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Georgia Muslims condemn violence; Hydrogen fuel; Braves season ends on a low note Oct 13, 2023

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On the Friday, Oct. 13 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Muslim civil rights advocates condemn violence and threats against civilians in the Israel/Hamas conflict; Georgia hits a setback in its efforts to become a regional hub for hydrogen fuel; and a historic season for the Atlanta Braves comes to a disappointing end.

Judge upholds voting law; Nursing home regulations; Okefenokee gets federal funds Oct 12, 2023

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On the Thursday, Oct. 12 edition of Georgia Today: A judge has denied efforts to block several provisions of Georgia's controversial election reform law passed in 2022; Georgia faces challenges meeting new federal Nursing home regulations; and the Okefenokee Swamp Park is getting nearly a half a million dollars in federal funding.

Georgians show support to Israel; DA seeks high profile witnesses; Endangered turtles Oct 11, 2023

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On the Wednesday, Oct. 11 edition of Georgia Today: Georgians gather to show support for Israel following this weekend's brutal attacks; the Fulton County DA's office seeks testimony from two high-profile witnesses in the 2020 election fraud trial; and scientists try to see the world through the eyes of endangered loggerhead sea turtles.

Georgia Today: School absenteeism; APD officer fired after stun gun death; a Krispy Kreme returns Oct 10, 2023

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On the Tuesday, Oct. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia faces an epidemic of absenteeism in schools; an Atlanta police officer is fired after a man dies after being shocked with a stun gun; and an iconic Atlanta shop is making doughnuts again after being destroyed by fire twice.

No charges for protestor killing; Judge denies trial request; Savannah Bananas Oct 06, 2023

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On the Friday, Oct. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia State troopers will not faces charges for the killing of a protester opposed to Atlanta's proposed police training center; a federal judge denies a request by a defendant in the 2020 election fraud case to have their case dismissed; and the Savannah Bananas unpeel their 2024 game schedule.

Waffle House workers union; Fulton County Jail investigation; HBCUs push for funding Oct 05, 2023

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LISTEN: On the Thursday, Oct. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Waffle House employees are demanding better working conditions; Fulton County Jail is under investigation; and historically Black colleges and universities in Georgia push for fair funding.

State river public access; Georgia named top Business state; Giant pandas Oct 04, 2023

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Oct. 4 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia legislative committee takes up the issue of public access to state rivers; Gov. Kemp celebrates Georgia's ranking as the top state to do business; and Zoo Atlanta may soon have the only giant pandas in America.

Mental illness in kids; High school athletes NIL rule change; Outkast breaks record Oct 03, 2023

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On the Tuesday, Oct. 3 edition of Georgia Today: A new study finds the number of kids being treated for mental illness is on the rise; a new rule allows high school athletes in Georgia to profit from their own name, image and likeness; and an Outkast album becomes rap's top-selling record of all time.

Trump defendant takes plea deal; Labor unions and civil rights; Baseball rule changes Oct 02, 2023

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On the Monday, Oct. 2 edition of Georgia Today: One of the defendants in the 2020 election interference trial takes a plea deal; a new exhibit at Georgia State explores the connection between labor unions and civil rights in the South; and we'll take a look at how baseball rule changes led to increased interest in the sport nationwide.

Trump drops trial request; U.S. Treasury Secretary visits Savannah; Medicaid unwinding Sep 29, 2023

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On the Friday, Sept. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Trump drops his request to move his election interference case from Georgia to the federal courts; U.S. Treasury secretary Janet Yellen visits the port of Savannah; And some Georgia Democratic house and senate members expressing concerns about Medicaid unwinding.

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