Georgia NOW News for Tuesday August 11, 2026

This episode of Georgia NOW covers how Georgia Head Start leaders are reviewing a proposed federal overhaul that could significantly change early childhood education programs serving more than 20,000 children across the state. Also, in this episode: New testing data shows Georgia students continuing to make gains in math, with most grade levels now performing at or above pre-pandemic levels. The Trump administration moves forward with efforts to fire Federal Reserve Governor and Georgia native Lisa Cook, despite an ongoing legal challenge. New research from the University of Georgia explores the connection between the brain and the gut—and how gut health may affect stress, depression and other diseases. 🎧 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 #HeadStart #Education #GeorgiaSchools #LisaCook #UGA #GutHealth #Podcast