Georgia Focus

The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education compiles a list every year of the Top Ten Issues to watch. Joining us to go over the list is President of the non-profit Dr. Dana Rickman and Director of Policy and Research Dr. Matt Smith.

GAgives on #GivingTuesday offers every Georgia nonprofit the chance to be part of a worldwide end-of-year giving-season kickoff, and the tools to make it a revenue-generating success. The Georgia Center for Nonprofits serves as Georgia’s official #GivingTuesday community campaign organizer and Karen Beavor, GCN President and CEO, and Tiffany Cadogan from Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity, dis...

The Atlanta Community Food Bank works with more than 700 nonprofit partners—including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, shelters and senior centers—to distribute over 67 million meals to more than 1 million people estimated to be food insecure in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. CEO Kyle Waide discusses the needs in Georgia.

Linda Thompson from AmeriCorps Georgia discusses their programs and opportunities for volunteerism throughout the state of Georgia.

US Senate candidates Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker outline their vision for Georgia and in the weekend before the November 8th election.

ASF’s Veterans Music Project, started in 2019, walks local Veterans through the process of writing and recording original songs. Leveraging the vast network of music professionals in and around Atlanta, ASF gives Veterans the opportunity to tell their stories of service and sacrifice using the power of music. Jaye Budd, Founder and Executive Director of Alchemy Sky Foundation and others talk about...

Dr. Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, discusses their campaign called Cancer Votes to encourage candidates to support initiatives to cure cancer. Chase Oliver, Libertarian candidate for US Senate talks about this campaign and goals if he is elected.

Gov. Brian Kemp discusses the 2020 elections and his bid to be reelected Governor. Producer Bob Sabouni talks about the Awkward Conversations podcast series the ELKS Drug Awareness programs.

Michael Chapel is the true story of a former Gwinnett County police officer convicted in 1995 for the armed robbery and murder of Emogene Thompson, a Sugar Hill grandmother. Chapel has maintained his innocence and a team of investigators have uncovered a mountain of evidence that suggests Chapel is innocent. In part 2, Author Henry Ball discusses the trial, aftermath and current efforts to get Cha...

Michael Chapel is the true story of a former Gwinnett County police officer convicted in 1995 for the armed robbery and murder of Emogene Thompson, a Sugar Hill grandmother. Chapel has maintained his innocence and a team of investigators have uncovered a mountain of evidence that suggests Chapel is innocent. In part 1 of 2, Author Henry Ball discusses events leading up to the trail of Michael Chap...

Burt Jones, Republican Candidate for lt. Governor discusses his campaign and plan if elected. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger discusses the November 8th elections and voting in Georgia.

Burt Jones, Republican candidate for Lt. Governor of Georgia, talks with GNN's John Clark

Democratic Candidate for Georgia Governor Stacey. National Recovery Month

GNN's Matt McClure talks with Stacey Abrams, Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia

Allan Poole, Director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and Lt. Maurice Raines of the Georgia State Patrol discuss safety on Georgia’s roadways and remind drivers to be mindful of all traffic laws when out on the roads.

Loran Smith - Story of the Georgia Bulldogs In his new book, Return To Glory – The Story of the Georgia Bulldogs, UGA broadcasting legend and author Loran Smith delivers a narrative about the beloved Bulldogs that have been an integral part of his life for over 50 years.

Wes Carroll previews Dragoncon 2022 including interviews with organizers on the economic and charitable impact of the popular festival that comes to Atlanta annually.

John Henry Holliday better known as Doc Holliday, was born in Griffin GA August 14, 1851. A dentist by trade, he was also a gambler, occasional gunfighter, and close friend and associate of Wyatt Earp. Holliday is best known for his role in what is known as the Gunfight at the OK Corral. Mark Warren is the author of an Award-Winning Trilogy called Wyatt Earp, An American Odyssey, in which he write...

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides treatment and support services to people with behavioral health challenges due to addictive diseases. Director of the Office of Addictive Diseases, Cassandra Price, talks about their programs.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, older Black Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than White Americans. They’re also less likely to receive a timely diagnosis, with many receiving a diagnosis much later in the disease, when medical needs are greater. Dr. Carl Hill, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at the Alzheimer's Association, discusses these finding...

Carepatrol CarePatrol is a FREE service that helps seniors find Assisted Living, Memory Care, In-home Care, Independent Living, Personal Care, and other senior care options. They are the nation's largest Placement company with 170 offices across the U.S. including 5 in GA. Tammy Brewer and Kandi Romano from Carepatrol discuss the services.

Colonel Chris Wright, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, and Sgt. Dustin Rozier from the GSP Recruitment Unit, discuss the work of GSP and what it means to be a Georgia State Trooper.

Bill White form the Buckhead City Committee talks about efforts for the Buckhead area of Atlanta to succeed from the city.