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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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New film studio planned; fate of Buckhead cityhood; the legacy of Mamie George Williams 03.03.2023 12:22

LISTEN: On the Friday, March 3 edition of Georgia Today: A massive new film studio planned for Albany is going elsewhere; Buckhead cityhood fails in the Legislature; and the legacy of suffragist Mamie George Williams.

Gender identity bill defeated; rioting could lead to felonies; Macon's time capsules 02.03.2023 8:21

LISTEN: On the Thursday March 2 edition of Georgia Today: a look at the surprise defeat of a bill about gender identity; how rioting in Georgia could soon result in felony charges; and Macon's glimpse of its past through the opening of a time capsule.

UGA football star charged; Georgia Power bill increase; Port of Savannah expansion 01.03.2023 14:57

On the Wednesday March 1 edition of Georgia Today: A member of the UGA football team faces charges related to the deadly car crash following the Dawgs' championship win; Georgia Power wants to raise your power bill again, and we'll take you to the port of Savannah and tell you why the busy port may be getting even busier.

Active shooter drills; Atlanta's efficient water use; solar panel regulations 28.02.2023 11:49

LISTEN: On the Tuesday Feb. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers pass legislation requiring active shooter drills in schools; Atlanta's noted for efficient water use; and solar panel regulations could be on the way.

Shipwreck found; banning leaf blowers; huge fine for TitleMax 27.02.2023 14:28

On the Monday Feb. 27 edition of Georgia Today: Lost cargo ship from Savannah may have been found, lawmakers are debating what kind of leaf blower you can own, and a huge fine for TitleMax

Tobacco tax going up; Mercer & CHOA helping fund rural pediatrics; Savannah-opoly 24.02.2023 10:00

On the Friday Feb. 24 edition of Georgia Today: Cigarette and tobacco tax could go up; Mercer & CHOA are helping to fund rural pediatricians; and Savannah is getting a board game

Transgender bans; Ahmaud Arbery remembered; Bulldog arrested, others headed to DC 23.02.2023 9:53

LISTEN: On the Thursday Feb. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers are considering a transgender surgery ban for teens; Ahmaud Arbery's memory is honored on the anniversary of his death; and one Georgia Bulldog is arrested as the rest prepare for a trip to D.C.

Foster care changes, Paulding deputy faces legal action, local actor in Tina musical 22.02.2023 14:04

LISTEN: On the Wednesday Feb. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers are demanding changes in foster care system, a Paulding County deputy faces legal action, and a local actor plays Ike in the new Tina Turner musical.

President's Day in Plains and Jimmy Carter's influence, judge denies 'Cop City' pause 21.02.2023 16:13

On the Tuesday Feb. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Presidents Day in Plains and Jimmy Carter's lasting influence, plus a judge has denied pausing 'Cop City' construction

Jimmy Carter tributes, Medicaid for HIV+, DeKalb police accused of violating ADA 20.02.2023 13:48

On the Monday Feb. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Well wishes for Jimmy Carter pouring in, Medicaid for HIV+ Georgians, DeKalb police accused of violating ADA

More police accountability, more delays at Plant Vogtle, the Bananas hit the road 17.02.2023 15:18

On the Friday Feb. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers want more police accountability, more delays at Plant Vogtle, and the Savannah Bananas hit the road.

Portion of election probe released; bill to end spam calls; Tyler Perry helping Atlanta seniors 16.02.2023 11:00

LISTEN: On the Thursday Feb. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Parts of a report into efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election have been released, a new bill may end spam calls, and Tyler Perry is helping low-income seniors in Atlanta.

Sports betting and horse racing; Macon may add cameras; Savannah home prices going up 15.02.2023 7:41

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Feb. 15 edition of Georgia Today: Some lawmakers want sports betting and horse racing in Georgia, Macon may add cameras, and Savannah home prices could be going up.

Atlanta company may be liable for Ohio train disaster, more jail for gangs, mass wedding 14.02.2023 14:04

On the Tuesday Feb. 14 edition of Georgia Today: An Atlanta company may be liable for the Ohio train disaster, lawmakers want more jail time for gang members, and there's a mass wedding today in Piedmont Park

GA native wins Super Bowl and judge rules on 2020 election investigation 13.02.2023 9:29

On the Monday Feb. 13 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia native is celebrating his Super Bowl win and a judge has ruled on a special jury investigation into attempts to overturn Georgia's 2020 presidential election

Body cam requirements, unjamming medical marijuana rules, Savannah's giant cranes 10.02.2023 11:38

LISTEN: On the Friday Feb. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers want body cam requirements for police, unjamming medical marijuana rules, and Savannah's new giant cranes.

Prison warden arrested, VP Harris in Atlanta, financial boost for Midtown ATL park 09.02.2023 16:01

On the Thursday Feb. 9th edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia prison warden has been arrested, VP Harris speaks in Atlanta, and a financial boost for a planned Midtown ATL park

Elections Board rules on volunteers handing out water and revisiting COVID restrictions 08.02.2023 7:54

LISTEN: On the Wednesday Feb 8 edition of Georgia Today: Elections board rules on volunteers handing out water, lawmakers are revisiting COVID restrictions, and a Georgia man killed at Pearl Harbor will be laid to rest.

Court nixes spaceport, a record year in Savannah, more access to health care needed 07.02.2023 8:56

LISTEN: On the Tuesday Feb. 7th edition of Georgia Today: Camden County's spaceport has been nixed, a record year in Savannah air travel, and more access to health care is needed.

Family of killed protester speaks; antisemitism in Atlanta; Okefenokee to UNESCO 06.02.2023 9:31

On the Monday Feb. 6 edition of Georgia Today: The family of the protester killed at 'Cop City' speaks, anti-Semitism in Atlanta, and protecting the Okefenokee.

Georgians agree on spending budget surplus, India boosts local farmers, free museums 03.02.2023 6:23

On the Friday Feb. 3 edition of Georgia Today: Georgians agree on the spending of the budget surplus, India gives a boost to local farmers, and some museums are free this weekend.

Sports betting, House approves budget, 'Cop City' neighbors...what do they think? 02.02.2023 11:06

On the Thursday Feb. 2 edition of Georgia Today: Sports betting may come to Georgia, the House approves the budget, and the 'Cop City' neighbors...what do they think?

'Cop City' update; tax credits for music industry; the Alzheimer’s Music Fest 01.02.2023 9:00

LISTEN: On the Wednesday Feb. 1 edition of Georgia Today: A full update on 'Cop City,' tax credits for the music industry, and the Alzheimer’s Music Fest this weekend.

'Cop City' agreement; superintendent quits after anti-gay letter; gas and egg prices up 31.01.2023 11:46

LISTEN: On the Tuesday Jan. 31 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta and DeKalb County have an agreement on 'Cop City,' a south Georgia superintendent quits after an anti-gay letter circulates, and gas and egg prices are up.

Lawmakers honor Tyre Nichols; student loan forgiveness news; endangered whales in GA 30.01.2023 7:24

LISTEN: On the Monday Jan. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Local lawmakers honor Tyre Nichols, we find out what new student loan forgiveness means for Georgians, and endangered whales are living off the coast of Georgia