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Each week on Georgia Today, host Steve Fennessy walks us through a compelling story from the week's news, through the eyes of the journalists who cover it.

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    Former Lt. Gov. switches parties; Nonprofit preps for more patients due to fed. cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 15:14


    LISTEN: On the Aug. 5 edition: Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan switches parties; a nonprofit health center prepares for more patients ahead of federal cuts to health insurance; and Southwest Atlanta residents want answers on ongoing construction they say is impacting local businesses

    Health care costs expected to rise; Weapons detection systems installed in schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 8:59


    On the Monday, Aug. 4 edition of Georgia Today: Health care costs are expected to rise next year; a Northeast Georgia community considers moving a whole cemetery to make way for a business park; and as some Georgia kids head back to school, they'll have to pass through a weapons detection system.

    Georgia Today: Macon mental health results; Atlanta bridge reopens; Joro spiders behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 8:37


    LISTEN: On the Aug. 1 edition: Mental health advocates in Macon have results from a community survey of adverse childhood experiences; after seven years, a bridge in Atlanta reopened to drivers in a rededication ceremony; and a new University of Georgia survey found aggressive behaviors in some Joro spiders.

    Georgia Today: Gwinnett ICE detentions; Pushback against health care cuts; Forsyth Park fountain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 13:16


    On the July 31st edition: Gwinnett County leads the state in ICE detentions, despite no formal agreement with federal law enforcement; state Democrats push back against health care cuts that could jeopardize nursing home funds; and Savannah's iconic Forsyth Park fountain gets a deep clean after decades.

    Hearing on marijuana; New Buford stadium; Columbus to host international kayak events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 11:30


    LISTEN: On the July 30 edition: A Georgia House committee looks at marijuana regulation; Buford High School is opening a $62 million football stadium; and Columbus will host important international events in kayak and canoe

    Older women protesting; Brant Frost Ponzi investigation; Norfolk Southern merger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 13:22


    On the July 29 edition: Recent protests around the state are being driven and attended by older, politically active women; State officials released facts and figures around which students are taking advantage of private school vouchers; And a proposed data center in Monroe County failed to get past a zoning committee.

    Mike Collins runs for Senate; Violent Atlanta weekend; Heat advisory in effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 15:26


    On the July 28th edition: U.S. House Representative Mike Collins announced his candidacy for Senator Jon Ossoff's seat in next year's election; The Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning about the dangers of extreme heat on pets and livestock.; And a teenage track star is setting new records.  

    Senators consider ending income tax; New GA Supreme Court justice; Hot weekend ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 7:55


    On the Friday, July 25 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia senators consider eliminating the state income tax; the newest justice on the Georgia Supreme Court is sworn in; and an already hot July will get even hotter this weekend. 

    EPA rule change on coal ash; Union Pacific - Norfolk Southern merger; Medicaid cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 8:49


    On the Thursday, July 24 edition of Georgia Today: The EPA proposes a rollback of rules on coal ash; Union Pacific and Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern are confirming they're in merger talks; and cuts to Medicaid could harm seniors who rely on it for their nursing home care.

    Ga. senate prepares for change; Union protests; Savannah unhoused resource center

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 9:38


    On the Wednesday, July 23 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Senate prepares for an exodus of leadership ahead of the 2026 campaign season; union members gather in Atlanta to protest federal funding cuts; and Savannah officials announce a new resource center to help the city's unhoused population. 

    Educational funds released; Former Ga. Justice gets achievement award; Cafe' Momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 12:43


    LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 22 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia schools welcome the release of education funds previously frozen by the Trump administration; a former Georgia Supreme Court justice gets a lifetime achievement award; and an Atlanta cafe run by a nonprofit works to change the lives of teenagers released from juvenile detention. 

    Three people drown at Macon river park; Tariff on tomatoes from Mexico; Heat safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 8:31


    On the Monday, July 21 edition of Georgia Today: A petition calls for shutting off river access at a Macon park after three drowning deaths there last week; Georgia growers react to the announcement of a 17% tariff on tomatoes from Mexico; and with a heat advisory issued for much of Georgia today, we'll talk about the best ways to prepare for a scorcher. 

    'Good Trouble Day' protests across Georgia; Clinical trial to address HIV; Flood terms 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 17:03


    On the Friday, July 18 edition of Georgia Today: Protests against President Donald Trump take place across Georgia; a clinical trial aims to address the state's high rates of HIV; and knowing the difference between flood terms could help keep you safe in an emergency. 

    MARTA CEO resigns; Georgia woman detained twice by ICE despite Citizenship claim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 16:45


    On the Thursday July 17th edition of Georgia Today: The Canadian CEO of Atlanta's public transportation system resigns over an immigration problem; Marietta installs vape detectors in the district's public schools; And the story of a Georgia woman who has been detained twice by ICE, despite her claim she was born American. 

