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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Each week during Georgia’s legislative session, Donna Lowry, the host of GPB's TV show Lawmakers, joins GPB News host Pamela Kirkland to break down the week's top stories from the Capitol in the Lawmakers Huddle edition of the Battleground: Ballot Box podcast.
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Narrative Edge from Georgia Public Broadcasting highlights books with Georgia connections. Hosted by two of your favorite public radio book nerds who also happen to be your hosts of All Things Considered on GPB radio, Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya . In this podcast Peter and Orlando will introduce you to authors, their writings, and the insights behind their stories mixed with their own thoughts and ideas on just what gives these works the Narrative Edge.
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Updated throughout the day, this podcast features Georgia Public Broadcasting's Radio News Team. Our reporters give you the latest statewide news and features from all across the state.
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In this podcast, we meet the people who work in Georgia's multibillion dollar film industry. Host Kalena Boller is a location manager with more than 40 film and television credits to her name. This podcast is Kalena's love letter to the people whose names you see when the credits roll.
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SPEAKEASY WITH DENENE is a 30-minute podcast hosted by New York Times bestselling author, Denene Millner. On the show, we’re deep diving into the beauty and humanity of blackness. We take one word like BLACK, BEAUTY, or LOVE, and we break down the many ways that word applies to the African American experience.
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The Northeast Georgia flagship public radio station is part of the GPB radio network, located in the Swanson Center of Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia.
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The Bitter Southerner Podcast, hosted by Bitter Southerner magazine editor Chuck Reece, explores the culture and history of the American South. It is a co-production of Georgia Public Broadcasting and The Bitter Southerner magazine.
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The political game in Georgia is more dynamic than ever. From local elected officials to state and federal government, we're facing complicated issues. On "Political Rewind" we take the time to break down these issues, speaking directly to the decision makers. We not only get you caught up on the week that was in state politics, but we look ahead so that you will stay informed.
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In 1991, seven black and five white jurors convicted Troy Davis of murder in the shooting death of Savannah police officer Mark MacPhail. Davis sat on Georgia’s deathrow for 20 years. Leading up to his execution, there were mass protests. Some of Davis’ supporters included Pope Benedict XVI, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and former Republican Congressman Bob Barr of Georiga. Their efforts to stop the execution weren’t successful. On September 21, 2011, the state of Georgia executed Tro ...
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"Shots in the Back: Exhuming the 1970 Augusta Riot" tells the story of one of the first major Civil Rights Era riots in the South. The immediate cause of the riot in Augusta, Ga. was the brutal murder of Charles Oatman, an African American teenager held by police in the county jail. During the riot, six Black men were killed by white police officers, all of them shot in the back. In a collaboration, students at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts join GPB in telling this story.
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“Nothing Funny about Money,” is the brainchild of hosts Matt Goren and Michael Gene Thomas from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences’ department of financial planning, housing and consumer economics at The University of Georgia. Goren is an adjunct assistant professor and Thomas is a doctoral student in the department. Our intended audience is people who find personal finance a bit scary and frustrating but still need help,” Goren said. The focus is less on money and more on quality o ...
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TIME Senior Correspondent Charlotte Alter hosts candid conversations with the people who shape the world, about the forces that shape them. Tune in each Thursday to meet TIME's Person of the Week.
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'Big Beautiful Bill' passes; Peachtree Road Race; Calls for removal of Brunswick DA
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13:48On the Thursday July 3rd edition of Georgia Today: A look at what the passing of President Trump's massive new spending bill means for Georgia; Runners gear up for this year's Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta; And five county leaders in southeast Georgia want the Brunswick DA removed from office.
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Weather forecasters could lose critical data; Dekalb County 'Peaceful Protests' guide
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7:28On the Wednesday, July 2 edition of Georgia Today: Weather forecasters may soon lose access to some critical data; Dekalb County releases a guide on protesting; Columbia County will create its own library system in part because of book challenges.
