On the Friday, April 12 edition of Georgia Today: A Senate hearing is planning on looking into delays at the U.S. Postal Service; Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens unveils the proposed locations for three new MARTA stations; and we’ll take a closer look at Georgia Power’s plans to close toxic coal ash ponds.
67-year-old Gary Cooper of Savannah spent 42 days on the Atlanta Braves roster in 1980 — one day short of qualifying for an MLB pension. Now a Change.org petition is asking the Braves to put him on the roster for one more day so he can qualify.
Georgia will receive $25 million dollars to share with select public water utilities to help them test and begin treating drinking water with dangerous forever chemicals.
The US Postal Service will be the subject of a U.S. Senate Homeland Security hearing Tuesday next week.
Another incarcerated man has died at the Fulton County Jail.
April 13 marks the anniversary of Susie King Taylor's escape from slavery in 1862 during the Civil War. Liberty County is marking the event Saturday with a celebration in Taylor's Coastal Georgia hometown of Midway.
Spring has sprung. And so have your allergies? Well, it’s pretty common. If you’re experiencing a sore throat, itchy eyes or runny nose, you probably have “hay fever,” or what we commonly refer to as “allergies.” But if you’re a Maconite, there's some good news for you.
A greater Atlanta program called Women Behind the Wheel offers 14 hours of free drivers' education to mostly refugee and immigrant women. Many of the women who enroll come from countries that discourage women from driving or working outside their home.
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back April 12-14 with hundreds of artists from around the country setting up their tents for the 88th event in Piedmont Park.
A prosecutor has been named to investigate Lt. Gov. Governor Burt Jones’ role in interfering with the results of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election.
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency have filed a civil lawsuit against a Savannah-based oil distributor, alleging the company violated federal law over a seven-year period.
An effort is underway in Southwest Georgia to restore the childhood home of a legendary figure in jazz.
Senator Jon Ossoff’s subcommittee investigation into Georgia’s foster care system released a report of its findings showing systemic failures.
Two Georgia Republicans are headed to a May 7th runoff in a special election to replace state Representative Richard Smith of Columbus, who died in January.
Governor Brian Kemp has suspended a south Georgia mayor who was indicted on charges that he stole nearly $65,000 from his town.
On the Thursday, April 11 edition of Georgia Today: A prosecutor has been named to investigate Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ possible role in the Georgia’s election interference case; Georgia peach farmers are looking to have a better yield this year; And an online petition is encouraging the Atlanta Braves to put a 67-year-old Savannah resident on the roster.
The 88th Masters got underway following a 2 1/2-hour weather delay and ceremonial tee shots from Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Player down Tea Olive, the first hole at Augusta National.
A special prosecutor has been assigned to look into whether Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones should face criminal charges over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia announced Thursday that its executive director, Pete Skandalakis, will handle the matter.