Chamblee looks nothing like it did a century ago, but its past is still there if you know where to look. Long before the studios, apartments and traffic on Peachtree Boulevard, the city was home to one of the country’s biggest World War I training camps.
GPB’s Peach Jam celebrates Public Radio Music Day with a lineup of extraordinary homegrown artists. Host Jeremy Powell spotlights musicians from across the state, including Americana storyteller Pony Bradshaw, soulful performer Kyla Simone, bluesman Eddie 9V, and Alternative R&B artist Wiley from Atlanta. Created for Public Radio Music Day, this sampler episode celebrates the energy and artistry of Georgia musicians.
Meet Skylar Peterson, a 21-year-old from Dacula, Ga., who is redefining classical crossover for a new generation. Skylar shares how a childhood in jazz band and a chance encounter with The Phantom of the Opera led him to study voice, meet producer David Foster’s team, and record original songs that have earned hundreds of thousands of streams. The conversation combines artistry, hard work, and the sound of a young musician poised to take the global stage.
Let's meet Biram Chapman of St. Catherines Island Seafood, the small Georgia business turning shoppers into “shrimp snobs.” We follow his week from coastal boats to Middle Georgia coolers to the Grant Park Farmers Market and hear why wild-caught Georgia shrimp tastes different. You learn the family history that ties Biram to St. Catherines Island and how buying local supports shrimpers in a tough import-driven market.
Peter and Orlando talk with Georgia writer and longtime teacher Alan Caldwell to discuss his first poetry collection, The Only Verse. You hear Caldwell read “Running for No Reason” and we explore how his work faces depression, grief, marriage, and memory with clarity and care. We also trace his path from fiction to the Carrollton Just Poetry group and discuss how story and image power his poems.
Savannah’s own Clay Hodges is carving his path in hip-hop and he is not waiting for anyone’s permission. On this episode of the Peach Jam Podcast, Clay talks about the grind, the dedication, and the pride that fuel his music. You will also hear what being “an artist” means to him and why his journey is just getting started.
This episode of the Fork in the Road podcast takes you to Chase Farms in Oglethorpe, Georgia, where three generations of the Chase family have been growing peanuts with care and tradition. Host David Zelski explores how they balance science, sustainability, and family life to keep Georgia’s state crop thriving.
This week on the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, you will hear the stories behind one of the state’s most passionate rivalries as Warner Robins and Northside prepare for battle. Coaches, players, and fans share what this matchup means to their schools and community. The episode also highlights standout performances, first wins, and the moments that make high school football unforgettable across Georgia.
Season Five of the Peach Jam Podcast is here! Peach Jam is a mix of performances and down-to-earth conversations, all recorded live at the GPB Studios in Midtown Atlanta, and it highlights musicians of all kinds from every corner of the Peach State.
In the series finale of Robbery, Inc., host Madison Hogan delves into the later years of Morris Lynn Johnson, a bank robber whose life was defined by bold heists, repeated escapes, and a strict personal code. Through the memories of his niece Leah and a walk through the streets of Marietta, the story reveals a man shaped by risk, loyalty, and a world that had changed beyond recognition.
In this episode of the Peach JamPodcast, host Jeremy Powell talks with Georgia's own Brent Cobb. Brent shares how his rural upbringing and close-knit family have shaped his musical journey, keeping him grounded and true to his roots — and how his latest rock-infused album was inspired by a desire to impress his young son.
This episode features conversations with four standout Georgia high school football coaches about the drive, discipline, and community pride that fuel their teams. Ware County’s Jason Strickland, Appling County’s Tucker Pruitt, Fitzgerald’s Wes Tankersley, and Irwin County’s Larry Harold share how they build a winning culture, inspire their players on and off the field, and preview their big match-ups this week.
This special All-Star episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast previews the high school football season just five weeks out. Jon and Hannah are joined by top journalists from across the state to break down major coaching changes, rising programs, and key regional storylines. The episode also explores broader issues like GHSA reclassification and what it means for teams statewide.
The Fantasies of Future Things is set in the rapidly changing landscape of Atlanta on the eve of the 1996 Olympics. On this episode of Narrative Edge, Peter and Orlando delve into this powerful debut novel, which tells the story of two Black men working for a real estate development firm that is responsible for uprooting the very communities they call home.
In the aftermath of the Cobb Exchange Bank burglary, law enforcement follows a trail of tools, receipts, and eyewitness accounts to track down the suspects behind the tunnel job. Former bank president Neil Barfield recalls the shock of discovering the breach, while investigators close in on a man with a far more notorious past than anyone expected. This episode reveals the true identity of one of the most elusive criminals in American history.
Three men spent months tunneling beneath a busy Marietta street to blow through a bank vault floor undetected. What was initially dismissed as a comical failure soon revealed itself to be a meticulously planned heist with a much larger haul, with a trail of clues pointing to a criminal mastermind.
In this episode of Narrative Edge, hosts Peter and Orlando explore the Georgia story at the heart of Brad Snyder’s book You Can’t Kill a Man Because of the Books He Reads. It follows Angelo Herndon, a Black labor activist whose case, rooted in Georgia law, helped shape the national understanding of First Amendment rights.
As Georgia kicks off its new “Teach in the Peach” campaign, we’re celebrating the passion and purpose behind the profession with stories from the classroom, campus, and beyond. Join us in conversation with 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Christy Todd, along with Jay Lovett and Jonathan Feicht. Whether you’re a veteran, a newbie, or just curious—this episode is for you. Let’s talk recruitment, retention, and the future of teaching in Georgia.