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.
Voters focus on health; Rome water plant; Atlanta tree canopy
On the August 12 edition: GOP senate candidate Mike Collins says he supported a fund for January 6th rioters; A survey finds voters want a governor focused on healthcare; And Atlanta, the city in the trees, is losing its canopy. 
Aug 12
13 min
Dekalb teacher dies; Atlanta Chinatown; Food-borne illnesses
On the August 11 edition: A Dekalb County teacher died saving a young child from drowning; Mike Collins is on the campaign trail; And as cyclospora continues to worry people, doctors have some extra advice to avoid food-borne illnesses.  
Aug 11
11 min
Data centers; Quadruple homicide; More officers accused of misusing Flock
On the August 10 edition: July was the warmest on record for the lower 48; More police officers are accused of misusing Flock cameras; And more than 80 data centers have been proposed for Georgia. Of those, only a couple dozen have said how much power they'll need, and two thirds have disclosed their size. 
Aug 10
15 min
CDC shooting anniversary; Trump proposes Head Start changes; Football Fridays
On the August 7 edition: A Jan. 6 rioter from Georgia now faces new charges; the Trump administration looks to change the Head Start program; and colleagues remember David Rose, the DeKalb County police officer who died at the CDC shooting one year ago.
Aug 7
16 min
New CDC director; School back in session; UGA research on gut health
On the August 6th edition: The CDC has a new director; School is back in session across metro Atlanta; And UGA has new research on the connection between your gut and your brain.
Aug 6
12 min
Minimize Flock camera misuse; Medical cannabis on rise; Atlanta heat plan
On the August 5 edition: A look at how better guardrails could ensure police use Flock cameras responsibly; Georgia's major party gubernatorial candidates make their pitch to the business community; And the Atlanta City Council wants the Mayor's office to sign off on a city-wide heat plan. 
Aug 5
13 min
Clayton County cyberattack, College admission requirements; Columbia County hospital
On the August 4th edition: Clayton County is looking into a cyberattack that caused a utility interruption; Both UGA and GA Tech are dropping essay requirements for admission; And Columbia County opens its first hospital.
Aug 4
10 min
Flock camera alleged misuse; GHSA basketball moving; McCaysville flooding
On the August 3 edition: Six Savannah police officers are being investigated for allegedly misusing Flock cameras; Georgia High School basketball championships are relocating next year; And one charter school has partnered with Grady to hopefully employ more health care workers in Georgia. 
Aug 3
15 min
Georgia Today: Judge scandal; State budget freeze; FIFA inspires kids
On the July 31 edition: Some people want an Atlanta federal judge impeached; Kemp warns state agencies they need to watch their spending; And Georgia libraries have a new partnership to help residents learn new career skills. 
Jul 31
14 min
Judge scandal; State budget freeze; FIFA inspires kids
On the July 31 edition: Some people want an Atlanta federal judge impeached; Kemp warns state agencies they need to watch their spending; And Georgia libraries have a new partnership to help residents learn new career skills. 
Jul 31
14 min
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