Georgia Today

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 22 edition of Georgia Today : Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan urges other Republicans to vote for Harris for president; historical preservationists work to uncover the forgotten stories of Oak Ridge Cemetery in Macon; and as the Braves take on the Phillies, a rivalry between two players reignites.

On the Wednesday Augsut 21st edition of Georgia Today: Georgia republicans rally in Hall County for former president Donald Trump; More Georgia plaintiffs join a racial discrimination suit against cereal maker General Mills; And Richmond Hill residents air their grievances about the city's response to Tropical Storm Debby.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Aug. 20 edition of Georgia Today : The state board of elections adopts a new rule critics say could delay certification; A new program offers financial assistance to Atlanta business owners; And a Georgia church makes efforts to reduce the stigma of Alzheimer's disease, and help those affected by it.   

LISTEN: On the Monday, Aug. 19 edition of Georgia Today : A new report says Georgia is one of the worst states for Women's health; Gov. Brian Kemp announces lowered expectations for the state's Pathways to Coverage program; and a new podcast explores why so many bodies were found around a crematorium in Northwest Georgia more than 20 years ago.

On the Friday, Aug. 16 edition of Georgia Today : As book bans continue in one school district, a West Georgia library system puts limits on who can challenge books; UGA researchers work to protect student athletes from heat stroke; and Atlanta's Truist Park is noted as a welcoming spot for vegans. 

On the Thursday August 15th edition of Georgia Today: One of Georgia's largest counties will start charging people who challenge the eligibility of voters; The mother of a murder victim plans to file a wrongful death suit against Columbus State University; And mayor from west Georgia is arrested by the GBI for giving alcohol to an inmate work crew.

On the Wednesday, Aug. 14 edition of Georgia Today : Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger puts the state's voting machines to the test; Georgia women continue to speak out about horrific treatment of pregnant women in prison; and we'll look at an effort to protect a native flower in Macon from invasive plants.   

On the Tuesday, Aug. 13 edition of Georgia Today : Georgia Power issues a safety alert after a fire at Plant Vogtle in East Georgia; parts of Southeast Georgia continue to struggle after Tropical Storm Debby; and after a school bus accident, one Northwest Georgia school delays the start of its football season.

On the Aug. 12 edition of Georgia Today : A new study shows Georgia has almost the worst behavioral health care in the country; the Democratic National Committee launches its first ads for Harris presidential campaign; and the RICO trial against Young Thug and seven co-defendents, the longest in Georgia history, is set to resume today. 

LISTEN: On the Friday, Aug. 9 edition of Georgia Today : Bulloch County residents still recovering from Tropical Storm Debby prepare for possible flooding this weekend; and Gov. Brian Kemp responds to recent criticism for former President Donald Trump.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 8 edition of Georgia Today : Nearly one-and-a-half billion federal dollars are coming to Northwest Georgia; three new State Election Board members want to reopen the investigation into Fulton County's handling of the 2020 election; and a Georgia native has become the first U.S. men's weightlifter to medal at the Olympics since 1984.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Aug. 7 edition of Georgia Today : Passengers sue Delta Air Lines over flights impacted by widespread tech problems; the Georgia Superintendent reverses his position on whether AP African American studies violates the states "divisive concepts" law; and a look at the dangers of the Georgia State Patrol's pursuit policy.

On the Tuesday August 6th edition of Georgia Today: Officials assess the damage in South Georgia following heavy rain dropped by Tropical Storm Debby; Jon Ossoff's criminal justice reform bill has been signed into law; And grassroots effort aims to help hospitals return to rural Georgia. 

LISTEN: On the Monday, Aug. 5 edition of Georgia Today : Businesses and homes are without power as Hurricane Debby moves through Georgia; former President Donald Trump criticizes Gov. Brian Kemp at an Atlanta rally; and a bipartisan group of former political leaders join forces to inspire confidence in American elections.

On the Friday, Aug. 2 edition of Georgia Today: It's back to school season, and cellphone bans are going into effect at schools across Georgia; underwater cameras placed inside former MARTA cars go missing off the Georgia coast; and Georgia athletes bring home medals at the Olympic Games in Paris.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 1 edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Harris plans to be in Georgia again next week; a UGA football player has been dismissed from the team after his arrest; and a federal investigation finds pregnant women in prison aren't always getting the basic care they need.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 31 edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Kamala Harris energizes Georgia voters with a stop in Atlanta; the Georgia's secretary of state's office holds surprise voting machine checks in Bibb County; and a new stamp celebrates baseball legend Hank Aaron.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 30 edition of Georgia Today: Both presidential candidates will make appearances in Georgia this week; a disciplinary hearing against six UGA students suspended for their roles in an on-campus protest began today; and the Atlanta Falcons have reached a milestone for the first time in nearly two decades.

On the Monday, July 29th edition of Georgia Today: The Secretary of State's office has a new website to help ensure accurate voter rolls, a group of Atlanta-based musicians face tragedy in Wyoming, and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Georgia tomorrow. 

On the Friday, July 26 edition of Georgia Today: A federal grand jury indicts the man allegedly behind a string of cyber attacks including one at Warner Robins Air Force Base; a bike trail linking Athens and Savannah will break ground tomorrow; and the Braves hold the National League Wild Card spot right now — but can they hang on?

LISTEN: On the Thursday, July 25 edition of Georgia Today: The family of a man who died at a state prison is suing for negligence; President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill strengthening federal prison oversight; and dozens of athletes from Georgia prepare to compete tomorrow in the Olympics. 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 24 edition of Georgia Today: Delta Air Lines hurries to assist customers whose flights were canceled due to a tech failures; President Joe Biden will make his first public address since dropping out of the presidential race; and incarcerated women in Clarke County learn homebuilding skills behind bars.

On the Tuesday, July 23 edition of Georgia Today: Delta Air Lines faces a federal investigation over flight delays; Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a hearing on the state's six-week abortion ban; and Georgia Democrats unanimously back Vice President Kamala Harris for President.

On the Monday, July 22 edition of Georgia Today: Georgians react to President Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president; Delta Air Lines continues to recover from the worldwide tech outage that caused havoc last week; And we'll have some tips for protecting your sensitive health information from cyber attacks.

LISTEN: On the Friday, July 19 edition of Georgia Today: A global tech outage affects Georgia businesses both large and small; Georgia Republicans are confident after their national convention wraps up in Milwaukee; and the last ever Atlanta tennis open will have its opening serve this weekend.