On the Friday, Nov. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice. A new report considers whether the Ocmulgee River corridor should be a national park. And the Rome Braves are now the Rome Emperors. These stories and more are coming up on this edition of Georgia Today.
This week on Georgia in Play, the South still got something to say. André 3000's latest album doesn't feature any bars, but it does feature his viral flute music. Plus, a voting lawsuit questions the security of Georgia's elections, two high schoolers from Georgia will advise PBS Newshour, and Georgia recognizes Native American Heritage Month.
On the Thursday, Nov. 16 edition of Georgia Today: The drought in Georgia is expanding; officials have determined the cause of the fire that destroyed the largest historic home at Stone Mountain State Park; and Atlanta is getting another shot at the Major League Baseball All-Star game.
On the Wednesday, Nov. 15 edition of Georgia Today: A new report considers the historic Gullah Geechee community on Sapelo Island in danger of disappearing; in just a few years, Savannah may face a worker shortage; and we'll look at the ways nursing homes in Georgia are underperforming.
On the Tuesday, Nov. 14 edition of Georgia Today: A fire at Stone Mountain destroyed the park's largest historic home; Georgia is launching a new literacy initiative; and baptisms at a Tattnall County public schools football practice have prompted accusations of unconstitutional religious coercion.
Police and protesters clash over Atlanta's proposed police training center known as "Cop City," Authorities make an arrest in one of Georgia's oldest unsolved murders, and a man who was jailed for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection is running for Congress.
On the Thursday, Nov. 9 edition of Georgia Today: With the actors' strike now over, how long will it be until Georgia productions are back up and running? A Fulton County judge rules that musicians can be held criminally liable for their lyrics; and the medical cannabis industry struggles to expand.
On the Wednesday, Nov. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's new voting system gets high marks from the secretary of state following yesteday's elections; incumbent mayors in Savannah and Albany fend off challengers in their races; and Atlanta's men's pro tennis tournament is ending its run after more than a decade in the state.
On the Tuesday, Nov. 7 edition of Georgia Today: It's Election Day and voters across Georgia are headed to the polls; an American-born Israeli police officer killed in Jerusalem is being honored by friends in the Atlanta area; and we'll share the story of how a bit of graffiti became a endearing symbol in a Northeast Georgia town.
On the Monday, Nov. 6 edition of Georgia Today: The federal government sends relief to farmers in Northwest Georgia struggling with drought; Georgia is getting money from the CDC to tackle racial and ethnic disparities in health care; and Micky Dolenz of the Monkees pays tribute to Athens music legends R.E.M.
On the Friday Nov. 3 edition of Georgia Today: The state's school superintendent is asking for another teacher pay raise; environmentalist are speaking out against Georgia Power's request to boost its electricity output. and we'll look at how food from Appalachia has shaped perceptions of the region and its people.
On the Thursday, Nov. 2 edition of Georgia Today: The state will appeal a judge’s order to redraw some voting districts; deer are causing headaches for Georgia farmers; and a Georgia native makes history with last night's World Series-winning Texas Rangers.
On the Wednesday, Nov. 1 edition of Georgia Today: More jobs in the auto-sector are coming to Georgia courtesy of Hyundai; a year after the closing of the Atlanta Medical Center, the effects are still being felt; and it's been a banner year for Georgia's sea turtles.
On the Tuesday, Oct. 31 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's Department of Human services is being accused of trying to send troubled foster kids to detention centers; state lawmakers will get an update on the status of the state's electronic voting system; and have you noticed ticket prices on the rise? A state House panel has, too, and is looking into what can be done about it.
On the Monday, Oct. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Family members of Israelis taken hostage by Hamas rally at the Georgia state Capitol for their release; new federal grants will help turn teacher's assistants into full-time teachers; and a talk with a debut novelist from Georgia who shares the story of the return of a long-lost love.