When a fire at the BioLab plant in Conyers, Georgia, sent a toxic cloud of smoke across the community, residents were left to wonder what they had been exposed to and what it would mean for their long-term health. One year later, many of those questions remain unanswered. In Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story, GPB’s Pamela Kirkland follows residents through the aftermath, while uncovering new details about what was happening inside the plant. Former employees describe ignored warnings, a ...
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BioLab Podcasts
The New England Biolabs podcast series, Lessons from Lab and Life, is dedicated to sharing helpful life lessons from successful scientists. From an overview of cutting edge research to finding sources of inspiration, our podcast is for science enthusiasts that like to ponder “what it all means”. Listen as leading researchers draw lessons from where scientific concepts (and misconceptions) have come from, where they are now, and where they are headed in the not-too-distant future. If you’ve g ...
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Illuminating life science career opportunities outside of academia through the experiences of those who have been there before.
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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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Welcome to Pool Nation. The Podcast where it’s all Pool Talk. We are talking about becoming a nation of pool pros. We talk about the latest products, trends and training in the Swimming Pool Industry. We interview leaders, and educators in the swimming pool industry.
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An introduction to live biotherapeutics, what is it? How FDA defines it? What is its potential in drug discovery, etc.
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Jake Nicholson of SMEVentures uncovers the stories behind search fund entrepreneurs around the world. The Search Fund Podcast is a show about hungry entrepreneurs who, instead of starting a business, decide to buy one. These are their stories of success, failure, and the lessons they've learned.
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After being censored on every other platform, a laymen’s political podcast by conservative working men has become a bastion of free speech. Our show gives you, the listener, the ability to join in on our weekly discussions of the current political news cycle. This is Blue Collar Black Listed, where common sense will never take a backseat to woke stupidity. You can also shoot us an email with any questions, suggestions or topics you’d like discussed at: [email protected] New epis ...
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Your Morning Legal Briefing is a legal podcast featuring Attorney’s Halil Hampton, Niki Cain and executive produced by Attorney Sylvia Coulon Hampton. This podcast dives into trending legal news, pop culture topics, and the latest political developments, all examined through a thoughtful legal lens. The hosts bring sharp insights and engaging discussions on the complexities of modern-day America, delivering a mix of education and entertainment that resonates with a diverse audience. Produced ...
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The Biggest Company You've Never Heard Of
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27:19Follow 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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Prosecutor's Office on hold; Data center energy demand; BioLab fire one year later
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E-268 Pool Nation Podcast - From Napkin to Shelf: How BioLab Creates the Chemicals That Run Your Pools
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1:33:21In Episode 268 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, Zac, and Spider sit down with Alicia Stephens and Ted Lawrence from BioLab to uncover what really goes into developing the pool products we all use. From the first spark of an idea to the science labs, testing pools, and final packaging, you’ll hear how innovation happens in the world of pool chemis…
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Interview with Vladimir Potapov: The NEBridge Ligase Fidelity Tool
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14:19Hear from Valadimir Potapov, a Bioinformaticist here at NEB and an important part of the team that builds online tools to aid both NEB scientists and our customers in calculations and experimental design. Valdimir joins us to talk through the open access Ligase Fidelity Tools which are used to aid in the design of DNA Assembly via the Golden Gate m…
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'No Kings' rallies; Warnock on govt. shutdown; Gators adapt to changing habitats
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8:43On 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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E-270 Pool Nation Podcast Inspiring Stories from the Pool Pros Shaping Our Industry
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35:08Episode 270 Pool Nation Podcast. Welcome to a special Best of Pool Nation Podcast episode! This week, we’re celebrating some of the most inspiring and hardworking professionals in the pool industry — the people who embody what it means to be part of a Nation of Pool Pros. In this special feature, Megan Kendrick from Pool Pro Magazine joins Edgar De…
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'No Kings' protests planned; Drought conditions worsen; Atlanta exhibitions open
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8:40On 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
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8:47On 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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Financial Crisis in GA School District; No Paychecks for TSA; Charlie Kirk Honored
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7:04On 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
