Georgia Today

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Leaders react to Maduro capture; Greene steps down; Flu season busier than normal Jan 05, 2026

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On the Monday January 5th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia politicians react to the U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro; Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is stepping down today; And Georgia hospital staff say the current flu season is a lot busier than usual.

Record blue-collar job losses; Social Circle pushes back against deportation center Jan 02, 2026

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On the Friday January 2nd edition of Georgia Today: The state sets a record for blue collar job losses; Delta Air Lines is once again North America's most on-time airline; And officials in Social Circle say their city can't handle the Trump administration's planned federal immigration center.

GPB staff picks the Best Music of 2025; Happy New Year! Dec 31, 2025

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On the Wednesday December 31st edition of Georgia Today: The GPB office gives their picks for the best music of the year.

Georgia Today: Rural health initiative; Swearing-in makes history; Study on CBD usage among students Dec 30, 2025

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On the Dec 30 edition: Georgia is slated to receive more than $200 million next year to bolster rural health; newly elected Public Service Commission member Alicia Johnson made history yesterday with her swearing-in ceremony; and a recent study from the University of Georgia is shedding light on the use of CBD among college students.

Georgia Today: Tyler Perry allegations; Jones Attack Ads; Outbreak of Avian Influenza Dec 29, 2025

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On the Dec 29 edition: Atlanta-native Tyler Perry is facing more sexual assault allegations; An unknown group is paying for ads attacking Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones; And as hundreds of bird species make their way down south for the season, researchers are warning of an outbreak of avian influenza.

Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers on 'Decoration Day'; Reuniting with Jason Isbell Dec 24, 2025

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On the Wednesday, December 24th edition of Georgia Today: Salvation South podcast host Chuck Reece talks to Patterson Hood, founding member of Drive-By Truckers, about 'The Definitive Decoration Day' and reuniting with former member Jason Isbell.

Georgia Today: DeKalb Jail Escape Update; Atlanta Housing Fraud Case; New Opioid Research & Risks Dec 23, 2025

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On the Tuesday, Dec. 23rd edition of Georgia Today: An update on the men who escaped the DeKalb County jail; Federal charges have been filed against an Atlanta Housing Authority executive; UGA researchers warn that opioid pain medications may increase infection risk

Sen. Ossoff on PFAS; DeKalb County jailbreak; Data center debates Dec 22, 2025

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LISTEN: On the Dec. 22 edition: Sen. Jon Ossoff and other lawmakers press the Pentagon over delays in cleaning up PFAS contamination; a jailbreak in DeKalb County, ongoing debates over large data center developments, and more.

Public Service Commission approves energy for data centers; Endangered woodpeckers Dec 19, 2025

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On the Friday, Dec. 19th edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Public Service Commission approves an unprecedented amount of new electricity for data centers; An army sargeant pleads not guilty to the shooting of five people at Georgia's Fort Stewart; And groups of previously endangered woodpeckers are released to their new home in South Georgia.

Report on Georgia Power energy request casts doubt; Next Generation 911 Dec 18, 2025

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On the Thursday, Dec. 18th edition of Georgia Today: new report casts doubts on Georgia Power's request for more energy for data centers; Georgia is one of the states still behind on modernizing it's 911 emergency hotline system; and should Georgians be worried about their packages arriving on time?

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