Georgia NOW!

A new report from American Rivers puts a spotlight on the Suwannee River, ranking it among the most endangered rivers in the country. Experts warn that rising pollution levels and weakening water flow...

20 Apr 5min

A bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the state’s rural doctor shortage is now on Governor Brian Kemp’s desk. Supporters say the measure could bring internationally trained physicians into underserved...

17 Apr 5min

Georgia NOW dives into a growing food insecurity crisis across South Georgia, where counties below the “gnat line” are facing hunger rates higher than the national average. Food banks are seeing deman...

16 Apr 6min

North Georgia’s alpine town of Helen draws millions each year, but when the Oktoberfest crowds fade, it’s the locals who keep the town alive. Residents step in during the slower months to support smal...

15 Apr 6min

Dry, dangerous conditions are gripping Georgia this week, as heat, wind, and drought combine to raise wildfire risks across the state.  Meanwhile, a major report out of Fulton County is shedding new l...

14 Apr 6min

From building the next generation of health advocates to tracking Georgia’s shifting energy landscape, this episode covers the stories shaping communities across the state. A Georgia nonprofit, BLKHLT...

13 Apr 6min

Georgia regulators are opening the door to a new kind of clean energy—and it could change how major companies power the grid. Plus, the race for Georgia governor is starting to take shape. Insurance C...

10 Apr 4min

Georgia voters turned out for a closely watched special election in the state’s 14th Congressional District. Nearly 130,000 ballots were cast, with Republican Clay Fuller defeating Democrat Shawn Harr...

9 Apr 5min