Georgia Today

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9/11 remembrances; UGA Flock camera misuse; Atlanta evictions Sep 11, 2026

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On the Sept. 11 edition: Georgians mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks; a UGA Police Department employee is suspended and demoted for allegedly misusing Flock cameras; and a new report finds the Atlanta area has a high rate of eviction filings.

Solar farm upgrade; PTSD research; Mike Collins speak at GOP convention Sep 10, 2026

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On the September 10th edition; A Georgia Power solar farm in middle Georgia gets an upgrade; Emory researchers test a new way to treat post traumatic stress disorder; And Mike Collins spoke at the GOP's first-ever midterm convention.

Atlanta parking; Dekalb cow sculptures; Cumberland Island visitor traffic Sep 09, 2026

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On the September 9th edition: The Atlanta City Council sets up a parking bill of rights; Cow sculptures are coming to DeKalb County; And the National Park Service approves a plan to increase visitor traffic on Georgia’s Cumberland Island, but wildlife advocates are worried.

Georgia Today: Governor candidates campaign; Measles cases rise; Georgia opens first baby box Sep 08, 2026

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Georgia gubernatorial candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson take their campaigns to small businesses as they outline competing plans for Medicaid, taxes, education, and public safety. A proposed 200-megawatt data center in Cartersville moves closer to reality as Georgia also confronts a metro Atlanta measles outbreak, opens its first Safe Haven Baby Box, and expands lithium production in Covington.

Apalachee anniversary; Richmond County Flock arrests; Georgia football heat Sep 04, 2026

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On the Sept. 4 edition: Today marks the second anniversary of the shooting at Apalachee High School; two Richmond County law enforcement officers are arrested for allegedly misusing Flock camera technology; and extreme heat is expected as the Georgia Bulldogs open the 2026 football season in Athens.

Another Flock arrest; Affordable groceries; Complaint of illegal data center zoning Sep 03, 2026

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On the September 3 edition: Residents file a complaint over the way a southeast Georgia county approved a data center; the City of Milton settles a wrongful death lawsuit; and Keisha Lance Bottoms rolls out a plan to make groceries more affordable.

Macon anti-homelessness laws; Vaccine recommendations; Dragon Con turns 40 Sep 02, 2026

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On the September 2 edition: A group of doctors fills a void left by the CDC when it comes to vaccines; candy maker Stuckeys closes a production plant; and businesses in Macon push for a law to limit where people can give food to unhoused people.

Flock arrest; Subpoenaed voter files; OpenAI data center Sep 01, 2026

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On the September 1 edition: The federal government subpoenas the State of Georgia for some voter files; Another former police officer is accused of misusing Flock surveillance cameras; And Senator Raphael Warnock is not happy about the way Effingham County planned for the coming data center.

Mail ballots; Medical marijuana; Tyler Perry Studios Aug 31, 2026

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On the August 31 edition: The Gubernatorial debate schedule begins to take shape; Another district attorney challenges a new law that makes local elections in five counties non-partisan; And a new study says people who smoke marijuana are less likely to miss work.

Iran war raises gas costs; Emory scrutiny; Savannah pauses data centers Aug 28, 2026

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On the August 28 edition: A Brown University analysis estimates the Iran war has added $1.4 billion to what Georgians spend on gas; Emory University is reviewing a Department of War request concerning its collaborations with foreign entities; And Savannah has imposed a temporary moratorium on large load data centers

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