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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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Jul 10, 2026

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Atlanta could close some schools; Halloween costume drive for federal workers 29.10.2025

On the Wednesday, Oct. 29 edition of Georgia Today : As enrollment declines, the city of Atlanta proposes closing some public schools; the Arthur M. Blank Foundation donates to hurricane relief; Georgia federal workers unions give out Halloween costumes for kids of furloughed federal workers.

SNAP benefits could end if shutdown endures; New agriscience building in Towns County 28.10.2025

On the Tuesday, Oct. 28 edition of Georgia Today : SNAP benefits are set to end in November if the government shutdown continues; Towns County celebrates its new agriscience building; and: Videos of masked ICE agents aggressively arresting people they suspect of being in the country illegally have raised questions about police accountability. But law enforcement agencies argue they're the one...

Fentanyl use study; Tariffs affect Ga. business; Furloughed federal workers speak out 27.10.2025

On the Monday October 27th edition of Georgia Today: A study finds old and young alike are using fentanyl and other stimulants at the same rate; Tariffs eat into a local company's profits; Furloughed federal workers bemoan DC lawmakers' seeming inability to come to an agreement.

Clean energy jobs slowing; Peanut facility burns down; Shutdown could affect SNAP 24.10.2025

On the Friday October 24th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's clean energy transition is slowing, according to a new study; More bad news for Georgia peanut farmers as a fire destroys a crucial processing facility in Wilcox County; And the ongoing government shutdown could soon affect one million Georgians who rely on SNAP.  

Changes for mail-in voting; Rivian layoffs continue; The Stitch update 23.10.2025

On the Thursday October 23rd edition of Georgia Today: The State Election Board will recommend ending certain types of mail-in voting; Rivian plans to layoff another six-hundred-workers; And a plan to place a new park on Atlanta's downtown connector is back on. 

Ga. Power hearings over new energy plans; Teacher sues over Kirk-related firing 22.10.2025

On the Wednesday, Oct. 22 edition of Georgia Today : Hearings begin over Georgia Power's plan to add a massive amount of new generation capacity; a Georgia teacher sues after losing her job over social media posts about Charlie Kirk; and a former Public Service Commission candidate is charged with stealing Georgia Power trade secrets. 

Affordable Care Act expiration could cost jobs; Addiction recovery coalition 21.10.2025

On the Tuesday October 21st edition of Georgia Today: The expiration of Obamacare subsidies could cause significant job losses in Georgia; and Addiction recovery advocates work together to lobby lawmakers more effectively.  

'No Kings' rallies; Warnock on govt. shutdown; Gators adapt to changing habitats 20.10.2025

On the Monday October 20th edition of Georgia Today: We'll learn about all the Georgia "No Kings" rallies over the weekend; Senator Warnock charts a path forward as the government shutdown continues; and how are freshwater animals adapting to rising sea levels caused by climate change? 

'No Kings' protests planned; Drought conditions worsen; Atlanta exhibitions open 17.10.2025

On the Friday, Oct. 17 edition of Georgia Today : Georgia progressive groups join plans for nationwide protests against Donald Trump this weekend; drought conditions continue to worsen across the state; and several major events and museum exhibitions are opening up in Atlanta this month with fashion as the focus. 

Candidates seek Trump endorsement; Dominion Voting Systems sold; Air traffic shortage 16.10.2025

On the Thursday October 16th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Republicans seek President Trump's endorsement in the upcoming Senate race; Georgia's voting system has been sold to a former Republican elections director; And as the federal government shutdown stretches on, air travelers could experience delays.

Financial Crisis in GA School District; No Paychecks for TSA; Charlie Kirk Honored 15.10.2025

On the October 15 edition: Officials are calling for reforms in the wake of a financial crisis in a Middle Georgia school district; TSA agents at Hartsfield-Jackson may not receive their promised relief money; And College students in Georgia gathered to watch as President Trump honored Charlie Kirk in a ceremony yesterday. 

CDC layoffs; Government shutdown affects Georgia Tech; Georgia hospitals using AI 14.10.2025

On the October 14th Edition: The White House conducted another round of firings at the Atlanta-based CDC on Friday; The government shutdown is hitting Georgia research universities hard; And the Northeast Georgia Health System is now using a type of artificial intelligence aimed at easing staff burnout.

Georgia Today: HIV Funding; Dekalb County Superintendent indicted; AI in Healthcare 10.10.2025

On the October 10th Edition: Funding for a program that has provided nearly one-million free H-I-V home testing kits nationwide has been restored; The superintendent of Georgia's DeKalb County school district has been indicted on federal charges; And does A-I belong in health care? We'll talk with the chair of the Department of A-I and Health at The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University...

