Best Public Broadcasting Atlanta Podcasts (2025)

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Georgia lawmaker calls for immediate action to help SNAP recipients; Human Rights Campaign doubles down on its mission; Remembering Henry County tennis coach Joeann Compton 50:00

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Nearly 1.4 million Georgians rely on monthly SNAP benefits. As the federal government shutdown continues, President Donald Trump says the government will not fund SNAP benefits beyond this month, nor reimburse states that cover the cost. Meanwhile, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has also said the state is unable to do anything to help. Amid the unfold…

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SNAP benefits could end if shutdown endures; New agriscience building in Towns County 20:02

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On the Tuesday, Oct. 28 edition of Georgia Today: SNAP benefits are set to end in November if the government shutdown continues; Towns County celebrates its new agriscience building; and: Videos of masked ICE agents aggressively arresting people they suspect of being in the country illegally have raised questions about police accountability. But la…

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Fentanyl use study; Tariffs affect Ga. business; Furloughed federal workers speak out 8:42

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On the Monday October 27th edition of Georgia Today: A study finds old and young alike are using fentanyl and other stimulants at the same rate; Tariffs eat into a local company's profits; Furloughed federal workers bemoan DC lawmakers' seeming inability to come to an agreement.

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Moody's Analytics says Georgia nearing a recession 51:48

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While economists have not declared a nationwide recession, new research from Moody's Analytics reveals many states are experiencing or are on the brink of a recession. Georgia, 21 other states and the District of Columbia are all being flagged. “Closer Look” host Rose Scott talked with Moody's Analytics senior director, Adam Kamins. He talked more …

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"You can't find what you don't look for" 20:26

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When BioLab burned in Conyers, officials told the public the danger was over. What if they never looked for the most toxic chemicals? This episode follows the trail of missing tests, hidden dioxins, and the local voices who refused to let the story fade, including the Rockdale County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, who kept asking …

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Shonda Rhimes on her hope for the future of storytelling; Public Religion Research Institute’s survey on nation’s political divide; What’s ahead for ONE Musicfest 50:15

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On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” the Public Religion Research Institute is going beyond the protests and rhetoric to understand just how deep America’s political divides are. We discussed their 16th annual American Values Survey with PRRI CEO Melissa Deckman. Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, Private Practice, Bridgerto…

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Clean energy jobs slowing; Peanut facility burns down; Shutdown could affect SNAP 6:55

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On the Friday October 24th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's clean energy transition is slowing, according to a new study; More bad news for Georgia peanut farmers as a fire destroys a crucial processing facility in Wilcox County; And the ongoing government shutdown could soon affect one million Georgians who rely on SNAP.…

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Changes for mail-in voting; Rivian layoffs continue; The Stitch update 5:53

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On the Thursday October 23rd edition of Georgia Today: The State Election Board will recommend ending certain types of mail-in voting; Rivian plans to layoff another six-hundred-workers; And a plan to place a new park on Atlanta's downtown connector is back on.

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The risk of hospital closures in rural Georgia; SPIKE Studio inspiring next generation of architects, engineers, builders 50:06

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Once the One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law, it triggered coverage cuts to Medicaid. For rural hospitals that treat large numbers of Medicaid recipients, that means less revenue. According to the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, the loss of funds is putting as many as 20 rural hospitals at risk of closing in Georgia. Some h…

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Journalist Asma Khalid on her new BBC show, MARTA Riders Speak Out, Fourth Annual CompassionCon 49:42

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Asma Khalid's personal philosophy towards journalism is to be fair. She's carried that philosophy through a long career as a journalist for NPR, and now as the co-host of "The Global Story" on the BBC. On her new program, she wants to show the ripple effect of American politics on the international community. On today's "Closer Look with Rose Scott…

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Ga. Power hearings over new energy plans; Teacher sues over Kirk-related firing 5:49

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On the Wednesday, Oct. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Hearings begin over Georgia Power's plan to add a massive amount of new generation capacity; a Georgia teacher sues after losing her job over social media posts about Charlie Kirk; and a former Public Service Commission candidate is charged with stealing Georgia Power trade secrets.…

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Affordable Care Act expiration could cost jobs; Addiction recovery coalition 6:05

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On the Tuesday October 21st edition of Georgia Today: The expiration of Obamacare subsidies could cause significant job losses in Georgia; and Addiction recovery advocates work together to lobby lawmakers more effectively.

