Georgia NOW News for Thursday September 17, 2026

Former state Rep. Dexter Sharper was sentenced to time served Monday after admitting to receiving COVID-19 unemployment benefits through false statements. Georgia officials are reminding voters about upcoming election deadlines, including the Oct. 5 voter registration deadline. Valdosta City Schools is supporting its music programs despite financial challenges, with more than 200 students in the high school marching band. An Emory University researcher is studying how transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, could help reduce fear responses in people with PTSD. 🎧 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. #GeorgiaNOWNews #GeorgiaNews #GeorgiaPolitics #Voting #Valdosta #Education #MusicEducation #Healthcare #PTSD #EmoryUniversity