Georgia Today

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City council approves 'Cop City' funding; Safer railroad crossings; 'Best chef' named Jun 06, 2023

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On the Tuesday, June 6 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta City Council approves funding for the planned public safety training center in a marathon session; the federal government is spending millions to make railroad crossing safer in Georgia; and the best chef in the Southeast has been named, and he owns a restaurant in Decatur.

City council prepares to vote on 'Cop City;' Mobile health units; Oyster season ends Jun 05, 2023

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Hundreds of people line up to speak as the Atlanta City council prepares to vote on the proposed police training facility; Fulton County launches a new mobile mental health unit; and oyster harvesting season officially ends in Georgia — we'll tell you whether you can expect more oysters in restaurants across the region.

Georgia senators help raise debt ceiling; Summer of Peace; Shortage of play places Jun 02, 2023

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LISTEN: On the Friday, June 2 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's U.S. senators help pass legislation to lift the nations debt ceiling; Atlanta leaders are trying to create a summer of peace; and a new study shows a shortage of places for kids to play in Georgia.

Protest after 'Cop City' arrests; Hurricane season in Georgia; Lifeguard shortage Jun 01, 2023

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On the Thursday, June 1 edition of Georgia Today: Arrests have been made in connection to the protests surrounding the proposed police training facility; Tybee Island makes preparations for hurricane season; and Georgia is facing a lifeguard shortage.

Arrests connected to 'Cop City' protests; Georgia charter schools; Shy spiders May 31, 2023

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On the Wednesday, May 31 edition of Georgia Today: Three people are arrested in connection with "Cop City"; questions are raised about charter schools and minority enrollment; and a new study finds the shyest spiders ever documented.

Rosalynn Carter health update; Mental health treatment for Vets; Savannah hotel tax May 30, 2023

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On the Tuesday May 30th edition of Georgia Today: The Carter Center releases an update on the health of former first lady Rosalynn Carter; A new treatment is helping military veterans with their mental health; And starting in September it will be more expensive to stay in Savannah.

New electric battery plant; Barbecue class at UGA; OutKast night at Truist Park May 26, 2023

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On the Friday May 26th edition of Georgia Today: Hyundai partners to bring another new electric battery plant to Georgia; the University of Georgia offers a new course on barbecue; And we'll take you to Truist Park for OutKast night.

Wrongful death lawsuit for Hancock police; Hurricane season; Columbus pro baseball May 25, 2023

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On the Thursday May 25th edition of Georgia Today: The family of the woman who fell from a moving police car in Hancock County has filed a wrongful death lawsuit; A look at the upcoming hurricane season; And professional baseball may soon be returning to Columbus.

Augusta hit by cyberattack; Atlanta land trust project breaks ground; New state parks May 24, 2023

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On this Wednesday May 24 edition of Georgia Today: The city of Augusta is hit by a cyberattack; the Atlanta land trust breaks ground on its latest project; we'll tell you about two plots of land which will become new state parks.

Forsyth settles book-ban suit; Peach farmers in trouble; Public servant legislation May 23, 2023

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On the Tuesday, May 23 edition of Georgia Today: Forsyth County settles its suit with the federal government over its book banning procedures; Georgia peach farmers are facing their worst crop in more than 50 years; and Sen. Ossoff announces new legislation to help public servants live where they work.

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