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On the Friday, April 19 edition of Georgia Today: How the federal legislation on TikTok could affect Georgia content creators; a look at how organizers of Tybee Island's Orange Crush festival could be on the hook for costs to taxpayers; and we remember Atlanta rap pioneer Rico Wade.

On the Monday, Feb. 12 edition of Georgia Today: A new mine may be coming to the Okefenokee; police raid the home of an opponent of Atlanta's public safety training center; and R&B star Usher centers Atlanta culture at his Super Bowl halftime show. 

Taking a cue from NPR's Best Music of 2023 lists, members of the GPB News staff have compiled their favorite Georgia gems, Southern sounds, musical moments and international hits from the past 12 months.

This week on Georgia in Play: Atlanta's getting ready to host its annual Pride festival — here's what you can expect. A new poll suggests Generation Z may face a worsening mental health crisis, but in spite of everything, they're remaining optimistic. And the Savannah Bananas take their own blend of baseball and performance on the road. Hear it again today at 3 p.m. .

Moving into movies with the hip-hop doc The South Got Something to Say, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution signed with Hollywood agency UTA this year.

Two former leaders of Bunurong Land Council are accused of fraudulently claiming $150,000 in fees, but dismiss the allegations that stem from a forensic accounting probe.

Two former leaders of Bunurong Land Council are accused of fraudulently claiming $150,000 in fees, but dismiss the allegations that stem from a forensic accounting probe.

Two former leaders of Bunurong Land Council are accused of fraudulently claiming $150,000 in fees, but dismiss the allegations that stem from a forensic accounting probe.

On February 28, 1993, a deadly gun battle erupted at the Branch Davidian compound outside of Waco as Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents attempted to serve warrants and arrest the group’s leader, David Koresh, on weapons charges.

From hundreds to thousands to tens of thousands, Freaknik grew, but during its first decade, almost all white Atlantans—and many black Atlantans over the age of 40—were oblivious. Then came Freaknik 1993.