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.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Debby recovery efforts; New mental health center; Kemp responds to Trump
9:04
9:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:04
On the Friday August 9th edition of Georgia Today: Bulloch County residents still recovering from Tropical Storm Debby prepare for possible flooding this weekend; And Governor Brian Kemp responds to recent criticism for former president Donald Trump.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Georgia Today: Feds fund Qcells plant; More 2020 election challenges; Olympic weightlifter from Ga.
7:52
7:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:52
LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Nearly one-and-a-half billion federal dollars are coming to Northwest Georgia; three new State Election Board members want to reopen the investigation into Fulton County's handling of the 2020 election; and a Georgia native has become the first U.S. men's weightlifter to medal at the Olympic…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Lawsuit against Delta Air Lines; AP African American Studies; Police pursuit policies
15:36
15:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:36
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Aug. 7 edition of Georgia Today: Passengers sue Delta Air Lines over flights impacted by widespread tech problems; the Georgia Superintendent reverses his position on whether AP African American studies violates the states "divisive concepts" law; and a look at the dangers of the Georgia State Patrol's pursuit policy.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Hurricane Debby update; Criminal justice reform bill signed into law; Rural hospitals
10:41
10:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:41
On the Tuesday August 6th edition of Georgia Today: Officials assess the damage in South Georgia following heavy rain dropped by Tropical Storm Debby; Jon Ossoff's criminal justice reform bill has been signed into law; And grassroots effort aims to help hospitals return to rural Georgia.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Hurricane Debby moves through GA; Trump rallies in Atlanta; Democracy Defense Project
15:43
15:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:43
LISTEN: On the Monday, Aug. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Businesses and homes are without power as Hurricane Debby moves through Georgia; former President Donald Trump criticizes Gov. Brian Kemp at an Atlanta rally; and a bipartisan group of former political leaders join forces to inspire confidence in American elections.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Cellphone bans; Underwater cameras go missing; Georgia athletes at the Olympic Games
9:33
9:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:33
On the Friday, Aug. 2 edition of Georgia Today: It's back to school season, and cellphone bans are going into effect at schools across Georgia; underwater cameras placed inside former MARTA cars go missing off the Georgia coast; and Georgia athletes bring home medals at the Olympic Games in Paris.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
VP Harris to visit Georgia again; UGA player dismissed from team; Pregnancy in prison
8:15
8:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:15
LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 1 edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Harris plans to be in Georgia again next week; a UGA football player has been dismissed from the team after his arrest; and a federal investigation finds pregnant women in prison aren't always getting the basic care they need.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
VP Harris visits Atlanta; Voting machine checks in Bibb County; New Hank Aaron stamp
10:15
10:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:15
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 31 edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Kamala Harris energizes Georgia voters with a stop in Atlanta; the Georgia's secretary of state's office holds surprise voting machine checks in Bibb County; and a new stamp celebrates baseball legend Hank Aaron.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Pres. candidates will appear in GA; UGA student protesters face disciplinary panel
11:51
11:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:51
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 30 edition of Georgia Today: Both presidential candidates will make appearances in Georgia this week; a disciplinary hearing against six UGA students suspended for their roles in an on-campus protest began today; and the Atlanta Falcons have reached a milestone for the first time in nearly two decades.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Accurate Voter Rolls, Atlanta Musicians Face Tragedy, VP Harris Back in Georgia
7:37
7:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:37
On the Monday, July 29th edition of Georgia Today: The Secretary of State's office has a new website to help ensure accurate voter rolls, a group of Atlanta-based musicians face tragedy in Wyoming, and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Georgia tomorrow.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Cyber attack suspect indicted; Athens to Savannah bike trail; Braves are Wild Card
8:31
8:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:31
On the Friday, July 26 edition of Georgia Today: A federal grand jury indicts the man allegedly behind a string of cyber attacks including one at Warner Robins Air Force Base; a bike trail linking Athens and Savannah will break ground tomorrow; and the Braves hold the National League Wild Card spot right now — but can they hang on?…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Negligence lawsuit over prison death; Federal prison oversight bill; Olympics
8:13
8:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:13
LISTEN: On the Thursday, July 25 edition of Georgia Today: The family of a man who died at a state prison is suing for negligence; President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill strengthening federal prison oversight; and dozens of athletes from Georgia prepare to compete tomorrow in the Olympics.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Delta deals with tech failure fallout; Incarcerated women learn homebuilding skills
11:39
11:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:39
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 24 edition of Georgia Today: Delta Air Lines hurries to assist customers whose flights were canceled due to a tech failures; President Joe Biden will make his first public address since dropping out of the presidential race; and incarcerated women in Clarke County learn homebuilding skills behind bars.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Delta faces federal investigation; Ossoff holds abortion ban hearing; Dems back Harris
8:35
8:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:35
On the Tuesday, July 23 edition of Georgia Today: Delta Air Lines faces a federal investigation over flight delays; Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a hearing on the state's six-week abortion ban; and Georgia Democrats unanimously back Vice President Kamala Harris for President.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Georgia Today: Georgians react to Biden dropout from race; Delta deals with tech outage fallout
18:15
18:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:15
On the Monday, July 22 edition of Georgia Today: Georgians react to President Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president; Delta Air Lines continues to recover from the worldwide tech outage that caused havoc last week; And we'll have some tips for protecting your sensitive health information from cyber attacks.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Global tech outage affects businesses; Milwaukee GOP convention; Final Atlanta Open
14:37
14:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:37
LISTEN: On the Friday, July 19 edition of Georgia Today: A global tech outage affects Georgia businesses both large and small; Georgia Republicans are confident after their national convention wraps up in Milwaukee; and the last ever Atlanta tennis open will have its opening serve this weekend.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Delta workers union; Ebenezer Church could become World Heritage site; Book author
15:24
15:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:24
LISTEN: On the Thursday, July 18 edition of Georgia Today: Delta is the only major U.S. airline where most workers are not in a union, but some are hoping to change that; an iconic Atlanta church may soon be a UNESCO World Heritage site; and best-selling author, and former GPB host, Denene Milner joins the podcast to talk about her latest book.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Term extensions for PSC members; Kroger opioid settlement; 'Midnight' musical
22:23
22:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:23
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 17 edition of Georgia Today: Two groups file a challenge to a new law extending the terms of public service commissioners; some Georgia residents could get a share of Kroger's billion dollar opioid settlement; and an iconic Savannah crime novel is now a musical.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ballot challenges from Dems; Poll worker shortage; Gas leak at Fulton County Jail
9:01
9:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:01
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 16 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Democrats are fighting to keep some candidates off the ballot this November; Georgia's secretary of state wants more poll workers for this year's elections; and the aging Fulton County Jail in Atlanta faces a new safety hazard.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Georgians react. to Trump assassination attempt; Pathways to Coverage low enrollment
8:38
8:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:38
On the Monday, July 15 edition of Georgia Today: Georgians react to the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump; a new program in South Georgia offers advanced training for paramedics; and enrollment in Georgia's Medicaid program, Pathways to Coverage, has been much lower than expected. We'll talk about why.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Former Ga. insurance commissioner sentenced; Savannah solar panels; Pesticide drift
12:19
12:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:19
LISTEN: On the Friday, June 12 edition of Georgia Today: A former Georgia insurance commissioner is convicted of money laundering and health care fraud; Savannah steps up their renewable energy efforts with the installation of solar panels in some municipal buildings; and Georgia joins a nationwide effort to save the bees.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Calhoun drinking water suit; Warnock proposes Medicaid legislation; U.S. Soccer head
14:06
14:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:06
LISTEN: On the Thursday, July 11 edition of Georgia Today: A Northwest Georgia city has settled a lawsuit over its drinking water; Sen. Warnock is proposing legislation to cover a gap in Georgia's Medicaid coverage; and we'll talk to the head of U.S. Soccer as Atlanta gears up to host World Cup matches.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
New election rules; Mayor on Savannah pedestrian deaths; Atlanta autism center
12:41
12:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:41
