaks, anti-Semitism in Atlanta, and protecting the Okefenokee.
Georgians agree on spending budget surplus, India boosts local farmers, free museums
February 03, 2023 21:13 - 6 minutes - 8.8 MBOn the Friday Feb. 3 edition of Georgia Today: Georgians agree on the spending of the budget surplus, India gives a boost to local farmers, and some museums are free this weekend.
Sports betting, House approves budget, 'Cop City' neighbors...what do they think?
February 02, 2023 21:37 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBOn the Thursday Feb. 2 edition of Georgia Today: Sports betting may come to Georgia, the House approves the budget, and the 'Cop City' neighbors...what do they think?
'Cop City' update; tax credits for music industry; the Alzheimer’s Music Fest
February 01, 2023 20:57 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday Feb. 1 edition of Georgia Today: A full update on 'Cop City,' tax credits for the music industry, and the Alzheimer’s Music Fest this weekend.
'Cop City' agreement; superintendent quits after anti-gay letter; gas and egg prices up
January 31, 2023 21:08 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBLISTEN: On the Tuesday Jan. 31 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta and DeKalb County have an agreement on 'Cop City,' a south Georgia superintendent quits after an anti-gay letter circulates, and gas and egg prices are up.
Lawmakers honor Tyre Nichols; student loan forgiveness news; endangered whales in GA
January 30, 2023 21:03 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBLISTEN: On the Monday Jan. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Local lawmakers honor Tyre Nichols, we find out what new student loan forgiveness means for Georgians, and endangered whales are living off the coast of Georgia
Georgia Today: State of emergency, Georgia's housing crisis, foster care kids living in hotels
January 27, 2023 20:49 - 10 minutes - 14 MBOn the Friday Jan. 27 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp issues a state of emergency, Georgia's housing crisis, and foster care kids are living in hotels
Effort to curb mining near Okefenokee; modernizing prisons; inflation's link to crime
January 26, 2023 21:11 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBOn the Thursday Jan. 26 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers want to block mining near the Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia is modernizing its prisons, and inflation and job automation have both led to an increase in crime.
State of the State, bill to repeal Georgia's abortion law, bogus COVID treatment fine
January 25, 2023 20:54 - 7 minutes - 11 MBOn the Wednesday Jan. 25 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp delivered the State of the State address today, there's a bill to repeal Georgia's abortion law, and bogus COVID treatments result in a hefty fine
No Trump info from Fulton DA, UGA player arrested, Braves lose another member of the team
January 24, 2023 20:58 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBOn the Tuesday Jan. 24 edition of Georgia Today: The Fulton DA does not want to release info from the investigation into Donald Trump, a UGA player was arrested, and the Braves have lost another member of their team
Violent protests, Fulton County's investigation into Donald Trump, free fentanyl testing
January 23, 2023 21:44 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBOn the Monday Jan. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Violent protests erupt in Atlanta, portions of Fulton County's investigation into Donald Trump may by made public, and strips of fentanyl testing will be available.
Protestors charged with domestic terrorism, Savannah's movie money, stolen guns, India Arie chats
January 20, 2023 21:47 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBOn the Friday Jan. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta protesters charged with domestic terrorism, Savannah's movie money, rise in guns stolen from cars, India Arie chats with us
Vigil for protester killed at police center shooting, school civil rights lawsuit, top-tier maternal care
January 19, 2023 21:24 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday Jan. 19 edition of Georgia Today: A vigil for the protester killed at a police center shooting, more allegations in school district's civil rights lawsuit, and an Atlanta hospital is the first in the country with top-tier maternal care.
GA elections are expensive, speeding to blame in death of UGA player, adios Josef
January 18, 2023 20:49 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBOn the Wednesday Jan. 18 edition of Georgia Today: The Secretary of State says Georgia needs more money to run its high-profile elections, speeding is to blame for the death of a UGA player, and adiós Josef
Disaster relief for Georgia, we need 700 doctors, violence closes Augusta academy
January 17, 2023 21:08 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBLISTEN: On the Tuesday Jan. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Federal disaster relief for Georgia, 700 doctors needed, and violence closes an Augusta academy.
State of emergency, an Atlanta landmark is moving, Georgia city named top travel destination
January 13, 2023 20:57 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBOn the Friday Jan. 13 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp issues a state of emergency; an Atlanta landmark is moving; and a Georgia city has been named a top travel destination.
Gov. Kemp sworn in, indictment in South GA drug ring, trouble at Plant Vogtle
January 12, 2023 20:33 - 7 minutes - 9.78 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday Jan. 12 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp was sworn in for a second term, the largest-ever indictment in South Georgia in connection with a sprawling drug ring, and more trouble at Plant Vogtle.
Computer glitch grounds planes; 2,500 new jobs in NW GA; mourning a legend's passing
January 11, 2023 21:03 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBOn the Wednesday Jan. 11 edition of Georgia Today: A computer glitch grounded planes across the country; 2,500 new jobs are coming to Northwest Georgia; and mourning the passing of a legend
UGA wins, students sue schools over BLM clothes, and fill up your tank tonight
January 10, 2023 20:19 - 6 minutes - 9.6 MBOn the Tuesday Jan. 10 episode of Georgia Today: a dominating win for UGA football, students sue schools over Black Lives Matter clothes, and be sure to fill up your tank tonight.
Georgia Today: Georgia's $6 billion surplus, catching up with Congress, a UGA title game preview
January 09, 2023 20:50 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBLISTEN: On the Monday Jan. 9 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia has a $6 billion surplus and a new legislative session, we catch up with our congressmen in D.C., and here's a preview of the UGA/TCU national championship game.
