On the Thursday November 21st edition of Georgia Today: The father of the suspected Apalachee High School shooter enters a not guilty plea; A senate subcommittee studies transgender students participating in school sports; And Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr says he’s running for governor.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Nov. 20 edition of Georgia Today: The Venezuelan man accused of murdering nursing student Laken Riley is found guilty on all charges; a former Georgia poll worker is indicted for allegedly making a bomb threat; and Sen. Warnock calls on his fellow lawmakers to approve additional hurricane relief aid.…

On the Tuesday, Nov. 19 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia appeals court has canceled a hearing in the state's election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump; State Election Board says no more rules; Athens-based author Rebecca McCarthy discusses her biography of Norman Maclean.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Nov. 18 edition of Georgia Today: A former NFL player is arrested in Savannah for charges related to Jan. 6; a look at how Georgia's state budget is shaping up ahead of the 2025 Legislative session; and enrollment in Georgia's medical cannabis registry reaches a new high.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Nov. 15 edition of Georgia Today: State leaders come closer to distributing funds from Georgia's six hundred million dollar opioid settlement; prosecutors make their opening statements in the trial of the man accused of killing a UGA nursing student; and President-elect Trump picks a former Georgia congressman for his cabinet…

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Nov. 14 edition of Georgia Today: The Justice Department says conditions at the Fulton County Jail are unconstitutional; Georgia house members choose their leaders. And timber farmers reach out for help after Hurricane Helene.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Nov. 13 edition of Georgia Today: A look at how President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs would impact the economy and your wallet; Georgia leaders invest in peer support centers to help those with behavioral health issues; and two Atlanta based humanitarian groups call for Israel to be held accountable for the crisis in Ga…

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Nov. 12 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Democrats call for a new state party leader; the BIolab plant in Conyers partially reopens; and Kroger agrees to a settlement for its role in the opioid crisis.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Nov. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia democrats look to recalibrate after Tuesday night's election; state lawmakers reconsider how to plan for natural disasters. and a new biography profiles the life and legacy of civil rights hero John Lewis.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Nov. 7 edition of Georgia Today: President-elect Donald Trump promised mass deportations. Does he have the resources to pull it off? Georgia could be closer than ever to having its first national park. And new research shows psilocybin therapy could help treat mental illness.…

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Nov. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Donald Trump has once again been elected president, winning Georgia in the process; a new report details just how much Georgia's timber industry lost from Hurricane Helene; and a trial date is set for the Georgia district attorney accused of interfering in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case.…

LISTEN: On a special afternoon edition of Georgia Today for Wednesday, Nov. 6: Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 presidential race. But it wasn't the only race we followed. We'll tell you how Georgia candidates fared in the other races, including the congressional races, and give you dispatches from reporters across the state.…

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Nov. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia voters cast their ballot on Election Day; polling places receive bomb threats; and Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus has died.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Nov. 4 edition of Georgia Today: The two major-party candidates spent the weekend making their final appeals to Georgia voters; the state's top election official says the state is ready for Election Day; and a new AI technology will help Vidalia onion farmers identify issues with their crops.…

LISTEN: On the Friday, Nov. 1 edition of Georgia Today: It's the last day of early voting in Georgia, and more than half of active voters have already cast their ballot; witnesses of the fatal Sapelo Island dock collapse testify before the state Senate; and Atlanta rapper Young Thug pleads guilty, ending the longest criminal trial in Georgia histor…

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Oct. 13 edition of Georgia Today: New details on a suspected tuberculosis outbreak in Atlanta's Cobb County; an organization in South Georgia addresses the long-term effects of Hurricane Helene; and as abortions decrease in Georgia, how do those numbers illustrate a national trend?…

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Oct. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia voters continue to shatter early voting records; Gov. Brian Kemp extends the state of emergency for Hurricane Helene; and we'll hear the story of how Georgia's six-week abortion ban complicated a Savannah woman's pregnancy.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Oct. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Former president Donald Trump campaigns at Georgia Tech in Atlanta; a state law may be preventing farmers from getting Hurricane Helene relief; and the state prepares to launch its own new marketplace for health care plans.

