Georgia NOW News for Thursday May 7, 2026

From a South Georgia teacher’s fight against alleged racial discrimination to major changes in Georgia’s education system, this episode covers the stories shaping communities across the state. We hear from Lana Foster, the former Echols County educator whose years-long legal battle over racism in her school district just scored a major victory in federal court. Then, Gov. Brian Kemp signs sweeping education legislation into law, including a statewide literacy initiative and expanded cell phone bans in public schools. Plus, an investigation finds Georgia environmental regulators failed for years to stop dangerous PFAS chemicals from polluting Northwest Georgia waterways, despite repeated warnings. We also remember media pioneer and philanthropist Ted Turner, who died at 87 after transforming television news. And a troubling new report from the Anti-Defamation League shows antisemitic vandalism in Georgia reached record levels in 2025, even as overall hate incidents declined statewide. 🎧 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 #Education #CivilRights #Environment #TedTurner #Politics #AtlantaNews