On the Wednesday, Jan. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Snow falls across Georgia — in some areas, lots of it; bird flu spreads among the state's commercial poultry producers; and a former Braves outfielder falls short of gaining entry to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
On the Tuesday, Jan. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia braces for winter weather across the state; the trial begins for the former Georgia prosecutor accused of meddling in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial; and Savannah prepares for a curfew on late-night walking tours.
On the Jan. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Mixed reactions from Georgia politicians ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday; state officials address potential problems with Georgia's new health insurance marketplace rollout; and the revival of an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert tradition will commemorate Martin Luther King Day.
On the Thursday, Jan. 16 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia state senator is arrested at the state capitol; the TSA says about 500 firearms were seized at Georgia airports last year; And protective orders are meant to shield survivors of domestic violence from further abuse, but many who start the process of getting one change their minds.
On the Wednesday, Jan. 15 edition of Georgia Today: Two voter advocacy groups founded by Stacey Abrams get hit with massive fines; flu and COVID cases are quickly rising; and Southern cookbook author Nathalie Dupree has died.
On this episode of Salvation South Deluxe, we're debunking the Robert Johnson myth. We'll explain how the "deal with the devil" story overshadowed a blues genius and led to exploitation of his legacy.
On this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: Chuck Reece talks with Peter Guralnick, acclaimed biographer and author of Sweet Soul Music: Rhythm and Blues and the Southern Dream of Freedom, and soul music legend William Bell, about the deep connection between soul music and the civil rights movement. Learn how this quintessential American artform was the catalyst and soundtrack for remarkable social change.
As the year comes to a close, we bring you this special episode of Salvation South, where we take a look back on our most popular commentaries aired by GPB Radio in 2024. (Part 1 of 2).
As the year comes to a close, we bring you this special episode of Salvation South, where we take a look back on our most popular commentaries aired by GPB Radio in 2024. (Part 2 of 2).
On this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: Chuck Reece explores the evolution of Southern fiction through conversations with acclaimed authors David Joy, Tayari Jones, Michael Farris Smith, Chris Offutt, and S.A. Cosby. From Appalachian hollows to Atlanta's streets, these authors craft thrilling narratives that challenge stereotypes and confront issues of race, class, and justice.
