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Student still in ICE custody after charges dropped; Voter challenge ruling appealed May 13, 2025

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On the Tuesday, May 13 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia college student remains in ICE custody, even though charges against her were dismissed; Morehouse College announces its next president; And a judge hears arguments over whether a conservative-led mass voter challenge intimidated voters of color.

Hurricane season outlook; King enters Senate race; Ga. Catholics honor Pope Leo XIV May 12, 2025

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On the Monday, May 12 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia climate scientists predict another busy hurricane season this year; Another Republican has entered the race for U.S. Senate; and Georgia Catholics honor the new Pope Leo XIV in Savannah.

Timber industry relief bill signed; ICE detains 19 yr. old student; The Raven podcast May 09, 2025

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On the May 9 edition: Relief is on the way for Georgia's timber industry; ICE detains a 19-year-old Georgia college student described as a "good soul"; and a new podcast profiles the 2000 double murder that shocked Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood and made national headlines.

Kemp looks to upgrade 911 infrastructure; Health providers urge action on pollution May 08, 2025

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On the Thursday, May 8 edition: Gov. Brian Kemp looks to upgrade the infrastructure for the state's 911 emergency hotline; some Georgia health care providers urge state and federal governments to take action against pollution; and today's the birthday of jazz pioneer Mary Lou Williams.

Greene on U.S. Senate race; Teacher recruitment; New Dem. Party Chair Charlie Bailey May 07, 2025

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On the Wednesday, May 7 edition of Georgia Today: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene remains noncommittal to a U.S. Senate run; a law designed to recruit teachers doesn't pan out; and the new Chair of the Georgia Democratic Party says health care will be a fundamental issue for his party going forward.

High-speed police chase policy; Alleged Apalachee HS shooter court appearance May 06, 2025

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On the Tuesday, May 6 edition: The Atlanta City Council calls for stricter guidelines around high speed police chases; the accused Apalachee High School shooter appears in court; what Gov. Brian Kemp's decision not to run for senate could mean for the midterm elections.

Kemp won't run for Senate; Ga. Democrats elect new leader; Proposed Medicaid cuts May 05, 2025

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On the May 5 edition: Kemp won't run for Senate next year; The Georgia Democratic Party elects a new leader; proposed Medicaid cuts could hurt children with asthma.

Dems rally in Cherokee; Cash bail lawsuit; Sea turtle nesting season begins May 02, 2025

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On the Friday, May 2 edition of Georgia Today: Democrats rally in one of Georgia's Republican strongholds, two incarcerated women sue the state over Georgia's cash bail law, and Coastal Georgia's sea turtle nesting season is officially underway.

Americorps workers laid off; New police training; Flannery O'Connor paintings exhibit May 01, 2025

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On the Thursday May 1 edition of Georgia Today: Americorps volunteers across Georgia face layoffs from the Trump administration; the Georgia Alzheimers Association partners with state law enforcement for a new training initiative; and a Milledgeville farm hosts an exhibit of paintings by author Flannery O'Connor.

SCOTUS could rule on FBI raid case; Brunswick pollution report; Georgia's trade war Apr 30, 2025

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On the Wednesday, April 30 edition of Georgia Today: The Supreme Court could rule in a Georgia case of a botched FBI raid; Emory University details health effects of pollution in coastal Brunswick; and the Georgia Chamber reports on the trade war.

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