Georgia Public Broadcasting
Georgia Today
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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Jul 10, 2026
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Dems rally in Cherokee; Cash bail lawsuit; Sea turtle nesting season begins 02.05.2025 8:32
On the Friday, May 2 edition of Georgia Today : Democrats rally in one of Georgia's Republican strongholds, two incarcerated women sue the state over Georgia's cash bail law, and Coastal Georgia's sea turtle nesting season is officially underway.
Americorps workers laid off; New police training; Flannery O'Connor paintings exhibit 01.05.2025 10:21
On the Thursday May 1 edition of Georgia Today : Americorps volunteers across Georgia face layoffs from the Trump administration; the Georgia Alzheimers Association partners with state law enforcement for a new training initiative; and a Milledgeville farm hosts an exhibit of paintings by author Flannery O'Connor.
SCOTUS could rule on FBI raid case; Brunswick pollution report; Georgia's trade war 30.04.2025 7:09
On the Wednesday, April 30 edition of Georgia Today : The Supreme Court could rule in a Georgia case of a botched FBI raid; Emory University details health effects of pollution in coastal Brunswick; and the Georgia Chamber reports on the trade war.
"Cop City" opens in Atlanta; Head Start may face cuts; Loeffler event in Suwanee 29.04.2025 7:35
On the Tuesday, April 29 edition of Georgia Today : The city of Atlanta officially opens its public safety training center known as "Cop City"; A nonprofit for early childhood development is the latest to face possible federal budget cuts; And U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler visits Suwanee.
Bottoms files for Governor run; Kemp signs education bills; Funding cuts for research 28.04.2025 7:53
On the Monday April 28th edition of Georgia Today: Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms makes plans to run for governor; Governor Kemp signs several education bills into law; And public health research is the latest target of the federal government's efforts to reduce the national budget.
Federal govt. restores legal status of intl. students; The future of Piedmont Park 25.04.2025 13:32
On the Friday, April 25 edition of Georgia Today : Savannah city officials draw up a new zoning district for affordable housing; a nonprofit unveils its "future vision" for Atlanta's Piedmont Park; and after a brief court battle, the federal government restores the legal status of dozens of international students.
Judge hears case of targeted students; The Stitch gets new funding; Antiques Roadshow 24.04.2025 8:28
On the Thursday, April 24 edition of Georgia Today : A federal judge hears the case of dozens of international students targeted for deportation by the Trump administration; a proposed greenspace over parts of the interstate in Atlanta finds a new source of funding; and the popular PBS program Antiques Roadshow heads to Savannah.
Ga. Dems announce plans for deportation bill; Cowsert AG run; Air Quality Report 23.04.2025 7:31
On the Wednesday, April 23 edition of Georgia Today : Democratic state senators announce legislation to protect U.S. Citizens from deportation; Athens state Sen. Bill Cowsert says he'll run for state attorney general. And a new study says air quality in Georgia has a lot of room for improvement.
Kemp signs tort reform bills; Georgia crop outlook; Atlanta Beltline rail link 22.04.2025 11:31
On the April 22 edition: Kemp signs two new bills limiting lawsuits in Georgia; this could be a good year for Georgia crops; and will the imagined rail link for Atlanta's Beltline ever come to fruition?
Court victory for targeted students; Pope Francis dies; Healthy Start expansion 21.04.2025 9:49
On the April 21 edition: A victory in court for Georgia international students; Georgians react to Pope Francis' death; 10 counties will soon benefit from Healthy Start program.
Judge hears arguments over targeted foreign students; Fatal high-speed chase in Atl. 17.04.2025 17:07
On the Thursday April 17th edition of Georgia Today: A federal judge hears arguments over foreign students targeted for deportation allegedly without due process; Activists call for an end to high speed police chases after a fatal crash in Atlanta. And how language barriers can put older adults at risk in our healthcare system.
3 people arrested at MTG town hall; Fort Benning has name restored; Flouride in water 16.04.2025 15:09
On the Wednesday April 16th edition of Georgia Today: Three people are arrested at a chaotic town hall meeting for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene; The Army restores the name of Fort Benning; And we speak with a Georgia doctor who says removing fluoride from drinking water, as some conservatives want, would be bad for children.
