On the Monday, April 7 edition of Georgia Today: Activists gathered across Georgia as part of the nationwide "Hands Off" protests; It is Masters Week in Augusta; And Georgia shrimp farmers are praising President Trump's tariffs
On April 7: Activists gathered across Georgia in "Hands Off" protests; it's Masters Week in Augusta; and Georgia shrimp farmers are praising Trump's tariffs
Augusta businesses are counting on Masters Tournament revenue; Savannah warehouse operator agrees to pay migrant workers who alleged widespread abuse; legislator are talking about a special session because of federal budget cuts.
Practice at the Masters was suspended late Monday morning and spectators were pulled off the golf course because of worsening rain and the threat of thunderstorms.
Donna Lowry recaps the end of Georgia’s 2025 legislative session, concerns over the state budget amid federal funding cuts, and the swearing-in of Georgia’s first female labor commissioner.
Activists gathered in more than a dozen cities across Georgia, criticizing actions taken by billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump; Georgia lawmakers ended the legislative session Friday with several significant bills still in limbo.
For decades, fires at BioLab in Conyers, Ga., have put residents and first responders at risk. From the massive 2004 blaze to the toxic 2024 fire, history keeps repeating itself. Why does this keep happening? And who is holding BioLab accountable? Host Pamela Kirkland investigates the dangerous legacy of "FireLab" and the fight for stronger chemical safety regulations.
A proposed last-minute attempt to limit the public’s access to police reports and communications with state lawmakers was abandoned Friday as quickly as it emerged.
The last day of the 40-day legislative session, when the House and Senate usually crank out legislation right up until midnight and celebrate at the end of the night by throwing torn-up pieces of paper into the air, ended with a whimper.
