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Chattahoochee Natl. Park to stay open; Valdosta church vandalism; Ga. timber industry Oct 02, 2025

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On the Thursday October 2nd edition of Georgia Today: The Chattahoochee National Recreation Area will remain open despite the federal government shutdown; The Church of the oldest black congregation in Valdosta suffers vandalism. And what does the future of the timber industry look like for Georgia?

SCOTUS rules Cook can keep job; Braves manager Snitker to step down; Govt. shutdown Oct 01, 2025

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On the Wednesday October 1st edition of Georgia Today: The U.S. Supreme Court will allow Lisa Cook to remain as federal reserve governor; Braves manager Brian Snitker will not return next season; And how will the federal government shutdown affect Georgia's economy?

Govt. shutdown looming; Court rules on Sapelo Island zoning challenges; Bird banding Sep 30, 2025

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On the Tuesday September 30th edition of Georgia Today: The U.S. government is headed for its first shutdown in seven years; Georgia's highest court sides with Gullah-Geechee community members over a zoning dispute on Sapelo Island; And federal funding cuts could threaten the future of a process used to track bird habits called "bird banding".

Georgia Today: Romman announces governor bid; Twiggs County residents sue over data center plans Sep 29, 2025

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On the Monday, Sept. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Democratic state Rep. Ruwa Romman announces her bid for governor; Twiggs County residents sue the county over a recent rezoning for a data center; and Atlanta leaders celebrate the opening of a new bike and pedestrian path running along Georgia Highway 400.

Democrats react to Kimmel suspension; Suit against Braves challenges "Baseball Rule" Sep 26, 2025

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On the Friday September 26th edition of Georgia Today: State Democrats call out "attacks to free speech" by the Trump administration; The Fifth Annual Atlanta's Women's Film Festival kicks off; And a lawsuit against the Atlanta Braves is challenging the so-called "baseball rule".

Medical marijuana study committee; Macon Pride Week; Org. rescues former lab chimps Sep 25, 2025

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On the Thursday September 25th edition of Georgia Today: A study committee on medical marijuana considers current state policy which critics call out of date; The city of Macon kicks off its four day Pride Week. And U.S. laboratories no longer experiment on chimpanzees. So what happens to older chimps who need retirement homes?

Dickerson wins state Senate seat; Emory student workers unionize; Drought conditions Sep 24, 2025

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On the Wednesday, Sept. 24 edition of Georgia Today: Republican Jason Dickerson wins a state Senate seat in a special runoff election in metro Atlanta; student workers at Emory University start a labor union; and much of the Southeast is under drought conditions this year, including Georgia.

Families suing Apalachee officials; More Helene relief; Blackface at HS volleyball Sep 23, 2025

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On the Tuesday September 23rd edition of Georgia Today: Families of victims of last year's fatal shooting at Apalachee High School plan to sue police and school officials; FEMA has approved another infusion of Hurricane Helene recovery dollars; And a high school in Fayette County is under fire after a group of people entered a volleyball game with their faces and bodies painted black

Special election vote deadline; Kemp to visit South Korea; Emory vaccine class Sep 22, 2025

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On the Monday September 22nd edition of Georgia Today: Residents of an Atlanta Suburb hit a deadline for a special election vote; Governor Brian Kemp is planning a trip to South Korea and Japan; And a class at Emory University considers changes to vaccine recommendations.

Vaccine advisory panel; New maternal care recommendations; Lilith Fair documentary Sep 19, 2025

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On the Friday September 19th edition of Georgia Today: Former CDC employees gather outside the organization's Atlanta headquarters as a new vaccine advisory panel meets; A new study has recommendations for improving maternal health care in Georgia; And a new documentary on the 90's music festival Lilith Fair is premiering this weekend. We'll talk about the Georgia connection.

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