Georgia Today
Georgia Today
Georgia Public Broadcasting
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: Macon mental health results; Atlanta bridge reopens; Joro spiders behavior
LISTEN: On the Aug. 1 edition: Mental health advocates in Macon have results from a community survey of adverse childhood experiences; after seven years, a bridge in Atlanta reopened to drivers in a rededication ceremony; and a new University of Georgia survey found aggressive behaviors in some Joro spiders.
Aug 1
8 min
Georgia Today: Gwinnett ICE detentions; Pushback against health care cuts; Forsyth Park fountain
On the July 31st edition: Gwinnett County leads the state in ICE detentions, despite no formal agreement with federal law enforcement; state Democrats push back against health care cuts that could jeopardize nursing home funds; and Savannah's iconic Forsyth Park fountain gets a deep clean after decades.
Jul 31
13 min
Hearing on marijuana; New Buford stadium; Columbus to host international kayak events
LISTEN: On the July 30 edition: A Georgia House committee looks at marijuana regulation; Buford High School is opening a $62 million football stadium; and Columbus will host important international events in kayak and canoe
Jul 30
11 min
Older women protesting; Brant Frost Ponzi investigation; Norfolk Southern merger
On the July 29 edition: Recent protests around the state are being driven and attended by older, politically active women; State officials released facts and figures around which students are taking advantage of private school vouchers; And a proposed data center in Monroe County failed to get past a zoning committee.
Jul 29
13 min
Mike Collins runs for Senate; Violent Atlanta weekend; Heat advisory in effect
On the July 28th edition: U.S. House Representative Mike Collins announced his candidacy for Senator Jon Ossoff's seat in next year's election; The Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning about the dangers of extreme heat on pets and livestock.; And a teenage track star is setting new records.  
Jul 28
15 min
Senators consider ending income tax; New GA Supreme Court justice; Hot weekend ahead
On the Friday, July 25 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia senators consider eliminating the state income tax; the newest justice on the Georgia Supreme Court is sworn in; and an already hot July will get even hotter this weekend. 
Jul 25
7 min
EPA rule change on coal ash; Union Pacific - Norfolk Southern merger; Medicaid cuts
On the Thursday, July 24 edition of Georgia Today: The EPA proposes a rollback of rules on coal ash; Union Pacific and Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern are confirming they're in merger talks; and cuts to Medicaid could harm seniors who rely on it for their nursing home care.
Jul 24
8 min
Ga. senate prepares for change; Union protests; Savannah unhoused resource center
On the Wednesday, July 23 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Senate prepares for an exodus of leadership ahead of the 2026 campaign season; union members gather in Atlanta to protest federal funding cuts; and Savannah officials announce a new resource center to help the city's unhoused population. 
Jul 23
9 min
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