For many years now, Salvation South editor Chuck Reece has edited publications where Southerners of all sorts can tell their stories, including stories of this region’s rich Black history. Here’s Chuck to talk about how his views of Black History Month have been evolving over those years.
Want to encourage student innovation? Foster the spirit of invention! Join us in conversation with Scott Frank, Roxanne Moore, and Julia Varnedoe to learn more about student invention and intellectual property's role in protecting student ideas.
Black History Month is a time to honor African Americans' legacies, contributions, and culture throughout history. Check out these resources to enrich your lesson plans and bring Black History Month to life with modern perspectives for your classroom!
Hailing from Marietta, Ga., by way of Texas, Kyle Bradley’s brand of "country adjacent" Americana is full of soulful storytelling with more than a dash of fun. Heavily influenced by his literature teacher at Sprayberry High School, Kyle's musical journey hit full speed during his college days in Statesboro after some encouragement from his coworkers and friends.
It is the ultimate signal of a new day dawning for downtown Atlanta. The four Teilhaber brothers, purveyors of Friedman Shoes, a local Mitchell Street staple for a century, will be on the move for the first time since 1929.
Lunar New Year is a special time of celebration, usually falling between late January and mid-February. This year, the festivities will begin on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, welcoming the exciting arrival of the Year of the Snake.
Back by popular demand, GPB is holding free spring assessments review webinars throughout March and providing 8th-12th grade educators with fresh ideas and access to the thousands of free classroom resources from GPB and PBS LearningMedia. This year’s focus is creating a boot camp review that will enhance test prep and focus on foundational knowledge and skills.
Today in Georgia, high temperatures will be in the sixties. But over the past two weeks, the South experienced a stretch of winter cold—and even snow—that surprised us all. But the recent winter storm in Georgia brought Salvation South editor Chuck Reece an unexpected gift. We’ll let him share that with you.
2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year Holly Witcher has 23 years in education. In our season 6 premiere, Witcher reflects on her journey as a special education teacher at Tesnatee Gap Elementary, her love for overcoming challenges, and the joy of celebrating student growth. Tune in for a heartwarming conversation with one of Georgia’s most beloved educators!
Peter and Orlando explore this rich, intimate biography, from critically acclaimed author Peter Ames Carlin. This book looks beyond the sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll to open a window into the fascinating lives of four college friends — Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry — who stuck together at any cost, until the end.
When the great Southern chef, television host and cookbook author Nathalie Dupree passed away last week at age eighty-five, Salvation South editor Chuck Reece remembered his first discovery of her, when he was in his twenties, living in New York City, and feeling hungry for Southern food.
Interested in sharing your migration story with GPB? Then you've come to the right place. As part of the release of "Great Migrations: A People on the Move" by Henry Louis Gates Jr., GPB will be collecting stories of Georgians and how they came to be a piece of the Peach State.
Produced by GPB, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Ebenezer Baptist Church bring together ASO musicians, the ASO chorus, and the Ebenezer Choir for an unforgettable performance.
In the business of broadcasting, everything has changed everywhere, except in Cornelia, Georgia, where the radio kingdom of the Foster family rule the airwaves with a unique benevolence.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day is more than just a day off. It’s an opportunity to honor the life and legacy of one of history’s most influential leaders. From thought-provoking discussions to hands-on activities, there are countless ways to bring Dr. King’s vision to life in your classroom. Here are some ideas to get started.
