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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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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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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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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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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Greene on U.S. Senate race; Teacher recruitment; New Dem. Party Chair Charlie Bailey
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11:46On the Wednesday, May 7 edition of Georgia Today: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene remains noncommittal to a U.S. Senate run; a law designed to recruit teachers doesn't pan out; and the new Chair of the Georgia Democratic Party says health care will be a fundamental issue for his party going forward.…
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High-speed police chase policy; Alleged Apalachee HS shooter court appearance
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15:26On the Tuesday, May 6 edition: The Atlanta City Council calls for stricter guidelines around high speed police chases; the accused Apalachee High School shooter appears in court; what Gov. Brian Kemp's decision not to run for senate could mean for the midterm elections.
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The Way You Want To Be Loved by Aruni Kashyap
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14:17Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya explore The Way You Want to Be Loved by Aruni Kashyap, a short story collection that tackles identity, displacement, and resilience. Through conversations about folklore, campus life, and queer love, the episode highlights how Kashyap’s writing confronts cultural blind spots with depth and sensitivity.…
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Kemp won't run for Senate; Ga. Democrats elect new leader; Proposed Medicaid cuts
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7:33On the May 5 edition: Kemp won't run for Senate next year; The Georgia Democratic Party elects a new leader; proposed Medicaid cuts could hurt children with asthma.
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Dems rally in Cherokee; Cash bail lawsuit; Sea turtle nesting season begins
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8:32On the Friday, May 2 edition of Georgia Today: Democrats rally in one of Georgia's Republican strongholds, two incarcerated women sue the state over Georgia's cash bail law, and Coastal Georgia's sea turtle nesting season is officially underway.
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Americorps workers laid off; New police training; Flannery O'Connor paintings exhibit
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10:21On the Thursday May 1 edition of Georgia Today: Americorps volunteers across Georgia face layoffs from the Trump administration; the Georgia Alzheimers Association partners with state law enforcement for a new training initiative; and a Milledgeville farm hosts an exhibit of paintings by author Flannery O'Connor.…
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SCOTUS could rule on FBI raid case; Brunswick pollution report; Georgia's trade war
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7:09On the Wednesday, April 30 edition of Georgia Today: The Supreme Court could rule in a Georgia case of a botched FBI raid; Emory University details health effects of pollution in coastal Brunswick; and the Georgia Chamber reports on the trade war.
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"Cop City" opens in Atlanta; Head Start may face cuts; Loeffler event in Suwanee
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7:35On the Tuesday, April 29 edition of Georgia Today: The city of Atlanta officially opens its public safety training center known as "Cop City"; A nonprofit for early childhood development is the latest to face possible federal budget cuts; And U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler visits Suwanee.…
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Bottoms files for Governor run; Kemp signs education bills; Funding cuts for research
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7:53On the Monday April 28th edition of Georgia Today: Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms makes plans to run for governor; Governor Kemp signs several education bills into law; And public health research is the latest target of the federal government's efforts to reduce the national budget.
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Federal govt. restores legal status of intl. students; The future of Piedmont Park
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13:32On the Friday, April 25 edition of Georgia Today: Savannah city officials draw up a new zoning district for affordable housing; a nonprofit unveils its "future vision" for Atlanta's Piedmont Park; and after a brief court battle, the federal government restores the legal status of dozens of international students.…
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Judge hears case of targeted students; The Stitch gets new funding; Antiques Roadshow
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8:28On the Thursday, April 24 edition of Georgia Today: A federal judge hears the case of dozens of international students targeted for deportation by the Trump administration; a proposed greenspace over parts of the interstate in Atlanta finds a new source of funding; and the popular PBS program Antiques Roadshow heads to Savannah.…
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Ga. Dems announce plans for deportation bill; Cowsert AG run; Air Quality Report
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7:31On the Wednesday, April 23 edition of Georgia Today: Democratic state senators announce legislation to protect U.S. Citizens from deportation; Athens state Sen. Bill Cowsert says he'll run for state attorney general. And a new study says air quality in Georgia has a lot of room for improvement.
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Kemp signs tort reform bills; Georgia crop outlook; Atlanta Beltline rail link
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11:31On the April 22 edition: Kemp signs two new bills limiting lawsuits in Georgia; this could be a good year for Georgia crops; and will the imagined rail link for Atlanta's Beltline ever come to fruition?
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The Stained Glass Window by David Levering Lewis
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17:09Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Levering Lewis turns his lens inward in The Stained Glass Window, tracing his family's journey from slavery to the Great Migration and beyond. Hosts Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya explore how personal history and public record intertwine to reveal the deeper currents of the American story.…
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Court victory for targeted students; Pope Francis dies; Healthy Start expansion
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9:49On the April 21 edition: A victory in court for Georgia international students; Georgians react to Pope Francis' death; 10 counties will soon benefit from Healthy Start program.
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Judge hears arguments over targeted foreign students; Fatal high-speed chase in Atl.