President honors two Georgians, Savannah man charged in Jan. 6, Delta's free Wi-Fi
January 06, 2023 20:40 - 6 minutes - 9.5 MBLISTEN: On the Friday Jan. 6 edition of Georgia Today: President Biden honored two Georgians at the White House today, case moving quickly for Savannah man charged in Jan. 6 attack, and Delta's free Wi-Fi.
Georgia on IRS top 10 list, more high-speed internet in GA, gun safety in Atlanta
January 05, 2023 21:05 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBOn the Thursday Jan. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia is on an IRS top 10 list, more high-speed internet is coming, and Atlanta has new ideas for gun safety.
Sports gambling may come to GA, Warnock sworn in, new state rep steps down amid arrest
January 04, 2023 20:44 - 6 minutes - 8.52 MBOn the Jan. 4 edition of Georgia Today: Sports gambling may come to GA, Senator Warnock has been sworn in, and a new state representative is stepping down amid his arrest
Augusta hospital merger, local Wheel of Fortune winner, Savannah's singing TikTok star
January 03, 2023 20:30 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBLISTEN: On the Tuesday Jan. 3 edition of Georgia Today: A big hospital merger is in the works for Augusta; A Georgia Tech sophomore shares his winning experience on Wheel of Fortune; and Savannah has a singing TikTok star
Georgia Today: Virtual OB-GYN visits, FDA using blockchain tech, Savannah's dark history
January 02, 2023 19:46 - 11 minutes - 16 MBLISTEN: On the Monday Jan. 2 edition of Georgia Today: Virtual OB-GYN visits, the FDA is utilizing blockchain technology, and Savannah's dark history.
Judge accused of misconduct, UGA helping farmers, good news about sea turtles
December 30, 2022 22:52 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBOn the Friday Dec. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia judge accused of misconduct faces state judicial discipline panel, UGA researchers are helping farmers, good news about sea turtle populations
Court postponed for meddling prosecutor, cold snap's death toll, one of 2022's best albums
December 29, 2022 22:22 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBLISTEN: On the Thursday Dec. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Court postponed for a meddling GA prosecutor, cold snap's death toll is unclear, and one of 2022's best albums
Federal law for Georgia improvements, new leadership, West Midtown's dive bar
December 28, 2022 15:43 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBOn the Wednesday, Dec. 28 edition of Georgia Today: A new law will aid Georgia in improvements, we'll have new leadership in the state, and there's new documentary about a West Midtown dive bar.
Georgia Today: Burst pipes flooded buildings, new trafficking victim shelter, farmer mental health
December 27, 2022 21:16 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBOn the Tuesday Dec. 27 edition of Georgia Today: An epidemic of burst pipes and flooded buildings, a new shelter for victims of human trafficking, and mental health help for farmers.
Recycling your tree, positive news for Alzheimer's patients, the Savannah Bananas
December 26, 2022 15:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBLISTEN: On the Monday Dec. 26 edition of Georgia Today: Where to recycle your Christmas tree, positive news for Alzheimer's patients, and a look at the Savannah Bananas.
Hawks president stepping down, Georgia's WW2 Heritage City, NE GA airport rehab
December 23, 2022 17:29 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBLISTEN: On the Friday Dec. 23 edition of Georgia Today: The Atlanta Hawks' president is stepping down; Georgia has a new World War II Heritage City; Gainesville's airport is getting a makeover.
Warming centers for extreme cold, South GA's new ER, midterm election data is in
December 22, 2022 19:34 - 5 minutes - 7.84 MBOn the Thursday Dec. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Warming centers are opening in anticipation of the severe cold weather, South Georgia's getting a new ER, and a look at the data behind the Georgia midterm election turnout.
Kemp issues state of emergency, Savannah man charged in Jan. 6 riot, illness is up
December 21, 2022 21:17 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBOn the Wednesday Dec. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp issues a state of emergency ahead of the extreme cold, a Savannah man has been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot, and respiratory illnesses are up.
Brutal cold on the way, health care with no insurance, judge unexpectedly dies
December 20, 2022 20:37 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBOn the Tuesday Dec. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Brutal cold is on the way, Georgia clinics for workers without insurance, and a Georgia Court of Appeals judge has died.
Gun violence claims more teen lives, holiday travel human trafficking, more jobs coming to GA
December 19, 2022 20:51 - 6 minutes - 8.79 MBLISTEN: On the Monday Dec. 19 edition of Georgia Today: Gun violence claims more teen lives over the weekend in Atlanta, holiday travelers should be on the lookout for human trafficking victims, and more jobs are coming to Georgia.
Murder charges for Georgia mother, Savannah rewriting racist past, holiday traveling
December 16, 2022 20:52 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBOn the Friday Dec. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Murder charges for the mother of the toddler found in a landfill, one of Savannah’s iconic town squares may be taking a big step to rewrite its racist past, and 5.2 million people will travel through ATL this holiday season.
Georgia Power rate hike, TikTok ban, Atlanta protesters arrested
December 15, 2022 20:41 - 6 minutes - 9.07 MBOn the Thursday Dec. 15 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power is raising rates, TikTok has been banned for some Georgians, Atlanta protesters face terrorism charges, and students rally against guns
Raffensperger wants changes, Augusta arena reopening, USPS honors John Lewis
December 14, 2022 20:44 - 7 minutes - 9.72 MBLISTEN: On the Wednesday Dec. 14 edition of Georgia Today: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger wants changes, James Brown Arena in Augusta is reopening, and the USPS is honoring John Lewis.