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Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation grapples with federal funding cuts; Remembering NPR’s Susan Stamberg 50:29

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The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation provides legal and other wraparound services to people facing stable housing challenges and intimate partner abuse. The Fulton County-based nonprofit, which places legal advocates and social workers in the courthouse and the communities to support survivors, has lost almost all its primary federal funding am…

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'No Kings' rallies; Warnock on govt. shutdown; Gators adapt to changing habitats 8:43

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On the Monday October 20th edition of Georgia Today: We'll learn about all the Georgia "No Kings" rallies over the weekend; Senator Warnock charts a path forward as the government shutdown continues; and how are freshwater animals adapting to rising sea levels caused by climate change?

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The Biggest Company You've Never Heard Of 27:19

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Follow the investigation into Biolab’s sudden halt to manufacturing in Conyers and the complex finances of its parent, KIK Consumer Products. We connect resident claims and class actions with pressure from creditors and a changing pool chemical market, so you understand how corporate decisions and court rulings could shape health monitoring and com…

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National Center for Civil and Human Rights expansion highlights Atlanta’s influence 47:27

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The National Center for Civil and Human Rights has been closed since January 2025 for a major renovation that is nearly complete. The museum, which first opened in 2014, documents the stories of the civil rights movement and global human rights struggles. Now, the Atlanta-based cultural hub will include new east and west wings that house a café, se…

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'No Kings' protests planned; Drought conditions worsen; Atlanta exhibitions open 8:40

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On the Friday, Oct. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia progressive groups join plans for nationwide protests against Donald Trump this weekend; drought conditions continue to worsen across the state; and several major events and museum exhibitions are opening up in Atlanta this month with fashion as the focus.…

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Candidates seek Trump endorsement; Dominion Voting Systems sold; Air traffic shortage 8:47

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On the Thursday October 16th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Republicans seek President Trump's endorsement in the upcoming Senate race; Georgia's voting system has been sold to a former Republican elections director; And as the federal government shutdown stretches on, air travelers could experience delays.…

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Survivor urges early breast cancer screening as cases rise among younger women; EATS set to close on Oct. 18 49:31

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Research shows breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the U.S. Data also reveals that in a group of eight women, one will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Additionally, there’s been a growing increase in the number of younger women being diagnosed with breast cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Pr…

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MSNBC Host Rachel Maddow reveals compelling moments of Andrew Young documentary; Interim MARTA CEO shares vision for transit system; Upcoming festival focuses on creating compassionate communities 49:00

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Civil rights champion Andrew Young has held many positions, including a U.S. congressman, ambassador, and Atlanta Mayor. He was also a top aide to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His life’s story, in his own words, is the focus of a new documentary. It’s called “Andrew Young: The Dirty Work.” Ahead of the film’s debut on MSNBC this Friday, October 17, R…

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Financial Crisis in GA School District; No Paychecks for TSA; Charlie Kirk Honored 7:04

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On the October 15 edition: Officials are calling for reforms in the wake of a financial crisis in a Middle Georgia school district; TSA agents at Hartsfield-Jackson may not receive their promised relief money; And College students in Georgia gathered to watch as President Trump honored Charlie Kirk in a ceremony yesterday.…

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CDC layoffs; Government shutdown affects Georgia Tech; Georgia hospitals using AI 11:02

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On the October 14th Edition: The White House conducted another round of firings at the Atlanta-based CDC on Friday; The government shutdown is hitting Georgia research universities hard; And the Northeast Georgia Health System is now using a type of artificial intelligence aimed at easing staff burnout.…

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‘A missed opportunity’ 23:34

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When a massive chemical fire broke out at the BioLab plant in Conyers in September 2024, the EPA had a tool: a plane, capable of mapping the toxic plume in real time. But it never left the ground. GPB's Pamela Kirkland has more.