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17:07On the Thursday April 17th edition of Georgia Today: A federal judge hears arguments over foreign students targeted for deportation allegedly without due process; Activists call for an end to high speed police chases after a fatal crash in Atlanta. And how language barriers can put older adults at risk in our healthcare system.…
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3 people arrested at MTG town hall; Fort Benning has name restored; Flouride in water
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15:09On the Wednesday April 16th edition of Georgia Today: Three people are arrested at a chaotic town hall meeting for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene; The Army restores the name of Fort Benning; And we speak with a Georgia doctor who says removing fluoride from drinking water, as some conservatives want, would be bad for children.…
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Fed official says tariffs may raise prices; Students sue over deportation risk; WAYMO
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15:39On the Tuesday, April 15 edition of Georgia Today: The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta says consumers should get ready for higher prices; Self driving cars are coming to Atlanta, and 17 foreign college students sue the federal government for seemingly using their past interactions with police to make them vulnerable to deportation.…
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Tax filing deadline approaches; Student visas revoked; WWII veteran honored by France
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12:48On the April 14 edition: Georgians have a little extra time to file taxes this year; a Macon hospital has special care program for pregnant or postpartum; a 100-year-old WWII vet receives France's highest honor.
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Donna Lowry explores the history and legacy of Warm Springs, Georgia—a place of healing for President Franklin D. Roosevelt and a catalyst for modern rehabilitative care. Lawmakers discuss recent efforts to restore its therapeutic pools and reflect on the state's role in the fight against polio.
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Bernice King speaks out against HUD cuts; Fort Gaines disbands its police department
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10:51On the Friday April 11th edition of Georgia Today: The daughter of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks out against federal cuts to public housing; Southwest Georgia's Fort Gaines disbands its police department; And the city of Columbus celebrates the centennial of the Liberty Theatre.
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Family of man who died in Bibb jail preps civil lawsuit; Kemp considers Senate run
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15:48On the Thursday, April 10 edition of Georgia Today: The family of a man who died in the Macon-Bibb County jail prepares a civil lawsuit; Gov. Brian Kemp considers a senate run in 2026; and the Masters Tournament tees off in Augusta.
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Renewed tax credits for foster youth aging out; Two Ga. universities are consolidated
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6:41On the Wednesday April 9th edition of Georgia Today: State lawmakers renew a tax credit helping children who age out of foster care; The University System of Georgia combines two schools; And a health expert says the federal government's message about vaccines is confusing.
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BioLab fined by OSHA for chemical fire; Tariff effects; Cold snap delays peanut crop
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9:11On the Tuesday, April 8 edition of Georgia Today: OSHA says improperly stored chemicals sparked last year's fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers; the Georgia Chamber of Commerce tells its members to prepare for the effects of new tariffs enacted by the Trump administration; and a cold snap delays the start of this year's peanut crop in Georgia.…
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In this episode, Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya explore Love Sick Century, a poetry collection by Atlanta writer Elly Bookman that finds meaning in life’s everyday contrasts. Through poems that blend the personal and political, the hosts reflect on how Bookman’s work captures both the beauty and complexity of being human.…
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'Hands Off' protests; Masters Week in Augusta; Shrimpers support Trump tariffs
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10:48On the Monday, April 7 edition of Georgia Today: Activists gathered across Georgia as part of the nationwide "Hands Off" protests; it is Masters Week in Augusta; and Georgia shrimp farmers are praising President Trump's tariffs
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Battleground: Ballot Box — Lawmakers Huddle: A recap of the Georgia legislative session
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3:54This week on Lawmakers Huddle, host Donna Lowry recaps the end of Georgia’s 2025 legislative session and explores concerns over the state budget and potential federal funding cuts. The episode also features the swearing-in of Barbara Rivera-Holmes as Georgia’s first female labor commissioner.
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ICE raids in NW Ga.; Rivian plant construction plans; Religious freedom bill signed
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20:34On the April 4 edition: Authorities give details on Bartow County ICE raids; Rivian resumes new plant construction plans; Gov. Brian Kemp signs the 'religious freedom' bill into law
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Sine Die Surprises: From Walkouts to DEI Debates
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4:09As Sine Die arrives, legislators face a packed agenda—including the 2026 state budget—after late-night sessions and surprise protests. From a heated debate over gender-affirming care in prisons to election law changes and efforts to ban DEI programs in schools, tensions run high. Plus, the team celebrates a milestone for longtime GPB photojournalis…
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Last day of Georgia's legislative session; Tifton woman charged after miscarriage
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14:06On the April 3 edition: Georgia lawmakers are working on new bills before it's too late; and a South Georgia woman's arrest and case following a miscarriage is in limbo.
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DPH funding cuts; Future flooding risks; HS student makes scholarship history
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9:17On the Wednesday April 2nd edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's Dept. of Public Health faces federal funding cuts; A scientific study says a large portion of coastal Georgia is at risk of flooding in the next century; And a Georgia high school senior is one of the top scholarship earners in the history of the state.…
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School safety bill passes; More CDC layoffs; Fentanyl mandatory minimum sentences
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11:52On the Tuesday April 1st edition of Georgia Today: Georgia lawmakers give final passage to a bill aimed at increasing school safety; More layoffs at the Atlanta based CDC; And a new bill establishes mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl distribution. But some in the drug recovery community worry that won't help.…
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Democratic Party chair steps down; Election lawsuit dismissed; Maternal mortality
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18:14On the March 31 edition: U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams steps down as the chair of the state's Democratic Party; the U.S. attorney general orders dismissal of a lawsuit challenging election law in Georgia.