LISTEN: On the Monday, Oct. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Former president Donald Trump makes two campaign stops in Georgia; a new poll suggests Vice President Kamala Harris has growing support among Black men; and what's causing a change in the migration patterns for monarch butterflies?

LISTEN: On the Oct. 25 edition of Georgia Today: Rockdale County residents deal with the lingering impact of the BioLab fire; Vice President Kamala Harris rallies in DeKalb County with the help of some high-profile supporters; and today is the last day for Georgians to request an absentee ballot.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Oct. 24 edition of Georgia Today: Former President Trump rallies in Duluth as election day draws near; the CDC is now recommending pneumonia vaccinations for people over 50; and what's the difference between a poll watcher and poll observer?

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Oct. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Two million people have cast ballots so far in Georgia's election; FEMA opens three more disaster recovery centers following this year's devastating tropical storm season; and Atlanta officials give an update on the project known as The Stitch.…

On the Tuesday, Oct. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Black lawmakers are demanding answers for questions surrounding the dock collapse that killed seven people on Sapelo Island; state officials will investigate the death of a Macon man who died in Bibb County Jail; and a Georgia author's new collection of poetry explores grief.…

LISTEN: On the Monday, Oct. 21 edition of Georgia Today: As Georgia breaks early voting records, officials say there is no voter fraud; protesters in Conyers call for the shutdown of a BioLab plant; and authorities have identified those killed by a dock collapse on Georgia's Sapelo Island.

On the Friday October 18th edition of Georgia Today: More than one million Georgians have already cast their ballots; Officials in Rockdale County say that all of the chemical product from the BioLabs fire is gone; And another manufacturer of electric vehicle parts is coming to Georgia.

On the Thursday October 17th edition of Georgia Today: A January 6th defendant from Savannah is found guilty on six federal charges; A Georgia congressman is calling for Rockdale County's BioLab plant to close; And WellStar announces plans to redevelop the Atlanta Medical Center's former campus. Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast fr…

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Oct. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Former President Donald Trump hosts a rally in Cobb County; voters tell us why they decided to head to the polls; and Gullah-Geechee community members react to the cancellation of a referendum that would have had big consequences for Sapelo Island.…

On the Tuesday, Oct. 15 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia voters turned out in record numbers today on this first day of early voting; a state judge rules that election officials are required to certify the results of the upcoming presidential race; and students in one of the school districts hit hardest by Hurricane Helene return to class.…

LISTEN: On the Friday, Oct. 11 edition of Georgia Today: The man accused of killing UGA nursing student Laken Riley has his first court hearing; a new lawsuit from election officials in Muscogee County joins others challenging the State Election Board; and we talk with the recipient of this year's Georgia Author of the Year award about his winning …

On the Thursday, Oct. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Congress is working on disaster relief for farmers; More Georgia counties have been added to FEMA's list of major disaster areas; The Carter Center celebrates World Mental Health Day today Orlando Montoya: Hello and welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB News. Today is Thursday, October 10th…

On the Wednesday October 9th edition of Georgia Today: FEMA works to clean up debris from Hurricane Helene as Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida; A minor plane collision jars passengers at Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson International Airport; And as part of Georgia Pre-K week, a former UGA Bulldog reads to children. Orlando Montoya: Hello and wel…

On the Tuesday, October 8th edition of Georgia Today: GEMA response to Hurricane Milton; and Atlanta's pandas are headed home. Orlando Montoya: Hello and welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB News. Today is Tuesday, Oct. 8. I'm Orlando Montoya. With another hurricane headed towards the Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Georgia…

LISTEN: On the Monday, Oct. 7 edition of Georgia Today: As Georgia residents picks up the pieces from Helene, another substantial hurricane is making its way to land; the state supreme court reinstates Georgia's controversial abortion ban; and the Georgia hemp industry deals with new regulations.

LISTEN: On the Friday, Oct. 4 episode of Georgia Today: President Biden visited Valdosta to survey storm damage; former President Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp toured storm damage near Augusta; The Savannah Bananas announced their 2025 tour which includes the home of the Atlanta Braves, Truist Park.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Oct. 3rd episode of Georgia Today: The death toll continues to rise in the wake of Hurricane Helene; voting rights groups are searching for eligible voters; the Braves' season is over.

