Mental Health Update – In 2007 a comprehensive study of Georgia’s mental health facilities revealed some serious issues and made recommendations for improvements. How much progress has been made and what are the obstacles to providing appropriate care for the state’s mental health patients? Dr. Peter Buckley, Chair of the Medical College of Georgia’s Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior was on the panel and joins us with an update.

Race and Politics – As we close in on the Presidential election, race continues to be a large part of the discussion. What impact will it ultimately have on the outcome? And what must Barack Obama do to sway white voters without losing African American support? Andra Gillespie, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Emory University shares her insights.

Next week on Georgia Weekly – How are Georgia’s children faring compared to those in other states. Gaye Smith and Taifa Butler of Georgia Kids Count will tell us. Also - what options are open to people if they have been wrongly convicted? Aimee Maxwell and Calvin Johnson will discuss the work of the Georgia Innocence Project.