On the Jan. 21 edition: A Georgia-born Federal Reserve governor fighting to keep her job may come out on top;Georgia’s state economist predicts slowing economic growth; and ice and snow are on the way this weekend in Georgia.
On the Thursday January 15th edition of Georgia Today: A corrected report shows data centers don't create as many jobs as once thought; Governor Brian Kemp delivers his annual State of the State address; And Synovus Financial is no more. How will its hometown of Columbus Georgia be affected?
On the Wednesday January 14th edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Department Of Corrections investigates the recent violence at Georgia's Washington State Prison which left three people dead; A new case of bird flu has been confirmed in Walker County; and Some Georgia lawmakers call for federal immigration agents to identify themselves when making arrests.
On the Tuesday January 13th edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta's Morris Brown College fires its president; High school students in Forsyth County try their hand at gene-editing therapy; and Delta Airlines says it expects a significant boost in revenue in the coming year...but remains cautious.
On the Monday, Jan. 12 edition of Georgia Today: The issue of affordability figures prominently as the state legislative session begins; Flu continues to spread rapidly in Georgia; and a deadly altercation at a Georgia state prison leaves 3 dead, including one man whose sentence had only days remaining.
As Georgia lawmakers convene for the start of the 2026 legislative session, major debates are already taking shape around taxes, education, and emerging technology. On this episode, you hear from Donna Lowry, host of GPB’s Lawmakers, as we break down proposals to eliminate the state income tax, curb rising property taxes, and address literacy and artificial intelligence under the Gold Dome.
On the Friday January 9th edition of Georgia Today: MARTA officials say the transit system is getting ready to kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup; A look at some Georgia events happening this weekend for Martin Luther King Day; And Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, talks about why she's a dedicated pacifist.
Lawmakers: Spotlight shines a light on the voices driving Georgia's legislature. Host Donna Lowry interviews lawmakers, public officials, and community leaders on the top issues coming from under the Gold Dome. These conversations offer insight into the decision-making process behind the laws and their effects on everyday Georgians and provide clarity, context, and a closer look at the inner workings of the state government.
On the Thursday January 8th edition of Georgia Today: President Donald Trump seeks six million dollars in attorney fees from Fulton County; The Georgia job market has a slight upturn; And Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank addresses the disappointment of the last few seasons.
On the Wednesday, January 7th edition of Georgia Today: A Republican-led senate committee releases its plan for eliminating Georgia's income tax; The owner of the Atlanta Falcons shakes up the team's management; And four Chatham County non-profits will share a grant created from the sale of a Savannah hospital.
On the Tuesday January 6th edition of Georgia Today: Two members of the Georgia State House have resigned; An election date has been set to fill the seat in Congress most recently occupied by Marjorie Taylor Greene; And Nicolas Maduro may be out as leader of Venezuela, but the rest of his government still controls the country.
On the Monday January 5th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia politicians react to the U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro; Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is stepping down today; And Georgia hospital staff say the current flu season is a lot busier than usual.
On the Jan. 2nd edition of Georgia Today: The state sets a record for blue collar job losses; Delta Air Lines is once again North America's most on-time airline; And officials in Social Circle say their city can't handle the Trump administration's planned federal immigration center.
On the Wednesday, December 31st edition of Georgia Today: Salvation South podcast host Chuck Reece talks to Patterson Hood, founding member of Drive-By Truckers, about 'The Definitive Decoration Day' and reuniting with former member Jason Isbell.
