Georgia Public Broadcasting

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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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Data center jobs report; Kemp delivers State of the State; Synovus Financial ended 15.01.2026

On the Thursday January 15th edition of Georgia Today: A corrected report shows data centers don't create as many jobs as once thought; Governor Brian Kemp delivers his annual State of the State address; And Synovus Financial is no more. How will its hometown of Columbus Georgia be affected?

Department of Corrections investigates deadly prison riot; ICE masking legislation 14.01.2026

On the Wednesday January 14th edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Department Of Corrections investigates the recent violence at Georgia's Washington State Prison which left three people dead; A new case of bird flu has been confirmed in Walker County; and Some Georgia lawmakers call for federal immigration agents to identify themselves when making arrests.

Morris Brown College fires president; Georgia students try gene-editing therapy 13.01.2026

On the Tuesday January 13th edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta's Morris Brown College fires its president; high school students in Forsyth County try their hand at gene-editing therapy; and Delta Air Lines says it expects a significant boost in revenue in the coming year...but remains cautious.

Legislative session begins; Deadly altercation at state prison leaves 3 people dead 12.01.2026

On the Monday, Jan. 12 edition of Georgia Today : The issue of affordability figures prominently as the state legislative session begins; flu continues to spread rapidly in Georgia; and a deadly altercation at a Georgia state prison leaves 3 dead, including one man whose sentence had only days remaining.

MARTA prepares for the FIFA World Cup; MLK Weekend events; Jeannette Rankin 09.01.2026

On the Friday January 9th edition of Georgia Today: MARTA officials say the transit system is getting ready to kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup; A look at some Georgia events happening this weekend for Martin Luther King Day; And Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, talks about why she's a dedicated pacifist.

Trump seeks legal fees from Fulton; Arthur Blank on the disappointing Falcons run 08.01.2026

On the Thursday January 8th edition of Georgia Today: President Donald Trump seeks six million dollars in attorney fees from Fulton County; The Georgia job market has a slight upturn; And Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank addresses the disappointment of the last few seasons. 

Senate committee releases plan to eliminate income tax; Atlanta Falcons shake-up 07.01.2026

On the Wednesday, January 7th edition of Georgia Today: A Republican-led senate committee releases its plan for eliminating Georgia's income tax; The owner of the Atlanta Falcons shakes up the team's management; And four Chatham County non-profits will share a grant created from the sale of a Savannah hospital. 

Two House members resign; Election date set to fill Congress vacancy; Venezuela 06.01.2026

On the Tuesday January 6th edition of Georgia Today: Two members of the Georgia State House have resigned; An election date has been set to fill the seat in Congress most recently occupied by Marjorie Taylor Greene; And Nicolas Maduro may be out as leader of Venezuela, but the rest of his government still controls the country.   

Leaders react to Maduro capture; Greene steps down; Flu season busier than normal 05.01.2026

On the Monday January 5th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia politicians react to the U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro; Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is stepping down today; And Georgia hospital staff say the current flu season is a lot busier than usual. 

Record blue-collar job losses; Social Circle pushes back against deportation center 02.01.2026

On the Friday January 2nd edition of Georgia Today: The state sets a record for blue collar job losses; Delta Air Lines is once again North America's most on-time airline; And officials in Social Circle say their city can't handle the Trump administration's planned federal immigration center.

GPB staff picks the Best Music of 2025; Happy New Year! 31.12.2025

On the Wednesday December 31st edition of Georgia Today: The GPB office gives their picks for the best music of the year.

Georgia Today: Rural health initiative; Swearing-in makes history; Study on CBD usage among students 30.12.2025

On the Dec 30 edition: Georgia is slated to receive more than $200 million next year to bolster rural health; newly elected Public Service Commission member Alicia Johnson made history yesterday with her swearing-in ceremony; and a recent study from the University of Georgia is shedding light on the use of CBD among college students.

Georgia Today: Tyler Perry allegations; Jones Attack Ads; Outbreak of Avian Influenza 29.12.2025

On the Dec 29 edition: Atlanta-native Tyler Perry is facing more sexual assault allegations; An unknown group is paying for ads attacking Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones; And as hundreds of bird species make their way down south for the season, researchers are warning of an outbreak of avian influenza.

Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers on 'Decoration Day'; Reuniting with Jason Isbell 24.12.2025

On the Wednesday, December 24th edition of Georgia Today: Salvation South podcast host Chuck Reece talks to Patterson Hood, founding member of Drive-By Truckers, about 'The Definitive Decoration Day' and reuniting with former member Jason Isbell.

Georgia Today: DeKalb Jail Escape Update; Atlanta Housing Fraud Case; New Opioid Research & Risks 23.12.2025

On the Tuesday, Dec. 23rd edition of Georgia Today: An update on the men who escaped the DeKalb County jail; Federal charges have been filed against an Atlanta Housing Authority executive; UGA researchers warn that opioid pain medications may increase infection risk

Sen. Ossoff on PFAS; DeKalb County jailbreak; Data center debates 22.12.2025

LISTEN: On the Dec. 22 edition: Sen. Jon Ossoff and other lawmakers press the Pentagon over delays in cleaning up PFAS contamination; a jailbreak in DeKalb County, ongoing debates over large data center developments, and more.

Public Service Commission approves energy for data centers; Endangered woodpeckers 19.12.2025

On the Friday, Dec. 19th edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Public Service Commission approves an unprecedented amount of new electricity for data centers; An army sargeant pleads not guilty to the shooting of five people at Georgia's Fort Stewart; And groups of previously endangered woodpeckers are released to their new home in South Georgia. 

Report on Georgia Power energy request casts doubt; Next Generation 911 18.12.2025

On the Thursday, Dec. 18th edition of Georgia Today: new report casts doubts on Georgia Power's request for more energy for data centers; Georgia is one of the states still behind on modernizing it's 911 emergency hotline system; and should Georgians be worried about their packages arriving on time?

Fulton County DA Fani Willis testifies before Senate committee; Avoiding holiday scams 17.12.2025

On the Dec. 17 edition: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testifies before a state Senate committee; Georgia homeless service organizations have concerns about funding; and state officials want consumers to shop safely and avoid scams this holiday season.

Cox faces lawsuit; Georgia student among Brown University shooting victims 16.12.2025

On the Tuesday, Dec. 16 edition of Georgia Today : Atlanta-based UPS faces a lawsuit over alleged payroll discrepancies; a former Georgia high school student was among those injured in a mass shooting at Rhode Island's Brown University; and Atlanta-based Cox Communications is at the center of a Supreme Court case over copyright infringement.

Georgia leaders react to Sydney terror attack; Trump tariffs affect small businesses 15.12.2025

On the Monday December 15th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia leaders react to an anti-semitic terror attack in Australia; The U.S. Supreme Court considers a Louisiana voting rights case which could weaken protections against racial gerrymandering; And rising prices caused by President Trump's tariffs affect small businesses.

DOJ sues Fulton County over 2020 Election records; Senate rejects health care bills 12.12.2025

On the Friday December 12th edition of Georgia Today: The U.S. Department of Justice sues Fulton County over records relating to the 2020 Presidential Election; The U.S. Senate rejects two bills addressing rising healthcare costs; And ninety new citizens are sworn in at a naturalization ceremony in Atlanta.   

Effort to extend Affordable Care Act fails; Coca-Cola gets new CEO; Yaupon tea 11.12.2025

On the Thursday December 11th edition of Georgia Today: An effort to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies fails in the Senate; Coca-Cola is getting a new CEO; And coffee is becoming more expensive and less sustainable. A native tea could be an alternative.

Democrat flips state House district; Biz owners face health insurance sticker shock 10.12.2025

On the Wednesday, Dec. 10 edition of Georgia Today : The Georgia State Election Board rejects proposed new rules for paper ballots; a Democrat flips a Republican state House district in Georgia; small business owners face sticker shock on health insurance plans.

Georgia Power wants more power for data centers; Senators to vote on extending ACA 09.12.2025

On the Tuesday December 9th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power fights for more electricity to fulfill its data center contracts; U.S. senators expect to vote on a measure to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies; And the University of Georgia's plan to demolish a historic swimming pool faces push-back.

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