    Public Service Commission runoff results; Election committee; Type-One Diabetes Barbie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 10:10


    On the Wednesday, July 16 edition of Georgia Today: Peter Hubbard claims victory in the Democratic runoff for Georgia's Public Service Commission; state lawmakers hold a committee on how to improve elections; and toymaker Mattel releases the first Type 1 Diabetes Barbie doll. 

    ICE targets Atlanta landlords; Funding cuts for weather; Ocmulgee River short stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 19:26


    On the Tuesday, July 15 edition of Georgia Today: ICE targets Atlanta landlords for help with immigration arrests; officials warn federal funding cuts could pose weather-related risks to Georgia; and the Ocmulgee River is the inspiration behind a Georgia author's new book of short stories. 

    Education funds remain frozen; Mail distribution center struggles; Edible landscapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 16:15


    On the Monday, July 14 edition of Georgia Today: As close to $7 billion federal dollars for education funding remains frozen, Georgia schools could be among the worst to feel the effects; a postal distribution center in Palmetto still struggles, a year after frustrating mail delays across the nation; and have you ever thought about using your back yard to grow food?

    Food banks prepare for more demand; Low turnout for Public Service Commission election

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 12:35


    LISTEN: On the Friday, July 11 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia food banks prepare for increased demand after federal cuts to food assistance programs; The Securities and Exchange Commission sues a Georgia lawmaker over an alleged Ponzi scheme; And an important Georgia election is coming up next week. so why has voter turnout been so low?

    Voter registrations could be cancelled; ADA law anniversary; SNAP eligibility changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 9:57


    On the Thursday, July 10 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia secretary of state's office is advising hundreds of thousands of voters to check their registration; today marks the anniversary of a landmark civil rights law protecting people with disabilities; and some changes to SNAP eligibility could already be in effect as a result of President Trump's new spending bill.

    Arrested journalist remains in federal custody; Endangered birds; Job Corps cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 9:21


    LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 9 edition of Georgia Today: The journalist arrested while covering a protest near Atlanta remains in federal custody; a state law protecting endangered birds could soon be changed; and South Fulton City Council members speak out against the Trump administration's cuts to Job Corps.

    Georgia Today: Jones announces governor candidacy; UGA sleep study; Smithsonian voting exhibit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 8:49


    On the Tuesday, July 8 edition of Georgia Today: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announces run for governor; a new study from UGA details the importance of sleep on youth brain development; and Georgia to host a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian on voting in America.

    Federal funding freeze for education; Women's sports bar; New Alzheimer's medication

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 10:17


    On the Monday, July 7 edition of Georgia Today: A federal freeze of education funding impacts schools across Georgia; Georgia's first-ever women's sports bar opens its doors; and an Atlanta man is one of the first to be treated with a new medication for Alzheimer's disease. 

    'Big Beautiful Bill' passes; Peachtree Road Race; Calls for removal of Brunswick DA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 13:48


    On the Thursday, July 3 edition of Georgia Today: A look at what the passing of President Trump's massive new spending bill means for Georgia; runners gear up for this year's Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta; and five county leaders in Southeast Georgia want the Brunswick DA removed from office.

    Weather forecasters could lose critical data; Dekalb County 'Peaceful Protests' guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 7:28


    On the Wednesday, July 2 edition of Georgia Today: Weather forecasters may soon lose access to some critical data; Dekalb County releases a guide on protesting; Columbia County will create its own library system in part because of book challenges.

    Ga. Power freezes rates; Alleged North Korean scheme; Museum will display space rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 16:14


    On the Tuesday, July 1 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power freezes rates until 2028; four North Korean remote workers face federal charges for an alleged scheme involving an Atlanta business; and a Georgia science museum will soon display a piece of the space rock which flew over the state last week. 

    New laws will go into effect; Food-serving robots in ATL; "No Taxes on Tips" proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 10:10


    On the Monday June 30 edition of Georgia Today: Dozens of new laws go into effect tomorrow in Georgia; food-serving robots crawl the streets of parts of Atlanta; and will President Trump's "no taxes on tips" proposal really help restaurant workers?

    SCOTUS rules on power of lower courts; Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge land deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 22:30


    On the Friday, June 27 edition of Georgia Today: The U.S. Supreme Court rules lower courts can no longer block executive orders on birthright citizenship; the deadline approaches for families to apply for Georgia's Promise Scholarship; and a look at how the land deal preserving the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was made.

    Charges dropped for arrested journalist; Cursive writing returns; Firefighter calendar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 11:02


    On the Thursday June 26th edition of Georgia Today: Charges have been dropped for the journalist arrested while covering a recent protest; Cursive writing is coming back to Georgia public schools; And a look behind the scenes at this year's Macon-Bibb County Firefighter calendar. 

