Georgia Today

LISTEN: On the Dec. 11 edition of Georgia Today : Lawmakers gather in Athens to talk priorities ahead of next year's legislative session; state officials are creating a special zone for oyster farming in Glynn County; and getting the famed Stuckey's brand "Unstuck;" we'll talk about the pecan log roll empire with its new CEO. 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Dec. 10 edition of Georgia Today : A new report shows some Georgia hospitals aren't posting their prices as required by law; new legislation aims to ease the veterinarian shortage; and the Athens Rock Lobsters face another delay of their home opener.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Dec. 8 edition of Georgia Today : State officials take new steps to prevent Georgia SNAP fraud. The Fulton County sheriff responds to a scathing federal report on conditions at the county jail; and the Atlanta Braves are evaluating the field of available talent to boost their roster. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Dec. 6 edition of Georgia Today : Atlanta's controversial police and fire training center is set to open this month; new audio sheds light on what happened in the early moments of the BioLab chemical fire; and Atlanta police join the manhunt for the suspected shooter of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Dec. 5 edition of Georgia Today : A teenager and two parents are indicted in a fatal drunk driving accident; the U.S. postmaster general faces questions over long delays; and former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler is slated to serve as head of the Small Business Administration.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Dec. 4 edition of Georgia Today : Trump claims presidential immunity in his Georgia election interference case; the man convicted of killing a Georgia nursing student asks for a new trial; and Conyers residents push to revoke Biolab's business license after a toxic fire.  

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Dec. 3 edition of Georgia Today : Cities open warming centers as an arctic front brings freezing winds to Georgia; runoff elections in eleven Georgia counties settle races that were undecided last month; and a former CDC director talks about risks the agency faces in a second Trump administration.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Dec. 2 edition of Georgia Today : On this Cyber Monday, cybersecurity experts say it's getting harder to detect scams; Georgia releases a list of public schools whose students qualify for its private school scholarship program; and a former UGA player will coach the Chicago Bears.  

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Nov. 27 edition of Georgia Today : Georgia Power customers may see their rates go up because of Hurricane Helene; the Biden administration puts a tariff on golf carts; and a Georgia high school band tunes up for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Nov. 26 edition of Georgia Today : The city of Atlanta agrees to settle a pollution lawsuit stemming from the construction of its police and fire training center; Georgia high schools use grant money to fund events about on-line safety; and electric automaker Rivian is getting a big loan from the Biden administration.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Nov. 25 edition of Georgia Today : New details on the BioLab fire that forced evacuations and shelter-in-place orders in Conyers; Medicare will no longer cover the cost of teleheath consultations; and Macon officials plan to use American Rescue Plan funds to help improve food access.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Nov. 22 edition of Georgia Today : The results of the 2024 presidential election are certified; the president of Spelman College is stepping down; and Atlanta United's winning streak delays the retirement of a soccer legend. 

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Nov. 21 edition of Georgia Today : The father of the suspected Apalachee High School shooter enters a not guilty plea; a Georgia Senate subcommittee studies transgender students participating in school sports; and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr says he’s running for governor.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Nov. 20 edition of Georgia Today : The Venezuelan man accused of murdering nursing student Laken Riley is found guilty on all charges; a former Georgia poll worker is indicted for allegedly making a bomb threat; and Sen. Warnock calls on his fellow lawmakers to approve additional hurricane relief aid.

On the Tuesday, Nov. 19 edition of  Georgia Today : A Georgia appeals court has canceled a hearing in the state's election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump; State Election Board says no more rules; Athens-based author Rebecca McCarthy discusses her biography of Norman Maclean . 

LISTEN: On the Monday, Nov. 18 edition of Georgia Today : A former NFL player is arrested in Savannah for charges related to Jan. 6; a look at how Georgia's state budget is shaping up ahead of the 2025 Legislative session; and enrollment in Georgia's medical cannabis registry reaches a new high. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Nov. 15 edition of Georgia Today : State leaders come closer to distributing funds from Georgia's six hundred million dollar opioid settlement; prosecutors make their opening statements in the trial of the man accused of killing a UGA nursing student; and President-elect Trump picks a former Georgia congressman for his cabinet.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Nov. 14 edition of Georgia Today : The Justice Department says conditions at the Fulton County Jail are unconstitutional; Georgia house members choose their leaders. And timber farmers reach out for help after Hurricane Helene.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Nov. 13 edition of Georgia Today : A look at how President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs would impact the economy and your wallet; Georgia leaders invest in peer support centers to help those with behavioral health issues; and two Atlanta based humanitarian groups call for Israel to be held accountable for the crisis in Gaza. 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Nov. 12 edition of Georgia Today : Georgia Democrats call for a new state party leader; the BIolab plant in Conyers partially reopens; and Kroger agrees to a settlement for its role in the opioid crisis.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Nov. 8 edition of Georgia Today : Georgia democrats look to recalibrate after Tuesday night's election; state lawmakers reconsider how to plan for natural disasters. and a new biography profiles the life and legacy of civil rights hero John Lewis. 

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Nov. 7 edition of Georgia Today : President-elect Donald Trump promised mass deportations. Does he have the resources to pull it off? Georgia could be closer than ever to having its first national park. And new research shows psilocybin therapy could help treat mental illness.  

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Nov. 6 edition of Georgia Today : Donald Trump has once again been elected president, winning Georgia in the process; a new report details just how much Georgia's timber industry lost from Hurricane Helene; and a trial date is set for the Georgia district attorney accused of interfering in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case. 

LISTEN: On a special afternoon edition of Georgia Today for Wednesday, Nov. 6: Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 presidential race. But it wasn't the only race we followed. We'll tell you how Georgia candidates fared in the other races, including the congressional races, and give you dispatches from reporters across the state. 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Nov. 5 edition of Georgia Today : Georgia voters cast their ballot on Election Day; polling places receive bomb threats; and Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus has died.