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Georgia Today
by Georgia Public Broadcasting
Georgia Today is the daily podcast from GPB News bringing you compelling stories and in-depth reporting that you won’t hear anywhere else. Peter Biello hosts this quick and convenient way to get the best of GPB News’ extensive coverage of the topics that matter to you, delivered directly to your device every weekday afternoon.
Episodes
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Georgia Today: Election investigations halted; PFAS found; Atlanta Dream wins first home game
On the Oct. 22 edition: Election investigations in Georgia and eight other states by the Trump administration have been halted; PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," have been found in Georgia's water systems; and the Atlanta Dream won their first home game in the WNBA Finals.
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ICE agent uses Flock information; Hyundai expands; Atlanta Dream plays in WNBA finals
On the Oct. 21 edition: A Savannah police officer was fired after sharing Flock information with an ICE agent; the upcoming Atlanta Dream game has sold out.; and Effingham County has picked a company to start doing site reviews for its new data center.
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Early voting count; High Museum celebrates 100; Flu season starts early
On the Oct. 20 edition: Turnout for the midterm elections has surpassed 1 million in-person early votes; the High Museum turns 100; and health experts warn that the flu is spreading earlier than expected.
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Trump holds weekend rally; KFC and Coca Cola partner; GLP-1's rising costs
On the Oct. 19 edition: State health officials are warning about a possible measles exposure in a Middle Georgia restaurant; Atlanta-based Coca-Cola and KFC team up to modernize their businesses; and President Trump blasted Sen. Jon Ossoff while he was in town last week.
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Trump rally in Dalton; ICE Facility hunger strike; Atlanta Dream going to WNBA finals
On the Oct. 16 edition: President Donald Trump is in Dalton for a rally this afternoon; detainees in an ICE detention facility are conducting a hunger strike; and the Atlanta Dream is going to the WNBA Finals.
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Preservation laws rollback; Roller coaster operators face scrutiny; Winter forecast
On the Oct. 15 edition: The federal government proposes regulatory rollbacks that would gut historic preservation laws; roller coaster operators face scrutiny after the death of a man at Six Flags; and it may seem early, but National Weather Service forecasters predict a winter full of rain.
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Georgia Today: New case of measles; Heated senate debate; Vice president visit
LISTEN: On the Oct. 14 edition: A new case of measles has been found in Macon County; Sen. Jon Ossoff and challenger Mike Collins trade barbs in the Senate race debate; and Vice President JD Vance visits Atlanta in support of Mike Collins.
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Data centers consumption; Candidate debates; Six Flags death
On the October 13 edition: A man dies after being thrown from a roller coaster at Six Flags over the weekend; Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she wants to fully expand Medicaid; And data centers need water to keep cool, but their thirst doesn’t stop there.
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Hurricane Isaias approaches; Ossoff Collins debate; Sea turtle research
On the Oct. 9th edition: Georgians are preparing for upward to five inches of rain as Hurricane Isaias is expected to hit the Florida Panhandle tonight; Sen. Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins debated last night; and new research shows how viruses affect sea turtles.
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Hurricane warnings; ICE detains graduate student; Atlanta Braves lose
On the Oct. 8 edition: A Georgia State graduate was taken into ICE custody; Southwestern Georgia could see strong winds and heavy rain starting Friday; and energy efficiency advocates are working with homeowners to save on bills.
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Hurricane warnings; ICE detains graduate student; Atlanta Braves lose
On the October 8 edition: A Georgia State graduate was taken into ICE custody; Southwestern Georgia could see strong winds and heavy rain starting Friday; And energy efficiency advocates are working with homeowners to save on bills.
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Gas tax extended; Gubernatorial debate; CDC layoffs
On the October 7 edition: Governor Kemp extends the suspension of the state's gas tax; Parts of the state could get heavy rain this weekend; And Republican candidate for governor Rick Jackson avoided President Trump's name during last night's debate.