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IVF Protections, DEI Bans, and Big Pay Bumps
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3:18Georgia’s legislative session is wrapping up, but not without a few surprises. GPB’s Donna Lowry and Pamela Kirkland break down the unexpected last-minute salary raises for top state officials, a revived push to ban DEI policies in schools, and bipartisan support for protecting IVF. Plus, a longtime state senator gets a big new role in Washington.…
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IVF and tort reform bills pass House; Savannah rezones for more affordable housing
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10:50On the Friday March 28 edition of Georgia Today: IVF and tort reform bills pass the Georgia House; Savannah looks to create more affordable housing.
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Lawmakers push for Georgia's first Natl. park; New EV plant; Braves opening day
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15:09On the Thursday, March 27 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia lawmakers make another push to create the state's first national park; Hyundai opens a new electric vehicle plant in Bryan County; And it's opening day for the Atlanta Braves!
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Fed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP; Public safety bills in House; GA bridges score well
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11:22On the March 26 edition: Georgia Medicaid and SNAP could be affected by federal cuts; The Georgia House's bills on children and public safety; Georgia bridges get good marks in national infrastructure report.
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Georgia Today: Measles outbreaks; School cellphone ban; Flannery O'Connor home tour
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11:05On the Tuesday, March 25 edition of Georgia Today: A series of measles outbreaks in states including Georgia has health care providers concerned; the Georgia Legislature passes a bill banning cellphones from elementary and middle schools; and on what would have been Flannery O'Connor's 100th birthday, a tour lets visitors explore the celebrated aut…
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The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander by Denny S. Bryce
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17:58Inspired by a real-life scandal that was shocking even for the tumultuous Roaring Twenties, this captivating novel tells the story of a pioneering Black journalist, a secret interracial marriage among the New York elite, and the sensational divorce case that ignited an explosive battle over race and class. Join Peter and Orlando as they dive into t…
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Ossoff holds Atlanta rally; Youth Village expansion; Tariffs and Ga. brewing industry
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11:15On March 24th edition: Ossoff holds a rally in Atlanta; Douglasville expands a children's behavior health facility; tariffs worry Georgia's brewing industry
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Georgia’s Legislative Showdown: Tax Cuts, Tort Reform & Education
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3:48With just weeks left in Georgia’s legislative session, lawmakers are racing to pass key bills, including Gov. Kemp’s tort reform effort, which faced strong opposition but narrowly advanced. Budget debates continue, with the Senate prioritizing scholarships for private schooling while the House focuses on public school funding, setting up a showdown…
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Protests against DOGE; Fiscal budget deadline approaches; UNICEF recognizes Decatur
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10:21On the Friday, March 21 edition of Georgia Today: Spending cuts from Trump's DOGE spark protests in Georgia; state lawmakers have just two weeks left to pass a budget for the upcoming fiscal year; Decatur develops a plan to address the needs of the youth.
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Trump signs order closing U.S. Education Dept; Taliban hostage from Atlanta freed
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8:54On the March 20 edition: Trump aims to dismantle the Department of Education; study shows AI helps predict which children will develop mental health issues; an Atlanta man held by the Taliban is released.
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Equal pay bill approved; Collins absent from town hall; Chatham County sales tax
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10:04On March 19: The Georgia legislature OKs minimum wage for those with intellectual disabilities; U.S. Rep. Mike Collins is absent from a town hall in Athens; Savannah's Chatham County OKs a sales tax to fund school improvements.
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Special elections; Ga. will work with ICE; Otis Redding Center for the Arts
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9:35On the March 18 edition: 41 counties hold special elections; The Georgia Dept. of Public Safety set work with ICE; and Macon opens a new music education center named for Otis Redding.
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Dangerous storms across Georgia; Protests against proposed VA cuts; Peach Pass scam
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12:16LISTEN: On the March 17 edition: Dangerous storms sweep through Georgia over the weekend; Georgians protest proposed cuts to the VA; and be wary of a growing scam.
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Bonus Episode: Andrew Young Reflects on Legacy, Faith, and America’s Future
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51:20From marching in Selma to serving as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. under President Jimmy Carter, Andrew Young has shaped history. Now 93, he looks back on his extraordinary life and the work still left to do. GPB's Pamela Kirkland sits down with Andrew Young in this bonus episode of Georgia Today.
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Lawmakers Tackle Education, Tort Reform, and Fluorescent Pink Vests
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3:44This week GPB’s Pamela Kirkland and Lawmakers host Donna Lowry break down the latest action under the Gold Dome as lawmakers push through key bills in committee, including tort reform, education funding, and prison staffing. With the session winding down, they also highlight a surprising change to hunting gear regulations and preview the debates st…
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