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Ibarra found guilty on all charges; Former Georgia poll worker indicted Nov 20, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Nov. 20 edition of Georgia Today: The Venezuelan man accused of murdering nursing student Laken Riley is found guilty on all charges; a former Georgia poll worker is indicted for allegedly making a bomb threat; and Sen. Warnock calls on his fellow lawmakers to approve additional hurricane relief aid.

Trump hearing canceled; Election board meets again; Athens author on Norman Maclean Nov 19, 2024

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On the Tuesday, Nov. 19 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia appeals court has canceled a hearing in the state's election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump; State Election Board says no more rules; Athens-based author Rebecca McCarthy discusses her biography of Norman Maclean.

Former NFL player arrested for Jan. 6; State budget priorities; Medical cannabis Nov 18, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Monday, Nov. 18 edition of Georgia Today: A former NFL player is arrested in Savannah for charges related to Jan. 6; a look at how Georgia's state budget is shaping up ahead of the 2025 Legislative session; and enrollment in Georgia's medical cannabis registry reaches a new high.

Georgia's opioid settlement; Ibarra trial opening statements; Trump picks Collins Nov 15, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Friday, Nov. 15 edition of Georgia Today: State leaders come closer to distributing funds from Georgia's six hundred million dollar opioid settlement; prosecutors make their opening statements in the trial of the man accused of killing a UGA nursing student; and President-elect Trump picks a former Georgia congressman for his cabinet.

DOJ deems Fulton County Jail conditions unconstitutional; Ga. House chooses leaders Nov 14, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, Nov. 14 edition of Georgia Today: The Justice Department says conditions at the Fulton County Jail are unconstitutional; Georgia house members choose their leaders. And timber farmers reach out for help after Hurricane Helene.

President-elect Trump's tariffs plan explained; Peer support centers; Crisis in Gaza Nov 13, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Nov. 13 edition of Georgia Today: A look at how President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs would impact the economy and your wallet; Georgia leaders invest in peer support centers to help those with behavioral health issues; and two Atlanta based humanitarian groups call for Israel to be held accountable for the crisis in Gaza.

GA Democrats call for new leader; BioLab partially reopens; Kroger opioid settlement Nov 12, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Nov. 12 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Democrats call for a new state party leader; the BIolab plant in Conyers partially reopens; and Kroger agrees to a settlement for its role in the opioid crisis.

Democrats recalibrate; Lawmakers reassess disaster plans; John Lewis biography author Nov 08, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Friday, Nov. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia democrats look to recalibrate after Tuesday night's election; state lawmakers reconsider how to plan for natural disasters. and a new biography profiles the life and legacy of civil rights hero John Lewis.

Trump's mass deportation plan; GA could get first national park; Psilocybin mushrooms Nov 07, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, Nov. 7 edition of Georgia Today: President-elect Donald Trump promised mass deportations. Does he have the resources to pull it off? Georgia could be closer than ever to having its first national park. And new research shows psilocybin therapy could help treat mental illness.

Donald Trump elected president; Hurricane Helene's effect on the timber industry Nov 06, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Nov. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Donald Trump has once again been elected president, winning Georgia in the process; a new report details just how much Georgia's timber industry lost from Hurricane Helene; and a trial date is set for the Georgia district attorney accused of interfering in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case.

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