Journalists’ Round-Table – The 2009 Legislative Session is just around the corner. What cuts will be made because of the budget shortfall? How will transportation funding fare in this economy? And will our legislators put funding for a stronger trauma network on the front-burner? Joining us to discuss all these topics and more are Jim Galloway of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Chuck Clay of InsiderAdvantage.com and GPB’s Susanna Capelouto.

Next week on Georgia Weekly – Georgia is facing a critical Teacher Shortage. What can be done to recruit and retain qualified teachers? GSU’s Dean Randy Kamphaus and Kelly Henson of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission will have the answer. Also – Shane Hamilton, the author of Trucking Country, will give a new perspective on our nation’s history.