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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Dec 16, 2025 · 14 min
Cox faces lawsuit; Georgia student among Brown University shooting victims
On the Tuesday, Dec. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta-based UPS faces a lawsuit over alleged payroll discrepancies; a former Georgia high school student was among those injured in a mass shooting at Rhode Island's Brown University; and Atlanta-based Cox Communications is at the center of a Supreme Court case over copyright infringement.
Dec 15, 2025 · 13 min
Georgia leaders react to Sydney terror attack; Trump tariffs affect small businesses
On the Monday December 15th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia leaders react to an anti-semitic terror attack in Australia; The U.S. Supreme Court considers a Louisiana voting rights case which could weaken protections against racial gerrymandering; And rising prices caused by President Trump's tariffs affect small businesses.
Dec 12, 2025 · 19 min
DOJ sues Fulton County over 2020 Election records; Senate rejects health care bills
On the Friday December 12th edition of Georgia Today: The U.S. Department of Justice sues Fulton County over records relating to the 2020 Presidential Election; The U.S. Senate rejects two bills addressing rising healthcare costs; And ninety new citizens are sworn in at a naturalization ceremony in Atlanta.
Dec 11, 2025 · 11 min
Effort to extend Affordable Care Act fails; Coca-Cola gets new CEO; Yaupon tea
On the Thursday December 11th edition of Georgia Today: An effort to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies fails in the Senate; Coca-Cola is getting a new CEO; And coffee is becoming more expensive and less sustainable. A native tea could be an alternative.
Dec 10, 2025 · 9 min
Democrat flips state House district; Biz owners face health insurance sticker shock
On the Wednesday, Dec. 10 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia State Election Board rejects proposed new rules for paper ballots; a Democrat flips a Republican state House district in Georgia; small business owners face sticker shock on health insurance plans.
Dec 9, 2025 · 6 min
Georgia Power wants more power for data centers; Senators to vote on extending ACA
On the Tuesday December 9th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power fights for more electricity to fulfill its data center contracts; U.S. senators expect to vote on a measure to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies; And the University of Georgia's plan to demolish a historic swimming pool faces push-back.
Dec 8, 2025 · 10 min
Lawmaker charged with theft; Schools will carry drug overdose reversal kits
On the Monday, Dec. 8 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia lawmaker is charged with theft of government funds; Georgia public schools will now have drug overdose reversal kits; Braves legend Dale Murphy misses his latest chance at entering the Baseball Hall Of Fame.
Dec 5, 2025 · 8 min
CDC changes vaccine recommendations; MTG speaks out against bio-waste facility
LISTEN: On the Friday, Dec. 5 edition of Georgia Today: The CDC will no longer recommend the hepatitis vaccine for newborns; an insurance company sues the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers; and U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks out against a proposed bio-waste facility in Murray County.
Dec 4, 2025 · 8 min
Atlanta school redistricting controversy; Georgia scores low on life expectancy
On the Thursday December 4th edition of Georgia Today: A new CDC report shows Georgia near the bottom of the list for life expectancy; The Atlanta based UPS is facing two wrongful death lawsuits; And the Atlanta Board of Education just approved a new school redistricting plan, much to the dismay of some community members.
Dec 3, 2025 · 8 min
Special and runoff election results; South Korean ambassador visits Georgia
On the Wednesday December 3rd edition of Georgia Today: Georgia voters elect new leaders in runoff and special elections across the state; Atlanta traffic deaths outnumbered homicides last year; And South Korea's ambassador visits Georgia to promote economic coordination.
Dec 2, 2025 · 11 min
Fulton County taxpayers could end up paying Trump legal fees; College affordability
On the Tuesday December 2nd edition of Georgia Today: Fulton County taxpayers could end up paying President Donald Trump's legal fees; Atlanta public school enrollment continues to decline; And a panel of lawmakers pushes for need-based college scholarships, saying current options don't get the job done.
Dec 1, 2025 · 9 min
Prison guard shortage; Football field fight turns into legal battle
On the Monday, Dec. 1 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia prisons face a growing shortage of guards; a fight on a football field turns into a legal battle; and big changes are coming to Savannah's public transit system.
Nov 26, 2025 · 14 min
Trump election interference case dismissed; 'Stranger Things' Airbnb
On the Wednesday Nov. 26 edition of Georgia Today: The election interference case against President Donald Trump has been dismissed; a new study details the risk of sea level rise to Georgia's coast; an Airbnb in Fayetteville gives a Stranger Things experience.
Nov 25, 2025 · 7 min
New rules recommended for mail-in voting; Constituents react to MTG resignation
On the Tuesday Nov. 25 edition of Georgia Today: The State Election Board votes to put new limits to mail-in voting; former student gives Georgia College and State University its largest gift ever; constituents react to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation.
Nov 24, 2025 · 7 min
Data center pollution; Fort Benning could get a nuclear reactor; Federal THC ban
On the Monday November 24th edition of Georgia Today: The growth of data centers is on the rise in Georgia - and some residents are pushing back; Georgia's Fort Benning could be the site of a new nuclear reactor; And how will the federal ban on THC products affect the Georgia hemp industry?
Nov 21, 2025 · 9 min
Sheriff deputies found not guilty of felony murder; Atlanta DEI office rebrands
On the Friday November 21st edition of Georgia Today: Three sheriff deputies are found not guilty of felony murder over the 2017 tasing death of a disabled man; A federal program that helps people pay for heating is still missing funds; And the City of Atlanta takes the DEI out of its Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Nov 20, 2025 · 7 min
MTG feuds with Trump; White House apologizes for Hyundai raid
LISTEN: On the Nov. 20 edition: The search for the next city manager of Columbus pauses; White House apologizes for a raid at a Georgia battery plant; And what do her constituents think of Marjorie Taylor Greene's feud with President Trump?
Nov 19, 2025 · 7 min
Jury deliberates in murder trial of three Ga. deputies; Construction permits
On the Nov. 19 edition: The jury weighs evidence in the trial of three Georgia deputies charged with felony murder; Georgia's permitting process for construction is drawing sharp debate; Douglas County spars over the lease of the county museum.
Nov 18, 2025 · 8 min
Georgia senators look to end state income tax; Food programs try to bounce back
On the Tuesday, Nov. 18 edition of Georgia Today: A group of Georgia senators look at ways to eliminate the state income tax. The Gullah Geechee Georgia Museum has officially opened its doors in Brunswick. And food safety nets start to bounce back after the federal government shutdown.
Nov 17, 2025 · 16 min
Rural hospital funding cuts; International student enrollment decline; Atlanta author
On the Monday November 17th edition of Georgia Today: Rural hospitals plan for a future that includes federal funding cuts; International student enrollment at Georgia's public colleges slows down; And an Atlanta author's new work grapples with a problematic literary genius.

