Georgia Today

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Beluga whales arrive; Atlanta United; Opioid stigma Aug 14, 2026

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On the August 14 edition: Nearly two-thirds of the state's third graders need help reading; The man behind Georgia's largest Ponzi scheme is sentenced; And two Beluga whales rescued from a defunct Canadian aquarium have arrived in Atlanta.

Flock safety changes; New MARTA CEO; Warner Robins school shooting Aug 13, 2026

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On the August 13 edition: The maker of Flock cameras is making changes to address privacy concerns; A survey finds Georgia parents support school-based mental health services; The State Board of Education wants everyone on the Dublin City Board of Education to be suspended.

Flock safety changes; New MARTA CEO; Warner Robins school shooting Aug 13, 2026

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On the August 13 edition: The maker of Flock cameras is making changes to address privacy concerns; a survey finds Georgia parents support school-based mental health services; the state Board of Education wants everyone on the Dublin City Board of Education to be suspended.

Voters focus on health; Rome water plant; Atlanta tree canopy Aug 12, 2026

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On the August 12 edition: GOP senate candidate Mike Collins says he supported a fund for January 6th rioters; A survey finds voters want a governor focused on healthcare; And Atlanta, the city in the trees, is losing its canopy.

Dekalb teacher dies; Atlanta Chinatown; Food-borne illnesses Aug 11, 2026

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On the August 11 edition: A Dekalb County teacher died saving a young child from drowning; Mike Collins is on the campaign trail; And as cyclospora continues to worry people, doctors have some extra advice to avoid food-borne illnesses.

Data centers; Quadruple homicide; More officers accused of misusing Flock Aug 10, 2026

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On the August 10 edition: July was the warmest on record for the lower 48; More police officers are accused of misusing Flock cameras; And more than 80 data centers have been proposed for Georgia. Of those, only a couple dozen have said how much power they'll need, and two thirds have disclosed their size.

CDC shooting anniversary; Trump proposes Head Start changes; Football Fridays Aug 07, 2026

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On the August 7 edition: A Jan. 6 rioter from Georgia now faces new charges; the Trump administration looks to change the Head Start program; and colleagues remember David Rose, the DeKalb County police officer who died at the CDC shooting one year ago.

New CDC director; School back in session; UGA research on gut health Aug 06, 2026

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On the August 6th edition: The CDC has a new director; School is back in session across metro Atlanta; And UGA has new research on the connection between your gut and your brain.

Minimize Flock camera misuse; Medical cannabis on rise; Atlanta heat plan Aug 05, 2026

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On the August 5 edition: A look at how better guardrails could ensure police use Flock cameras responsibly; Georgia's major party gubernatorial candidates make their pitch to the business community; And the Atlanta City Council wants the Mayor's office to sign off on a city-wide heat plan.

Clayton County cyberattack, College admission requirements; Columbia County hospital Aug 04, 2026

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On the August 4th edition: Clayton County is looking into a cyberattack that caused a utility interruption; Both UGA and GA Tech are dropping essay requirements for admission; And Columbia County opens its first hospital.

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