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Ga. Power freezes rates; Alleged North Korean scheme; Museum will display space rock
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16:14On the Tuesday, July 1 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power freezes rates until 2028; four North Korean remote workers face federal charges for an alleged scheme involving an Atlanta business; and a Georgia science museum will soon display a piece of the space rock which flew over the state last week.…
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Seven Islands of the Ocmulgee: River Stories by Gordon Johnston
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23:24In this episode, Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya dive into Seven Islands of the Ocmulgee: River Stories by Gordon Johnston, a haunting collection of short stories set along Georgia’s Ocmulgee River. With themes of mystery, class, and transformation, the river becomes both setting and character in tales that linger long after they end.…
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New laws will go into effect; Food-serving robots in ATL; "No Taxes on Tips" proposal
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10:10On the Monday June 30 edition of Georgia Today: Dozens of new laws go into effect tomorrow in Georgia; food-serving robots crawl the streets of parts of Atlanta; and will President Trump's "no taxes on tips" proposal really help restaurant workers?
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Flying Cars and State Laws: Georgia’s Transportation Future
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17:56A new Georgia law gives the state’s Department of Transportation the power to regulate electric air taxis, positioning Georgia as a national leader in air mobility and autonomous transportation. In this episode of Lawmakers Huddle, Chairman Todd Jones explains how eVTOL aircraft, vertiports, and drone deliveries are quickly turning the Jetsons’ vis…
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SCOTUS rules on power of lower courts; Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge land deal
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22:30On the Friday, June 27 edition of Georgia Today: The U.S. Supreme Court rules lower courts can no longer block executive orders on birthright citizenship; the deadline approaches for families to apply for Georgia's Promise Scholarship; and a look at how the land deal preserving the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was made.…
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Charges dropped for arrested journalist; Cursive writing returns; Firefighter calendar
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11:02On the Thursday June 26th edition of Georgia Today: Charges have been dropped for the journalist arrested while covering a recent protest; Cursive writing is coming back to Georgia public schools; And a look behind the scenes at this year's Macon-Bibb County Firefighter calendar.
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Librarian fired over book display; Affordable housing; Is MARTA ready for World Cup?
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9:21On the Wednesday, June 25 edition of Georgia Today: A librarian in Southeast Georgia is fired over a controversial book display; a conference for affordable housing wraps up in Atlanta; and is Atlanta's rapid transit system MARTA ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
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Immunization committee; Atlanta Beltline update; Anniversary of Roe V. Wade overturn
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9:44LISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 24 edition of Georgia Today: A new committee on vaccines gets ready to meet at the Atlanta-based CDC; the Atlanta Beltline reaches a milestone; and three years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Georgia's six week abortion ban continues to frustrate advocates.
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Reactions to Iran airstrike; Arrest of local journalist; Ga. playwright on Broadway
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16:04On the Monday, June 23 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia leaders react to President Trump's bombing of Iran; local press advocates sound the alarm over a journalist's arrest in metro Atlanta; and a Georgia playwright's new production puts a millennial spin on the Broadway musical.
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Condemning Political Violence: A Call for Civility
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11:36Georgia Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II reflects on the rise in political violence following a deadly shooting targeting Minnesota lawmakers. He emphasizes the need for respectful discourse, better security coordination for elected officials, and a cultural shift away from demonizing political opponents.…
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Arrested journalist placed in ICE custody; Wildlife Refuge saved by nonprofit
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12:29On the Friday, June 20 edition of Georgia Today: A journalist arrested while covering a protest in Atlanta has been placed into ICE custody; a nonprofit saves the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from being developed into a titanium mine; and Georgia lawmakers react to the assassination of two Minnesota lawmakers last weekend.…
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Public Service Commission Primary Elections; Job Corps students sue Dept. of Labor
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13:10On the Wednesday June 18th edition of Georgia Today: Voting in the Public Service Commission primaries come to a close, with low voter turnout; Job Corps students sue the US Department of Labor; and Senator Jon Ossoff criticizes the defunding of maintenance programs for military housing.
