Georgia Today

Apr 08 2025 701 ep. 13 mins 77
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Georgia Today is the daily podcast from GPB News bringing you compelling stories and in-depth reporting that you won’t hear anywhere else. Peter Biello hosts this quick and convenient way to get the best of GPB News’ extensive coverage of the topics that matter to you, delivered directly to your device every weekday afternoon.

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BioLab fined by OSHA for chemical fire; Tariff effects; Cold snap delays peanut crop

Apr 08 2025 9 mins  
On the Tuesday, April 8 edition of Georgia Today: OSHA says improperly stored chemicals sparked last year's fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers; the Georgia Chamber of Commerce tells its members to prepare for the effects of new tariffs enacted by the Trump administration; and a cold snap delays the start of this year's peanut crop in Georgia.

'Hands Off' protests; Masters Week in Augusta; Shrimpers support Trump tariffs

Apr 07 2025 10 mins  
On the Monday, April 7 edition of Georgia Today: Activists gathered across Georgia as part of the nationwide "Hands Off" protests; it is Masters Week in Augusta; and Georgia shrimp farmers are praising President Trump's tariffs

ICE raids in NW Ga.; Rivian plant construction plans; Religious freedom bill signed

Apr 04 2025 20 mins  
On the April 4 edition: Authorities give details on Bartow County ICE raids; Rivian resumes new plant construction plans; Gov. Brian Kemp signs the 'religious freedom' bill into law  

Last day of Georgia's legislative session; Tifton woman charged after miscarriage

Apr 03 2025 14 mins  
On the April 3 edition: Georgia lawmakers are working on new bills before it's too late; and a South Georgia woman's arrest and case following a miscarriage is in limbo. 

DPH funding cuts; Future flooding risks; HS student makes scholarship history

Apr 02 2025 9 mins  
On the Wednesday April 2nd edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's Dept. of Public Health faces federal funding cuts; A scientific study says a large portion of coastal Georgia is at risk of flooding in the next century; And a Georgia high school senior is one of the top scholarship earners in the history of the state. 

School safety bill passes; More CDC layoffs; Fentanyl mandatory minimum sentences

Apr 01 2025 11 mins  
On the Tuesday April 1st edition of Georgia Today: Georgia lawmakers give final passage to a bill aimed at increasing school safety; More layoffs at the Atlanta based CDC; And a new bill establishes mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl distribution. But some in the drug recovery community worry that won't help.

Democratic Party chair steps down; Election lawsuit dismissed; Maternal mortality

Mar 31 2025 18 mins  
On the March 31 edition: U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams steps down as the chair of the state's Democratic Party; the U.S. attorney general orders dismissal of a lawsuit challenging election law in Georgia.

IVF and tort reform bills pass House; Savannah rezones for more affordable housing

Mar 28 2025 10 mins  
On the Friday March 28 edition of Georgia Today: IVF and tort reform bills pass the Georgia House; Savannah looks to create more affordable housing.

Lawmakers push for Georgia's first Natl. park; New EV plant; Braves opening day

Mar 27 2025 15 mins  
On the Thursday, March 27 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia lawmakers make another push to create the state's first national park; Hyundai opens a new electric vehicle plant in Bryan County; And it's opening day for the Atlanta Braves!

Fed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP; Public safety bills in House; GA bridges score well

Mar 26 2025 11 mins  
On the March 26 edition: Georgia Medicaid and SNAP could be affected by federal cuts; The Georgia House's bills on children and public safety; Georgia bridges get good marks in national infrastructure report.