Georgia NOW News for Wednesday September 16, 2026

This episode covers a new survey on teacher stress, second jobs and plans to leave the profession, along with concerns about how those pressures affect students. Georgia’s voting equipment also faces a known vulnerability that researchers say could make it possible to match voters with their ballots, raising concerns about ballot secrecy as AI tools become more sophisticated. The episode also looks at homelessness in Macon, where emergency shelter space is limited despite a decline in unsheltered homelessness, and permanent supportive housing remains in high demand. Finally, Stockbridge’s youngest mayor was removed from office after a nearly 10-hour hearing into allegations involving city spending, employee treatment and communications with an 18-year-old high school student. 🎧 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. #Georgia #GeorgiaNews #GeorgiaTeachers #Teachers #Education #ElectionSecurity #GeorgiaElections #Voting #ElectionIntegrity #Homelessness #Macon #Stockbridge #GeorgiaPolitics #GeorgiaNOWNews