Georgia Today

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Georgia Milestone test results; Nerd Store to change locations; McDonough Meteorite Aug 08, 2025

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LISTEN: On the Friday, Aug. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia students are still scoring below pre-pandemic levels; a shop for gamers in Albany prepares to close, citing high rent; and UGA researchers study a meteorite that crashed through the roof of a home in Henry County.

Update on Fort Stewart shooting; Two former Augusta COs indicted for inmate's death Aug 07, 2025

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On the Thursday, Aug. 7 edition of Georgia Today: We'll have the latest on yesterday's shooting at Fort Stewart in Southeast Georgia; two former corrections officers at an Augusta prison are charged in connection with a man's death; and Macon-Bibb County officials ask residents for help handling the housing shortage.

Five soldiers shot at Fort Stewart; Michael Thurmond announces governor run Aug 06, 2025

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On the Wednesday, Aug. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Five soldiers injured in a shooting at Georgia's Fort Stewart Army base; former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announces a run for governor; and delayed federal education grants are on the way.

Former Lt. Gov. switches parties; Nonprofit preps for more patients due to fed. cuts Aug 05, 2025

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LISTEN: On the Aug. 5 edition: Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan switches parties; a nonprofit health center prepares for more patients ahead of federal cuts to health insurance; and Southwest Atlanta residents want answers on ongoing construction they say is impacting local businesses

Health care costs expected to rise; Weapons detection systems installed in schools Aug 04, 2025

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On the Monday, Aug. 4 edition of Georgia Today: Health care costs are expected to rise next year; a Northeast Georgia community considers moving a whole cemetery to make way for a business park; and as some Georgia kids head back to school, they'll have to pass through a weapons detection system.

Georgia Today: Macon mental health results; Atlanta bridge reopens; Joro spiders behavior Aug 01, 2025

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LISTEN: On the Aug. 1 edition: Mental health advocates in Macon have results from a community survey of adverse childhood experiences; after seven years, a bridge in Atlanta reopened to drivers in a rededication ceremony; and a new University of Georgia survey found aggressive behaviors in some Joro spiders.

Georgia Today: Gwinnett ICE detentions; Pushback against health care cuts; Forsyth Park fountain Jul 31, 2025

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On the July 31st edition: Gwinnett County leads the state in ICE detentions, despite no formal agreement with federal law enforcement; state Democrats push back against health care cuts that could jeopardize nursing home funds; and Savannah's iconic Forsyth Park fountain gets a deep clean after decades.

Hearing on marijuana; New Buford stadium; Columbus to host international kayak events Jul 30, 2025

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LISTEN: On the July 30 edition: A Georgia House committee looks at marijuana regulation; Buford High School is opening a $62 million football stadium; and Columbus will host important international events in kayak and canoe

Older women protesting; Brant Frost Ponzi investigation; Norfolk Southern merger Jul 29, 2025

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On the July 29 edition: Recent protests around the state are being driven and attended by older, politically active women; State officials released facts and figures around which students are taking advantage of private school vouchers; And a proposed data center in Monroe County failed to get past a zoning committee.

Mike Collins runs for Senate; Violent Atlanta weekend; Heat advisory in effect Jul 28, 2025

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On the July 28th edition: U.S. House Representative Mike Collins announced his candidacy for Senator Jon Ossoff's seat in next year's election; The Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning about the dangers of extreme heat on pets and livestock.; And a teenage track star is setting new records.

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