Georgia NOW News for Monday May 18, 2026

Georgia NOW News for Tuesday June 9, 2026

Georgia lawmakers are heading back to the Capitol for a special session on June 17, with Gov. Brian Kemp expanding the agenda to include property tax relief measures. Here's what's on the table and why election officials are also looking for answers before a looming ballot deadline. Plus, the Georgia Chamber names its 2026 Legislators of the Year, early voting continues ahead of Georgia's primary runoff elections, and DeKalb District Attorney Sherry Boston challenges a new state law changing how some local races are conducted. We'll also look at a federal judge's decision to block new restrictions on SNAP benefits that could affect millions of Americans. 🎧 Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW. Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com — and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Georgia NOW News wherever you get your podcasts. #GeorgiaNews #Politics #Elections #PropertyTaxes #SNAP #Podcast

Georgia NOW News for Monday June 8, 2026

Unhoused residents have been displaced from two Gainesville encampments as advocates and community groups work to provide support. Also, a third reported jet fuel spill this year at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the environmental concerns surrounding the Flint River. Plus, a new study finds many Savannah restaurants advertising local wild-caught shrimp may be serving imported products, a proposed bypass sparks debate in Oconee County, and Georgia's State Board of Public Health prepares to meet after an eight-month hiatus. 🎧 Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW. Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com — and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Georgia NOW News wherever you get your podcasts. #GeorgiaNews #GeorgiaPodcast #GainesvilleGA #Atlanta #FlintRiver #SavannahGA #PublicHealth #LocalNews

Georgia NOW News for Friday June 5, 2026

Georgia voters have a narrow window to cast ballots before the upcoming primary runoff elections. We break down what voters need to know about early voting, the key statewide races still on the ballot, and what’s at stake as candidates compete for spots in November’s general election. Plus, a new report finds Georgia is among a handful of Southern states driving a sharp rise in the number of uninsured young children. Advocates say the post-pandemic Medicaid renewal process has left many eligible families without coverage, raising concerns about access to critical healthcare during a child's earliest years. Also in this episode: rising fuel costs are squeezing Georgia businesses as the state's gas tax suspension comes to an end; and researchers at Georgia State University are developing a telescope designed to search for signs of life beyond our solar system, with hopes of eventually building a larger instrument capable of studying distant planets in unprecedented detail. 🎧 Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW. Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com — and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Georgia NOW News wherever you get your podcasts. #GeorgiaNews #GeorgiaPolitics #RunoffElection #Healthcare #Medicaid #ChildHealth #GasPrices #SmallBusiness #Astronomy #GeorgiaStateUniversity #Podcast

Georgia NOW News for Thursday June 4, 2026

A longtime Jones County educator is headed to the state stage after being named Georgia’s 2027 Teacher of the Year.  Plus, Georgia is set to receive millions of dollars to address PFAS contamination, even as federal regulators move to weaken some drinking water protections. Experts warn that the so-called "forever chemicals" can pose serious health risks and say communities in northwest Georgia have been dealing with contamination concerns for years. Also in this episode: police K-9 teams sharpen their skills during specialized training at a Marietta water park; proposed federal student aid changes could impact beauty and wellness students who depend on financial assistance; and budget cuts aimed at balancing Georgia’s finances may have given the state's feral hog population an unexpected break. 🎧 Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW. Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com — and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Georgia NOW News wherever you get your podcasts. #GeorgiaNews #Education #TeacherOfTheYear #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #K9Units #StudentAid #FeralHogs #PublicHealth #Podcast

Georgia NOW News for Wednesday June 3, 2026

Federal funding is bringing healthcare upgrades and expanded services to hospitals, public health agencies and nonprofits across Georgia, with investments supporting neonatal care, rural health and family assistance programs. Plus, Cafe Momentum Atlanta is helping young people impacted by the juvenile justice system gain job skills, education support and mentorship as they build pathways toward future careers. Also, University of Georgia researchers are launching a new study to better understand Georgia’s male loggerhead sea turtle population and the effects of rising temperatures on the species. And Gov. Brian Kemp announced that ArcelorMittal Building Solutions will establish its North American headquarters and a new manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County, bringing new jobs and investment to Middle Georgia. 🎧 Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW. Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com — and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Georgia NOW News wherever you get your podcasts. #GeorgiaNOW #GeorgiaHealthcare #EconomicDevelopment #SeaTurtles