LISTEN: This week on Georgia in Play: It's been nearly a decade since the mysterious death of Kendrick Johnson. His family has now filed a federal lawsuit against agencies involved in the investigation. Plus, an interview with "Vagina Monologues" author V Ensler, an update on the Atlanta Braves' record-breaking season, and more.

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Highlights from the show:

Kendrick Johnson's family is filing a federal lawsuit related to the investigation into their son's death

An image of Kendrick Johnson, the south Georgia teenager officials said was found dead inside a rolled-up wrestling mat in his school, is displayed on a banner, as demonstrators attend a “Who Killed K.J.” rally in Atlanta.

Johnson was found dead in a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School over a decade ago. His family is now filing a $1 billion federal lawsuit against the local sheriff's office and state investigators after they determined his death was an accident. His father spoke with host Leah Fleming about Kendrick's life.

 

Celebrating 'V Day' with V Ensler

Vagina Monologues playwright V Ensler created "V Day" as a holiday meant to raise awareness of violence against women. They told Leah about their own abusive father, and what it means to never get an apology for closure. 

 

The Atlanta Braves enter the playoffs after an astounding season

Atlanta Braves players celebrate under a shower of confetti as they travel through The Battery outside Truist Park during their victory parade on Nov. 5.

Atlanta Braves players celebrate under a shower of confetti as they travel through The Battery outside Truist Park during their victory parade on Nov. 5.

Credit: Riley Bunch/GPB News

After a record-breaking regular season, the Atlanta Braves are ready for the postseason. All Things Considered host Peter Biello joined the show to discuss his coverage of the regular season, from injured pitchers to Ronald Acuña Jr.'s unbelievable season.

 

Morehouse football coach Gerard Wilcher on what it means to coach at an HBCU

A former Rice University defensive back, Coach Gerard Wilcher got his coaching start at Morehouse more than 30 years ago. After a collegiate and professional coaching career, he's returning to lead the Maroon Tigers once more.

 

'In Her Hands' guarantees an income for disadvantaged Black women

A participant in The GRO Fund's Guaranteed Income Initiative, In Her Hands, learns more about the project from a community adviser.

A participant in The GRO Fund's Guaranteed Income Initiative, In Her Hands, learns more about the project from a community adviser.

Credit: Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund

It's been one year since the "In Her Hands" program started giving select women in College Park a guaranteed income every month. GPB's Amanda Andrews interviewed two women, who say their quality of life has improved, with the extra income adding much-needed stability to their lives.