Georgia Today

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Fulton cleared of election fraud; Medical cannabis update; Mama Bears documentary Jun 20, 2023

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On the Tuesday, June 20 edition of Georgia Today: Fulton County is cleared of any violations regarding the 2020 election; there's a medical cannabis update for Georgia; and we talk with the filmmaker behind a new documentary focusing on a group of Christian parents who became LGBTQ activists.

Lawsuit for Tift County police; Macon celebrates Juneteenth; Watermelon crop delay Jun 19, 2023

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On the Monday June 19th edition of Georgia Today: The state supreme court prepares for arguments in a wrongful death lawsuit involving Tift County police; Macon commemorates the Juneteenth holiday; And first it was the peaches and now the state's watermelon's crop is affected by the unusual spring weather.

UPS workers will strike; Gun shop owner closes shop; History Center honors Juneteenth Jun 16, 2023

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On the Friday June 16th edition of Georgia Today: A strike may be looming for Sandy Springs based UPS workers; Worried about mass shootings, a gun seller closes up shop; and The Atlanta History Center commemorates Juneteenth this weekend.

Lawmakers examine tax breaks; Child literacy; Herschel Walker goes back to school Jun 15, 2023

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On the Thursday, June 15 edition of Georgia Today: Lawmakers are taking another look at billions of dollars in state tax breaks; teachers and school leaders try a new strategy for helping child literacy; and failed Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker is going back to school.

Hearing on artificial intelligence; Medicaid unwinding; Savannah town square Jun 14, 2023

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On the Wednesday June 14th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia senator Jon Ossoff leads a congressional hearing on AI's impact on human rights; A COVID pandemic policy ends, leaving millions at risk of losing health care; and Savannah has finalized a list of potential names for its historic square.

Kemp on Trump indictment; Fulton food pantry; Black voting rights pioneer honored Jun 13, 2023

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On the Tuesday, June 13 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp speaks out on former President Donald Trump's indictment; a new food pantry opens in Fulton County to help those in need; and Savannah pays tribute to a pioneering Black woman who fought for voting rights.

Georgia Today: GOP convention recap; Tybee Island resolution; Georgia-based play wins Tonys Jun 12, 2023

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On the Monday, June 12 edition of Georgia Today: State Republicans elect a new leader at the GOP convention in Columbus; the Tybee Island City Council tables a resolution to expand the city's emergency powers; and a musical based on lynching of a Jewish man in Georgia wins two Tony awards.

GOP convention in Columbus; Art exhibit focused on segregation; Messi joins MLS Jun 09, 2023

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On the Friday June 9th edition of Georgia Today: Donald Trump is expected to speak at the state GOP convention in Columbus despite his federal indictment; a unique new art exhibit focuses on Georgia's history of segregation; and GPB Sports' Jon Nelson breaks down a big week in soccer news.

SCOTUS voting rights ruling; Trump indictment update; New Georgia film studio Jun 08, 2023

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On the Thursday June 8 edition of Georgia Today: A new voting rights ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could have big implications in Georgia; a federal indictment of Former President Donald Trump appears imminent; and a new film studio is coming to southwest metro Atlanta.

CNN ousts their CEO; "Cop City" opponents file referendum; Adoption book author Jun 07, 2023

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On the Wednesday, June 7, edition of Georgia Today: CNN ousts their CEO; some opponents of the Atlanta public safety training center change tactics; and an author looks at the emotional impact of giving up a child for adoption.

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