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UPS teamsters and workers wait before a rally, Friday, July 21, 2023, in Atlanta, as a national strike deadline nears. The Teamsters said Friday that they will resume contract negotiations with UPS, marking an end to a stalemate that began two weeks ago when both sides walked away from talks while blaming each other.

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Georgia Today: UPS averts strike; Gwinnett County gets federal boost; Marietta native signs with NBA

On the Tuesday, July 25 edition of Georgia Today: UPS and the Teamsters union reach an agreement; avoiding a potentially costly strike; Gwinnett County is getting a boost in federal funds to expand public transportation; And a Marietta native has just signed the most expensive contract in NBA history. 

July 25, 2023
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
A photo outside the Fulton County Jail

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Georgia Today: AC repaired at Fulton Jail; Chatham DA commission; Former Dawgs win British Open

On the Monday, July 24 edition of Georgia Today: The AC is back on at the Fulton County Jail after last week's storm damage; the Chatham County DA is blasting a new state commission with the authority to replace local DAs; and a pair of former Bulldogs comes up big at the British Open golf tournament.

July 24, 2023
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
Two adult female loggerhead turtles were released into the surf Friday on the beach at Jekyll Island.

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Georgia Today: Dougherty County lawsuit; John Lewis Commemorative stamp; Sea turtles

On the Friday July 21st edition of Georgia Today: A former Dougherty county administrator is suing the county over his termination; A new stamp honoring the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis is available today; And the first sea turtles to emerge from this year's nesting season on the Georgia coast have hatched.

July 21, 2023
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook

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Georgia Today: Cooling shelters; Savannah Town Square renaming; Georgians in women's World Cup

On the Thursday, July 20 edition of Georgia Today: Some Georgia cities are offering cooling shelters so the homeless can escape the heat; a historic town square in Savannah is one step closer to getting a new name; and two Georgia natives will be competing in the women's World Cup.

July 20, 2023
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
College Debt Can Be a Major Burden

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Georgia Today: Federal student loan relief; Georgia heat study; Bridge lifting in Savannah

On the Wednesday July 19th edition of Georgia Today: Thousands of Georgians will get long promised federal student loan relief; A new study makes an unsettling prediction for Georgia's heat preparedness; And The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking input on a bridge in Savannah. 

July 19, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Supporters stand in the lobby by the members to sign in table to hear remarks from SAG AFTRA President Fran Drescher who joined the Atlanta rally via Zoom.

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Georgia Today: Georgia Supreme Court rejects Trump; SAG-AFTRA strike in Atlanta; Chick-fil-A protest

On the Tuesday, July 18 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump's efforts to stop Fulton County from prosecuting him; Local Union actors in Atlanta rally in support of a national strike; And a health advocacy group takes a stand against a proposed Chick-Fil-A at an Augusta Children's hospital.

July 18, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett speaks on Sunday, July 16, 2022, in Hampton, Ga, while flanked by other police and local officials. Scandrett announced that officers shot and killed Andre Longmore on Sunday, a day after officials say Longmore shot and killed four Hampton residents.

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Georgia Today: Shooting suspect killed by police; New GBI director; Senior citizen program

On the Monday July 17 edition of Georgia Today: The suspect in the shooting deaths of four people in Henry County over the weekend is killed by police; Governor Brian Kemp names a new GBI director; And Fulton County is recruiting senior citizens for a new program to help them live safe and happy lives at home. 

July 17, 2023
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FULL EPISODE: A pivotal week of the Trump presidency: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Georgia Today: Trump lawyers push back; Savannah nightlife; Georgia enrollment diversity affected

On the Friday, July 14 edition of Georgia Today: Former President Trump's lawyers push back against indictment recommendations; Savannah officials look at ways to control the city's rowdy nightlife; and how has the ending of affirmative action affected enrollment diversity in the state? 

July 14, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook

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Georgia Today: Fulton County Jail investigated; Voter eligiblity challenges; Lawsuit against UGA

On the Thursday, July 13 edition of Georgia Today: The Department of Justice opens an investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail; a report finds about 100,000 Georgia voters have had their eligibility challenged; and the survivor of a crash that killed a UGA football player in January is suing the university.

July 13, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook

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Georgia Today: Kia facility expansion; Rise in guns at airports; Chattahoochee River health

On the Wednesday, July 12 edition of Georgia Today: South Korean automaker Kia announces plans to expand its manufacturing facility in West Point; airport security officials have detected a rise in guns at Georgia airports; and a retired riverkeeper reflects on the health of the Chattahoochee.

July 12, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
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 Rep. Mesha Mainor calls for her Democratic colleagues to support school vouchers. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

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Georgia Today: Democratic lawmaker switches parties; Macon summer meals program; Facebook lawsuit

On the Tuesday, July 11 edition of Georgia Today: A Democratic state lawmaker switches political parties; a summer meals program in Macon is stepping in to help kids missing out on school provided meals; and an interview with the Colombus attorney who sued Facebook and won, and now is helping others do the same. 

July 11, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook

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Georgia Today: South Fulton Mayor arrest; Sustainability PHD; Georgia Tech alumni slams at Wimbledon

On the Monday July 10th edition of Georgia Today: The mayor of the city of South Fulton is arrested; Georgia Southern offers a first-of-its-kind degree in sustainability; And a former Georgia Tech student continues his amazing run at Wimbledon.

July 10, 2023
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Georgia Today: Georgia attorney steps down; Girl Scouts oppose rock quarry; State Ethics Commission

On the Thursday, July 6 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia attorney who promoted lies about 2020 election is retiring; Girl Scouts are rallying in central Georgia's Crawford County in opposition to a rock quarry there; and a new state ethics commission ruling could lead to more people running for public office. 

July 06, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook

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Georgia Today: Atlanta Police vehicle attacks; WIC farmers markets; Peachtree Road Race results

On the Wednesday, July 5 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta officials are condemning a series of attacks over the holiday weekend that targeted police vehicles; WIC farmers markets begin this week in Central Georgia for families in need; and results from the Peachtree Road Race. 

July 05, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook

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Georgia Today: Chattahoochee River closure; Macon rallies for Jewish community; Lemonade stands

On the Monday, July 3 edition of Georgia Today: State officials are extending a partial closure of the Chattahoochee River; Over a thousand people turn out to show their support for Macon's Jewish community following neo-Nazi rallies in the city; And thanks to two Atlanta siblings, you can now buy lemonade legally on private property in Georgia. 

July 03, 2023
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
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