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State election board faces scrutiny; Harris to campaign in GA; RIP Russell Malone Aug 26, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Monday, Aug. 26 edition of Georgia Today: The State Election Board faces renewed scrutiny over what some are calling partisan rule-making; Vice President Harris plans to campaign in Georgia; and we remember Georgia-born jazz guitarist Russell Malone.

Murder charges dropped due to officer misconduct; Dem. National Convention wraps up Aug 23, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Friday, Aug. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Officer misconduct leads a Georgia prosecutor to drop charges in three murder cases; Georgians speak at the last day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago; and a Savannah columnist talks about her new books of essays.

Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan endorses Harris; Stories of Oak Ridge Cemetery in Macon Aug 22, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan urges other Republicans to vote for Harris for president; historical preservationists work to uncover the forgotten stories of Oak Ridge Cemetery in Macon; and as the Braves take on the Phillies, a rivalry between two players reignites.

Ga republicans rally in Hall County; General Mills discrimination lawsuit Aug 21, 2024

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On the Wednesday Augsut 21st edition of Georgia Today: Georgia republicans rally in Hall County for former president Donald Trump; More Georgia plaintiffs join a racial discrimination suit against cereal maker General Mills; And Richmond Hill residents air their grievances about the city's response to Tropical Storm Debby.

New election board rule; Legacy business grants; The Black church and dementia Aug 20, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Aug. 20 edition of Georgia Today: The state board of elections adopts a new rule critics say could delay certification; A new program offers financial assistance to Atlanta business owners; And a Georgia church makes efforts to reduce the stigma of Alzheimer's disease, and help those affected by it.

Ga. ranks low for womens health; Pathways to Coverage; Crematorium podcast Aug 19, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Monday, Aug. 19 edition of Georgia Today: A new report says Georgia is one of the worst states for Women's health; Gov. Brian Kemp announces lowered expectations for the state's Pathways to Coverage program; and a new podcast explores why so many bodies were found around a crematorium in Northwest Georgia more than 20 years ago.

Cobb continues book bans; Student athlete heat safety; Vegan-friendly Truist Park Aug 16, 2024

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On the Friday, Aug. 16 edition of Georgia Today: As book bans continue in one school district, a West Georgia library system puts limits on who can challenge books; UGA researchers work to protect student athletes from heat stroke; and Atlanta's Truist Park is noted as a welcoming spot for vegans.

Cobb new voting challenges rule; CSU faces wrongful death suit; Thomson mayor arrested Aug 15, 2024

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On the Thursday August 15th edition of Georgia Today: One of Georgia's largest counties will start charging people who challenge the eligibility of voters; The mother of a murder victim plans to file a wrongful death suit against Columbus State University; And mayor from west Georgia is arrested by the GBI for giving alcohol to an inmate work crew.

Voting machine tests; Incarcerated while pregnant; Fringed campion protection efforts Aug 14, 2024

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On the Wednesday, Aug. 14 edition of Georgia Today: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger puts the state's voting machines to the test; Georgia women continue to speak out about horrific treatment of pregnant women in prison; and we'll look at an effort to protect a native flower in Macon from invasive plants.

Fire at Plant Vogtle; Debby recovery efforts continue; Rome HS Football season delayed Aug 13, 2024

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On the Tuesday, Aug. 13 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power issues a safety alert after a fire at Plant Vogtle in East Georgia; parts of Southeast Georgia continue to struggle after Tropical Storm Debby; and after a school bus accident, one Northwest Georgia school delays the start of its football season.

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