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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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    • 4.5 • 34 Ratings

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.

    Voices for Black Women cancer study; State GOP removes vice chairman; Broadband access

    Voices for Black Women cancer study; State GOP removes vice chairman; Broadband access

    On the Monday, May 13 edition of Georgia Today: New research shows Black women are more likely to get cancer; The state's Republican Party removes its vice chairman after a judge finds he voted illegally; And we'll take a look at how an infusion of federal money helps expand broadband access in Georgia.

    • 8 min
    Hearings into Fulton jail end; Savannah trolley noise; Downtown Macon redvelopment

    Hearings into Fulton jail end; Savannah trolley noise; Downtown Macon redvelopment

    LISTEN: On the Friday May 10 edition of Georgia Today: Hearings looking into deaths at Atlanta's Fulton County Jail wrap up; Savannah is clamping town on trolley noise in its historic district; and the city of Macon's downtown redevelopment efforts get some national recognition. 

    • 9 min
    Storms across Georgia; Rail travel; Emory students vote no confidence for president

    Storms across Georgia; Rail travel; Emory students vote no confidence for president

    LISTEN: On the Thursday, May 9 edition of Georgia Today: Strong storms knocked down trees and power lines across North Georgia late last night; Georgia is losing ground to other Southern states in terms of rail travel expansion; and Emory students express a lack of confidence in the university's president.  

    • 8 min
    Georgia Today: Court to hear arguments against Willis; Library kiosks for Georgia Gateway

    Georgia Today: Court to hear arguments against Willis; Library kiosks for Georgia Gateway

    LISTEN: On the Wednesday, May 8 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia court will hear arguments over whether Fulton County DA Fani Willis should be removed from the Trump election interference case; self-service kiosks at public libraries make it easier for Georgians to access state financial benefits; and a rediscovered African American cemetery in Penfield, Ga., reveals new details about Mercer University. 

    • 12 min
    Kemp signs state budget; Deacon death lawsuit settlement; Pulitzer Prize winners

    Kemp signs state budget; Deacon death lawsuit settlement; Pulitzer Prize winners

    LISTEN: On the Tuesday, May 7 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp signs a $36 billion state budget; Atlanta has settled a lawsuit with the family of a church deacon who died in a struggle with a city police officer; and some of this year's Pulitzer Prize winners have Georgia ties.

    • 8 min
    Albany trail lawsuit; Emory moves graduation ceremony; Savannah gun law challenged

    Albany trail lawsuit; Emory moves graduation ceremony; Savannah gun law challenged

    LISTEN: On the Monday, March 6 edition of Georgia Today: The city of Albany is sued for breach of contract after making no progress on a promised 13-mile rail trail; Emory University moves its upcoming graduation ceremony over security concerns; and a new Savannah law regarding gun storage is challenged in court. 

    • 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

The blind singer ,

Finally

I have waited for years for a podcast that would cover state wide news just like the hourly national podcast covers national news. This is amazing and every citizen of Georgia needs to have this in their podcast feed.

NancyGrace1 ,

More storytelling

I am huge fan of Shots in the Back and Bitter Southerner. Miss GPB’s long form reported podcasts. Do more of those please.

SandyG14 ,

Covers Georgia

I like the reporting on issues across the state.

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