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Georgia Today: Trump to visit Marietta; The World Cup's final weekend; Rick Jackson rally

On the July 17 edition: President Trump is expected to visit Wheeler High School in Marietta next week; the FIFA World Cup enters its final weekend; and Rick Jackson holds his first rally since winning the Republican nomination.

July 17, 2026
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Mark Davenport
Peter Shugrue checks one of four custom, flush mounted clocks, destined for installation in Kansas City, Missouri, at the Electric Time Company factory in Medfield, Massachusetts March 8, 2013. Daylight saving time begins in the United States at 02:00 AM March 10. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

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Georgia Today: School misconduct probe; Daylight saving time; Ossoff fundraising

On the July 16 edition: Three Georgia school systems are suspected of mishandling accusations of sexual misconduct by teachers; a college baseball player has been released from ICE custody; and it's the 50th anniversary of Georgia's death penalty.

July 16, 2026
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  • Orlando Montoya
Atlanta's FIFA Fan Festival officially opened Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. Credit: Allexa Ceballos/GPB News

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Georgia Today: Possible new ICE facility; Atlanta heat safety plan; Final FIFA FanFest

On the July 15 edition: One Georgia city is still unsure if a new ICE facility is going to be built there; The campaign season is ramping up before the November election; And Atlanta is working on a heat safety plan.

July 15, 2026
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  • Sofi Gratas
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Georgia Today: Cyclosporiasis cases spread; Burke County sheriff indicted; Childhood trauma study

On the July 14 edition: With cyclosporiasis spreading across the U.S, the Georgia Department of Public Health is urging Georgians to take precautions; a Burke County sheriff has been indicted on extortion and gun charges; and new research from UGA shows the effects that childhood trauma can have on adulthood.

July 14, 2026
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Mark Davenport
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Georgia Today: Rising gas prices; High Museum embezzlement; Corporate landlord bill

On the July 13 edition: Georgia voters won't see Libertarians on November ballots this year; gas prices are going up; and a doctors are hoping to find a new way to curb peanut allergies.

July 13, 2026
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  • Orlando Montoya
Satellite image of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 26, 2024, via CIRA/NOAA

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Georgia Today: College accreditation; Hurricane Helene recovery funds; Artist Bobbi Johnson

On the July 10 edition: Georgia gets more federal aid for Hurricane Helene recovery; A brush fire continues to burn on Georgia's coast; And a new exhibit by artist Bobbi Johnson opening today in Milledgeville looks at how hard times shapes who we are.

July 10, 2026
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  • Peter Biello
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Georgia Today: Flock camera misuse; UGA chatbot study; Beluga whale transportation

On the July 9 edition: Five police officers have been arrested after inappropriately using Flock cameras; A new study finds AI chat bots are bad at giving financial advice; And some folks are worried about moving two beluga whales from Canada to the Georgia Aquarium.

July 09, 2026
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  • Peter Biello
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Georgia Today: FIFA fan fest extended hours; Savannah State player detained; Albany data centers

On the July 8th edition: For its two final days, hours are being extended for Atlanta's FIFA World Cup fan festival; A Savannah State baseball player is currently being detained by ICE; And the city of Albany faces questions about data centers. 

July 08, 2026
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Mark Davenport
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Georgia Today: CDC tracking parasite; Shark bite off Georgia coast; Atlanta pushes for new hospital

On the July 7th edition: The CDC tracks a foodborne parasite in Georgia and other states; A shark bites a teen off the Georgia coast; And Atlanta pushes for a new hospital in an underserved part of the city that works with existing hospitals. 

July 07, 2026
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Mark Davenport

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Georgia Today: Holiday fatalities; MLK Jr. home reopens; Kirk lawsuit settled

On the July 6 edition: A teacher gets a settlement after being punished for comments she made after Charlie Kirk's assassination; The National Park Service has reopened the Martin Luther King Jr. birth home; And a new drug targets a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer.

July 06, 2026
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  • Peter Biello
The Joro spider, a large spider native to East Asia, is seen in Johns Creek, Ga., on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. Researchers say the large spider that proliferated in Georgia in 2021 could spread to much of the East Coast.

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Georgia Today: Augusta data center; Joro spider diets; Gen Z app

On the July 3 edition: Augusta is seeking feedback on its new data center ordinance; Plans for a boutique hotel in downtown Blue Ridge have sparked debate over the character of the city; And are Joro spiders competing with native insects for their meals?

July 03, 2026
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  • Peter Biello
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Georgia Today: Ocmulgee Mounds; July 4th travel rush; Heat wave precautions

On the July 2nd edition: The Ocmulgee Mounds get one step closer to becoming Georgia's first National Park; The travel rush for the Fourth of July holiday has begun; And if you're trying to stay hydrated during this heat, don't wait until you're thirsty.

July 02, 2026
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  • Peter Biello and
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Georgia Today: New domestic violence law; Atlanta Braves help Venezuela survivors; Augusta parking

On the July 1 edition: Domestic violence survivors can now hide their addresses; Georgia's Senate race might get more money; And Augusta parking will no longer be free and people aren't happy.

July 01, 2026
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  • Peter Biello

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Georgia Today: Birthright citizenship; Lots of new Georgia laws; Tybee Island's beach erosion

On the June 30 edition: The U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship; lots of new laws go into effect tomorrow in Georgia; and Tybee Island is losing its beaches.

June 30, 2026
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  • Peter Biello

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Georgia Today: MARTA violence; Heat advisory; Maternal health

On the June 29 edition: MARTA employees speak out on violence on Atlanta's public transportation system; The governor orders a new investigation into the Towns County Sheriff; And Georgia doesn't have enough doctors for moms and kids. 

June 29, 2026
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