    Librarian fired over book display; Affordable housing; Is MARTA ready for World Cup?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 9:21


    On the Wednesday, June 25 edition of Georgia Today: A librarian in Southeast Georgia is fired over a controversial book display; a conference for affordable housing wraps up in Atlanta; and is Atlanta's rapid transit system MARTA ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

    Immunization committee; Atlanta Beltline update; Anniversary of Roe V. Wade overturn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 9:44


    LISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 24 edition of Georgia Today: A new committee on vaccines gets ready to meet at the Atlanta-based CDC; the Atlanta Beltline reaches a milestone; and three years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Georgia's six week abortion ban continues to frustrate advocates.

    Reactions to Iran airstrike; Arrest of local journalist; Ga. playwright on Broadway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 16:04


    On the Monday, June 23 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia leaders react to President Trump's bombing of Iran; local press advocates sound the alarm over a journalist's arrest in metro Atlanta; and a Georgia playwright's new production puts a millennial spin on the Broadway musical.

    Arrested journalist placed in ICE custody; Wildlife Refuge saved by nonprofit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 12:29


    On the Friday, June 20 edition of Georgia Today: A journalist arrested while covering a protest in Atlanta has been placed into ICE custody; a nonprofit saves the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from being developed into a titanium mine; and Georgia lawmakers react to the assassination of two Minnesota lawmakers last weekend. 

    Public Service Commission Primary Elections; Job Corps students sue Dept. of Labor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 13:10


    On the Wednesday June 18th edition of Georgia Today: Voting in the Public Service Commission primaries come to a close, with low voter turnout; Job Corps students sue the US Department of Labor; and Senator Jon Ossoff criticizes the defunding of maintenance programs for military housing.

    Arrested journalist could be deported; Atlanta tree protection; Proposed Medicaid cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 10:36


    On the Tuesday, June 17 edition of Georgia Today: A journalist arrested in Georgia over the weekend could face deportation; the city of Atlanta updates its ordinance on protecting trees; and proposed federal cuts to Medicaid have some caregivers worried. 

    'No Kings Day' protests; Cuts could affect libraries; Increase in dementia diagnoses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 11:54


    On the Monday, June 16 edition of Georgia Today: Saturday's national "No Kings" protests bring out demonstrators in many Georgia cities; Looming federal cuts could mean scaling back services in Georgia libraries; And the number of people diagnosed with dementia in the coming years is expected to double. 

    'No Kings' Protests this weekend; Man dies in ICE custody; Federal cuts to Job Corps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 12:11


    On the Friday, June 13 edition of Georgia Today: Weekend protests for so-called "No Kings Day" are planned across the nation; a Mexican citizen dies by suicide while in ICE custody in Georgia; federal budget cuts to the Job Corps program leave vulnerable young people wondering where they'll go next. 

    Study shows above-average PFAS levels; CDC jobs reinstated; The Gathering arena approved

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 12:45


    On the Thursday, June 12 edition of Georgia Today: A new study shows residents of two Georgia cities have above average levels of forever chemicals in their blood; More than 400 CDC employees have their jobs reinstated; And a new $3 billion development in Atlanta could mean the return of pro hockey. 

    Protests against CDC rules; State AG warns future protesters; Barrow Co. SRO funding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 7:53


    On the Wednesday June 11th edition of Georgia Today: Protesters show out to demonstrate against the Trump administration's changes to CDC guidelines; The State Attorney General threatens domestic terrorism charges against future protesters who quote "earn it"; And the fight over who will pay for school security officers in Barrow County continues. 

    State Election Board rules struck down; Housing challenges for intellectually disabled

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 12:55


    On the June 10 edition: The state Supreme Court strikes down changes to State Election Board rules; Georgia's getting new area code; and a look at the challenges Georgians with intellectual disabilities face when it comes to housing.

    RNC convention; Public Service Commission election; COVID vaccine recommendation ended

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 10:10


    On the Monday, June 9 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Republicans wrap up their state convention in Dalton; the election for Georgia's Public Service Commission suffers from low voter turnout; how COVID-19 vaccine recommendations affect those with long-term complications. 

    Savannah mayor goes undercover; Social media law; 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 12:18


    On the Friday, June 6 edition of Georgia Today: The mayor of Savannah goes undercover with the Chatham County sheriff to catch scammers; courts hear a challenge to a Georgia law aimed at restricting childrens' social media use; and the city of Atlanta gears up to host six matches of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. 

    Medicaid and SNAP backlog; MTG's regrets over spending bill vote; Restoring oyster beds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 11:25


    On the Thursday June 5th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia tackles a backlog of Medicaid and SNAP applicants; Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has regrets about her vote for the so-called Big Beautfiul Bill; And wildlife officials try a new method for restoring oyster habitats near Sapelo Island. 

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