Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, 76th governor of Georgia and Nobel Prize-winning global humanitarian dedicated to waging peace, has died at age 100.
On the Friday Dec. 27 edition of Georgia Today: Judge rules that Georgia senators can subpoena DA Fani Willis over alleged misconduct in prosecuting President-elect Trump; a deadly explosion at a Tyson Foods plant in Southwest Georgia; and the program empowering at-risk young people through farm work
Emory University recently acquired a collection of books from Sir Elton John after the singer moved away from Atlanta. GPB's Kristi York Wooten has more on the special gift.
On the Wednesday Dec. 25 edition of Georgia Today: We're looking back at some arts and culture stories you may have missed in 2024. In this episode we hear from hip-hop legends Arrested Development, Braves pitcher Spencer Strider, comedian Heather McMahan, and more.
The Atlanta Falcons, in partnership with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, are continuing to support high school football across Georgia with two new initiatives for the 2025 season. Schools across the state will be able to apply for grants to expand girls' flag football programs and another grant to pay for Guardian Caps — soft-shell helmet covers designed to enhance player safety during practices.
Chris Millman, Senior Vice President of Community Engagement and Sports Philanthropy for the Atlanta Falcons, spoke with GPB's Pamela Kirkland about the programs.
Flu season is here, and cases are rising quickly across the country, including in Georgia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As holiday cooking shifts into high gear, a food safety specialist at the University of Georgia is urging people to play it safe.
The Atlanta Falcons are expanding efforts to grow flag football in Georgia. Last week, the team announced new grant opportunities to help schools start or sustain girls' flag football programs.
Two Georgia congressmen were among 34 House Republicans who voted against a stopgap spending bill to fund federal operations and disaster relief.
President Joe Biden announced Monday that he is commuting the death sentences of 37 federal inmates, including two convicted of murders committed in Georgia.
For the past year, two decommissioned MARTA cars have been home to aquatic wildlife native to Coastal Georgia, as part of a partnership between the transit authority and the state Department of Natural Resources.
Atlanta United has hired Ronny Deila as its new coach, bringing him back to Major League Soccer three years after he guided New York City FC to a championship. The 49-year-old Norwegian manager agreed to a three-year deal to replace Rob Valentino, who served as interim coach after Gonzalo Pineda was fired in early June.
On the Friday, Dec. 20 edition of Georgia Today: A possible government shutdown could cause flight delays at Atlanta's airport; Atlanta United has a new coach; and, post-retirement, a Macon man finds a new calling as a bingo caller.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis soon could be out as prosecutor in Georgia's election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
Workers at an Amazon facility north of Atlanta went on strike Thursday during the key holiday shopping period.
People interested in watching the demolition of a derelict thirteen story hotel in Macon on New Year’s Day now have instructions on how to do that...safely.
On the Thursday, Dec. 19 edition of Georgia Today: Fulton County DA Fani Willis is out as lead prosecutor in the Donald Trump election interference case; Atlanta Amazon workers go on strike; and months after the BioLab chemical fire, Georgia residents grapple with its lasting effects.
A state appeals court has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others. That decision Thursday leaves the future of the prosecution uncertain.
A panel of state lawmakers has ended its work studying how to improve conditions at Georgia prisons; U.S. Rep. David Scott is losing a top position on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee; and Georgia Power customers are in for another rate hike.
