Georgia Today

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2 million have voted early in Georgia; FEMA opens more disaster centers; The Stitch Oct 23, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Oct. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Two million people have cast ballots so far in Georgia's election; FEMA opens three more disaster recovery centers following this year's devastating tropical storm season; and Atlanta officials give an update on the project known as The Stitch.

Sapelo Island dock collapse; Inmate dies in Bibb County Jail; Author interview Oct 22, 2024

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On the Tuesday, Oct. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Black lawmakers are demanding answers for questions surrounding the dock collapse that killed seven people on Sapelo Island; state officials will investigate the death of a Macon man who died in Bibb County Jail; and a Georgia author's new collection of poetry explores grief.

Georgia Today: 'No voter fraud' say officials; Dock collapse on Sapelo Island; BioLab protests Oct 21, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Monday, Oct. 21 edition of Georgia Today: As Georgia breaks early voting records, officials say there is no voter fraud; protesters in Conyers call for the shutdown of a BioLab plant; and authorities have identified those killed by a dock collapse on Georgia's Sapelo Island.

Over one million early voters in Georgia; BioLab fire update; New EV parts manufacturer Oct 18, 2024

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On the Friday October 18th edition of Georgia Today: More than one million Georgians have already cast their ballots; Officials in Rockdale County say that all of the chemical product from the BioLabs fire is gone; And another manufacturer of electric vehicle parts is coming to Georgia.

Jan. 6 defendant from Savannah found guilty; Congressman calls for closure of BioLab Oct 17, 2024

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On the Thursday October 17th edition of Georgia Today: A January 6th defendant from Savannah is found guilty on six federal charges; A Georgia congressman is calling for Rockdale County's BioLab plant to close; And WellStar announces plans to redevelop the Atlanta Medical Center's former campus.

Trump rallies in Cobb; Early voting continues; Sapelo Island referendum canceled Oct 16, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Oct. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Former President Donald Trump hosts a rally in Cobb County; voters tell us why they decided to head to the polls; and Gullah-Geechee community members react to the cancellation of a referendum that would have had big consequences for Sapelo Island.

Early voting begins; Ruling on election certification; Lowndes schools resume classes Oct 15, 2024

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On the Tuesday, Oct. 15 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia voters turned out in record numbers today on this first day of early voting; a state judge rules that election officials are required to certify the results of the upcoming presidential race; and students in one of the school districts hit hardest by Hurricane Helene return to class.

Defendant in Laken Riley murder case appears in court; More election board challenges Oct 11, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Friday, Oct. 11 edition of Georgia Today: The man accused of killing UGA nursing student Laken Riley has his first court hearing; a new lawsuit from election officials in Muscogee County joins others challenging the State Election Board; and we talk with the recipient of this year's Georgia Author of the Year award about his winning book.

Georgia Today: Relief for farmers; More counties declared disaster areas; World Mental Health Day Oct 10, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, Oct. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Congress is working on disaster relief for farmers; More Georgia counties have been added to FEMA's list of major disaster areas; The Carter Center celebrates World Mental Health Day today

FEMA's busy hurricane season; Behind the minor collision at ATL; Georgia Pre-K Week Oct 09, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Oct. 9 edition of Georgia Today: FEMA works to clean up debris from Hurricane Helene as Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida; what was behind a minor plane collision at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport last month; and as part of Georgia Pre-K week, a former UGA Bulldog takes on literacy.

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