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: Ocmulgee Mounds; July 4th travel rush; Heat wave precautions
On the July 2nd edition: The Ocmulgee Mounds get one step closer to becoming Georgia's first National Park; The travel rush for the Fourth of July holiday has begun; And if you're trying to stay hydrated during this heat, don't wait until you're thirsty.
Jul 2
18 min
Ocmulgee Mounds; July 4th travel rush; Heat wave precautions
On the July 2nd edition: The Ocmulgee Mounds get one step closer to becoming Georgia's first National Park; The travel rush for the Fourth of July holiday has begun; And if you're trying to stay hydrated during this heat, don't wait until you're thirsty.
Jul 2
18 min
New domestic violence law; Atlanta Braves help Venezuela survivors; Augusta parking
 On the July 1 edition: Domestic violence survivors can now hide their addresses; Georgia's Senate race might get more money; And Augusta parking will no longer be free and people aren't happy. 
Jul 1
11 min
Birthright citizenship; Lots of new Georgia laws;  Tybee Island's beach erosion
On the June 30 edition: The U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship; lots of new laws go into effect tomorrow in Georgia; and Tybee Island is losing its beaches. 
Jun 30
8 min
MARTA violence; Heat advisory; Maternal health
On the June 29 edition: MARTA employees speak out on violence on Atlanta's public transportation system; The governor orders a new investigation into the Towns County Sheriff; And Georgia doesn't have enough doctors for moms and kids.  
Jun 29
10 min
School budgets; Georgia election audits; Drought update
On the June 26 edition: New election audits are coming under a newly passed law; Several school districts face down looming budget challenges; And after more than half a century, the Democratic Republic of Congo is back in the World Cup.  
Jun 26
10 min
FIFA hydration; Drone smuggling case; SNAP errors
On the June 25 edition: Prosecutors secure an indictment in a drone prison-smuggling case; Senator Warnock has harsh words for President Trump after a signing ceremony for his housing bill was cancelled; And the new mandatory three-minute hydration breaks for FIFA World Cup players is yielding benefits.  
Jun 25
12 min
FIFA traffic; Medicaid fraud; Titanic auction
On the June 24 edition: The City of Columbus aims to strengthen ties with the Muscogee Nation; An Atlanta doctor is involved in a health care fraud crackdown; And kids in the Boys and Girls Club in metro Atlanta are getting more access to mental health care. 
Jun 24
9 min
Fort Stewart shooter sentencing; Session ends; Red snapper season delay
On the June 23rd edition: The Fort Stewart shooter has been sentenced to life in prison; FIFA Fan fest in Atlanta adds an extra day for festivities; And Georgia domestic violence centers face rising demand and increasing costs.
Jun 23
11 min
Hand-recounts of ballots; polluted surface waters; World Cup anti-human trafficking
On the June 22nd edition: State senators advance legislation that would call for hand-recounts of ballots; The polluted surface waters list is growing; And anti-human trafficking activists want you to be alert during the World Cup games.
Jun 22
9 min
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