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Tort reform bill faces pushback; Senate debates book bans; Ga. HS Basketball Finals Mar 04, 2025

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On the Tuesday March 4 edition of Georgia Today: Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform bill faces pushback from some survivors of violent crimes; the Georgia Senate reignites a debate over the banning of books deemed "harmful material" to minors; and the Georgia High School Basketball Finals begin tomorrow. We'll have a look at what's to come.

Protests against Social Security office closings; Atlanta gets new temporary IG Mar 03, 2025

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On the Monday, March 3 edition of Georgia Today: Demonstrators gather in Decatur to protest the closing of five Georgia Social Security offices; the city of Atlanta appoints a new interim inspector general; and as the USDA reconsiders food date labeling, experts offer solutions to prevent food waste.

Trump orders affect Ga. industries; Kemp tort reform; R.E.M.'s one-night reunion Feb 28, 2025

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On the Feb. 28 edition of Georgia Today: A pause on federal programs by the Trump administration could have big effects for some Georgia industries; Gov. Brian Kemp continues to follow through on his promise for tort reform; and Georgia music legends R.E.M. reunite briefly at the 40 Watt Club in Athens.

Georgia Senates passes mid-year budget; Ga. Power data center bill; Capoeira school Feb 27, 2025

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On the Feb. 27 edition: The Georgia Senate passes a midyear budget; Georgia Power could be barred from passing the cost of data centers onto customers; and an Atlanta school teaches the art of capoeira.

Declining cotton production; Dickens gives State of the City address; Teacher shortage Feb 26, 2025

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On the Wednesday, Feb. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia cotton growers are projected to grow 21% less cotton this year; Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivers his annual State of the City business address; and Georgia lawmakers work to address a statewide teacher shortage.

'Georgia's version of DOGE' passes Senate; BioLab fire health effects; ATL traffic Feb 25, 2025

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On the Feb. 25 edition of Georgia Today: A bill branded as Georgia's version of DOGE passes the Senate; a new study tracks the ongoing health effects of last year's BioLab fire in Conyers; and a federal return-to-work order brings more traffic to Atlanta's roads.

New rabies guidelines; Fulton County Jail update; Race honors Ahmaud Arbery Feb 24, 2025

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On the Monday, Feb. 24 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Dept. of Public Health gets updated training and guidelines for rabies following a string of reported positive cases in Georgia; a federal judge moves forward efforts to address deadly conditions at Atlanta's Fulton County Jail; and five years after the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, runners gather in Atlanta to honor his memory.

Abortion ban suit returns to court; Congressional town halls; Freedom Seekers exhibit Feb 21, 2025

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LISTEN: On the Friday, Feb. 21 edition of Georgia Today: A lawsuit challenging Georgia's near-ban on abortion is headed back to a trial court; Georgians express fear and outrage at congressional town halls; and a new exhibit at the Tubman African American Museum in Macon shines a new light on the lives of enslaved people.

Possible Medicaid cuts; Child care tax credit; Postmaster General DeJoy to step down Feb 20, 2025

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On the Thursday, Feb. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Democrats sound the alarm over possible cuts to Medicaid; lawmakers advance a measure that may make child care slightly more affordable; And as Postmaster Louis DeJoy prepares to step down, Sen. Jon Ossoff looks to the future of the post office.

House GOP considers ending voter roll check; Ossoff has questions for DOGE Feb 19, 2025

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On the Wednesday, Feb. 19 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia House Republicans consider ending Georgia's participating in a voter roll check that crosses state lines; Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks answers from DOGE about its access to veterans health information; and if you get a jury summons and don't show up, you may have to face a very disappointed Georgia judge.

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