Georgia Today

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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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March 16 · 8 min
Atlanta spa shootings anniversary; Charges dropped in teacher death; Buttigieg visits Rome
On the March 16 edition: Today marks 5 years since the Atlanta spa shootings; Charges have been dropped against a teenager who police say was driving the truck that struck and killed a high school teacher when a prank turned deadly; And former US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Rome on Saturday
March 13 · 20 min
UGA graduate killed; New data center in SW Georgia; Planned ICE detention facilities
On the Mar 13th Edition: A University of Georgia graduate was killed in a shooting yesterday on the campus of Old Dominion University; A new data center project takes shape in southwest Georgia; And we'll take a look at what we know---and what we don't---about planned ICE detention facilities.
March 12 · 13 min
Fulton County bail controversy, Papa John’s foreign investors, Senate targets corporate home buyers
On the March 12 edition: A Fulton County Commissioner bails three people out of jail...and encourages you to do the same; Foreign investors consider buying Atlanta-based pizza chain Papa John's; And the US Senate pushes to ban large corporations from scooping up single-family homes.
March 11 · 11 min
14th District race; Atlanta Braves broadcast service; Atlanta charter school remembers
On the Mar 11 edition: No candidate was able to break the 50% threshold in the 14th Congressional District race, so the top two vote getters will be on the ballot again next month; we have more details behind the new Atlanta Braves broadcasting service; and an Atlanta charter school is remembering a 7-year-old student killed during a shooting last month.
March 10 · 17 min
Hall County teacher dies after prank; Election to replace MTG; Fani Willis speaks out
On the March 10 edition: A Hall County teacher died after teenagers pulled a late-night prank; A special election was held today to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene's vacated seat; And Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis defends her role in the now-dismissed election interference case involving President Trump
March 9 · 8 min
Savannah mourns teacher killed in ICE crash; Gas prices rise, Campaign finance limits
On the March 9th edition: Mourners gather in Savannah to remember the teacher killed by a man fleeing federal immigration agents; Gas prices continue to climb in the wake of the war in Iran; And Georgia lawmakers take steps to limit campaign contributions from out-of-state
March 6 · 15 min
Sheriff investigation; Home care services; Layoffs spark economic concerns
On the Mar 6th edition: Governor Brian Kemp orders an investigation into a sheriff's alleged DUI; Advocates ask lawmakers for funding for more home care services; And layoffs at Georgia companies this year are sparking broader economic concerns.
March 5 · 14 min
Arrest in 16-year cold case; Birth control bill; Homelessness lawsuit proposal
On the Thursday, March 5 edition: Authorities made an arrest in a 16-year-old South Georgia cold case; Pharmacists may soon be able to prescribe contraceptives; And if your home lost value because of homelessness in your community, some lawmakers want you to be able to sue your city.
March 4 · 11 min
Property tax elimination; Endangered right whales; Protesting without a permit
On the Mar 4th edition: Georgia lawmakers reject a proposal to nearly eliminate property taxes for homeowners; Rules meant to protect endangered right whales are also now endangered; And a new bill seeks to make protesting without a permit a lot more expensive
March 3 · 14 min
Father of Apalachee shooter convicted; Hawks/Magic City controversy; Election season
On the Tuesday, March 3rd edition: Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, has been convicted of more than two dozen charges; NBA players blow the whistle on the Hawks' collaboration with Magic City; And candidate qualifying is underway
March 2 · 7 min
Colin Gray trial wraps up; Laken Riley's family sues; Sen. Warnock in Social Circle
On the March 2 edition: Attorneys make closing arguments in the trial of Colin Gray; Laken Riley's father sues the University System of Georgia over her death; And Senator Raphael Warnock says people in Social Circle aren't prepared for an ICE detention center in their city.
February 27 · 13 min
GOP Ponzi scheme fine; Moratorium on data centers; Colin Gray defense
On the Feb 27 Edition: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has issued a half-million-dollar fine for the multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme that touched the top ranks of GOP politics here in Georgia; One Northeast Georgia county has approved a moratorium on new detention centers and data centers; And Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, took the stand in his own defense this morning.
February 26 · 14 min
Fulton County & DOJ ordered to mediation; House passes tax cut; Autism license plates
On the Feb. 26 edition: Fulton County and the Trump administration are being ordered into mediation over the seizure of ballots from the 2020 election; the Georgia House passed a bill yesterday to reduce the income tax rate; and Georgia is one step closer to having special license plates for people with autism.
February 25 · 9 min
Second potential detention center; Cell phone ban; Columbus data center
On the Feb 25th edition: The Department of Homeland Security has purchased a second Georgia warehouse as part of its nationwide revamp of immigration detention; A cell phone ban in Georgia's high schools is one step closer to becoming law; And a five-billion-dollar data center is being planned for the Columbus area.
February 24 · 9 min
Harsher penalties for protesters; Info on new measles case; Fulton County focused on elections
On the Feb. 24th edition: Protesters in Georgia could face harsher penalties under new legislation; More details on the latest case of measles here in the state; And Fulton County leaders say they are focused on maintaining election integrity
February 23 · 19 min
Measles in Georgia; Teachers support school cell phone ban; Athens vigil for ICE
On the Feb. 23 edition: There is another confirmed case of measles in Georgia; A new study shows that teachers support a ban on cell phones in the classroom; And a coalition of religious groups held a candlelight vigil in Athens last night to remember people detained by ICE.
February 20 · 10 min
Atlanta United 2026 season; Funding for mental health hospital; Trump visit
On the Feb 20th edition: Atlanta United kicks off the 2026 season tomorrow; Georgia lawmakers are seeking funding to build a new mental health hospital; President Trump visited Northwest Georgia yesterday. His speech touched on tariffs, the upcoming Congressional race, and the 2020 election.
February 19 · 11 min
President Trump in Rome; DHS shares facility details; Mental health insurance coverage
On the Feb. 19 edition: President Donald Trump visits Rome, GA; DHS has shared details of the new ICE facility in Social Circle; and state legislators want to ensure insurance companies cover the mental health care they're legally required to.
February 18 · 13 min
Republican won’t run for reelection; Georgia Power bills; Savannah ICE protests
On the Feb 18th Edition: A Republican on the state Public Service Commission says she won't run for reelection; Georgia Power offers a plan to lower electricity bills; And one day after the death of a beloved teacher during an ICE immigrant enforcement action, protesters took to the streets in Savannah.
February 17 · 9 min
ICE agent car crash; Death of Jesse Jackson; Apalachee high school shooting Trial
On the Feb 17th Edition: A school teacher in Savannah was killed in a car crash that involved a man fleeing from ICE agents; Georgia leaders are mourning the death of The Reverend Jesse Jackson; And Apalachee High School students take the stand in the trial of the school shooter's father.