On the Wednesday July 10th edition of Georgia Today: The State Election Board is implementing new rules for how elections are certified; Savannah mayor Van Johnson responds after recent pedestrian deaths caused by city vehicles; And Atlanta opens a new autism center to help prepare kids for elementary school.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Drought devastates corn crops; Jill Biden visits Columbus; Infrastructure study
9:42
9:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:42
On the Tuesday, July 9 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia farmers are facing total crop losses due to drought conditions; first lady Jill Biden made an appearance in Columbus last night; and just how well-maintained is the infrastructure across the state? A recent study rated Georgia a C+.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Georgia Today: 3D-printed splints; Subcommittee for funding prison reform; Yellow-legged hornets
7:18
7:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:18
LISTEN: On the Monday, July 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Tech engineers and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta team up to help get kids off ventilators using a new technology; Georgia creates a new subcommittee for funding improvements to the state's deadly prison system; and yellow-legged hornets are a big problem on Georgia's coast. Now a st…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Supreme court on EMTALA; MARTA halts renovations; DNC chair on pres. debate
16:06
16:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
16:06
On the Friday, July 5 edition of Georgia Today: The U.S. Supreme Court and some federal health agencies are at odds over a federal statute; MARTA pauses plans to disrupt service at its busy downtown Atlanta rail hub; and the chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia says she will continue to support the Biden campaign after last week's debate.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Peachtree Road Race; Macon firefighter shortage; SCOTUS ends Chevron Deference
13:41
13:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:41
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 3 edition of Georgia Today: Runners gather in Atlanta for tomorrow's Peachtree Road Race; Macon looks to boost its firefighting staff; and we'll look at how the Supreme Court may have opened the door to more partisanship in federal regulations.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Renter protection laws; Mercer University AI camp; Endangered whale law delayed
15:57
15:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:57
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 2 edition of Georgia Today: A state law offering more protection to renters facing eviction goes into effect; Mercer University teaches kids about the ethics of AI technology; and a Georgia congressman pushes for a delay in a rule change that would protect endangered whales.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
SCOTUS grants immunity for Presidents; New Georgia laws; Safety around sharks
19:49
19:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:49
LISTEN: On the Monday, July 1 edition of Georgia Today: The Supreme Court grants U.S. presidents immunity for "official acts"; new laws go into effect as Georgia's new fiscal year begins; and a fish expert shares how to stay safe from sharks as you venture out into the ocean.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Pres. debate reactions; Savannah to demolish arena; Weekend art exhibitions in ATL
15:11
15:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:11
LISTEN: On the Friday, June 28 edition of Georgia Today: We'll learn more about what Georgians wanted from last night's presidential debate; Savannah city council members vote to demolish a 10,000-seat arena; and we'll tell you about several art exhibitions on view in Atlanta this week.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Pres. debate tonight in ATL; Inclusive brain scans; Port of Brunswick biz increases
12:09
12:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:09
LISTEN: On the Thursday, June 27 edition of Georgia Today: The presidential debate will be held in Midtown Atlanta tonight; an effort is underway to make brain scans work equally well for Black and white kids; and the port of Brunswick continues to takes on more traffic after the Baltimore bridge collapse.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Pres. campaigners arrive in ATL; "40 Acres and a Lie"; Legal cannabis in Georgia
16:45
16:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
16:45
On the Wednesday June 26th edition of Georgia Today: Campaigners for President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump arrive in Atlanta ahead of the planned first presidential debate tomorrow; A new investigative report profiles the living descendants of enslaved people for whom the US government's promise of land was fulfilled; And what is th…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Debate to cause traffic disruptions; Palmetto postal delays; ATL could host Sundance
8:58
8:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:58
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 25 edition of Georgia Today: Officials are warning drivers to avoid Midtown Atlanta later this week; delays at the U.S. Postal Service facility in Palmetto are now affecting the court system; and the city of Atlanta has officially entered the race to be the new host of the Sundance Film Festival.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Lawmakers seek to strengthen Pell Grant program; Second gentleman on abortion access
12:41
12:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:41
LISTEN: On the Monday, June 24 edition of Georgia Today: New federal legislation aims to strengthen the Pell Grant Program; lawmakers prepare to debate the definition of a navigable river or stream; and U.S. second gentleman Doug Emhoff explains why abortion is not just a so-called "women's issue."