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Georgia Power hacked; Pipeline legal challenge; Bibb County trauma resources
On the October 6th edition: Hackers gain access to account information for 300,000 Georgia Power customers; a new legal challenge emerges for a pipeline running from Georgia to Mississippi; and The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is inviting residents to a trauma-response resource fair in the wake…
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Georgia Power hacked; Pipeline legal challenge; Bibb county trauma resources
On the October 6th edition: Hackers gain access to account information for 300,000 Georgia Power customers; A new legal challenge emerges for a pipeline running from Georgia to MIssissippi; And The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is inviting residents to a trauma-response resource fair in the wake…
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Homecoming shooting; New voting machines; OutKast and Waffle House merchandise
On the October 5 edition: Another mass shooting in Georgia leaves two dead and dozens wounded; lawsuits against BioLab in Conyers number nearly 4,000 plaintiffs; and depending on who you ask, a series of land exchanges on Georgia's Cumberland Island either protect or hurt it.
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Mailing medical marijuana; Roller derby; Atlanta Braves historic win
On the October 2 edition: Democrats remain hopeful they'll win a long shot Georgia congressional seat; Medical marijuana patients in Georgia will soon be able to get their products through the mail; And Braves ace Chris Sale had high praise for Ray Kerr after the Braves historic win last night.
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Voter lawsuit tossed; Candidates focus on health care; Jimmy Carter's birthday
On the Oct. 1 edition: Healthcare and affordability take center stage in the Georgia governor's race; the Atlanta Braves face elimination in the wild card series; the State Election Board considers a big last-minute change.
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Voter lawsuit tossed; Candidates focus on health care; Jimmy Carter's birthday
On the October 1 edition: Health care and affordability take center stage in the Georgia governors race; The Atlanta Braves face elimination in the Wild Card series; The State Election Board considers a big last-minute change.
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BioLab anniversary; More measles; FEMA funds
On the September 30 edition: It's been two years since the BioLab chemical fire in Conyers and residents are still worried about their health; The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting five-new measles cases in middle Georgia's Jasper County; And Georgia has a new "I Voted" sticker for...
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Georgia Today: Gas tax suspended; People awaiting trial will be moved; Athens Flock cameras concerns
On the Sept. 29 edition: Gov. Brian Kemp suspends the gas tax for the third time this year; hundreds of people awaiting trial will be moved from a detention center in Atlanta to a facility in South Georgia; and Athens citizens expressed their worries about Flock cameras at a recent town hall.
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BioLab lawsuits; Macon shooting; Giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta
On the September 28 edition: Twelve people are wounded at a birthday party shooting in Macon; this week marks the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene as recovery efforts continue; and there's a week left to register to vote and Democrats are pushing early voting.
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Georgia Today: BioLab lawsuits; Macon shooting; Giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta
On the September 28 edition: 12 people are wounded at a birthday party shooting in Macon; this week marks the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene as recovery efforts continue; and there's a week left to register to vote and Democrats are pushing early voting.
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School safety; Hurricane Helene recovery continues; Hotel trafficking verdict
On the September 25 edition: Two years after Hurricane Helene hit, parts of Georgia are still recovering; Emergency management officials attempt to help schools stop violence before it starts; And Senate Majority Leader John Thune joined Republican candidate Mike Collins on the campaign trail…
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Zoo Atlanta pandas; Brian Kemp's last workplace summit; Healthcare companies merge
LISTEN: On the Sept. 24 edition: Two new pandas are coming to the Atlanta zoo; two top behavioral health service providers in Middle Georgia have merged; Gov. Kemp says workers need to get ready for AI.
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Canceled debate; Emory PFAS trial; Sen. Warnock calls for Flock guardrails
On the September 23 edition: A gubernatorial debate set for last night was canceled; A clinical trial tests whether PFAS chemicals can be removed from your body; And National Park Service officials will hear from you about a controversial land swap.
