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Senators consider ending income tax; New GA Supreme Court justice; Hot weekend ahead Jul 25, 2025

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On the Friday, July 25 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia senators consider eliminating the state income tax; the newest justice on the Georgia Supreme Court is sworn in; and an already hot July will get even hotter this weekend.

EPA rule change on coal ash; Union Pacific - Norfolk Southern merger; Medicaid cuts Jul 24, 2025

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On the Thursday, July 24 edition of Georgia Today: The EPA proposes a rollback of rules on coal ash; Union Pacific and Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern are confirming they're in merger talks; and cuts to Medicaid could harm seniors who rely on it for their nursing home care.

Ga. senate prepares for change; Union protests; Savannah unhoused resource center Jul 23, 2025

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On the Wednesday, July 23 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Senate prepares for an exodus of leadership ahead of the 2026 campaign season; union members gather in Atlanta to protest federal funding cuts; and Savannah officials announce a new resource center to help the city's unhoused population.

Educational funds released; Former Ga. Justice gets achievement award; Cafe' Momentum Jul 22, 2025

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 22 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia schools welcome the release of education funds previously frozen by the Trump administration; a former Georgia Supreme Court justice gets a lifetime achievement award; and an Atlanta cafe run by a nonprofit works to change the lives of teenagers released from juvenile detention.

Three people drown at Macon river park; Tariff on tomatoes from Mexico; Heat safety Jul 21, 2025

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On the Monday, July 21 edition of Georgia Today: A petition calls for shutting off river access at a Macon park after three drowning deaths there last week; Georgia growers react to the announcement of a 17% tariff on tomatoes from Mexico; and with a heat advisory issued for much of Georgia today, we'll talk about the best ways to prepare for a scorcher.

'Good Trouble Day' protests across Georgia; Clinical trial to address HIV; Flood terms Jul 18, 2025

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On the Friday, July 18 edition of Georgia Today: Protests against President Donald Trump take place across Georgia; a clinical trial aims to address the state's high rates of HIV; and knowing the difference between flood terms could help keep you safe in an emergency.

MARTA CEO resigns; Georgia woman detained twice by ICE despite Citizenship claim Jul 17, 2025

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On the Thursday July 17th edition of Georgia Today: The Canadian CEO of Atlanta's public transportation system resigns over an immigration problem; Marietta installs vape detectors in the district's public schools; And the story of a Georgia woman who has been detained twice by ICE, despite her claim she was born American.

Public Service Commission runoff results; Election committee; Type 1 Diabetes Barbie Jul 16, 2025

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On the Wednesday, July 16 edition of Georgia Today: Peter Hubbard claims victory in the Democratic runoff for Georgia's Public Service Commission; state lawmakers hold a committee on how to improve elections; and toymaker Mattel releases the first Type 1 Diabetes Barbie doll.

ICE targets Atlanta landlords; Funding cuts for weather; Ocmulgee River short stories Jul 15, 2025

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On the Tuesday, July 15 edition of Georgia Today: ICE targets Atlanta landlords for help with immigration arrests; officials warn federal funding cuts could pose weather-related risks to Georgia; and the Ocmulgee River is the inspiration behind a Georgia author's new book of short stories.

Education funds remain frozen; Mail distribution center struggles; Edible landscapes Jul 14, 2025

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On the Monday, July 14 edition of Georgia Today: As close to $7 billion federal dollars for education funding remains frozen, Georgia schools could be among the worst to feel the effects; a postal distribution center in Palmetto still struggles, a year after frustrating mail delays across the nation; and have you ever thought about using your back yard to grow food?

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