Georgia Today

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"Cop City" opens in Atlanta; Head Start may face cuts; Loeffler event in Suwanee Apr 29, 2025

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On the Tuesday, April 29 edition of Georgia Today: The city of Atlanta officially opens its public safety training center known as "Cop City"; A nonprofit for early childhood development is the latest to face possible federal budget cuts; And U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler visits Suwanee.

Bottoms files for Governor run; Kemp signs education bills; Funding cuts for research Apr 28, 2025

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On the Monday April 28th edition of Georgia Today: Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms makes plans to run for governor; Governor Kemp signs several education bills into law; And public health research is the latest target of the federal government's efforts to reduce the national budget.

Federal govt. restores legal status of intl. students; The future of Piedmont Park Apr 25, 2025

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On the Friday, April 25 edition of Georgia Today: Savannah city officials draw up a new zoning district for affordable housing; a nonprofit unveils its "future vision" for Atlanta's Piedmont Park; and after a brief court battle, the federal government restores the legal status of dozens of international students.

Judge hears case of targeted students; The Stitch gets new funding; Antiques Roadshow Apr 24, 2025

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On the Thursday, April 24 edition of Georgia Today: A federal judge hears the case of dozens of international students targeted for deportation by the Trump administration; a proposed greenspace over parts of the interstate in Atlanta finds a new source of funding; and the popular PBS program Antiques Roadshow heads to Savannah.

Ga. Dems announce plans for deportation bill; Cowsert AG run; Air Quality Report Apr 23, 2025

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On the Wednesday, April 23 edition of Georgia Today: Democratic state senators announce legislation to protect U.S. Citizens from deportation; Athens state Sen. Bill Cowsert says he'll run for state attorney general. And a new study says air quality in Georgia has a lot of room for improvement.

Kemp signs tort reform bills; Georgia crop outlook; Atlanta Beltline rail link Apr 22, 2025

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On the April 22 edition: Kemp signs two new bills limiting lawsuits in Georgia; this could be a good year for Georgia crops; and will the imagined rail link for Atlanta's Beltline ever come to fruition?

Court victory for targeted students; Pope Francis dies; Healthy Start expansion Apr 21, 2025

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On the April 21 edition: A victory in court for Georgia international students; Georgians react to Pope Francis' death; 10 counties will soon benefit from Healthy Start program.

Judge hears arguments over targeted foreign students; Fatal high-speed chase in Atl. Apr 17, 2025

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On the Thursday April 17th edition of Georgia Today: A federal judge hears arguments over foreign students targeted for deportation allegedly without due process; Activists call for an end to high speed police chases after a fatal crash in Atlanta. And how language barriers can put older adults at risk in our healthcare system.

3 people arrested at MTG town hall; Fort Benning has name restored; Flouride in water Apr 16, 2025

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On the Wednesday April 16th edition of Georgia Today: Three people are arrested at a chaotic town hall meeting for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene; The Army restores the name of Fort Benning; And we speak with a Georgia doctor who says removing fluoride from drinking water, as some conservatives want, would be bad for children.

Fed official says tariffs may raise prices; Students sue over deportation risk; WAYMO Apr 15, 2025

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On the Tuesday, April 15 edition of Georgia Today: The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta says consumers should get ready for higher prices; Self driving cars are coming to Atlanta, and 17 foreign college students sue the federal government for seemingly using their past interactions with police to make them vulnerable to deportation.

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