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Arrested journalist could be deported; Atlanta tree protection; Proposed Medicaid cuts
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10:36On the Tuesday, June 17 edition of Georgia Today: A journalist arrested in Georgia over the weekend could face deportation; the city of Atlanta updates its ordinance on protecting trees; and proposed federal cuts to Medicaid have some caregivers worried.
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'No Kings Day' protests; Cuts could affect libraries; Increase in dementia diagnoses
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11:54On the Monday, June 16 edition of Georgia Today: Saturday's national "No Kings" protests bring out demonstrators in many Georgia cities; Looming federal cuts could mean scaling back services in Georgia libraries; And the number of people diagnosed with dementia in the coming years is expected to double.…
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Inside the Off-Season: Summer Work at the Capitol
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5:40Georgia lawmakers may only be in session for 40 days, but the work of governing continues year-round. In this episode, we look at how study committees, constituent meetings, and behind-the-scenes research shape the laws that get introduced each January.
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'No Kings' Protests this weekend; Man dies in ICE custody; Federal cuts to Job Corps
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12:11On the Friday, June 13 edition of Georgia Today: Weekend protests for so-called "No Kings Day" are planned across the nation; a Mexican citizen dies by suicide while in ICE custody in Georgia; federal budget cuts to the Job Corps program leave vulnerable young people wondering where they'll go next.
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Study shows above-average PFAS levels; CDC jobs reinstated; The Gathering arena approved
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12:45On the Thursday, June 12 edition of Georgia Today: A new study shows residents of two Georgia cities have above average levels of forever chemicals in their blood; More than 400 CDC employees have their jobs reinstated; And a new $3 billion development in Atlanta could mean the return of pro hockey.
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Protests against CDC rules; State AG warns future protesters; Barrow Co. SRO funding
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7:53On the Wednesday June 11th edition of Georgia Today: Protesters show out to demonstrate against the Trump administration's changes to CDC guidelines; The State Attorney General threatens domestic terrorism charges against future protesters who quote "earn it"; And the fight over who will pay for school security officers in Barrow County continues.…
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State Election Board rules struck down; Housing challenges for intellectually disabled
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12:55On the June 10 edition: The state Supreme Court strikes down changes to State Election Board rules; Georgia's getting new area code; and a look at the challenges Georgians with intellectual disabilities face when it comes to housing.
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RNC convention; Public Service Commission election; COVID vaccine recommendation ended
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10:10On the Monday, June 9 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Republicans wrap up their state convention in Dalton; the election for Georgia's Public Service Commission suffers from low voter turnout; how COVID-19 vaccine recommendations affect those with long-term complications.
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Athens at the Center of Immigration Controversy
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8:39This episode features a conversation with two Athens lawmakers who share opposing views on immigration policy and the sanctuary jurisdiction label. They discuss the impact of recent legislation, local law enforcement cooperation with federal authorities, and proposals for immigration reform in Georgia.…
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Savannah mayor goes undercover; Social media law; 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
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12:18On the Friday, June 6 edition of Georgia Today: The mayor of Savannah goes undercover with the Chatham County sheriff to catch scammers; courts hear a challenge to a Georgia law aimed at restricting childrens' social media use; and the city of Atlanta gears up to host six matches of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.…
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Medicaid and SNAP backlog; MTG's regrets over spending bill vote; Restoring oyster beds
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11:25On the Thursday June 5th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia tackles a backlog of Medicaid and SNAP applicants; Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has regrets about her vote for the so-called Big Beautfiul Bill; And wildlife officials try a new method for restoring oyster habitats near Sapelo Island.…
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Folkston ICE center doubles capacity; Cuts to Job Corps program; Space photo exhibit
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16:18On the Wednesday, June 4 edition of Georgia Today: An ICE processing center in Southeast Georgia more than doubles its capacity as part of a nationwide federal crackdown on immigration; Federal cuts to the Job Corps program affect at-risk youth in Atlanta; And we'll tell you how some rare photographs taken in space ended up in Columbus, Ga.…