Georgia Today: Atlanta's Mayor Debate; Donald Trump Case; Savannah Bananas 2026 Schedule 09.10.2025

On the October 9th Edition: Candidates vying to be the next mayor of Atlanta squared off in a televised debate, with one familiar face missing from the stage; A judge has given more time to find a new prosecutor for the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump; Savannah Bananas will announce their 2026 tour schedule in a live broadcast tonight.

Georgia Today: Democrats Raise Alarm; Rivian Plant Lawsuits; Pressure on Food Banks 08.10.2025

On the October 8th Edition: Some Georgia Democrats are continuing to raise the alarm around the expiration of the Affordable Care Act tax credits; Candidates are racing to energize voters ahead of November’s elections for the Georgia Public Service Commission; And the government shutdown is putting pressure on food banks across Georgia.

Prosecutor's Office on hold; Data center energy demand; BioLab fire one year later 07.10.2025

On the Tuesday October 7th edition of Georgia Today: Middle Georgia's federal prosecutor's office puts a pause on new cases due to the government shutdown; Energy demand for new data centers is driving increased natural gas production; And one year after the fire at the BioLab Chemical Plant, new questions are being raised about the response. 

Govt. shutdown continues; Affordable Care Act preview; UGA releases study on coyotes 06.10.2025

On the Monday October 6th edition of Georgia Today: Washington lawmakers remain at a stand-still over reopening the federal government; Georgians get a first look at their Affordable Care Act plans; And a new study from UGA highlights the challenges of managing coyote populations in the South. 

Federal govt. shutdown continues; Author Oyin Sangoyomi 03.10.2025

On the Friday October 3rd edition of Georgia Today: As the federal government shutdown continues, state resources are distributed for furloughed workers; And a Georgia author's new book is an epic work of Medieval African historical fiction. 

Chattahoochee Natl. Park to stay open; Valdosta church vandalism; Ga. timber industry  02.10.2025

On the Thursday October 2nd edition of Georgia Today: The Chattahoochee National Recreation Area will remain open despite the federal government shutdown; The Church of the oldest black congregation in Valdosta suffers vandalism. And what does the future of the timber industry look like for Georgia?

SCOTUS rules Cook can keep job; Braves manager Snitker to step down; Govt. shutdown 01.10.2025

On the Wednesday October 1st edition of Georgia Today: The U.S. Supreme Court will allow Lisa Cook to remain as federal reserve governor; Braves manager Brian Snitker will not return next season; And how will the federal government shutdown affect Georgia's economy?

Govt. shutdown looming; Court rules on Sapelo Island zoning challenges; Bird banding 30.09.2025

On the Tuesday September 30th edition of Georgia Today: The U.S. government is headed for its first shutdown in seven years; Georgia's highest court sides with Gullah-Geechee community members over a zoning dispute on Sapelo Island; And federal funding cuts could threaten the future of a process used to track bird habits called "bird banding".

Georgia Today: Romman announces governor bid; Twiggs County residents sue over data center plans 29.09.2025

On the Monday, Sept. 29 edition of Georgia Today : Democratic state Rep. Ruwa Romman announces her bid for governor; Twiggs County residents sue the county over a recent rezoning for a data center; and Atlanta leaders celebrate the opening of a new bike and pedestrian path running along Georgia Highway 400.

Democrats react to Kimmel suspension;  Suit against Braves challenges "Baseball Rule" 26.09.2025

On the Friday September 26th edition of Georgia Today: State Democrats call out "attacks to free speech" by the Trump administration; The Fifth Annual Atlanta's Women's Film Festival kicks off; And a lawsuit against the Atlanta Braves is challenging the so-called "baseball rule".

Medical marijuana study committee; Macon Pride Week; Org. rescues former lab chimps 25.09.2025

On the Thursday September 25th edition of Georgia Today: A study committee on medical marijuana considers current state policy which critics call out of date; The city of Macon kicks off its four day Pride Week. And U.S. laboratories no longer experiment on chimpanzees. So what happens to older chimps who need retirement homes?

Dickerson wins state Senate seat; Emory student workers unionize; Drought conditions 24.09.2025

On the Wednesday, Sept. 24 edition of Georgia Today : Republican Jason Dickerson wins a state Senate seat in a special runoff election in metro Atlanta; student workers at Emory University start a labor union; and much of the Southeast is under drought conditions this year, including Georgia. 

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