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E. coli found in Flint River; Ponce City Market Celebration; Hospital Transparency
On the September 22nd edition: High levels of E. coli have been found in the Flint River; The Atlanta building hosting Ponce City Market celebrates 100 years; And two-thirds of Georgia hospitals seem to be following federal transparency regulations.
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Beltline light rail; Banned books; Weasel study
On the Sept. 21 edition: Cobb County Schools bans a Toni Morrison novel; Atlanta advocates push for Beltline rail; And the first known Muslim woman ever elected to the Georgia House challenges Republican Rick Jackson on his rhetoric.
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New voting system update; Water bill delinquency; Blackout prep
On the September 18 edition: Atlanta is owed $236 million dollars in overdue water bills; amid a measles outbreak in Atlanta, under-vaccinated kids may be at risk; and an emergency preparedness challenge is happening tonight.
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Airport sewer spill; Raphael Warnock calls for AI regulation; Data center protest
On the Sept. 17 edition: A recent sewage spill at Hartsfield-Jackson is sparking worry about airport pollution; Raphael Warnock is calling for more AI regulation; and Effingham County residents have banded together to protest a new data center.
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Flock camera rules; West Nile virus death; Get-out-the-vote efforts
On the September 16th edition: Atlanta promises rules on Flock cameras; One Georgian has died of West Nile Virus; And get-out-the-vote efforts are underway ahead of the November midterms.
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Effingham County data center; EPA rolls back regulations; Voter registration day
On the September 15 edition: The Effingham County Commission delayed the site review where the new OpenA-I data center is supposed to be built; Today is national voter registration day; And some here in Georgia say the rollback of EPA regulations is a green light for unchecked pollution.
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Candidates debate over data centers; Measles outbreak continues; Donkey lawsuit
On the September 14 edition: A Georgia woman sues the police officer who shot and killed her donkey; Data centers and transparency become points of contention in the governor's race; And a new study of psychedelics in medicine is expected to start trials within the next six months.
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9/11 remembrances; UGA Flock camera misuse; Atlanta evictions
On the Sept. 11 edition: Georgians mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks; a UGA Police Department employee is suspended and demoted for allegedly misusing Flock cameras; and a new report finds the Atlanta area has a high rate of eviction filings.
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Solar farm upgrade; PTSD research; Mike Collins speak at GOP convention
On the September 10th edition; A Georgia Power solar farm in middle Georgia gets an upgrade; Emory researchers test a new way to treat post traumatic stress disorder; And Mike Collins spoke at the GOP's first-ever midterm convention.
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Atlanta parking; Dekalb cow sculptures; Cumberland Island visitor traffic
On the September 9th edition: The Atlanta City Council sets up a parking bill of rights; Cow sculptures are coming to DeKalb County; And the National Park Service approves a plan to increase visitor traffic on Georgia’s Cumberland Island, but wildlife advocates are worried.
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Georgia Today: Governor candidates campaign; Measles cases rise; Georgia opens first baby box
Georgia gubernatorial candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson take their campaigns to small businesses as they outline competing plans for Medicaid, taxes, education, and public safety. A proposed 200-megawatt data center in Cartersville moves closer to reality as Georgia also confronts…
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Apalachee anniversary; Richmond County Flock arrests; Georgia football heat
On the Sept. 4 edition: Today marks the second anniversary of the shooting at Apalachee High School; two Richmond County law enforcement officers are arrested for allegedly misusing Flock camera technology; and extreme heat is expected as the Georgia Bulldogs open the 2026 football season in Athens.
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Another Flock arrest; Affordable groceries; Complaint of illegal data center zoning
On the September 3 edition: Residents file a complaint over the way a southeast Georgia county approved a data center; the City of Milton settles a wrongful death lawsuit; and Keisha Lance Bottoms rolls out a plan to make groceries more affordable.