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11:02On 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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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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E-269 Pool Nation Podcast - How 4 Women Are Rewriting the Rules of the Pool Industry
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1:07:18In Episode 269 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus sits down with Megan Kendrick from Pool Pro Magazine and the incredible female nominees from the Pool Nation Awards 30 Under 40 — Nelly Allen, Katie Morrissey, Maddy Vandiver, and Sarah Hoopes. These powerhouse women share their journeys, challenges, and the lessons they’ve learned while sha…
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Georgia Today: HIV Funding; Dekalb County Superintendent indicted; AI in Healthcare
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22:28On 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
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10:40On 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
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15:58On 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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Govt. shutdown continues; Affordable Care Act preview; UGA releases study on coyotes
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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
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15:03On 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
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17:29On 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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SCOTUS rules Cook can keep job; Braves manager Snitker to step down; Govt. shutdown
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11:53On 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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Sickle Cell Disease: New Wave of Gene Therapies
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39:21Sickle cell disease was once considered an incurable disease, until recently. A wide variety of gene therapies have now become available, allowing patients with sickle cell disease to now have futures once thought unimaginable. In this podcast episode, we talk through these treatments and get expert advice on what these treatments mean for our futu…
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Govt. shutdown looming; Court rules on Sapelo Island zoning challenges; Bird banding
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11:43On 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
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8:04On 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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E-267 Pool Nation Podcast - How We’re Uniting 7,200 Pros to Raise the Bar - SPPA & Pool Nation
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1:33:35Today in Episode 267 of the Pool Nation Podcast we drop a big announcement: Pool Nation and SPPA are partnering to unite more than 7,200 pool pros under one roof — the largest member-based program our industry has ever seen. Edgar and Zac sit down with Danielle, CEO of SPPA, to unpack what this means for you: a revamped Pool Man University platform…
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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"
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16:26On 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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Medical marijuana study committee; Macon Pride Week; Org. rescues former lab chimps
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12:48On 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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Dickerson wins state Senate seat; Emory student workers unionize; Drought conditions
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8:32On 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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Families suing Apalachee officials; More Helene relief; Blackface at HS volleyball
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17:43On 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
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7:59On 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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E-266 Pool Nation Podcast: From Good Enough to Great: How Private Companies Are Rewiring the Pool Industry
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1:32:47In Episode 266 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar John dig in with Aquastar, Poolside Tech, and Raypak on how open collaboration (not vendor lock-in) is unlocking smarter automation, safer equipment, and real freedom of choice for pool pros and builders. We talk best-in-class integration (pump + filter + automation + heater), remote diagnostics that …
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Vaccine advisory panel; New maternal care recommendations; Lilith Fair documentary
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14:08On the Friday September 19th edition of Georgia Today: Former CDC employees gather outside the organization's Atlanta headquarters as a new vaccine advisory panel meets; A new study has recommendations for improving maternal health care in Georgia; And a new documentary on the 90's music festival Lilith Fair is premiering this weekend. We'll talk a…
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Hyundai Facility Expansion; Push to End Income Tax; Expand Access to Higher Education
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17:18On the September 18th edition: Hyundai has announced that it will continue expanding its facility in southeast Georgia; Some Georgia lawmakers are continuing the push to end the state's income tax; Georgia's largest private university is moving to expand access to higher education.