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Bibb County Jail under fire for conditions; Apalachee responder is Sheriff of Year
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11:59On the Tuesday, June 3 edition of Georgia Today: Allegations of inhumane conditions at Macon's Bibb County Jail sparks a debate about whether to build a new one; the Atlanta Motor speedway in Henry County is getting a new name; and the sheriff who responded to last years shooting at Apalachee High School is selected as Georgia Sheriff of the Year.…
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You Can't Kill a Man Because of the Books He Reads by Brad Snyder
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13:39LISTEN: In this episode of Narrative Edge, Peter and Orlando explore the Georgia story at the heart of Brad Snyder’s book You Can’t Kill a Man Because of the Books He Reads. The book follows Angelo Herndon, a Black labor activist arrested in Atlanta during the 1930s for possessing political literature. His case, rooted in Georgia law and courtroom …
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Sanctuary cities list disappeared; Lt. Gov. race adds another; More solar for Fulton
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8:39On the Monday, June 2 edition of Georgia Today: A federal list of so-called "sanctuary cities" that included Atlanta and Athens has disappeared; a Macon state senator has entered Georgia's lieutenant governor race; Fulton County is poised to generate a lot more solar power.
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Four counties named 'sanctuary jurisdictions'; Mayor of Camilla arrested
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11:19On the Friday, May 30 edition of Georgia Today: Four Georgia counties are among those labeled quote "sanctuary jurisdictions" by the Trump administration; the mayor of a Southwest Georgia town is arrested for alleged election interference; and Grammy award winner Jon Batiste addresses graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design.…
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State Representative Kasey Carpenter on Immigration Reform
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11:22This week on Lawmakers Huddle: Immigration laws have come under increased scrutiny with the arrest and detention by ICE of a 19-year-old college student in Dalton. Donna Lowry spoke with Republican State Representative Kasey Carpenter to discuss his interest in immigration reform.
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Billions lost in clean energy jobs; SNAP theft; Columbus fires city manager
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11:05On the Thursday, May 29 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia loses billions of dollars in clean energy investments; SNAP recipients say they've lost $23 million dollars to theft; And the Columbus City Council fires city manager Isaiah Hugley.
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Dalton student's arrest could be citizenship path; Williams vows Head Start expansion
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8:02On the Wednesday, May 28 edition of Georgia Today: How a false arrest could actually lead to a path to citizenship for a 19-year-old student; The Georgia Supreme Court upholds gun carry restrictions for people under 21; And U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams says she intends to expand the early childhood education program Head Start.…
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Georgia Power energy negotiations; New BioLab report; Non-opioid painkiller approved
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9:05On the Tuesday, May 27 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power pushes more fossil fuel use to accommodate data center growth; Investigators highlight the "disturbing" ways BioLab was storing dangerous chemicals; And a new painkiller could help patients avoid addiction to opioids.
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This episode explores how delays in Georgia’s professional licensing system have kept qualified workers from entering the state’s workforce. New laws taking effect on July 1 aim to streamline the process, helping professionals such as nurses, therapists, and accountants get to work more efficiently.
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Trump's new budget plan cuts clean energy; Augusta VA healthcare report; Momocon
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11:23On the Friday May 23rd edition of Georgia Today: Energy advocates warn President Trump's new spending bill could hurt Georgia's green energy industry; A scathing new report details problems with Augusta's VA healthcare system; And Momocon, this weekend in Atlanta, finds its economic strength in its diverse fanbase.…
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Executive order on prescription drugs; Hurricane season; New mother mental health
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10:34On the Thursday May 22nd edition of Georgia Today: A look at what the President's executive order on prescription drugs might mean for local retailers; This year might be a big one for hurricanes; And specialists across the state are paying special attention to the mental health concerns of new mothers.…
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Tax relief for seniors; Autonomous vehicles; Public Service Commission public comments
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15:14On the Wednesday, May 21 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta housing authority is offering 20 years of property tax relief to seniors; an autonomous vehicle company is coming to Georgia; does the state's Public Service Commission actually consider what people say during public comment periods?
