Calm your students by teaching them these practical self-regulation strategies. Join us in conversation with Amy Beasley and Mary Simmons in our very special Season 5 premiere!
The Summer Olympic Games kicked off in Paris, France, on July 26! During this two-week global event, billions of viewers from around the world will watch thousands of athletes compete in dozens of sports. Use this collection of free resources to teach kids about the science, history, and significance of the Olympic Games.
Georgia Public Broadcasting has launched "Instrument Quest," a four-episode digital series developed in collaboration with the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Georgia Department of Education.
Next week, we’ll travel from the Italian seaside to the English countryside with the premieres of a Sunday night favorite and a delightful new travelogue.
It's National Hot Dog Month in America, and Jeff Hullinger celebrates with a trip to Macon to visit one of the oldest hot dog establishments in the country.
In this episode of the Peach Jam Podcast, we meet Macon-based singer-songwriter Mike Kinnebrew to discuss his journey in music, from playing late-night gigs in Buckhead to performing intimate house concerts in living rooms just like yours. Mike opens up about his decision to pursue music full-time in his 40s, the challenges and triumphs of connecting with audiences, and the deeply personal stories behind his heartfelt, Americana-infused songs. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with laughter, reflection, and live performances that capture the essence of Mike's musical and personal journey.
On this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: Chuck Reece goes deep into the complicated history of the banjo, from its origin on the shores of the Caribbean and West Africa to its rise as a ubiquitous icon of Southern "hillbilly" culture and beyond.
GPB congratulates the 2024 PBS KIDS Writers Contest winners! On June 29, we hosted a fun-filled awards ceremony with STEAM activities and story recordings.
Juliett Rowe, talent buyer at Smith’s Olde Bar, sits down to talk about the venue’s importance in the history of Atlanta’s music scene. Luke Combs, Sturgill Simpson, Collective Soul, Butch Walker, David Bowie, Janelle Monáe, and hundreds more have graced the stage at Smith’s Olde Bar. Tune in for a short talk about this iconic music venue.
Kobanova, a dynamic alternative southern rock band that started in Athens, shares their musical journey from sneaking into bars as underage performers to becoming a staple in the Atlanta music scene. Discover how business degrees from UGA and some classical training shaped their approach to music. Plus, what exactly does "Kobanova" mean?
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.
Late last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping and camping in public spaces, even if the city doesn’t have enough shelter beds. With more people living unhoused than ever in America, and governments struggling to help, making a change often falls to people who are willing to do the work themselves. Salvation South editor Chuck Reece has some thoughts about such good samaritans.
Two new head coaches face new challenges in South Georgia: David Shores at Brantley County and John Mohring at Wayne County. Both coaches, coming from assistant positions at other schools, are excited about their new teams. Shores, looking to build on Brantley County's tradition, emphasizes explosive offense and physical defense. Mohring, stepping up to a larger program at Wayne County from Savannah Country Day, welcomes the opportunity to develop players within a strong football culture, acknowledging the pressure of higher expectations.
In this epic novel, New York Times bestselling author Denene Millner explores the lives of three generations of women tied together by love, hope, dreams, ambition — and family secrets. Potent, poetic, powerful, told with deep love, and spanning from the Great Migration to the civil unrest of the 1960s to the quest for women’s equality in the early 2000s, Denene Millner’s beautifully wrought novel explores three women’s intimate, and often complicated, struggle with what it truly means to be family.
Vimal Nikore grew up in India during the 1947 Partition, a period of political turmoil and violence which created the modern borders between India and Pakistan. Vimal’s daughter, Monika, asked her how she got through that difficult chapter, and what advice she would pass on about motherhood.
Meet Dene'Quia, an artist who epitomizes determination and resilience. From her early days singing in church in Florida, to overcoming personal hardships, including homelessness and the loss of her parents, Dene'Quia's unwavering passion for music has propelled her forward. Now thriving in Dallas, Georgia, she balances multiple roles as a military spouse, mother, and entrepreneur, all while advancing her music career. Dene'Quia's story is a testament to her relentless pursuit of her dreams, demonstrating the power of perseverance and the importance of seizing every opportunity.
Jeff Galloway is one of those Atlantans that changed things. His impact is beyond measure, among the most influential sporting stars ever here, going back to the 1970’s.
