Georgia Today
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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 806
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Details on CDC shooting; Ossoff highlights abuse at immigration detention centers
On the Monday, Aug. 11 edition of Georgia Today: New details on last week's shooting at the CDC in Atlanta; Sen. Jon Ossoff shines a light on abusive conditions at immigration detention centers; and …
Georgia Milestone test results; Nerd Store to change locations; McDonough Meteorite
LISTEN: On the Friday, Aug. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia students are still scoring below pre-pandemic levels; a shop for gamers in Albany prepares to close, citing high rent; and UGA research…
Update on Fort Stewart shooting; Two former Augusta COs indicted for inmate's death
On the Thursday, Aug. 7 edition of Georgia Today: We'll have the latest on yesterday's shooting at Fort Stewart in Southeast Georgia; two former corrections officers at an Augusta prison are charged …
Five soldiers shot at Fort Stewart; Michael Thurmond announces governor run
On the Wednesday, Aug. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Five soldiers injured in a shooting at Georgia's Fort Stewart Army base; former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announces a run for governor; and…
Former Lt. Gov. switches parties; Nonprofit preps for more patients due to fed. cuts
LISTEN: On the Aug. 5 edition: Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan switches parties; a nonprofit health center prepares for more patients ahead of federal cuts to health insurance; and Southwest Atlanta res…
Health care costs expected to rise; Weapons detection systems installed in schools
On the Monday, Aug. 4 edition of Georgia Today: Health care costs are expected to rise next year; a Northeast Georgia community considers moving a whole cemetery to make way for a business park; and …
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 …
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 je…
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 e…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 fundi…
Educational funds released; Former Ga. Justice gets achievement award; Cafe' Momentum
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 22 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia schools welcome the release of education funds previously frozen by the Trump administration; a former Georgia Supreme Court justice …
Three people drown at Macon river park; Tariff on tomatoes from Mexico; Heat safety
On the Monday, July 21 edition of Georgia Today: A petition calls for shutting off river access at a Macon park after three drowning deaths there last week; Georgia growers react to the announcement …
'Good Trouble Day' protests across Georgia; Clinical trial to address HIV; Flood terms
On the Friday, July 18 edition of Georgia Today: Protests against President Donald Trump take place across Georgia; a clinical trial aims to address the state's high rates of HIV; and knowing the dif…
MARTA CEO resigns; Georgia woman detained twice by ICE despite Citizenship claim
On the Thursday July 17th edition of Georgia Today: The Canadian CEO of Atlanta's public transportation system resigns over an immigration problem; Marietta installs vape detectors in the district's …
Public Service Commission runoff results; Election committee; Type 1 Diabetes Barbie
On the Wednesday, July 16 edition of Georgia Today: Peter Hubbard claims victory in the Democratic runoff for Georgia's Public Service Commission; state lawmakers hold a committee on how to improve e…
ICE targets Atlanta landlords; Funding cuts for weather; Ocmulgee River short stories
On the Tuesday, July 15 edition of Georgia Today: ICE targets Atlanta landlords for help with immigration arrests; officials warn federal funding cuts could pose weather-related risks to Georgia; and…