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Georgia Today

Georgia Public Broadcastingwww.gpb.org
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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Episodes

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

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.

Jun 27, 202523 min

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

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.

Jun 20, 202512 min

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

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.

Jun 11, 20258 min

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

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.

Jun 06, 202512 min

Folkston ICE center doubles capacity; Cuts to Job Corps program; Space photo exhibit

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.

Jun 04, 202516 min

Bibb County Jail under fire for conditions; Apalachee responder is Sheriff of Year

On the Tuesday, June 3 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.

Jun 03, 202512 min

Four counties named 'sanctuary jurisdictions'; Mayor of Camilla arrested

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.

May 30, 202511 min

Dalton student's arrest could be citizenship path; Williams vows Head Start expansion

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.

May 28, 20258 min

Trump's new budget plan cuts clean energy; Augusta VA healthcare report; Momocon

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.

May 23, 202511 min

Executive order on prescription drugs; Hurricane season; New mother mental health

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.

May 22, 202511 min
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