Georgia Today

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Rural hospital funding cuts; International student enrollment decline; Atlanta author Nov 17, 2025

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On the Monday November 17th edition of Georgia Today: Rural hospitals plan for a future that includes federal funding cuts; International student enrollment at Georgia's public colleges slows down; And an Atlanta author's new work grapples with a problematic literary genius.

Trump election case update; Opioid settlement money round 2; Ken Burns Nov 14, 2025

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On the Friday, Nov. 14 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has a new lead prosecutor; a second round of opioid lawsuit settlement money will soon hit Georgia; and documentary filmmaker Ken Burns wants you to imagine what it would be like to live during the American Revolution.

Longest ever federal govt. shutdown ends; More layoffs; "American Revolution" film Nov 13, 2025

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On the Thursday November 13th edition of Georgia Today: The longest federal government shutdown in US history has ended; More layoffs in Georgia as the labor market continues to weaken; And documentary filmmaker Ken Burns says now's a good time to take a long look at the American Revolution as our nation's origin story.

Georgians prepare for rising health care costs; Microsoft opens Atlanta data center Nov 12, 2025

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On the Wednesday, Nov. 12 edition of Georgia Today: Microsoft opens a huge Atlanta data center; The president and CEO of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta plans to retire; and Georgians prepare to see the costs of health insurance rise dramatically.

Cold snap; SNAP benefits should resume tomorrow; SCOTUS rejects marriage challenge Nov 10, 2025

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On the Monday November 10th edition of Georgia Today: Really cold temperatures have arrived in Georgia; SNAP recipients may start receiving some of their monthly benefits; And the U.S. Supreme Court rejects a call to re-examine marriage equality. Advocates are praising the decision.

Georgia Today: Shutdown affects foster care; Starbucks workers vote to strike; Smarter prosthetics Nov 07, 2025

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On the Friday, Nov. 7 edition of Georgia Today: A look at how the ongoing government shutdown could delay reuniting children in foster care with their parents; Starbucks workers in Georgia vote to strike; Georgia Tech students work to build smarter prosthetics.

Shutdown now longest in U.S. history; Ga. Gubernatorial candidates pitch to voters Nov 06, 2025

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On the Thursday November 6th edition of Georgia Today: The ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history; Georgia Gubernatorial candidates pitch to voters ahead of the 2026 election; and this year's Rome International Film Festival features the makers of Napoleon Dynamite, who share a bit about what didn't make the final cut.

Democrats win PSC races; Dickens wins reelection; Georgia food banks step up Nov 05, 2025

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On the Wednesday, Nov. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Democrats win blowout victories in two races for Georgia's Public Service Commission; Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens is reelected; And Georgia food banks are stepping up during the pause in SNAP benefits, but demand exceeds supply.

Voters turn out on Election Day; Furloughed CDC workers set up mutual aid system Nov 04, 2025

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On the Tuesday, November 4th edition of Georgia Today: Voters head to the polls on this Election Day; Atlanta's National Center for Civil and Human Rights is reopening; and furloughed CDC workers set up a mutual aid system to support each other.

Election Day preview; SNAP benefits will partially resume; LaGrange cricket stadium Nov 03, 2025

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On the Monday November 3rd edition of Georgia Today: Tomorrow is Election Day in Georgia. We'll explain some of the key races; SNAP payments will partially resume as the federal government shutdown continues; And this week construction will begin on a new 10,000 seat cricket stadium in LaGrange.

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