Georgia NOW News for Monday August 17, 2026

Recent rains have officially ended Georgia’s severe drought, bringing relief to farmers and livestock producers as they look ahead to the fall harvest. Also, in this episode: Georgia lawmakers are examining rising foster care costs in the wake of an $85 million budget shortfall and a significant decline in the number of foster homes. Jackson County schools canceled classes after multiple campuses received anonymous, computer-generated bomb threats. Atlanta-based surveillance technology company Flock Safety says it will make changes to its platform amid growing privacy concerns and documented abuses of its system. 🎧 Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW. Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com — and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Georgia NOW News wherever you get your podcasts. #GeorgiaNews #Georgia #GeorgiaPolitics #GeorgiaAgriculture #Drought #Farmers #FosterCare #ChildWelfare #JacksonCounty #GeorgiaSchools #FlockSafety #Privacy #PublicSafety #GeorgiaRundown #GeorgiaNewsNow