A pair of regional rivals, both ranked in their respective classifications, will renew hostilities on Friday when Cartersville hosts Rockmart on GPB's Football Fridays in Georgia.
Sports legends are like sunflowers in retirement. They grow tall and reach toward the sky with water, sunshine and loving attention. Jeff Hullinger asked Cy Bell’s son if anyone inquires about his late father’s Atlanta football prowess almost 100 years after the fact. “No, not really,” he replied.
The Milton-Buford game will have more big-time prospects on the field than any other game in Georgia high school history -- 57 who have made college commitments, 40 of them to Power Conference schools.
The story of Kris Youmans & Her Mighty Fine Band is a love story—a love of music, a love of performing, and a love for each other. The group shares their unique journey, blending Americana, country, and blues while discussing the band's origins, their passion for music, and the strong personal and musical connections that bind them. Kris opens up about her marriage to Slim, the band's pedal steel guitarist, and the deep roots of music in her family. Tune in for heartfelt stories, lively banter, and intimate live performances that showcase the true spirit of Georgia's vibrant music scene.
The Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
Martin Luther—not Atlanta’s own Dr. King, but the sixteenth century priest who was his namesake—once wrote, “Next to the word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.” Salvation South editor Chuck Reece believes the music we take to heart when we're young can change us forever. Here’s Chuck with some thoughts on that.
GPB Sports is looking for Georgia high school football players who are having a great season and career but may need a little help getting noticed by recruiters. Check out this week's featured players.
Utopian Academy in Ellenwood and Spring Creek Charter in Bainbridge will be fielding varsity football teams for the first time. Excitement is high on both campuses as they take their first steps.
Jessica Leigh Lebos describes herself as a writer, adopted Southerner, anti-socialite and Camellia Thief. On this episode of NarrativeEdge, Orlando introduces Peter to the award-winning local columnist and community builder who has published two popular books, Savannah Sideways and The Camellia Thief & Other Tales.
Atlanta's own Southern Rock powerhouse, Blackberry Smoke, lost their drummer/founding member/brother Brit Turner to cancer in March 2024. Charlie Starr and Benji Shanks of Blackberry Smoke joined Peach Jam to share some laughs and (GPB-friendly) stories about Brit. Plus, you'll hear new music and the details of a special show at Chastain on Aug. 23, 2024, where they will honor Brit's legacy.
Milton, Prince Avenue Christian and Bowdon were all holding trophies at the end of the 2023 season. Each one will begin this year wearing a No. 1 target.
Visual literacy practices can help our students in all subject areas. Join us in conversation with Anne Aurand, an art educator for North Paulding High School to learn more!
Great news for all Georgia math educators! The Georgia Department of Education and GPB have teamed up to launch a series of informative videos designed to support educators with the new math standards. These videos aim to clarify the updated curriculum requirements and offer teachers practical strategies for implementation.
Two late-summer, nonpolitical stories caught Jeff Hullinger's attention this week: The near century-old Cheshire Bridge Road restaurant the Colonnade is up for sale; and the 79th anniversary of the Enola Gay nuclear bombing of Hiroshima in 1945.