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Georgia Today: HIV Funding; Dekalb County Superintendent indicted; AI in Healthcare 22:28

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On the October 10th Edition: Funding for a program that has provided nearly one-million free H-I-V home testing kits nationwide has been restored; The superintendent of Georgia's DeKalb County school district has been indicted on federal charges; And does A-I belong in health care? We'll talk with the chair of the Department of A-I and Health at Th…

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Georgia Today: Atlanta's Mayor Debate; Donald Trump Case; Savannah Bananas 2026 Schedule 10:40

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On the October 9th Edition: Candidates vying to be the next mayor of Atlanta squared off in a televised debate, with one familiar face missing from the stage; A judge has given more time to find a new prosecutor for the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump; Savannah Bananas will announce their 2026 tour schedule in a live broadca…

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Georgia Today: Democrats Raise Alarm; Rivian Plant Lawsuits; Pressure on Food Banks 15:58

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On the October 8th Edition: Some Georgia Democrats are continuing to raise the alarm around the expiration of the Affordable Care Act tax credits; Candidates are racing to energize voters ahead of November’s elections for the Georgia Public Service Commission; And the government shutdown is putting pressure on food banks across Georgia.…

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Paradise Baptist Church celebrates 160 years of faithfully serving its community 50:58

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Paradise Baptist Church is one of Atlanta’s oldest historically Black churches – established in 1865, just after the Civil War. It grew out of a community Sunday School founded by then 12-year-old Dinah Watts Pace. Now, nearly two centuries later, the church is celebrating 160 years of faith, community, education, and economic development. Original…

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Prosecutor's Office on hold; Data center energy demand; BioLab fire one year later 11:53

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Govt. shutdown continues; Affordable Care Act preview; UGA releases study on coyotes 7:17

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Georgia Chamber of Commerce CEO remains optimistic amid uncertain economic landscape; Propel ATL survey captures concerns of MARTA bus riders 51:08

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‘It's changed a lot with me’ 23:51

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In this episode, you’ll hear from families who are still searching for answers, alongside the clinicians and researchers working to understand the health consequences of the BioLab fire in Conyers, Georgia. We examine the symptoms that residents continue to report, why traditional single-chemical testing can fall short after a fire that releases ma…

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Federal govt. shutdown continues; Author Oyin Sangoyomi 15:03

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On the Friday October 3rd edition of Georgia Today: As the federal government shutdown continues, state resources are distributed for furloughed workers; And a Georgia author's new book is an epic work of Medieval African historical fiction.

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Chattahoochee Natl. Park to stay open; Valdosta church vandalism; Ga. timber industry 17:29

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On the Thursday October 2nd edition of Georgia Today: The Chattahoochee National Recreation Area will remain open despite the federal government shutdown; The Church of the oldest black congregation in Valdosta suffers vandalism. And what does the future of the timber industry look like for Georgia?

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Georgia physicians on navigating the current public health misinformation crisis 49:42

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A new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania found that trust in U.S. health and science agencies has declined since the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Amid the rapid spread of misinformation about vaccines, budget cuts, and layoffs at agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has…

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Emory launches a Compassion Shift initiative; Report finds Georgia Pathways admin spending costs twice as much as health care costs 49:54

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Emory University is launching its global Compassion Shift initiative this week. It’s all part of Emory’s “Year of Compassion.” Ryder Delaloye, the associate director of Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning at Emory, talked more about the compassion initiatives, SEE Learning, and compassionate training. He also explained the difference between em…

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SCOTUS rules Cook can keep job; Braves manager Snitker to step down; Govt. shutdown 11:53

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On the Wednesday October 1st edition of Georgia Today: The U.S. Supreme Court will allow Lisa Cook to remain as federal reserve governor; Braves manager Brian Snitker will not return next season; And how will the federal government shutdown affect Georgia's economy?

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‘Closer Look’ guests address preventing suicide among Georgia farmers, veterans & service members 50:07

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To conclude “Closer Look’s” series for National Suicide Prevention and Awareness series, show host Rose Scott talks with guests about the impact of suicide on Georgia farmers, veterans and service members. Data from the National Rural Health Association shows that farmers are three to five times more likely to die by suicide than the general popula…

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Govt. shutdown looming; Court rules on Sapelo Island zoning challenges; Bird banding 11:43

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On the Tuesday September 30th edition of Georgia Today: The U.S. government is headed for its first shutdown in seven years; Georgia's highest court sides with Gullah-Geechee community members over a zoning dispute on Sapelo Island; And federal funding cuts could threaten the future of a process used to track bird habits called "bird banding".…

