Georgia Gazette Friday, August 29

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On this evening's show … we read from your emails. And, a look at proposed new rules governing possible wind, wave and ocean current activities on the Outer Continental Shelf. Also, convention goers descend on downtown Atlanta, combining a world of fantasy and fiction. Dragon-con returns. We’ll also preview the third annual Decatur Book Festival. Plus, we reveal this week’s Georgia Gazette Riddle winner. These stories and more on Georgia Gazette, tonight at 6, 7 in Athens or any time online at gpb.org/georgiagazette.

Georgia Gazette Thursday, August 28

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. Coming up ... the nation is set to hear from the first African-American presidential nominee in a major political party ... Georgia Congressman and civil rights veteran John Lewis talks about Georgia's role in pushing Barack Obama toward the White House. What young people in Georgia have to say about the prospect of a black President. And we preview the kick-off of high school football season and GPB's live game coverage. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette!

Georgia Gazette, Wednesday, August 27

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. We take a look at the state's long range economic forecast. And, packing heat on college campuses. Recent legislation means licensed gun owners may carry concealed guns on public transit. Could dorms rooms be next? And, are Georgia’s banks going bankrupt?

Georgia Gazette Tuesday, August 26

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. Georgia responds to federal scrutiny of our failing mental health system. How lawmakers plan to take better care of the mentally ill. How well is Georgia prepping its kids for college? A national report on SAT scores out today. Where Georgia ranks and why the numbers aren't as bad as they look. We sit down with former President Jimmy Carter at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. We hear the strong words Ted Kennedy (D-Ma.) had for Carter on this day in 1980. And remembering the bombing of an Atlanta synagogue 50 years later. We tour a new exhibit on what came to be known as the "Temple Bombing."


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Georgia Gazette Monday, Aug. 25

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On this evening's show … could Tropical Storm Fay be the end to Georgia's drought? Who's representing Georgia at the Democratic National Convention kicking off today in Denver. Inside the making of Athens' new comedy television show and we give you another shot a winning a free pass into Georgia State Parks with a new Georgia Gazette Riddle.

We are veering off a little from our regular riddle where we look for a state park or historic site. This week, we are looking for a sport that is supported by 11 state parks. The winner receives a year pass into state parks. It's from the group Friends of Georgia State Parks.

Here is this week's Georgia Gazette riddle:

Those doing this sport get mud on their gear
they like bumpy trails, wear helmets and steer
ride in many state parks 68 miles on dirt
and you'll be awarded a bragging t-shirt

If you can name this outdoor sport, send an e-mail with your answer to gazette@ gpb.org. You must include your name and address to win. Good luck!

Georgia Gazette, Friday August 22

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. We give you the latest update on tropical storm Fay. The storm could bring welcome rain to Georgia, but heavy rains and floods may damage crops and hurt Georgia sea turtles…We announce this week’s riddle winner and read from your e-mails…And, we look at singer, songwriter, musician and artist - Daniel Johnston. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette.

Georgia Gazette, Thursday August 21

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. We visit an algae pond at the University of Georgia where researchers are studying the goopy green stuff as a source of bio fuel. Online courses could replace overcrowded classrooms -- a coastal Georgia county scrambles to accommodate high schoolers transferring out of failing schools. And we look at the health of Georgia kids, county by county. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette.

Georgia Gazette Wednesday, August 20th

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show -- a freeze on property taxes for homeowners. Why Georgia’s Republican governor is says he doesn’t like the tax break program … and how local governments are scrambling to make up the funds. Tropical Storm Fay is likely on its way to Georgia. What people on the coast are doing to prepare. Cracking down on some of the state's poorly run day care centers. Details on new rules for daycares. And Georgians who are joining the movement to skip the grocery store and go straight to their local farm.

Georgia Gazette Tuesday, August 19

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. Augusta reaches a new drought level... We’re at the reservoir. A controversial new initiative to combat binge-drinking among college students. And piecing together the story of one Vietnam MIA, his plane discovered decades later. These stories and more, tonight on Georgia Gazette.

Georgia Gazette Monday, August 18

Rows of Muslim worshippers aligned towards Mecca, at Atlanta's new al-Farooq Mosque, Sunday, Aug., 17, 2008. (Dave Bender)

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. The Republican strategy to bring more GOP faithfuls to the polls in November. Some insight into the tri-state legal battle over Lake Lanier’s water. Plus, preventing deer-car crashes: new research from the deer’s perspective. And beneath the dome of the largest mosque in the Southeast.

Every Monday we give you a new riddle that describes a state park or an historic site. if you're right and we pick you as the winner you receive a year pass into Georgia State Parks, courtesy of the friends of Georgia state parks.

