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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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Georgia Today: State of emergency, Georgia's housing crisis, foster care kids living in hotels 27.01.2023 10:10

On the Friday Jan. 27 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp issues a state of emergency, Georgia's housing crisis, and foster care kids are living in hotels

Effort to curb mining near Okefenokee; modernizing prisons; inflation's link to crime 26.01.2023 10:28

On the Thursday Jan. 26 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers want to block mining near the Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia is modernizing its prisons, and inflation and job automation have both led to an increase in crime.

State of the State, bill to repeal Georgia's abortion law, bogus COVID treatment fine 25.01.2023 7:59

On the Wednesday Jan. 25 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp delivered the State of the State address today, there's a bill to repeal Georgia's abortion law, and bogus COVID treatments result in a hefty fine

No Trump info from Fulton DA, UGA player arrested, Braves lose another member of the team 24.01.2023 11:21

On the Tuesday Jan. 24 edition of Georgia Today: The Fulton DA does not want to release info from the investigation into Donald Trump, a UGA player was arrested, and the Braves have lost another member of their team

Violent protests, Fulton County's investigation into Donald Trump, free fentanyl testing 23.01.2023 17:19

On the Monday Jan. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Violent protests erupt in Atlanta, portions of Fulton County's investigation into Donald Trump may by made public, and strips of fentanyl testing will be available.

Protestors charged with domestic terrorism, Savannah's movie money, stolen guns, India Arie chats 20.01.2023 18:28

On the Friday Jan. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta protesters charged with domestic terrorism, Savannah's movie money, rise in guns stolen from cars, India Arie chats with us

Vigil for protester killed at police center shooting, school civil rights lawsuit, top-tier maternal care 19.01.2023 10:22

LISTEN: On the Thursday Jan. 19 edition of Georgia Today: A vigil for the protester killed at a police center shooting, more allegations in school district's civil rights lawsuit, and an Atlanta hospital is the first in the country with top-tier maternal care.

GA elections are expensive, speeding to blame in death of UGA player, adios Josef 18.01.2023 14:04

On the Wednesday Jan. 18 edition of Georgia Today: The Secretary of State says Georgia needs more money to run its high-profile elections, speeding is to blame for the death of a UGA player, and adiós Josef

Disaster relief for Georgia, we need 700 doctors, violence closes Augusta academy 17.01.2023 7:31

LISTEN: On the Tuesday Jan. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Federal disaster relief for Georgia, 700 doctors needed, and violence closes an Augusta academy.

State of emergency, an Atlanta landmark is moving, Georgia city named top travel destination 13.01.2023 7:48

On the Friday Jan. 13 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp issues a state of emergency; an Atlanta landmark is moving; and a Georgia city has been named a top travel destination.

Gov. Kemp sworn in, indictment in South GA drug ring, trouble at Plant Vogtle 12.01.2023 7:06

LISTEN: On the Thursday Jan. 12 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp was sworn in for a second term, the largest-ever indictment in South Georgia in connection with a sprawling drug ring, and more trouble at Plant Vogtle.

Computer glitch grounds planes; 2,500 new jobs in NW GA; mourning a legend's passing 11.01.2023 10:36

On the Wednesday Jan. 11 edition of Georgia Today: A computer glitch grounded planes across the country; 2,500 new jobs are coming to Northwest Georgia; and mourning the passing of a legend

UGA wins, students sue schools over BLM clothes, and fill up your tank tonight 10.01.2023 6:58

On the Tuesday Jan. 10 episode of Georgia Today: a dominating win for UGA football, students sue schools over Black Lives Matter clothes, and be sure to fill up your tank tonight.

Georgia Today: Georgia's $6 billion surplus, catching up with Congress, a UGA title game preview 09.01.2023 13:56

LISTEN: On the Monday Jan. 9 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia has a $6 billion surplus and a new legislative session, we catch up with our congressmen in D.C., and here's a preview of the UGA/TCU national championship game.

President honors two Georgians, Savannah man charged in Jan. 6, Delta's free Wi-Fi 06.01.2023 6:54

LISTEN: On the Friday Jan. 6 edition of Georgia Today: President Biden honored two Georgians at the White House today, case moving quickly for Savannah man charged in Jan. 6 attack, and Delta's free Wi-Fi.

Georgia on IRS top 10 list, more high-speed internet in GA, gun safety in Atlanta 05.01.2023 9:47

On the Thursday Jan. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia is on an IRS top 10 list, more high-speed internet is coming, and Atlanta has new ideas for gun safety.

Sports gambling may come to GA, Warnock sworn in, new state rep steps down amid arrest 04.01.2023 6:11

On the Jan. 4 edition of Georgia Today: Sports gambling may come to GA, Senator Warnock has been sworn in, and a new state representative is stepping down amid his arrest

Augusta hospital merger, local Wheel of Fortune winner, Savannah's singing TikTok star 03.01.2023 17:52

LISTEN: On the Tuesday Jan. 3 edition of Georgia Today: A big hospital merger is in the works for Augusta; A Georgia Tech sophomore shares his winning experience on Wheel of Fortune; and Savannah has a singing TikTok star

Georgia Today: Virtual OB-GYN visits, FDA using blockchain tech, Savannah's dark history 02.01.2023 11:39

LISTEN: On the Monday Jan. 2 edition of Georgia Today: Virtual OB-GYN visits, the FDA is utilizing blockchain technology, and Savannah's dark history.

Judge accused of misconduct, UGA helping farmers, good news about sea turtles 30.12.2022 10:20

On the Friday Dec. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia judge accused of misconduct faces state judicial discipline panel, UGA researchers are helping farmers, good news about sea turtle populations

Court postponed for meddling prosecutor, cold snap's death toll, one of 2022's best albums 29.12.2022 10:39

LISTEN: On the Thursday Dec. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Court postponed for a meddling GA prosecutor, cold snap's death toll is unclear, and one of 2022's best albums

Federal law for Georgia improvements, new leadership, West Midtown's dive bar 28.12.2022 14:58

On the Wednesday, Dec. 28 edition of Georgia Today: A new law will aid Georgia in improvements, we'll have new leadership in the state, and there's new documentary about a West Midtown dive bar.

Georgia Today: Burst pipes flooded buildings, new trafficking victim shelter, farmer mental health 27.12.2022 9:16

On the Tuesday Dec. 27 edition of Georgia Today: An epidemic of burst pipes and flooded buildings, a new shelter for victims of human trafficking, and mental health help for farmers.

Recycling your tree, positive news for Alzheimer's patients, the Savannah Bananas 26.12.2022 11:47

LISTEN: On the Monday Dec. 26 edition of Georgia Today: Where to recycle your Christmas tree, positive news for Alzheimer's patients, and a look at the Savannah Bananas.

Hawks president stepping down, Georgia's WW2 Heritage City, NE GA airport rehab 23.12.2022 15:25

LISTEN: On the Friday Dec. 23 edition of Georgia Today: The Atlanta Hawks' president is stepping down; Georgia has a new World War II Heritage City; Gainesville's airport is getting a makeover.