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Georgia courts short-staffed; Gun tax holidays; Cash bail bill headed for approval Feb 07, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Feb. 7 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's courts are short-staffed on a variety of fronts; the state Senate passes a bill to allow tax holidays for gun purchases; and Democrats speak out against a cash bail bill now headed to Gov. Kemp's desk.

Severe weather preparedness; First Black Falcons head coach; Killer Mike speaks Feb 06, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Feb. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers in the House advance a bill that would require cash bail for more crimes; Raheem Morris makes history as the first Black head coach for the Falcons; and Killer Mike is speaking out about his arrest at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.

Kemp goes to Texas; Cash bail requirements lengthened; Georgia artists win Grammys Feb 05, 2024

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On the Monday, Feb. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp heads to Texas for a showdown with the U.S. government over immigration enforcement; the state senate passes a bill lengthening the list of crimes requiring cash bail; and Georgia musicians take home Grammys at last night's awards ceremony.

Georgia Today: Georgia Pathways lawsuit; More delays for Plant Vogtle Feb 02, 2024

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On the Friday, Feb. 2 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia sues the Biden administration over its Georgia Pathways program; and nuclear power Plant Vogtle faces more delays.

Fani Willis called to testify; Soldier honored in Savannah; Youth violence in Macon Feb 01, 2024

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On the Thursday, Feb. 1 edition of Georgia Today: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is called to testify over claims she had an improper relationship with a special prosecutor; a Georgia Army reservist killed in Jordan this week is honored in her hometown of Savannah; and officials in Macon say efforts to address youth violence are working.

Antisemitism bill signed into law; Sober social spaces; Atlanta Vibe pro volleyball Jan 31, 2024

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 31 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp signs an antisemitism bill into law, we'll talk with the bills biggest advocate at the Capitol; a new crop of alcohol-free businesses capture the spirit of Dry January; and we'll talk with a member of Georgia's newest pro sports team: the Atlanta Vibe of the women's pro volleyball association.

Georgia soldiers promoted posthumously; UPS layoffs; Sports betting update Jan 30, 2024

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On the Tuesday Jan. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Three soldiers from Georgia killed in Jordan over the weekend are posthumously promoted; Atlanta-based UPS plans to cut 12,000 jobs; and will this be the year Georgia legalizes sports betting?

Georgia soldiers killed; New voting bills; Peer-led recovery and mental health Jan 29, 2024

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On the Monday, Jan. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Three soldiers based out of Fort Moore in Georgia are killed in a drone attack in Jordan; two controversial new voting bills clear their first hurdle in the state legislature; and a look at how peer-led recovery can help those suffering from mental illness.

Antisemitism bill passes; Macon-Bibb County safe houses; Masters of the Air Jan 26, 2024

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On the Friday January 26th edition of Georgia Today: State lawmakers finally pass an antisemitism bill; Macon Bibb County dedicates millions to create a facility to help victims of violent crime; And a new TV show with deep Savannah connections debuts tonight.

Historic theatre demolished; QR codes on ballots; Hunting with impaired mobility Jan 25, 2024

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On the Thursday January 25th edition of Georgia Today: A historic African-American theatre in Valdosta has been demolished; Republican lawmakers push to remove QR codes from ballots; And the state attempts to make hunting more accessible to people with impaired mobility.

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