On the Wednesday, Oct. 2nd episode of Georgia Today: Vice President Kamala Harris visited Augusta and promised Federal funds for hurricane clean-up; there is a new hotline for persons affected by the chemical fire in Conyers; the Atlanta Braves lost the first Wildcard playoff game Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB News. To…

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Oct. 1st episode of Georgia Today: Attorney General Chris Carr plans to appeal the rollback of Georgia's abortion ban; a group of attorneys is filing a class action lawsuit in response to the chemical fire in Rockdale County; celebrating President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday.…

On the Monday, Sept. 30 episode of Georgia Today: Georgia's abortion law has been struck down; a chemical fire in Rockdale County has residents sheltering in place; President Jimmy Carter's grandson, Jason Carter, joins the podcast in celebration of 100 years of Jimmy Carter. GA Today Podcast Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from …

On the Friday, Sept. 27 episode of Georgia Today: Governor Brian Kemp confirmed deaths in Georgia in the wake of Hurricane Helene, We take a trip around the state and get updates from hard-hit communities. Plus, some good news: the Super Bowl is expected to return to Atlanta. Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB news. Today i…

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Sept. 26 episode of Georgia Today: President Biden officially approved the State of Georgia’s emergency declaration as Hurricane Helene bears down; Coca Cola ditches what it had claimed was a "permanent" new flavor; and despite a season full of injuries, the Braves' playoff hopes are still alive.…

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 25 edition of Georgia Today: The Red Cross is urging people to prepare to lose power as Hurricane Helene makes landfall; a new lawsuit seeks to overturn provisions of a voter registration law; and the SAT scores of Georgia students continue to beat the national average.…

On the Tuesday, Sept. 24 edition of Georgia Today: A hurricane is headed towards Georgia; Apalachee High School officials are providing counselors, therapy dogs, and an increased police presence as students return to school; and dockworkers in Brunswick and Savannah will most likely go on strike next week.…

Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB News. Today is Monday, Sept. 23. I'm Peter Biello. On today's episode, Appalachee High School students return to class three weeks after the shooting that claimed four lives. A Black voting rights group leads registration drives at three Georgia HBCUs. And some of Georgia's coastal communities get grant…

On the Friday September 20th edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Election Board passes a rule requiring a hand-count of ballots; Vice President Kamala Harris rallies voters in Atlanta; And hundreds of students across the state walk out to demonstrate for gun safety. Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB News. Today is Friday…

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Sept. 19 edition of Georgia Today: Sen. Jon Ossoff pushes legislation that he says will help fix the Postal Service; the State Election Board is set to vote on more rule changes ahead of the November election; and a Braves fan favorite is hanging up his cleats for good.

On the Wednesday, Sept. 18 edition of Georgia Today: A trio of bail fund administrators have the money laundering charges against them dropped; candidates for Chatham County district attorney clash at a forum in Savannah; and the Atlanta Botanical Garden celebrates the blooming of four rare African corpse flowers. Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georg…

On the Tuesday, Sept. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Kamala Harris says that Donald Trump's policies played a role in a Georgia woman's death; vice president hopeful Tim Walz made a stop in Macon today; and the American factory making one of the most common antibiotics is at risk of shutting down. Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast fr…

On the Monday, Sept. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia schools use a new technology to enable a swift response in active shooter situations; a subcommittee by Sen. Jon Ossoff looks into Georgia's abortion ban; and a new study explores what is driving up the rate of childhood obesity in the state. Orlando Montoya: Hello and welcome to the Georgia…

On the Friday September 13th edition of Georgia Today: The killing of four people at Apalachee High School last week raises legal questions about parential responsibility; A judge dismisses four counts in the election interference case against Donald Trump; And the Georgia State election board faces more challenges. Peter Biello: Welcome to the Geo…

On the Thursday September 12th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia state lawmakers say they will consider new gun policies next session; Some schools boost precautions following threats made on social media; And preservationists, say several buildings in Macon are in need of what they call "intensive care". Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today …