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On the Wednesday, Feb. 7 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's courts are short-staffed on a variety of fronts; the state Senate passes a bill to allow tax holidays for gun purchases; and Democrats speak out against a cash bail bill now headed to Gov. Kemp's desk.
On the Friday, Feb. 2 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia sues the Biden administration over its Georgia Pathways program; and nuclear power Plant Vogtle faces more delays.
On the Monday, Jan. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Three soldiers based out of Fort Moore in Georgia are killed in a drone attack in Jordan; two controversial new voting bills clear their first hurdle in the state legislature; and a look at how peer-led recovery can help those suffering from mental illness.
Mental health advocates, peers, key leaders, and legislators from across Georgia gathered last week at Georgia's state Capitol asking to be involved with each legislative/gubernatorial commission, study group, or panel created to advise about mental health. They also want lawmakers to bolster the state's mental health workforce shortage by expanding the certified peer specialist (CPS) workforce and supporting a salary increase in parity with other service providers.
On the Tuesday, Jan. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Delta wants your trip to The Masters to be a little bit easier; the Port of Brunswick makes a run to become the country's top facility for vehicle cargo; and we pay our respects to a beloved University of Georgia icon.