Georgia Today

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 16 edition of Georgia Today : A Georgia state senator is arrested at the state capitol; the TSA says about 500 firearms were seized at Georgia airports last year; And protective orders are meant to shield survivors of domestic violence from further abuse, but many who start the process of getting one change their minds.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 15 edition of Georgia Today : Two voter advocacy groups founded by Stacey Abrams get hit with massive fines; flu and COVID cases are quickly rising; and Southern cookbook author Nathalie Dupree has died.

On the Tuesday, Jan. 14 edition of Georgia Today : State senators authorize an investigation into Fulton County DA Fani Willis; importers in Savannah brace themselves for new tariffs; and a new book profiles the rise of iconic rap duo Run the Jewels.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Jan. 13 edition of Georgia Today : Georgia's 2025 legislative session gets underway. Savannah asks the public to help identify more historic buildings. And former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani is found in contempt of court. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Jan. 10 edition of Georgia Today : Barrow County Schools take new security measures after last year's deadly shooting; Gov. Brian Kemp recommends more funding to strengthen Georgia prisons; And Georgians wake up to a rare blanket of snow.   

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 9 edition of Georgia Today : Gov. Brian Kemp issues a state of emergency as wintry weather approaches Georgia; House Speaker Jon Burns looks ahead to this year's legislative session; and six days of funeral services for Jimmy Carter conclude in his hometown of Plains.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 8 edition of Georgia Today : Four months after a deadly shooting, students and parents at Appalachee High School demand security improvements; Georgians prepare for snow, sleet and ice over the weekend; and a look at the environmental contributions of the late former President Jimmy Carter.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Jan. 7 edition of Georgia Today : U.S. House passes the Laken Riley Act; Ted Turner is hospitalized for pneumonia; and Georgia prepares for snow and ice. 

LISTEN: On the Monday, Jan. 6 edition of Georgia Today : Mourners in Atlanta pay their respects to former President Jimmy Carter; a member of the Peanut Brigade reflects on her time spent with the Jimmy Carter presidential campaign; and those accused of crimes related to Jan. 6 four years ago wonder what comes next.

On the Friday, Jan. 3 edition of Georgia Today : The Fulton County Jail and the Justice Department reach an agreement; the founder of SCAD gets a Presidential Medal of Freedom; and a look at the musical life of former President Jimmy Carter.   

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 2 edition of Georgia Today : The man accused of a terrorist attack in New Orleans has Georgia connections. Hundreds gather to watch the demolition of a longstanding hotel in Macon. And civil rights leader Andrew Young remembers his friend, former President Jimmy Carter. 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Dec. 31 edition of Georgia Today : We continue our remembrance of 39th president and Georgia native Jimmy Carter; a new law strengthens ties between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities; and NYE festivities scheduled for tonight in Georgia.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Dec. 30 edition of Georgia Today,  we remember former President Jimmy Carter, who died yesterday in Plains, Ga., at the age of 100. 

On the Friday Dec. 27 edition of Georgia Today : Judge rules that Georgia senators can subpoena DA Fani Willis over alleged misconduct in prosecuting President-elect Trump; a deadly explosion at a Tyson Foods plant in southwest Georgia; and the program empowering at-risk young people through farm work.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Dec. 26 edition of Georgia Today : More in-custody deaths than in any other year for the Georgia Department of Corrections; Georgia's peanut crops were significantly smaller than usual; Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a step closer to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

On the Wednesday Dec. 25 edition of Georgia Today: We're looking back at some arts and culture stories you may have missed in 2024. In this episode we hear from hip-hop legends Arrested Development, Braves pitcher Spencer Strider, comedian Heather McMahan, and more. 

On the Tuesday Dec. 24 edition of Georgia Today: The Atlanta Falcons are providing support for high school girls' flag football programs, a UGA food specialist has holiday safety tips, and we'll look back at some of GPB's music and entertainment stories from 2024.  

LISTEN: On the Monday, Dec. 23 edition of  Georgia Today : Billions of dollars are headed for Hurricane Helene relief; the post office in Plains, Ga., will soon have a new name; and two iconic Christmas classics can be traced back to Savannah. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Dec. 20 edition of Georgia Today : A possible government shutdown could cause flight delays at Atlanta's airport; Atlanta United has a new coach; and, post-retirement, a Macon man finds a new calling as a bingo caller. 

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Dec. 19 edition of Georgia Today : Fulton County DA Fani Willis is out as lead prosecutor in the Donald Trump election interference case; Atlanta Amazon workers go on strike; and months after the BioLab chemical fire, Georgia residents grapple with its lasting effects. 

On the Wednesday December 18th edition of Georgia Today: Farm workers get left out of Hurricane Helene relief efforts; Congressman David Scott loses a top committee position; And Basketball legend Shaquille O Neal gives to Georgia kids in need. 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Dec. 17 edition of Georgia Today : The Georgia Democratic Party could be laying the groundwork for its party chair to step down; a former Georgia NFL player pleads not guilty to charges related to Jan. 6; and Atlanta journalist Neesha Powell-Ingabire writes her way back to her Geechee roots.

LISTEN: On the Dec. 16 edition of Georgia Today : The deadline to get a health care plan through the ACA is extended; the city of Dalton sues big companies over forever chemical contamination; and the Georgia High School Football championships are officially underway.

On the Friday December 13th edition of Georgia Today: Attorneys representing people killed or hurt at the Fulton County Jail filed a class action lawsuit. Syrians living in Georgia respond to the downfall of the brutal dictator Bashar al-Assad. And Georgia High school football championships are next week. We'll tell you what to expect for the rapidly growing sport of flag football.

On the Thursday December 12th edition of Georgia Today: State officials reevaluate the schools elligible for Georgia's private school voucher program; Georgia lawmakers consider pain management alternatives in order to address the opioid crisis; And Georgia's tackle and flag football championships are next week. We'll have a preview of what's to come.