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Georgia Today: CDC art exhibit; Macon food giveaway; Asa Candler Jr. biography
17:53
17:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:53
LISTEN: On the Friday, June 21 edition of Georgia Today: The CDC headquarters unveils a new art exhibit; The city of Macon gets a big response to its free food giveaway; and a new biography profiles the eccentric millionaire son of an Atlanta business icon.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Georgia Today: Entire police dept. suspended, Fighting opioids, Atlanta's worldwide soccer showcase
14:21
14:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:21
LISTEN: On the Thursday, June 20 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia town's entire police department has been suspended, new steps are being taken to fight the opioid crisis, and more than 70,000 soccer fans are descending upon Atlanta
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Water main break compensation; Assessing Ga.'s prison system; Marietta native is MVP
8:00
8:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:00
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 18 edition of Georgia Today: Help is on the way for businesses affected by Atlanta's recent water main breaks; Georgia is conducting research to improve problems at its troubled prison system; and a Marietta native is named the NBA Finals' most valuable player.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
State PD increases training requirements; Savannah fountain tribute; Author interview
14:29
14:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:29
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Burns affirms support for IVF; Macon opens center for the disabled; Van Jones interview
24:31
24:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:31
On the Friday, June 14 edition of Georgia Today: House Speaker Jon Burns reaffirms his commitment to protecting access to in-vitro fertilization; Macon opens a center for people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities; and who benefits from AI is an important question. So is: who does it leave behind?…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Wade responds to case delays; Incorrect ballots in Macon; 'Water main break' grants
15:45
15:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:45
On the Thursday June 13th edition of Georgia Today: Nathan Wade says he's not to blame for the delay of the election interference case; Voters in Macon grapple with confusion over incorrect ballots; And a plan to compensate businesses hurt by Atlanta's water main breaks is taking shape.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Georgia Today: Bus hijacking and mass shooting in ATL; Macon-Bibb voting problems; Synovus Park
7:35
7:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:35
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, June 12 edition of Georgia Today: We'll tell you how yesterday's mass shooting in Atlanta and the bus hijacking are connected; Macon-Bibb County voters experience technical problems at the ballot box; and a historic Columbus baseball stadium is getting a $50 million renovation — and a new name.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Red Roof Inn faces sex trafficking lawsuit; Delta shareholders support workers union
11:48
11:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:48
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 11 edition of Georgia Today: Hotel chain Red Roof Inn is in court in Atlanta over sex trafficking allegations; Delta Air Lines shareholders demand the company stop fighting its workers attempts to unionize; and we asked, you answered: Abortion is near the top of your list of most important issues this election year.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Lawsuit challenges Mulberry cityhood; GOP congressional debates; Bail assistance
13:38
13:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:38
LISTEN: On the Monday, June 10 edition of Georgia Today: A new lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the creation of the city of Mulberry; Republican congressional candidates face off in a series of televised debates. We'll tell you why one was cut short. And a bail assistance nonprofit ends its work in Georgia because of a new state law.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Early primary runoff voting; Cotton season delayed in Ga.; The Bananas go to Boston
9:23
9:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:23
LISTEN: On the Friday, June 7 edition of Georgia Today: Early voting for Georgia's primary runoff is underway in some places and yet to begin in others; a wet spring has delayed the planting season for the state's cotton crops; and the Savannah Bananas take their unique brand of baseball to Fenway Park.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Election interference case halted; State capitol renovations; Tech students help cats
8:50
8:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:50
LISTEN: On the Thursday, June 6 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Court of Appeals put a pause on the election interference case against Donald Trump; the state capitol gets a $400 million face lift; and a student organization at Georgia Tech helps rehabilitate the school's feral cat population.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Wellpath lawsuit dismissed; Mangroves come to Georgia; Hurricane season preview
14:19
14:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:19
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, June 5 edition of Georgia Today: A lawsuit filed against the state by prison health care provider Wellpath is dismissed; climate change brings a new tropical plant species to Georgia; and we'll have a comprehensive preview of the coming hurricane season.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Military will help with Atlanta water problems; General Mills sued for discrimination
12:42
12:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:42
On the Tuesday, June 4 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens is calling in the US military to help address problems with the city's water system; Black workers in Georgia sue cereal-maker General Mills over allegations of racial discrimination; and could Georgia see the growth of more child care facilities open past normal working h…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Water woes continue in ATL; Georgia opts out of Summer EBT; ATL United fires coach
11:50
11:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:50
LISTEN: On the Monday, June 3 edition of Georgia Today: Some Atlanta residents and businesses are still without water services following the breakdown of several water mains over the weekend; Georgia opts out of a federal program providing assistance to families in need during the Summer months; and Atlanta United fires its head coach.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Water main breaks in Atlanta; Affordable internet access; Hurricane season begins
12:24
12:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:24
On the Friday May 31st edition of Georgia Today: Water main bursts in Atlanta disrupt homes and businesses throughout the city; One in six Georgia households could soon lose affordable internet access; And as hurricane season begins, we'll preview a new tool for tracking the storms.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
State to audit primary election; Senator seeks charge dismissal; Author interview
14:52
14:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:52
LISTEN: On the Thursday, May 30 edition of Georgia Today: The state will be doing an audit of its recent primary election; an indicted state senator wants the charges dismissed; and author Stephen Hundley tells us about his new coming-of-age novel set on a Georgia barrier island.
…
continue reading