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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 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's bird flu response; Education funding legislation; Sherman's March book

2/11/2025
On the Tuesday February 11th edition of Georgia Today: State officials lift a suspension on poultry sales following a nationwide bird flu outbreak; Georgia democrats look to increase funding for the state's public schools; And a conversation with historian Bennett Parten on how Georgia became home to the largest emancipation event in American history.

Duration:00:18:43

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MTG introduces legislation to end USAID; Ossoff's warning on Musk; Ga. health report

2/10/2025
On the Monday February 10th edition of Georgia Today: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces legislation to abolish USAID; Senator Jon Ossoff warns of a possible national security risk regarding YOUR data; And a new report highlights the way where you live in Georgia could determines your health.

Duration:00:07:10

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Federal furlough could affect peanut industry; Senate passes trans athlete ban

2/7/2025
On the Friday February 7th edition of Georgia Today: A furlough of some federal workers going into effect today could affect Ga's peanut industry; and the state senate passes a bill banning transgender girls from school sports.

Duration:00:13:59

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Protests against Trump at the state capitol; Public housing lawsuits; Abortion access

2/6/2025
On the Thursday, Feb. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Hundreds of people show up to the state capitol to demonstrate against president Donald Trump; legal challenges from local public housing authorities could hurt the way landlords are held accountable under law; and Democratic state senators want Georgia voters to decide on abortion access.

Duration:00:12:59

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Ga. sheriffs offices to comply with HB 105; Arbery prosecutor meddling case dismissed

2/5/2025
On the Wednesday February 5th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia sheriff's offices get ready to work with federal immigration law enforcement; The Georgia prosecutor accused of meddling in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial has her remaining charge dismissed; And The Rockdale County fire chief is stepping down.

Duration:00:15:01

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Biz owners react to possible tariffs; Arbery prosecutor gets one charge dismissed

2/4/2025
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Feb. 4 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia business owners react to possible tariffs; the former Georgia prosecutor accused of meddling in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial has one charge dismissed; and House Speaker Jon Burns introduces new school safety legislation.

Duration:00:12:27

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To Be An Ally

2/4/2025
For many years now, Salvation South editor Chuck Reece has edited publications where Southerners of all sorts can tell their stories, including stories of this region’s rich Black history. Here’s Chuck to talk about how his views of Black History Month have been evolving over those years.

Duration:00:03:30

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Norfolk Southern lawsuit; Immigration raid protests; Carter wins posthumous Grammy

2/3/2025
On the Monday February 2nd edition of Georgia Today: Two years after the East Palestine derailment, Atlanta based Norfolk Southern faces a new lawsuit; Protesters gather to oppose immgration raids; And Jimmy Carter receives a posthumous Grammy award.

Duration:00:16:21

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2 Georgians killed in plane crash; Ga. Power's Integrated Resource Plan; R.E.M. book

1/31/2025
On the Friday January 31st edition of Georgia Today: Two Georgians are among those killed in the American Airlines plane collision in Washington DC; Georgia Power submits its future plans to generate electricity to the state for approval; And a new biography tells the story of Athens music legends R.E.M.

Duration:00:16:14

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Kemp tackles tort reform; Guinea worm disease work continues; Warnock on RFK Jr.

1/30/2025
LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp tackles tort reform; Jimmy Carter's mission to eradicate Guinea worm disease remains on track; and RFK Jr. faces opposition to his confirmation as head of the largest federal health agency from Sen. Raphael Warnock.

Duration:00:09:29

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Laken Riley Act signed into law; First measles case of 2025; ATL Dream signs Griner

1/29/2025
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 29 edition of Georgia Today: President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act into law; State health officials confirm Georgia's first case of measles for 2025; and the Atlanta Dream signs WNBA superstar Brittney Griner.

Duration:00:07:31

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Lawmakers react to immigration sweeps; State of the Judiciary; 'Cop City' podcast

1/28/2025
On the Tuesday January 28th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia lawmakers react to federal immigration-related arrests in the state over the weekend; The chief justice of Georgia's Supreme Court delivers the annual State of the Judiciary address; And a new podcast focuses on treatment of protesters opposed to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.

Duration:00:17:17

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Immigration arrests in Georgia; Log Off movement; James Beard Awards

1/27/2025
LISTEN: On the Monday, Jan. 27 edition of Georgia Today: Immigrant advocacy groups in Georgia help their communities prepare for federal immigration sweeps; a student-led group offers help with ending mindless doom-scrolling; and 12 Georgia restaurants are nominated for the prestigious James Beard Awards.

Duration:00:15:13

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Trump orders release of classfied documents; Puppy mill busted; Kemp seeks relief aid

1/24/2025
On the Friday January 24th edition of Georgia Today: President Trump orders the release of classified documents related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr: More than 100 dogs are on the road to recovery after being seized from a south Georgia puppy mill; And Governor Kemp asks state lawmakers to approve millions of dollars in Hurricane Helene relief aid.

Duration:00:16:46

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Atl. city workers kills unhoused man in tent clearing; Laken Riley Act; CNN layoffs

1/23/2025
On the Thursday January 23rd edition of Georgia Today: An unhoused man died last week when city workers used construction equipment to clear the camp where he was living; the Laken Riley Act is on its way to becoming law; And CNN expects to lay off about two-hundred people.

Duration:00:11:35

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Historic snowfall in Georgia; Bird flu spreading; Former Brave falls short of HOF

1/22/2025
On the Wednesday, Jan. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Snow falls across Georgia — in some areas, lots of it; bird flu spreads among the state's commercial poultry producers; and a former Braves outfielder falls short of gaining entry to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Duration:00:10:20

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Ga. braces for winter weather; Trial begins for former prosecutor; Savannah curfew

1/21/2025
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Jan. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia braces for winter weather across the state; the trial begins for the former Georgia prosecutor accused of meddling in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial; and Savannah prepares for a curfew on late-night walking tours.

Duration:00:08:40

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Atlanta mayor on upcoming Trump inauguration; New health insurance marketplace

1/17/2025
LISTEN: On the Jan. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Mixed reactions from Georgia politicians ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday; state officials address potential problems with Georgia's new health insurance marketplace rollout; and the revival of an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert tradition will commemorate Martin Luther King Day.

Duration:00:15:32

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Senator arrested at Capitol; Firearm seizure at Ga. airports; Temp. protective orders

1/16/2025
On the Thursday January 16th edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia State Senator is arrested at the State Capitol; The TSA says about 500 firearms were seized at Georgia airports last year; And protective orders are meant to shield survivors of domestic violence from further abuse, but many who start the process of getting one change their minds.

Duration:00:15:45

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Abrams-founded voter advocacy groups fined; Flu and COVID rising; RIP Natalie Dupree

1/15/2025
On the Wednesday January 15th edition of Georgia Today: Two voter advocacy groups founded by Stacey Abrams get hit with massive fines; Flu and COVID cases are quickly rising; and Southern cookbook author Natalie Dupree has died.

Duration:00:14:34