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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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Oct 19, 2026

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Episodes

Flock safety changes; New MARTA CEO; Warner Robins school shooting 13.08.2026

On the August 13 edition: The maker of Flock cameras is making changes to address privacy concerns; a survey finds Georgia parents support school-based mental health services; the state Board of Education wants everyone on the Dublin City Board of Education to be suspended.  

Flock safety changes; New MARTA CEO; Warner Robins school shooting 13.08.2026

On the August 13 edition: The maker of Flock cameras is making changes to address privacy concerns; A survey finds Georgia parents support school-based mental health services; The State Board of Education wants everyone on the Dublin City Board of Education to be suspended.  

Voters focus on health; Rome water plant; Atlanta tree canopy 12.08.2026

On the August 12 edition: GOP senate candidate Mike Collins says he supported a fund for January 6th rioters; A survey finds voters want a governor focused on healthcare; And Atlanta, the city in the trees, is losing its canopy.  

Dekalb teacher dies; Atlanta Chinatown; Food-borne illnesses 11.08.2026

On the August 11 edition: A Dekalb County teacher died saving a young child from drowning; Mike Collins is on the campaign trail; And as cyclospora continues to worry people, doctors have some extra advice to avoid food-borne illnesses.    

Data centers; Quadruple homicide; More officers accused of misusing Flock 10.08.2026

On the August 10 edition: July was the warmest on record for the lower 48; More police officers are accused of misusing Flock cameras; And more than 80 data centers have been proposed for Georgia. Of those, only a couple dozen have said how much power they'll need, and two thirds have disclosed their size.  

CDC shooting anniversary; Trump proposes Head Start changes; Football Fridays 07.08.2026

On the August 7 edition: A Jan. 6 rioter from Georgia now faces new charges; the Trump administration looks to change the Head Start program; and colleagues remember David Rose, the DeKalb County police officer who died at the CDC shooting one year ago.

New CDC director; School back in session; UGA research on gut health 06.08.2026

On the August 6th edition: The CDC has a new director; School is back in session across metro Atlanta; And UGA has new research on the connection between your gut and your brain.

Minimize Flock camera misuse; Medical cannabis on rise; Atlanta heat plan 05.08.2026

On the August 5 edition: A look at how better guardrails could ensure police use Flock cameras responsibly; Georgia's major party gubernatorial candidates make their pitch to the business community; And the Atlanta City Council wants the Mayor's office to sign off on a city-wide heat plan.  

Clayton County cyberattack, College admission requirements; Columbia County hospital 04.08.2026

On the August 4th edition: Clayton County is looking into a cyberattack that caused a utility interruption; Both UGA and GA Tech are dropping essay requirements for admission; And Columbia County opens its first hospital.

Flock camera alleged misuse; GHSA basketball moving; McCaysville flooding 03.08.2026

On the August 3 edition: Six Savannah police officers are being investigated for allegedly misusing Flock cameras; Georgia High School basketball championships are relocating next year; And one charter school has partnered with Grady to hopefully employ more health care workers in Georgia.  

Judge scandal; State budget freeze; FIFA inspires kids 31.07.2026

On the July 31 edition: Some people want an Atlanta federal judge impeached; Kemp warns state agencies they need to watch their spending; And Georgia libraries have a new partnership to help residents learn new career skills.  

Georgia Today: Judge scandal; State budget freeze; FIFA inspires kids 31.07.2026

On the July 31 edition: Some people want an Atlanta federal judge impeached; Kemp warns state agencies they need to watch their spending; And Georgia libraries have a new partnership to help residents learn new career skills.  

Colin Gray sentenced; GOP senate candidate faces questions; Women's pro baseball 30.07.2026

On the July 30 edition: Colin Gray, father of convicted Apalachee school shooter Colt Gray, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison; GOP Senate candidate faces questions about his son-in-law's anti-semitic social media posts; and the first season of the Women's Professional Baseball League is set to begin this weekend.

Flint River lawsuit; 13th District runoff; Infertility legislation 29.07.2026

On the July 29 edition: Environmentalist groups plan to sue Atlanta over pollution in the Flint River; metro Atlanta's 13th Congressional District is headed to a runoff; and Macon-Bibb County has broken ground on a new arena.  

Apalachee shooter sentenced; Maternal death prevention; Data center construction 28.07.2026

On the July 28 edition: Environmentalists sue to stop construction of a natural gas pipeline; a hospital in Georgia finds a way it could prevent the leading cause of maternal death; Gov. Kemp says he doesn't want to halt construction of data centers.

Olympic bombing; Colt Gray hearing; Baseball Hall of Fame 27.07.2026

On the July 27 edition:  It's the second day of testimony in the sentence hearing for Colt Gray; The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is now Georgia's first World Heritage Site; And Atlanta Braves centerfielder Andruw Jones has finally been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.  

Trump backlash; Georgia school shooter pleads guilty; Mary Mac's Tea Room 24.07.2026

On the July 24 edition: The teen gunman who killed 4 people at a Georgia high school has pleaded guilty; Some folks weren't happy with Trump's visit to the state Wednesday; And with everyone worried about bad lettuce, farmers are saying to buy local.  

Flock cameras destroyed; FIFA World Cup celebration; Apalachee high school court case 23.07.2026

On the July 23 edition: Someone's destroying Flock cameras in South Georgia; Atlanta leaders celebrate a successful World Cup; and the teenager accused of killing classmates and teachers in a high school shooting two years ago is set to appear in court tomorrow. 

Trump visits Georgia; New mental hospital; School supply grants 22.07.2026

On the July 22 edition: President Donald Trump visits Georgia high school; A non-profit hands out grants to help with back-to-school supplies; And construction on a new state mental hospital is scheduled to break ground this fall.    

BioLab fire cause; Student loans default; Early voting to replace David Scott 21.07.2026

LISTEN: On the July 21 edition: A report finds a corroded sprinkler sparked the BioLab fire in Conyers; more Georgians are defaulting on student loans; and early voting to replace U.S. Rep. David Scott ends this week.

Lawmaker hit-and-run; Valdosta data secrecy; El Niño healthcare impact 20.07.2026

On the July 20 edition: Valdosta residents fight a proposed data center; Senator Jon Ossoff makes his case to rural voters; And cuts to federal disaster relief programs have made "El Niño" a greater public health risk.  

Trump visit to Marietta; The World Cup's final weekend; Rick Jackson Rally 17.07.2026

On the July 17th edition: President Trump is expected to visit Wheeler High School in Marietta next week; The FIFA World Cup enters its final weekend; And Rick Jackson holds his first rally since winning the Republican nomination:

School misconduct probe; Daylight saving time; Ossoff fundraising 16.07.2026

On the July 16 edition: Three Georgia school systems are suspected of mishandling accusations of sexual misconduct by teachers; a college baseball player has been released from ICE custody; and it's the 50th anniversary of Georgia's death penalty.

Possible new ICE facility; Atlanta heat safety plan; Final FIFA FanFest 15.07.2026

On the July 15 edition: One Georgia city is still unsure if a new ICE facility is going to be built there; The campaign season is ramping up before the November election; And Atlanta is working on a heat safety plan.    

Cyclosporiasis cases spread; Burke County sheriff indicted; Childhood trauma study 14.07.2026

LISTEN: On the July 14 edition: With cyclosporiasis spreading across the U.S, the Georgia Department of Public Health is urging Georgians to take precautions; a Burke County sheriff has been indicted on extortion and gun charges; and new research from UGA shows the effects that childhood trauma can have on adulthood.

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