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Deadly shootings in Macon; Savannah PD trained on LGBTQ hate crimes; Atlanta author
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19:18On the May 20 edition of Georgia Today: Macon police are investigating two recent shootings which claimed the lives of four people;tThe Savannah Pride Center trains city police on how to identify and respond to LGBTQ hate crimes; and in an Atlanta author's new memoir, she compares her story with that of legendary English novelist Virginia Woolf.…
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Heather Christle's In the Rhododendrons A Memoir with Appearances by Virginia Woolf
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17:40In this episode, Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya dive into In the Rhododendrons: A Memoir with Appearances by Virginia Woolf by Heather Christle. The memoir blends personal trauma, family history, and literary obsession, as Christle explores her past through the lens of Virginia Woolf’s life and work. The hosts discuss Christle’s emotional journey…
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'Death of democracy' protest; Ga. Power freezes rates; Ossoff takes on housing crisis
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9:15On the Monday, May 19 edition: Hundreds gather in Atlanta to protest what they call "the death of democracy"; Georgia Power freezes rates for three years; and Sen. Jon Ossoff targets corporate landlords who some tenants say treat them unfairly.
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This episode features two bipartisan bills aimed at protecting vulnerable Georgians. Lawmakers passed new legislation to support survivors of domestic violence during sentencing and to crack down on the unregulated roadside sale of pets.
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BioLab closes Conyers plant; Trump's mega-bill hits roadblock; Missing hiker found
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11:35On the Friday, May 16 edition of Georgia Today: The BioLab plant in Conyers is closing; Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill hits a roadblock; and the parents of a Georgia woman lost in the California wilderness for weeks describe how they felt when they learned she was safe.
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Protests over student facing deportation; DOJ cancels grants; Flag football
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14:36On the Thursday, May 15 edition of Georgia Today: Hundreds of protesters demand the release of a college student facing deportation; the U.S. Justice Department cancels grants to Georgia organizations related to crime prevention and victim services; and state leaders push more Georgia high schools to girls' flag football.…
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SNAP benefits at risk; Crime drops in Atlanta; Effect of Trump tariffs on retail
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11:05On the Wednesday, May 14 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Democrats say kids may go hungry because of Republican-proposed cuts to SNAP benefits; new data show a drop in crime in Atlanta; and President Trump's tariffs change the way one Georgia toy retailer is stocking her shelves.
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Student still in ICE custody after charges dropped; Voter challenge ruling appealed
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11:18On the Tuesday, May 13 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia college student remains in ICE custody, even though charges against her were dismissed; Morehouse College announces its next president; And a judge hears arguments over whether a conservative-led mass voter challenge intimidated voters of color.…
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Hurricane season outlook; King enters Senate race; Ga. Catholics honor Pope Leo XIV
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8:04On the Monday, May 12 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia climate scientists predict another busy hurricane season this year; Another Republican has entered the race for U.S. Senate; and Georgia Catholics honor the new Pope Leo XIV in Savannah.
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More than 50 policymakers gathered in Atlanta for the New Deal Forum Idea Summit, focusing on effective governance and leadership development. Georgia lawmakers emphasized the importance of collaboration on key issues, such as healthcare, economic security, and housing, to enhance lives across the state.…
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Timber industry relief bill signed; ICE detains 19 yr. old student; The Raven podcast
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12:50On the May 9 edition: Relief is on the way for Georgia's timber industry; ICE detains a 19-year-old Georgia college student described as a "good soul"; and a new podcast profiles the 2000 double murder that shocked Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood and made national headlines.
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Kemp looks to upgrade 911 infrastructure; Health providers urge action on pollution
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15:25On the Thursday, May 8 edition: Gov. Brian Kemp looks to upgrade the infrastructure for the state's 911 emergency hotline; some Georgia health care providers urge state and federal governments to take action against pollution; and today's the birthday of jazz pioneer Mary Lou Williams.
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