Georgia Today

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.

On the Tuesday, Dec. 26 edition of Georgia Today: Emory researchers found a common thread among diseases affecting many Americans; Georgia Southern University launches the only environmental science Ph. D. program in the state; and while charter schools are the pillars of the school choice movement, sometimes choice can veer into exclusivity. 

On the Monday, Dec. 25 edition of Georgia Today: Sea turtles in Georgia had a really good year; Macon will soon be the home to a health care center specifically for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and what do yearbooks look like at a school for the blind? 

On the Friday, Dec. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers plan to take a look at rising rents; upgrades to a popular state-managed hunting ground will wrap up in the new year; and we'll take a look back at some of the stories you might have missed during 2023 on this edition of Georgia Today.

On the Thursday, Dec. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Days after a judge ordered him to pay millions to Georgia election workers, Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy; Georgia's unemployment rate stays low at 3.4%; and minor league baseball is one step closer to returning to Columbus.

On the Wednesday, Dec. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Administrative mistakes have left left many Georgia children without health coverage; Georgia prisons have their most violent year since before the pandemic; and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank addresses the team's disappointing season. 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Dec. 19 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power customers will soon take on more of the costs for Plant Vogtle. We'll look look at the difficulty of getting past stigma on the way to addiction treatment. And this holiday season, a Macon elementary school is giving kids a unique incentive not to skip school.  

On the Monday, Dec. 18 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp announces a big investment in safety funding for Georgia schools; several nutrition programs across the state are in danger of serious shortfalls as Congress spars over funding; and a Savannah native lands the top spot on Rolling Stone's list of best country albums of the year.