Georgia Today

Cox faces lawsuit; Georgia student among Brown University shooting victims

Georgia leaders react to Sydney terror attack; Trump tariffs affect small businesses

DOJ sues Fulton County over 2020 Election records; Senate rejects health care bills

Effort to extend Affordable Care Act fails; Coca-Cola gets new CEO; Yaupon tea

Democrat flips state House district; Biz owners face health insurance sticker shock

Georgia Power wants more power for data centers; Senators to vote on extending ACA

Lawmaker charged with theft; Schools will carry drug overdose reversal kits

CDC changes vaccine recommendations; MTG speaks out against bio-waste facility

Atlanta school redistricting controversy; Georgia scores low on life expectancy

Special and runoff election results; South Korean ambassador visits Georgia

Fulton County taxpayers could end up paying Trump legal fees; College affordability

Prison guard shortage; Football field fight turns into legal battle

Trump election interference case dismissed; 'Stranger Things' Airbnb

New rules recommended for mail-in voting; Constituents react to MTG resignation

Data center pollution; Fort Benning could get a nuclear reactor; Federal THC ban

Sheriff deputies found not guilty of felony murder; Atlanta DEI office rebrands

MTG feuds with Trump; White House apologizes for Hyundai raid

Jury deliberates in murder trial of three Ga. deputies; Construction permits

Georgia senators look to end state income tax; Food programs try to bounce back

Rural hospital funding cuts; International student enrollment decline; Atlanta author