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Raffensperger announces run for Governor; Number of unninsured children growing
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18:25On the Wednesday September 17th edition of Georgia Today: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announces his run for governor; Recent census data shows the number of children without health insurance in Georgia has gone up; And in the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, some Georgians are learning the limits of free speech.…
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New Rivian electric vehicle plant; Kemp responds to Hyundai raid; Vaccine access
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10:27On the Tuesday September 16th edition of Georgia Today: State leaders celebrate the groundbreaking of a new Rivian electric vehicle plant in Atlanta; Governor Brian Kemp says an immigration raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant won't deter foreign investors; And how will changes to national vaccine policy affect access in Georgia?…
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Senate runoff; Ga. better than natl. average on inflation report; Coca-Cola book
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16:56On the Monday, September 15th edition of Georgia Today: Early voting begins in parts of Fulton and Cherokee county for a special state Senate runoff election; Georgia fares slightly better than other states in recent national inflation reports; And a new book explains Coca Cola's efforts to downplay the harmful health effects of sugar.…
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E-265 Pool Nation Podcast Inside Heritage: Scott Frost on Culture, Disruption & What’s Next for Pool Pros
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1:36:58In episode 265 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we sit down with Scott Frost, who recently joined Heritage after more than 30 years in the pool industry. From building pools and running service routes to leadership roles in manufacturing and now distribution, Scott brings one of the most complete perspectives in the industry. We dive deep into: His care…
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New measles case in Fulton; Hyundai plant construction delayed; MARTA upgrades
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12:26On the Friday September 12th edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Heath Department reports a new case of measles in Fulton County; Construction is delayed for the southeast GA Hyundai plant raided by immigration officials last week; And Atlanta's transit system MARTA is getting some upgrades ahead of next year's World Cup.…
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9/11 anniversary; Leaders react to death of Charlie Kirk; Helene recovery continues
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12:58On the Thursday September 11th edition of Georgia Today: Tributes and ceremonies take place across Georgia on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001; Georgia leaders react to the shooting death of right wing influencer Charlie Kirk; And some parts of Georgia are still recovering from last year's Hurricane Helene.…
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Vaccine recommendations could change; Union City EV stations; Hurricane Prep. Week
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16:20On the Wednesday September 10th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia public health departments could soon deviate from the CDC on vaccine recommendations; Union City celebrates the opening of its first ever electric vehicle charging stations; And with the possible elimination of FEMA, What does hurricane preparedness now look like for Georgia?…
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Charges dropped for 'Cop City' defendants; New details on immigration raid at Hyundai
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12:14On the Tuesday September 9th edition of Georgia Today: Charges will likely be dropped for 61 defendants accused of trying to stop construction of Atlanta's controversial police and fire training center; New details on the massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Southeast Georgia; And a look at how Augusta is recovering after Hurricane Helene…
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South Korea responds to Hyundai plant raid; Bird flu detected; Hurricane Prep. Week
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15:11On the Monday September 8th edition of Georgia Today: Last week's massive immigration raid at a South Georgia Hyundai plant could effect relations with U.S. ally, South Korea; Bird flu has once again been detected in Georgia. And as Hurricane Preparedness Week begins, an expert explains how to get the latest info on weather threats.…
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E-264 Pool Nation Podcast - The Pool Pro’s Playbook: Education, Networking & Innovation PSP Expo 2025
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1:26:11In this week’s Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zac are joined by Meagan MAGAÑA, Show Manager of the PSP/Deck Expo, to give you the ultimate insider guide to the 2025 PSP Expo in Las Vegas (Oct 22–24). We break down everything—from education tracks and new keynote sessions to networking parties, the $10,000 Pool Pro Challenge, and the Pool Nat…
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ICE raids Hyundai plant; Atlanta public schools to merge; Michael Hardwick book
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15:27On the Friday September 5th edition of Georgia Today: Workers are detained in a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Bryan County; Atlanta Public Schools are planning a merge; And a new book profiles the story of an Atlanta man whose arrest and trial made him an icon of the LGBTQ community.…
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Election board update; Apalachee shooting anniversary; Kennedy grilled on health care
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13:43On the Thursday, Sept. 4th edition of Georgia Today: The Fulton County Board of Commissioners delays confirmation of two nominees to an election board; one-year anniversary of the shooting at Apalachee High School; Georgia U.S. senators call for the resignation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Hurricane season coming; New EV plant on the way; Declining film production in Ga.
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14:48LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 3 edition of Georgia Today: Weather forecasters are warning people on the potential danger of Georgia's upcoming hurricane season; Despite delays, a new electric vehicle factory is still coming to Middle Georgia; And in recent years, film and television productions are down in the state. We'll talk about what that me…
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Last season, Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story uncovered how a fire at a Georgia chemical plant left residents in an Atlanta suburb searching for answers. In Season Two, host Pamela Kirkland goes deeper. Former employees are coming forward with insider accounts of what really went on inside the plant. Community members continue to face health …
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Senators hold meeting on social media and kids; Macon benefits package; Seafood risks
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10:07On the Tuesday, Sept. 2 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia senators meeting on the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on children; Macon tries to entice newcomers with a new benefits package; and UGA research details potential health risks for imported seafood.
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