Georgia Today

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Pres. debate planned for ATL; New GSU baseball stadium; Cobb accused of censorship May 15, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, May 15 edition of Georgia Today: President Joe Biden and rival former President Donald Trump make plans to debate in Atlanta next month; Georgia State University announces plans for a new baseball stadium; and the Cobb County School district is accused of discriminatory censorship.

Delta 'hidden junk fees' lawsuit; Trans health court case settled; Braves beat Cubs May 14, 2024

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On the Tuesday, May 14 edition of Georgia Today: Delta Air Lines sues over a rule meant to fight so-called "hidden junk fees;" a transgender sheriff's deputy scores a big win in court; and the Braves beat the Cubs last night in part because of stellar pitching from starter Reynaldo Lopez.

Voices for Black Women cancer study; State GOP removes vice chairman; Broadband access May 13, 2024

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On the Monday, May 13 edition of Georgia Today: New research shows Black women are more likely to get cancer; The state's Republican Party removes its vice chairman after a judge finds he voted illegally; And we'll take a look at how an infusion of federal money helps expand broadband access in Georgia.

Hearings into Fulton jail end; Savannah trolley noise; Downtown Macon redvelopment May 10, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Friday May 10 edition of Georgia Today: Hearings looking into deaths at Atlanta's Fulton County Jail wrap up; Savannah is clamping town on trolley noise in its historic district; and the city of Macon's downtown redevelopment efforts get some national recognition.

Storms across Georgia; Rail travel; Emory students vote no confidence for president May 09, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, May 9 edition of Georgia Today: Strong storms knocked down trees and power lines across North Georgia late last night; Georgia is losing ground to other Southern states in terms of rail travel expansion; and Emory students express a lack of confidence in the university's president.

Georgia Today: Court to hear arguments against Willis; Library kiosks for Georgia Gateway May 08, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, May 8 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia court will hear arguments over whether Fulton County DA Fani Willis should be removed from the Trump election interference case; self-service kiosks at public libraries make it easier for Georgians to access state financial benefits; and a rediscovered African American cemetery in Penfield, Ga., reveals new details about Mercer University.

Kemp signs state budget; Deacon death lawsuit settlement; Pulitzer Prize winners May 07, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, May 7 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp signs a $36 billion state budget; Atlanta has settled a lawsuit with the family of a church deacon who died in a struggle with a city police officer; and some of this year's Pulitzer Prize winners have Georgia ties.

Albany trail lawsuit; Emory moves graduation ceremony; Savannah gun law challenged May 06, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Monday, March 6 edition of Georgia Today: The city of Albany is sued for breach of contract after making no progress on a promised 13-mile rail trail; Emory University moves its upcoming graduation ceremony over security concerns; and a new Savannah law regarding gun storage is challenged in court.

Jan. 6 rioter sentenced; Immigrant rights advocates protest new law; Avian flu May 03, 2024

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On the Friday, May 3rd edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia man who participated in the January 6th insurrection is sentenced; Advocates protest a new law requiring citizenship status checks for Georgia detainees; And Georgia's agriculture industry is on high alert for possible cases of the avian flu.

Ocmulgee Mounds could become GA's first natl. park; Savannah unhoused pop. dropping May 02, 2024

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On the Thursday May 2nd edition of Georgia Today: Senator Jon Ossoff is championing a bi-partisan bill to create the state's first national park; The city of Savannah says its population of unsheltered people is dropping. And cicadas are taking over parts of Georgia.

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