<p>On the Wednesday October 1st edition of Georgia Today:&nbsp;The U.S. Supreme Court will allow Lisa Cook to remain as federal reserve governor; Braves manager Brian&nbsp;Snitker&nbsp;will not return next season; And how will the federal government shutdown affect Georgia's economy?</p>

Chattahoochee Natl. Park to stay open; Valdosta church vandalism; Ga. timber industry

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