Georgia Today

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 31 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp signs an antisemitism bill into law, we'll talk with the bills biggest advocate at the Capitol; a new crop of alcohol-free businesses capture the spirit of Dry January; and we'll talk with a member of Georgia's newest pro sports team: the Atlanta Vibe of the women's pro volleyball association. 

On the Tuesday Jan. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Three soldiers from Georgia killed in Jordan over the weekend are posthumously promoted; Atlanta-based UPS plans to cut 12,000 jobs; and will this be the year Georgia legalizes sports betting?

On the Monday, Jan. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Three soldiers based out of Fort Moore in Georgia are killed in a drone attack in Jordan; two controversial new voting bills clear their first hurdle in the state legislature; and a look at how peer-led recovery can help those suffering from mental illness.

On the Friday January 26th edition of Georgia Today: State lawmakers finally pass an antisemitism bill; Macon Bibb County dedicates millions to create a facility to help victims of violent crime; And a new TV show with deep Savannah connections debuts tonight. 

On the Thursday January 25th edition of Georgia Today: A historic African-American theatre in Valdosta has been demolished; Republican lawmakers push to remove QR codes from ballots; And the state attempts to make hunting more accessible to people with impaired mobility.

On the Wednesday, Jan. 24 edition of Georgia Today: State lawmakers are trying once again to redraw the school district map in one of the state's largest counties; a new bill seeks to stiffen penalties for corrections officers who smuggle contraband into Georgia prisons; and the nominees for the 2024 James Beard Awards are announced, with Atlanta and Athens restaurants in the running. 

On the Tuesday, Jan. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Delta wants your trip to The Masters to be a little bit easier; the Port of Brunswick makes a run to become the country's top facility for vehicle cargo; and we pay our respects to a beloved University of Georgia icon.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Jan. 22 edition of Georgia Today: On the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, we look at how abortion access has changed; patients groups are pressing for easier access to anti-viral treatments for COVID-19; and despite more safety features in cars, traffic deaths are spiking. We'll talk about why.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Jan. 19 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta officials blame violent protests for a $20 million price increase for controversial police and fire training center; the family of a 62-year-old man who died after being tased by Atlanta police is suing the city; and Georgia decides to opt out of a federal summer meals program for kids. 

On the Thursday January 18th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Democrats make an effort to keep Donald Trump's name off of the Georgia ballot; Spellman College has received its largest ever donation. And it has been 30 years since the EPA listed parts of Georgia's coast on its 'most contaminated' list.  When will it be cleaned up?

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 17 edition of Georgia Today: A challenge to Georgia's use of electronic voting machines fails; the state ends the foster child placement process known as hoteling; and could Atlanta be the latest city to ban turning right at a red light?

On the Tuesday, Jan. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Bundle up, Georgia! Wind chill and freeze warnings are in effect as we enter the coldest night of the past year; a new study shows poor communities wait much longer for power restoration after major storms; and the book that many say put Savannah on the map is celebrating its 30th anniversary. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Jan. 12 edition of Georgia Today: A new historic marker in Savannah honoring enslaved nurse and civil rights pioneer Susie King Taylor; another historic marker in Statesboro commemorates the site of a lynching; and international hotel brand Hilton opens Georgia's tallest hotel in 40 years. 

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 11 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp delivers his 6th annual State of the State address; new funding for medical schools; and metro Atlanta will receive federal dollars to help fund electrical vehicle charging stations. 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp announces a big investment in state infrastructure; new efforts to legalize sports betting in Georgia; and a conversation with the attorney-turned-author who was has received 3 Georgia Writer of the Year recognitions. 

On the Tuesday, Jan. 9 edition of Georgia Today: VP Harris made a stop in Atlanta today; Georgia needs more poll workers; And police in Clayton County have confirmed a death related to the severe storms that rolled through Metro Atlanta this morning.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Jan. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Severe weather is moving across the state; the Atlanta Falcons have fired their head coach; and today marks the beginning of the 2024 Georgia legislative session.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Jan. 5 edition of Georgia Today: State education leaders and lawmakers gather to discuss priorities ahead of the next session; Atlanta's mayor celebrates a reduction in crime; and with flu and COVID-19 infections on the rise, we'll tell you more about what to expect and how to keep yourself safe.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 4 edition of Georgia Today: A sheriff’s deputy in Metro Atlanta's Coweta County was killed in the line of duty this morning; Georgia lawmakers met today to discuss pregnancy-related deaths; and a new study shows only six Georgia counties have enough mental health care professionals.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 3 edition of Georgia Today: A state judge sides with automaker Rivian in a battle over zoning; a new study of Savannah's economy reveals the financial impact of arts and culture; and who decides what makes a great book "great?" Some students in Macon are re-evalating what's considered a classic. 

On the Tuesday, Jan. 2 edition of Georgia Today: State republicans attempt to revive a prosecuting attorneys oversight commission; more fallout for Democrats over the new House district maps; and to help with your New Year's fitness resolutions, we talk with one of Peloton's most popular instructors. 

LISTEN: On the Monday, Jan. 1 edition of Georgia Today: You can help scientists study monarch butterflies; the Georgia DOT may remove an interstate flyover from a historically Black neighborhood in Savannah; and we'll look back at some interesting stories you might have missed throughout 2023.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Dec. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Elections officials prep for a busy 2024; electric charging stations for airplanes have landed in Georgia; and we'll look back at some fascinating stories you might have missed throughout the year.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Dec. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Some Georgia species have rebounded significantly since being listed as endangered or threatened under the now 50-year-old Endangered Species Act. Plus, we'll look back at some interesting stories you might have missed throughout the year.

On the Wednesday, Dec. 27 edition of Georgia Today: One of Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse is set to close for three months; a police officer pushes for legislation that could help first responders with PTSD; and doctors in Georgia can now prescribe a new medication for postpartum depression.