Georgia Today

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Dangerous storms across Georgia; Protests against proposed VA cuts; Peach Pass scam Mar 17, 2025

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LISTEN: On the March 17 edition: Dangerous storms sweep through Georgia over the weekend; Georgians protest proposed cuts to the VA; and be wary of a growing scam.

Bonus Episode: Andrew Young Reflects on Legacy, Faith, and America’s Future Mar 15, 2025

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From marching in Selma to serving as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. under President Jimmy Carter, Andrew Young has shaped history. Now 93, he looks back on his extraordinary life and the work still left to do. GPB's Pamela Kirkland sits down with Andrew Young in this bonus episode of Georgia Today.

Debate over tort reform continues; Pesticides bill passes House; Georgia Film Week Mar 14, 2025

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On the Friday, March 14 edition of Georgia Today: The debate over lawsuit reform heats up at the state Capitol; a bill limiting liability for pesticide manufacturers passes the House; and Georgia Film Week celebrates contributors to the state's growing film industry.

'Sanctuary city' bill introduced; GA Health care study; civil rights icon Andrew Young Mar 13, 2025

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On the March 13 edition of Georgia Today: The state government tries to crack down on so-called "sanctuary cities" and some cities and counties push back; a new study compares health care spending in Georgia to the leading causes of poor health and early death; And at age 93, civil rights leader Andrew Young says he has no plans of slowing down.

Fiscal budget OK'd; Dems propose minimum wage increase; Warnock's virtual town hall Mar 12, 2025

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On the Wednesday, March 12 edition of Georgia Today: State lawmakers approve Georgia's fiscal budget for 2026; Georgia Democrats propose 6 new bills, including one that would raise the minimum wage in the state; and Senator Raphael Warnock answers questions from constituents at a virtual town hall.

Body of teacher found in Lake Oconee; New bike lane in ATL; Delta lowers projections Mar 11, 2025

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On the Tuesday March 11th edition of Georgia Today: The months long search for an Atlanta teacher ends when his body is found in Lake Oconee; Atlanta residents gather to celebrate the opening of a new bike lane in the city; and Delta Air Lines lowers its first quarter earnings and revenue outlook for this year, amid growing economic uncertainty.

Savannah gun-control ordinance targeted; Fentanyl sentencing Act; Alzheimer's bill Mar 10, 2025

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On the Monday, March 10 edition of Georgia Today: A new bill passed by the Georgia Senate targets a Savannah ordinance meant to curb gun theft; those convicted of trafficking fentanyl could soon receive mandatory minimum prison sentences; and a new bill seeks to support caregivers of seniors suffering from cognitive decline.

Crossover Day results; Bloody Sunday anniversary; Allergy season and climate change Mar 07, 2025

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On the Friday, March 7 edition of Georgia Today: Yesterday was Crossover Day at the State Capitol. We'll tell you which bills failed, and which ones cleared the hurdle. Also, it's the anniversary of the event known Bloody Sunday, which galvanized support for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. And how are warming temperatures affecting the length and intensity of allergy season?

Crossover Day; CDC employee terminations rescinded; Federal Rehabilation Act lawsuit Mar 06, 2025

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LISTEN: On the March 6 edition of Georgia Today: Today is Crossover Day, an important deadline for Georgia's 2025 legislative session; Also, Employees at Atlanta's Center for Disease Control and Prevention are told to report back to work; And a lawsuit filed by 17 states seeks to remove gender dysphoria protections from a federal act related to schools.

Ossoff Asks Trump to Reconsider; Religious Freedom Bill; Savannah's St. Pat's Parade Mar 05, 2025

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On the Wednesday March 5 edition of Georgia Today: Senator Ossoff asks President Trump to reconsider closing Social Security offices; the Georgia Senate passed a bill that aims to protect quote “religious freedom” in the state; increased security for Savannah's St. Patrick's Day parade

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