On the banks of an Ogeechee stream,
fisherman come seeking bass and bream.
The park mills corn. They call it grist.
In Middle Georgia, make it high on your list.
Need one more clue? We'll bend the rules.
There's a museum here for agricultural tools.

If you think you know the answer email to us at gazette@gpb.org. To win … you must include your name and address. While you are emailing us tell us what you think of our show. You have until Friday to solve it and we will announce the winner on Friday's show. Good luck.

Georgia Gazette, Friday August 15

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette...Our series on Georgia Rivers continues as we take a look at mercury levels in the Savannah River …The anticipation of leaving for college - we hear from a young Georgian taking the dive into the unknown …Also The Deja Bluegrass band wows its audience with lyrical harmonies and high energy blues on the move…Join us tonight for these stories and more!

Georgia Gazette, Thursday Aug. 14

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette… We continue our series on the state of Georgia Rivers - find out how damming the Flint River may be metro Atlanta’s only water solution… New music from a rising soul star…And we preview the season finale of the ASO on GPB, with soulful klezmer influences and eastern European roots. Join us tonight for these stories and more!

Georgia Gazette Wed. August 13

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. The fight against damming the Flint River in Middle Georgia. And the senate takes up the state’s energy woes. Plus, the gift of 68 pianos… a music school in Columbus tunes up. These stories and more, tonight on Georgia Gazette, 6, p.m. 7 in Athens.

Georgia Gazette Tuesday, August 12th

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show … loosening endangered species rules – we look at what it means for Georgia. Plus, how we drive and what it says about us – we talk to an expert. And the next in our series on the state of Georgia rivers – the inner workings of a 45,000 acre reservoir. Join us tonight for these stories and more!

Georgia Gazette for Monday, August 11

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. The legality of guns in the airport: Gun rights advocates and the city of Atlanta face-off in a courtroom duel. And, we start a new series on the health of Georgia rivers with a look at a potentially hazardous energy import on the Savannah river. Plus, remembering a voice of 70’s soul music, Isaac Hayes. These stories and more, tonight on Georgia Gazette.

Give this week's riddle your best shot:

In this south Georgia park vultures roost in the winter
A gopher tortoise or two you may also encounter
Named for a man who’s idea became this spot
Just dam up Little River and see what you got.

E-mail your answers to gazette@gpb.org. You must include your name and address to win. The winner receives an annual ParkPass from the group Friends of Georgia State Parks. We will announce the winner on Friday's show.

Georgia Gazette, Friday Aug. 8

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. The first ever female commander assumes command at Robins Air Force Base this week… And we hear from famed guitarist Randy Bachman on his life-long obsession with Georgia-made Gretsch guitars. We read from your emails, and listen to more of your suggestions as our search continues for a theme song…And, who is the winner for this week’s Georgia riddle?

Georgia Gazette, Thursday August 7

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette...We hear from Governor Sonny Perdue, who is in China. He weighs in on China’s human rights record and doing business with the country. A new bi partisan energy plan is on the table, it calls for drilling off of Georgia’s coast. We talk to one of bill’s authors –South Carolina senator Lindsay Graham. And we tell you how you can win free parking at Georgia’s Sate Parks.

Georgia Gazette, Wednesday Aug. 6

Join host Rickey Bevington for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show … worried about your young athlete practicing sports in the heat? We visit a football practice to learn how schools keep athletes safe. Plus, Democrats have their U.S. Senate nominee. What's next for Jim Martin and incumbent Saxby Chambliss? And is it really possible for Georgia to go energy independent?

Georgia Gazette, Tuesday Aug. 5

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. Election Day… who is showing up for the run-offs? And the state of the economy and the R-word and how long it will last. Plus, remembering the day a football great was inducted into the hall of fame. These stories and more, tonight on Georgia Gazette.

Georgia Gazette Monday, Aug. 4

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. Farewell to the voice of an Atlanta Braves icon. Plus, the architect behind Savannah's tourist Mecca designs a war monument. And the school lunch box gets a museum. These stories and more, tonight on Georgia Gazette.


Also, take a shot at this week's riddle:

In western Georgia can be found

Bad farming scars deep in the ground
Trekking down its hillsides old,
see glowing colors from red to gold

E-mail your answers to gazette@gpb.org. You must include your name and address to win. The winner receives an annual ParkPass from the group Friends of Georgia State Parks. We will announce the winner on Friday's show.

Georgia Gazette Friday, August 1st

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. Starting today you can fight identity theft by freezing your credit. Find out how. Plus, brush up on your Varsity lingo - "walk a dog", "bag of rags" and "heavy weight" -- Atlanta’s Grand Mama of greasy delights turns 80! We also read from your e-mails and announce this week's Georgia Gazette riddle winner. Join us!