Chase McGee is a Gwinnett County native and graduate of the University of Georgia. He has previously worked on All Things Considered, On Second Thought, Battleground: Ballot Box, and Political Rewind with Georgia Public Broadcasting and African Perspectives with WUGA. He is the senior newsroom producer at Georgia Public Broadcasting.
This week on Georgia in Play: Rosalynn Carter, former first lady, was laid to rest in Plains this week. She was a well-beloved Georgian known for her deep commitment to humanitarian work. Plus, the state legislature is in a special session in order to redraw Georgia's voting maps after a federal judge ruled they discriminated against Black voters. Then, as the weather gets colder, single people are trying to find someone to get through "cuffing season" with. And City Café host John Lemley joins the panel to present holiday concerts to watch out for.
Preview: This week on Georgia in Play, host Leah Fleming sits down with Hatched dating app founder Mitch Alterman and Married at First Sight host Pastor Calvin Roberson to discuss "cuffing season," healthy relationships, and what to look for in a partner past surface-level appearances.
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.
After 17 years, one of Atlanta's most successful musicians still "got something to say." André 3000, one half of Outkast, is releasing his first album since 2006's Idlewild.
This week on Georgia in Play, host Leah Fleming dives into TikTok drama after food critic Keith Lee visited Atlanta. Later, Niesha Butler 's STEAM Champs put "arts" in youth STEM education. Plus, Circus Lena is setting up shop in Pooler, The Monkees visit Athens, and a Gainesville cooper might be responsible for your favorite drinks.