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ICE Arrests in Georgia; Gov. Kemp Wants SNAP Restored; Jones Headed to Cooperstown? Jan 20, 2026

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On the Jan. 20th edition: ICE has been making arrests in Georgia; Governor Brian Kemp is asking that SNAP funds cut by the federal government be restored; and Braves legend Andruw Jones looks to be on his way to the Hall of Fame

KSU player in gambling ring; Study to replace federal dollars; Clarke County Jail art Jan 16, 2026

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On the Jan. 16 edition: A Kennesaw State basketball player was named in a sprawling indictment targeting a gambling ring that rigged games; research is underway on how state lawmakers might replace lost federal dollars for health care; and inmates at Clarke County Jail get a chance to put their art on display.

Data center jobs report; Kemp delivers State of the State; Synovus Financial ended Jan 15, 2026

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On the Thursday January 15th edition of Georgia Today: A corrected report shows data centers don't create as many jobs as once thought; Governor Brian Kemp delivers his annual State of the State address; And Synovus Financial is no more. How will its hometown of Columbus Georgia be affected?

Department of Corrections investigates deadly prison riot; ICE masking legislation Jan 14, 2026

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On the Wednesday January 14th edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Department Of Corrections investigates the recent violence at Georgia's Washington State Prison which left three people dead; A new case of bird flu has been confirmed in Walker County; and Some Georgia lawmakers call for federal immigration agents to identify themselves when making arrests.

Morris Brown College fires president; Georgia students try gene-editing therapy Jan 13, 2026

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On the Tuesday January 13th edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta's Morris Brown College fires its president; high school students in Forsyth County try their hand at gene-editing therapy; and Delta Air Lines says it expects a significant boost in revenue in the coming year...but remains cautious.

Legislative session begins; Deadly altercation at state prison leaves 3 people dead Jan 12, 2026

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On the Monday, Jan. 12 edition of Georgia Today: The issue of affordability figures prominently as the state legislative session begins; flu continues to spread rapidly in Georgia; and a deadly altercation at a Georgia state prison leaves 3 dead, including one man whose sentence had only days remaining.

MARTA prepares for the FIFA World Cup; MLK Weekend events; Jeannette Rankin Jan 09, 2026

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On the Friday January 9th edition of Georgia Today: MARTA officials say the transit system is getting ready to kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup; A look at some Georgia events happening this weekend for Martin Luther King Day; And Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, talks about why she's a dedicated pacifist.

Trump seeks legal fees from Fulton; Arthur Blank on the disappointing Falcons run Jan 08, 2026

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On the Thursday January 8th edition of Georgia Today: President Donald Trump seeks six million dollars in attorney fees from Fulton County; The Georgia job market has a slight upturn; And Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank addresses the disappointment of the last few seasons.

Senate committee releases plan to eliminate income tax; Atlanta Falcons shake-up Jan 07, 2026

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On the Wednesday, January 7th edition of Georgia Today: A Republican-led senate committee releases its plan for eliminating Georgia's income tax; The owner of the Atlanta Falcons shakes up the team's management; And four Chatham County non-profits will share a grant created from the sale of a Savannah hospital.

Two House members resign; Election date set to fill Congress vacancy; Venezuela Jan 06, 2026

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On the Tuesday January 6th edition of Georgia Today: Two members of the Georgia State House have resigned; An election date has been set to fill the seat in Congress most recently occupied by Marjorie Taylor Greene; And Nicolas Maduro may be out as leader of Venezuela, but the rest of his government still controls the country.

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