Georgia Today

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Charges dropped for arrested journalist; Cursive writing returns; Firefighter calendar Jun 26, 2025

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On the Thursday June 26th edition of Georgia Today: Charges have been dropped for the journalist arrested while covering a recent protest; Cursive writing is coming back to Georgia public schools; And a look behind the scenes at this year's Macon-Bibb County Firefighter calendar.

Librarian fired over book display; Affordable housing; Is MARTA ready for World Cup? Jun 25, 2025

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On the Wednesday, June 25 edition of Georgia Today: A librarian in Southeast Georgia is fired over a controversial book display; a conference for affordable housing wraps up in Atlanta; and is Atlanta's rapid transit system MARTA ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Immunization committee; Atlanta Beltline update; Anniversary of Roe V. Wade overturn Jun 24, 2025

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, June 24 edition of Georgia Today: A new committee on vaccines gets ready to meet at the Atlanta-based CDC; the Atlanta Beltline reaches a milestone; and three years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Georgia's six week abortion ban continues to frustrate advocates.

Reactions to Iran airstrike; Arrest of local journalist; Ga. playwright on Broadway Jun 23, 2025

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On the Monday, June 23 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia leaders react to President Trump's bombing of Iran; local press advocates sound the alarm over a journalist's arrest in metro Atlanta; and a Georgia playwright's new production puts a millennial spin on the Broadway musical.

Arrested journalist placed in ICE custody; Wildlife Refuge saved by nonprofit Jun 20, 2025

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On the Friday, June 20 edition of Georgia Today: A journalist arrested while covering a protest in Atlanta has been placed into ICE custody; a nonprofit saves the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from being developed into a titanium mine; and Georgia lawmakers react to the assassination of two Minnesota lawmakers last weekend.

Public Service Commission Primary Elections; Job Corps students sue Dept. of Labor Jun 18, 2025

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On the Wednesday June 18th edition of Georgia Today: Voting in the Public Service Commission primaries come to a close, with low voter turnout; Job Corps students sue the US Department of Labor; and Senator Jon Ossoff criticizes the defunding of maintenance programs for military housing.

Arrested journalist could be deported; Atlanta tree protection; Proposed Medicaid cuts Jun 17, 2025

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On the Tuesday, June 17 edition of Georgia Today: A journalist arrested in Georgia over the weekend could face deportation; the city of Atlanta updates its ordinance on protecting trees; and proposed federal cuts to Medicaid have some caregivers worried.

'No Kings Day' protests; Cuts could affect libraries; Increase in dementia diagnoses Jun 16, 2025

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On the Monday, June 16 edition of Georgia Today: Saturday's national "No Kings" protests bring out demonstrators in many Georgia cities; Looming federal cuts could mean scaling back services in Georgia libraries; And the number of people diagnosed with dementia in the coming years is expected to double.

'No Kings' Protests this weekend; Man dies in ICE custody; Federal cuts to Job Corps Jun 13, 2025

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On the Friday, June 13 edition of Georgia Today: Weekend protests for so-called "No Kings Day" are planned across the nation; a Mexican citizen dies by suicide while in ICE custody in Georgia; federal budget cuts to the Job Corps program leave vulnerable young people wondering where they'll go next.

Study shows above-average PFAS levels; CDC jobs reinstated; The Gathering arena approved Jun 12, 2025

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On the Thursday, June 12 edition of Georgia Today: A new study shows residents of two Georgia cities have above average levels of forever chemicals in their blood; More than 400 CDC employees have their jobs reinstated; And a new $3 billion development in Atlanta could mean the return of pro hockey.

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