On the April 11 edition: Bernice King speaks out on federal cuts to public housing; Fort Gaines disbands its police department; and Columbus celebrates the centennial of the Liberty Theatre
On the Thursday, April 10 edition of Georgia Today: The family of a man who died in the Macon-Bibb County jail prepares a civil lawsuit; Gov. Brian Kemp considers a senate run in 2026; and the Masters Tournament tees off in Augusta.
On the April 9 edition: State lawmakers renew a tax credit helping children who age out of foster care; USG combines two schools; health expert says the federal government's vaccine message is confusing.
On the April 8 edition: OSHA says improperly stored chemicals sparked last year's BioLab fire ; the Georgia Chamber of Commerce tells members to prepare for new tariffs; and a cold snap delays this year's peanut planting.
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.
On the April 3 edition: Georgia lawmakers are working on new bills before it's too late; and a South Georgia woman's arrest and case following a miscarriage is in limbo.
On the Wednesday April 2nd edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's Dept. of Public Health faces federal funding cuts; A scientific study says a large portion of coastal Georgia is at risk of flooding in the next century; And a Georgia high school senior is one of the top scholarship earners in the history of the state.
On the April 1 edition: Georgia lawmakers pass a bill aimed at school safety; layoffs at the CDC; and a new bill establishes mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl distribution. Some worry that won't help.
On the March 31 edition: U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams steps down as the chair of the state's Democratic Party; the U.S. attorney general orders dismissal of a lawsuit challenging election law in Georgia.
A chemical fire at a BioLab plant forces mass evacuations, revealing a pattern of industrial risks and regulatory gaps in a predominantly Black community. Residents grapple with toxic smoke, uncertain health impacts, and a lack of clear answers from authorities, uncovering a history of repeated incidents at the facility.
Georgia’s legislative session is wrapping up, but not without a few surprises. GPB’s Donna Lowry and Pamela Kirkland break down the unexpected last-minute salary raises for top state officials, a revived push to ban DEI policies in schools, and bipartisan support for protecting IVF. Plus, a longtime state senator gets a big new role in Washington.
On the March 27 edition: Georgia lawmakers make another push to create the state's first national park; Hyundai opens a new electric vehicle plant in Bryan County; and it's opening day for the Atlanta Braves.
On the March 26 edition: Georgia Medicaid and SNAP could be affected by federal cuts; The Georgia House's bills on children and public safety; Georgia bridges get good marks in national infrastructure report.
On the March 25 edition: Measles outbreaks have health care providers concerned; the Georgia Legislature aims to ban cellphones from schools; for Flannery O'Connor's 100th birthday, a tour lets visitors explore the celebrated author's childhood home in Savannah.