Fed official says tariffs may raise prices; Students sue over deportation risk; WAYMO 15.04.2025 15:39
On the Tuesday, April 15 edition of Georgia Today : The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta says consumers should get ready for higher prices; Self driving cars are coming to Atlanta, and 17 foreign college students sue the federal government for seemingly using their past interactions with police to make them vulnerable to deportation.
Tax filing deadline approaches; Student visas revoked; WWII veteran honored by France 14.04.2025 12:48
On the April 14 edition: Georgians have a little extra time to file taxes this year; a Macon hospital has special care program for pregnant or postpartum; a 100-year-old WWII vet receives France's highest honor.
Bernice King speaks out against HUD cuts; Fort Gaines disbands its police department 11.04.2025 10:51
On the Friday April 11th edition of Georgia Today: The daughter of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks out against federal cuts to public housing; Southwest Georgia's Fort Gaines disbands its police department; And the city of Columbus celebrates the centennial of the Liberty Theatre.
Family of man who died in Bibb jail preps civil lawsuit; Kemp considers Senate run 10.04.2025 15:48
On the Thursday, April 10 edition of Georgia Today: The family of a man who died in the Macon-Bibb County jail prepares a civil lawsuit; Gov. Brian Kemp considers a senate run in 2026; and the Masters Tournament tees off in Augusta.
Renewed tax credits for foster youth aging out; Two Ga. universities are consolidated 09.04.2025 6:41
On the Wednesday April 9th edition of Georgia Today: State lawmakers renew a tax credit helping children who age out of foster care; The University System of Georgia combines two schools; And a health expert says the federal government's message about vaccines is confusing.
BioLab fined by OSHA for chemical fire; Tariff effects; Cold snap delays peanut crop 08.04.2025 9:11
On the Tuesday, April 8 edition of Georgia Today: OSHA says improperly stored chemicals sparked last year's fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers; the Georgia Chamber of Commerce tells its members to prepare for the effects of new tariffs enacted by the Trump administration; and a cold snap delays the start of this year's peanut crop in Georgia.
'Hands Off' protests; Masters Week in Augusta; Shrimpers support Trump tariffs 07.04.2025 10:48
On the Monday, April 7 edition of Georgia Today : Activists gathered across Georgia as part of the nationwide "Hands Off" protests; it is Masters Week in Augusta; and Georgia shrimp farmers are praising President Trump's tariffs
ICE raids in NW Ga.; Rivian plant construction plans; Religious freedom bill signed 04.04.2025 20:34
On the April 4 edition: Authorities give details on Bartow County ICE raids; Rivian resumes new plant construction plans; Gov. Brian Kemp signs the 'religious freedom' bill into law
Last day of Georgia's legislative session; Tifton woman charged after miscarriage 03.04.2025 14:06
On the April 3 edition: Georgia lawmakers are working on new bills before it's too late; and a South Georgia woman's arrest and case following a miscarriage is in limbo.
DPH funding cuts; Future flooding risks; HS student makes scholarship history 02.04.2025 9:17
On the Wednesday April 2nd edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's Dept. of Public Health faces federal funding cuts; A scientific study says a large portion of coastal Georgia is at risk of flooding in the next century; And a Georgia high school senior is one of the top scholarship earners in the history of the state.
School safety bill passes; More CDC layoffs; Fentanyl mandatory minimum sentences 01.04.2025 11:52
On the Tuesday April 1st edition of Georgia Today: Georgia lawmakers give final passage to a bill aimed at increasing school safety; More layoffs at the Atlanta based CDC; And a new bill establishes mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl distribution. But some in the drug recovery community worry that won't help.
Democratic Party chair steps down; Election lawsuit dismissed; Maternal mortality 31.03.2025 18:14
On the March 31 edition: U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams steps down as the chair of the state's Democratic Party; the U.S. attorney general orders dismissal of a lawsuit challenging election law in Georgia.
IVF and tort reform bills pass House; Savannah rezones for more affordable housing 28.03.2025 10:50
On the Friday March 28 edition of Georgia Today : IVF and tort reform bills pass the Georgia House; Savannah looks to create more affordable housing.
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