Georgia Today

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?

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

On the Wednesday, June 4 edition of Georgia Today: An ICE processing center in Southeast Georgia more than doubles its capacity as part of a nationwide federal crackdown on immigration; Federal cuts to the Job Corps program affect at-risk youth in Atlanta; And we'll tell you how some rare photographs taken in space ended up in Columbus, Ga. 

On the Tuesday June 3rd edition of Georgia Today: Allegations of inhumane conditions at Macon's Bibb County Jail sparks a debate about whether to build a new one; The Atlanta Motor speedway in Henry County is getting a new name; And the Sheriff who responded to last years shooting at Apalachee High School is selected as Georgia Sheriff of the Year. 

On the Monday, June 2 edition of Georgia Today: A federal list of so-called "sanctuary cities" that included Atlanta and Athens has disappeared; a Macon state senator has entered Georgia's lieutenant governor race; Fulton County is poised to generate a lot more solar power.

On the Friday, May 30 edition of Georgia Today: Four Georgia counties are among those labeled quote "sanctuary jurisdictions" by the Trump administration; the mayor of a Southwest Georgia town is arrested for alleged election interference; and Grammy award winner Jon Batiste addresses graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

On the Thursday, May 29 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia loses billions of dollars in clean energy investments; SNAP recipients say they've lost $23 million dollars to theft; And the Columbus City Council fires city manager Isaiah Hugley.

On the Wednesday, May 28 edition of Georgia Today: How a false arrest could actually lead to a path to citizenship for a 19-year-old student; The Georgia Supreme Court upholds gun carry restrictions for people under 21; And U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams says she intends to expand the early childhood education program Head Start. 

On the Tuesday, May 27 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power pushes more fossil fuel use to accommodate data center growth; Investigators highlight the "disturbing" ways BioLab was storing dangerous chemicals; And a new painkiller could help patients avoid addiction to opioids.

On the Friday May 23rd edition of Georgia Today: Energy advocates warn President Trump's new spending bill could hurt Georgia's green energy industry; A scathing new report details problems with Augusta's VA healthcare system; And Momocon, this weekend in Atlanta, finds its economic strength in its diverse fanbase.  

On the Thursday May 22nd edition of Georgia Today: A look at what the President's executive order on prescription drugs might mean for local retailers; This year might be a big one for hurricanes; And specialists across the state are paying special attention to the mental health concerns of new mothers.

On the Wednesday, May 21 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta housing authority is offering 20 years of property tax relief to seniors; an autonomous vehicle company is coming to Georgia; does the state's Public Service Commission actually consider what people say during public comment periods?

On the May 20 edition of Georgia Today: Macon police are investigating two recent shootings which claimed the lives of four people;tThe Savannah Pride Center trains city police on how to identify and respond to LGBTQ hate crimes; and in an Atlanta author's new memoir, she compares her story with that of legendary English novelist Virginia Woolf.

On the Monday, May 19 edition: Hundreds gather in Atlanta to protest what they call "the death of democracy"; Georgia Power freezes rates for three years; and Sen. Jon Ossoff targets corporate landlords who some tenants say treat them unfairly.

On the Friday, May 16 edition of Georgia Today: The BioLab plant in Conyers is closing; Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill hits a roadblock; and the parents of a Georgia woman lost in the California wilderness for weeks describe how they felt when they learned she was safe.

On the Thursday, May 15 edition of Georgia Today: Hundreds of protesters demand the release of a college student facing deportation; the U.S. Justice Department cancels grants to Georgia organizations related to crime prevention and victim services; and state leaders push more Georgia high schools to girls' flag football.

On the Wednesday, May 14 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Democrats say kids may go hungry because of Republican-proposed cuts to SNAP benefits; new data show a drop in crime in Atlanta; and President Trump's tariffs change the way one Georgia toy retailer is stocking her shelves.

On the Tuesday, May 13 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia college student remains in ICE custody, even though charges against her were dismissed; Morehouse College announces its next president; And a judge hears arguments over whether a conservative-led mass voter challenge intimidated voters of color.

On the Monday, May 12 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia climate scientists predict another busy hurricane season this year; Another Republican has entered the race for U.S. Senate; and Georgia Catholics honor the new Pope Leo XIV in Savannah. 

On the May 9 edition: Relief is on the way for Georgia's timber industry; ICE detains a 19-year-old Georgia college student described as a "good soul"; and a new podcast profiles the 2000 double murder that shocked Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood and made national headlines. 

On the Thursday, May 8 edition: Gov. Brian Kemp looks to upgrade the infrastructure for the state's 911 emergency hotline; some Georgia health care providers urge state and federal governments to take action against pollution; and today's the birthday of jazz pioneer Mary Lou Williams.

On the Wednesday, May 7 edition of Georgia Today: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene remains noncommittal to a U.S. Senate run; a law designed to recruit teachers doesn't pan out; and the new Chair of the Georgia Democratic Party says health care will be a fundamental issue for his party going forward.

On the Tuesday, May 6 edition: The Atlanta City Council calls for stricter guidelines around high speed police chases; the accused Apalachee High School shooter appears in court; what Gov. Brian Kemp's decision not to run for senate could mean for the midterm elections. 

On the May 5 edition: Kemp won't run for Senate next year; The Georgia Democratic Party elects a new leader; proposed Medicaid cuts could hurt children with asthma. 

On the Friday, May 2 edition of Georgia Today: Democrats rally in one of Georgia's Republican strongholds, two incarcerated women sue the state over Georgia's cash bail law, and Coastal Georgia's sea turtle nesting season is officially underway. 

On the Thursday May 1 edition of Georgia Today: Americorps volunteers across Georgia face layoffs from the Trump administration; the Georgia Alzheimers Association partners with state law enforcement for a new training initiative; and a Milledgeville farm hosts an exhibit of paintings by author Flannery O'Connor.

On the Wednesday, April 30 edition of Georgia Today: The Supreme Court could rule in a Georgia case of a botched FBI raid; Emory University details health effects of pollution in coastal Brunswick; and the Georgia Chamber reports on the trade war.       

On the Tuesday, April 29 edition of Georgia Today: The city of Atlanta officially opens its public safety training center known as "Cop City"; A nonprofit for early childhood development is the latest to face possible federal budget cuts; And U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler visits Suwanee. 

On the Monday April 28th edition of Georgia Today: Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms makes plans to run for governor; Governor Kemp signs several education bills into law; And public health research is the latest target of the federal government's efforts to reduce the national budget. 

On the Friday, April 25 edition of Georgia Today: Savannah city officials draw up a new zoning district for affordable housing; a nonprofit unveils its "future vision" for Atlanta's Piedmont Park; and after a brief court battle, the federal government restores the legal status of dozens of international students.