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Macon anti-homelessness laws; Vaccine recommendations; Dragon Con turns 40
On the September 2 edition: A group of doctors fills a void left by the CDC when it comes to vaccines; candy maker Stuckeys closes a production plant; and businesses in Macon push for a law to limit where people can give food to unhoused people.
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Flock arrest; Subpoenaed voter files; OpenAI data center
On the September 1 edition: The federal government subpoenas the State of Georgia for some voter files; Another former police officer is accused of misusing Flock surveillance cameras; And Senator Raphael Warnock is not happy about the way Effingham County planned for the coming data center.
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Mail ballots; Medical marijuana; Tyler Perry Studios
On the August 31 edition: The Gubernatorial debate schedule begins to take shape; Another district attorney challenges a new law that makes local elections in five counties non-partisan; And a new study says people who smoke marijuana are less likely to miss work.
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Iran war raises gas costs; Emory scrutiny; Savannah pauses data centers
On the August 28 edition: A Brown University analysis estimates the Iran war has added $1.4 billion to what Georgians spend on gas; Emory University is reviewing a Department of War request concerning its collaborations with foreign entities; And Savannah has imposed a temporary moratorium on…
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Meta Settlement; Execution is scheduled; Effingham County Open AI data center
On the August 27th edition: Georgia is owed a share of the new, enormous settlement with META; A long-delayed execution is scheduled; And OpenAI's data center project in Effingham County promises significant property tax benefits.
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Georgia Today: Redistricting challenge; Lumpkin County suspect search; Douglas County data centers
On the Aug. 26 edition: Georgia's voting map gets more scrutiny after a recent Supreme Court decision; Lumpkin County law enforcement continue their search for the individual who destroyed a Flock camera; And Douglas County officials are holding an informational meeting concerning data centers in...
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Georgia Today: Dolly Parton dies at 80; Alpharetta NHL franchise; Mike Collins addresses veterans
On the August 25th edition: Alpharetta gets a step closer to hosting a professional hockey team; Decatur tallies up FIFA WatchFest attendance numbers; Republican senate candidate Mike Collins tells veterans he's working on helping treat PTSD.
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Georgia Today: Dolly Parton dies; Alpharetta NHL franchise; Mike Collins addresses veteran's health
On the August 25th edition: Alpharetta gets a step closer to hosting a professional hockey team; Decatur tallies up FIFA WatchFest attendance numbers; Republican senate candidate Mike Collins tells veterans he's working on helping treat PTSD.
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Governor candidates rally; Beltline stabbing; Georgia farmland at risk
On the August 24 edition: Gubernatorial candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson are making character part of their pitches to voters, while Bishop William Barber calls for a major voter mobilization effort in Atlanta. We also cover efforts to preserve Georgia farmland, a fatal stabbing…
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Census voting report disputed; Dalton street renamed; UGA soccer makes history
On the Aug. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger questions a Census Bureau report estimating that 400 noncitizens voted in Georgia in the 2020 election; Dalton prepares to rename a downtown alley for lynching victim A.L. “Lon” McCamy; and the Great Southeast…
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DNC passed on Atlanta; ICE accuses lawmakers; Rick Jackson addresses affordabilty
On the August 20th edition: Atlanta will not host the 2028 Democratic national convention; ICE accuses lawmakers of overstaying their welcome during a detention center visit; And Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson proposes an end to sales tax on electricity.
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Measles & West Nile cases confirmed; Georgia Tech Mars simulation; Columbus air taxis
On the August 19th edition: The Georgia Department of Public Health confirms cases of measles and West Nile virus; negotiations are underway to make Columbus one of the first hubs for electric air taxis; And Georgia Tech students simulate the communication delays crews could face on a mission to...
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Georgia Today is the daily podcast from GPB News bringing you compelling stories and in-depth reporting that you won’t hear anywhere else. Peter Biello hosts this quick and convenient way to get the best of GPB News’ extensive coverage of the topics that matter to you, delivered directly to your device every weekday afternoon.
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