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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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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.

    Georgia Today: Former Willis employee testifies in court; Blue Bird workers approve labor contract

    Georgia Today: Former Willis employee testifies in court; Blue Bird workers approve labor contract

    On the Friday May 24th edition of Georgia Today: A former employee of Fulton County DA Fani Willis testifies before congress about the DA; Workers at the Blue Bird school bus manufacturing facility approve their first union-negotiated labor contract; And the baseball hall of fame unveils a new statue of Braves legend Hank Aaron.

    • 7 min
    Hurricane Season preview; New factory in Covington; "Secrets of Ash" author interview

    Hurricane Season preview; New factory in Covington; "Secrets of Ash" author interview

    On the Thursday May 23rd edition of Georgia Today: We'll have a preview of what's being called an extraordinary hurricane season, federal money will help build a factory in Covington, east of Atlanta and Orlando Montoya speaks with author Josh Green about his debut novel.

    • 13 min
    Primary election results; Emory lawsuit over suspension; Atlanta real estate market

    Primary election results; Emory lawsuit over suspension; Atlanta real estate market

    LISTEN: On the Wednesday, May 22 edition of Georgia Today: We'll have results from yesterday's primary races; an Emory student challenges his suspension over the creation of an AI tool; and a new study shows Atlantans are sidelined by corporate investors in the real estate market. 

    • 15 min
    Primary election; Former GA congressman elected NRA president; Macon affordable housing

    Primary election; Former GA congressman elected NRA president; Macon affordable housing

    LISTEN: On the Tuesday, May 21 edition of Georgia Today: Voters in Georgia are headed to the polls on this primary day; a former Georgia congressman has been elected president of the National Rifle Association; and new affordable housing options are in the works in Macon.

    • 17 min
    Biden commencement at Morehouse; Airport MARTA station reopens; Peach Jam returns

    Biden commencement at Morehouse; Airport MARTA station reopens; Peach Jam returns

    LISTEN: On the Monday, May 20 edition of Georgia Today: President Joe Biden delivered the commencement speech at Atlanta's Morehouse College over the weekend; MARTA reopens a rail station at Hartfield-Jackson International Airport after six weeks of renovations. We'll tell you what's new. And GPB's Peach Jam returns for a third season, showcasing outstanding musical acts from around Georgia.

    • 15 min
    Upcoming Biden speech at Morehouse protested; Drowning deaths; Sav. art gallery closes

    Upcoming Biden speech at Morehouse protested; Drowning deaths; Sav. art gallery closes

    LISTEN: On the Friday, May 17 edition of Georgia Today: Some Morehouse College students express concerns over President Joe Biden's upcoming commencement speech; a new report shows a rise in drowning deaths over the past decade; and a fixture of downtown Savannah’s art scene, the Ray Ellis gallery, is closing. 

    • 17 min

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