Georgia Today

Atlanta spa shootings anniversary; Charges dropped in teacher death; Buttigieg visits Rome

UGA graduate killed; New data center in SW Georgia; Planned ICE detention facilities

Fulton County bail controversy, Papa John’s foreign investors, Senate targets corporate home buyers

14th District race; Atlanta Braves broadcast service; Atlanta charter school remembers

Hall County teacher dies after prank; Election to replace MTG; Fani Willis speaks out

Savannah mourns teacher killed in ICE crash; Gas prices rise, Campaign finance limits

Sheriff investigation; Home care services; Layoffs spark economic concerns

Arrest in 16-year cold case; Birth control bill; Homelessness lawsuit proposal

Property tax elimination; Endangered right whales; Protesting without a permit

Father of Apalachee shooter convicted; Hawks/Magic City controversy; Election season

Colin Gray trial wraps up; Laken Riley's family sues; Sen. Warnock in Social Circle

GOP Ponzi scheme fine; Moratorium on data centers; Colin Gray defense

Fulton County & DOJ ordered to mediation; House passes tax cut; Autism license plates

Second potential detention center; Cell phone ban; Columbus data center

Harsher penalties for protesters; Info on new measles case; Fulton County focused on elections

Measles in Georgia; Teachers support school cell phone ban; Athens vigil for ICE

Atlanta United 2026 season; Funding for mental health hospital; Trump visit

President Trump in Rome; DHS shares facility details; Mental health insurance coverage

Republican won’t run for reelection; Georgia Power bills; Savannah ICE protests

ICE agent car crash; Death of Jesse Jackson; Apalachee high school shooting Trial