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Georgia Today: Romman announces governor bid; Twiggs County residents sue over data center plans 8:04

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On the Monday, Sept. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Democratic state Rep. Ruwa Romman announces her bid for governor; Twiggs County residents sue the county over a recent rezoning for a data center; and Atlanta leaders celebrate the opening of a new bike and pedestrian path running along Georgia Highway 400.…

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Addressing the high rate of suicide among seniors; Restaurateur shares story of overcoming career burnout, suicidal ideation 49:36

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According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021 and 2022, people ages 75 and older had the highest suicide rate among all age groups. The data also reveals the rate was largely driven by males. First, for “Closer Look’s” National Suicide Prevention and Awareness series, host Rose Scott talked with Amanda Krisher, …

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Preventable Hazards 26:01

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We return to Conyers in season two with new voices and new information. Former BioLab staff describe corrosion, leaky sprinklers, and storage beyond the stated limits. At the same time, neighbors continue to ask what they were exposed to and what lingers in their soil, gardens, and water. We connect the dots from Hurricane Helene to the 2024 fire, …

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Democrats react to Kimmel suspension; Suit against Braves challenges "Baseball Rule" 16:26

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On the Friday September 26th edition of Georgia Today: State Democrats call out "attacks to free speech" by the Trump administration; The Fifth Annual Atlanta's Women's Film Festival kicks off; And a lawsuit against the Atlanta Braves is challenging the so-called "baseball rule".

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Conference to reimagine systems for Black children’s quality of life; How food insecurity, immigration raids impact the Latino Community 49:28

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The National Black Child Development Institute’s work is centered on creating infinite possibilities for Black children, families, and communities. The institute is gearing up for its annual conference on Oct. 24 – 26 in Atlanta. “Closer Look” host Rose Scott talks with Terri-Nichelle Bradley, a conference board member and founder of the Brown Toy …

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Medical marijuana study committee; Macon Pride Week; Org. rescues former lab chimps 12:48

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On the Thursday September 25th edition of Georgia Today: A study committee on medical marijuana considers current state policy which critics call out of date; The city of Macon kicks off its four day Pride Week. And U.S. laboratories no longer experiment on chimpanzees. So what happens to older chimps who need retirement homes?…

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Mental health experts on suicide awareness and prevention among Georgia’s youth 49:58

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A new report from the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities reveals that suicide is the second leading cause of death for children ages 10 through 14. Suicide is also the third leading cause of death for Georgians between the ages of 15–24. In 2023, at least 249 people under the age of 24 died by suicide in Georgia.…

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Dickerson wins state Senate seat; Emory student workers unionize; Drought conditions 8:32

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On the Wednesday, Sept. 24 edition of Georgia Today: Republican Jason Dickerson wins a state Senate seat in a special runoff election in metro Atlanta; student workers at Emory University start a labor union; and much of the Southeast is under drought conditions this year, including Georgia.

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Helping children through the grieving process; Analyzing this critical moment for journalism 48:38

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According to data on childhood bereavement, one in ten children in Georgia will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the time they turn eighteen. New information also shows one in four children who die by suicide are bereaved. Organizations like Kate's Club works to help young people with the grieving process and their mental health – chi…

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Families suing Apalachee officials; More Helene relief; Blackface at HS volleyball 17:43

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On the Tuesday September 23rd edition of Georgia Today: Families of victims of last year's fatal shooting at Apalachee High School plan to sue police and school officials; FEMA has approved another infusion of Hurricane Helene recovery dollars; And a high school in Fayette County is under fire after a group of people entered a volleyball game with …

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Special election vote deadline; Kemp to visit South Korea; Emory vaccine class 7:59

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On the Monday September 22nd edition of Georgia Today: Residents of an Atlanta Suburb hit a deadline for a special election vote; Governor Brian Kemp is planning a trip to South Korea and Japan; And a class at Emory University considers changes to vaccine recommendations.

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Exhibit and documentary highlight the threat of nuclear, biological and chemical warfare 48:58

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Recently, Georgia Tech, the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, and Spelman College hosted a screening of ‘the bomb’, a multimedia documentary exploring the history and the potential dangers of nuclear weapons. The screening kicked off a free exhibit of ‘the bomb’ that runs through Oct. 16. Following the screening, “Closer Look” host Rose Sco…