Andrew Young, one of the last surviving members of Martin Luther King Jr.'s inner circle, recalls the journey to the signing of the Voting Rights Act as an arduous one, often marked by violence and bloodshed. Now 91, Young says voting rights have always been the vehicle for equality and notes that progress has never happened in a straight line.
A right-wing Republican Party faction in Georgia is seeking to punish GOP officials it considers ideological traitors by banning them from future primary ballots. The plan could be voted on at the state Republican convention, which opens Friday in Columbus.
Friday on Political Rewind: In this pre-recorded conversation we discuss the outpouring of support for former first lady Rosalynn Carter as her family announced her dementia diagnosis. This news comes as she spent decades fighting to erase mental health stigma and find support for caregivers. We talk to executives at the Carter Center and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers about her legacy.
Ozzie Albies lined a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the reeling New York Mets 13-10 for a three-game sweep.
Rosalynn Carter's work is at the heart of the Carter Center's mission. The organization's executives explored the former first lady's career in this wide-ranging interview with GPB News, as heard on Political Rewind.
On the Thursday June 8th edition of Georgia Today: A new voting rights ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could have big implications in Georgia; A federal indictment of Former President Donald Trump appears imminent; And a new film studio is coming to Southwest Georgia.
Georgia’s voter registration numbers have climbed since automatic voter registration was implemented in 2016. The program allows for voters to register while getting their driver’s license.
Cockroaches are common in the Georgia heat and with a scorching summer ahead, these creepy crawlers are coming out to play. Sure, they live outside, but every now and then, you may see one indoors at work or even in your own home.
Kelly Farr, director of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB), will join ReFrame Solutions as chief strategy officer, the firm announced Wednesday.
Vogtle’s electricity won’t just be used on Georgia’s homes and businesses. Power from the nuclear plant will also be sold to Alabama properties and to Florida customers of the Jacksonville Electric Authority.
Climate change is driving warmer winters, and several cities in the U.S. South have experienced one of their top five warmest meteorological winters this year. Farmers have adapted by using new or improved agricultural techniques, trying new crop varieties and even growing crops that were previously less common in their regions.
