Georgia Gazette, Friday January 30, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show… We look at Georgia's money crunch. Today... the future of nurses in public schools. And, Georgia's official folk life play takes the stage in the big city. We read from your emails and announce who wins our weekly giveaway. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette, and download a free podcast on iTunes.

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Georgia Gazette, January 29, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show… Inside a plan to help plug a huge state budget shortfall - at the expense of homeowners. We meet the Indiana Jones of folk music… Also, our weekly state parks giveaway. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11. Hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette, and download a free podcast on iTunes.
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Georgia Gazette Riddle, Thursday January 29, 2009

Here is another chance at this week's riddle. The Georgia Gazette riddle is your chance to win a free pass into state parks for a year. We are looking for a historic site or state park.

At this park natives once prayed
Here the bodies of warriors laid

They appear as hills in the southwest plain
The lonely markers of a culture that once reigned

If you do know the answer to this Georgia Park or Historic site, e-mail it to gazette@gpb.org. and your name will be entered into our drawing for a Park Pass from the group Friends of Georgia State Parks. We will announce the winner on Friday's program. And while you’re at it, why not send us an e-mail telling us what you think of Georgia Gazette. Why do you listen, what stories do you like? We like to hear from you. Good luck.

Georgia Gazette Wednesday, January 28, 2008

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show… Lawmakers are shocked the Georgia peanut company linked to the salmonella outbreak knew of the problem... how they want to make sure it won’t happen again. And meet an autistic woman who sees the world as animals do. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette , and download a free podcast on iTunes.

Georgia Gazette Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight’s show… We visit a Georgia peanut town reeling from the salmonella scare… And has the salmonella scare changed your peanut butter eating habits? We give you a chance to weigh in… Plus, new music from rising singer-songwriter Ben Deignan. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11. Hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette, and download a free podcast on iTunes.
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Georgia Gazette Monday, January 26, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show… A Georgia man charged with the death of his daughter… details of the case that’s been called an honor killing… and the controversy over the term. And a guitar that plays itself. Robot musicians in Savannah. Plus your chance to win free parking at state parks. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette, and download a free podcast on iTunes.

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Georgia Gazette Friday, January 23rd, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show … Inside the life of the father of black gospel music. We greet soldiers returning from Iraq and read from your emails. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette, and download a free podcast on iTunes.

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Georgia Gazette Riddle, Thursday January 22, 2009

Here is another chance at this week's riddle. The Georgia Gazette riddle is your chance to win a free pass into state parks for a year. In this week of presidential power shift our Georgia Gazette riddle also commemorates the end of an era.We are looking for a historic site or state park.

In these South Georgia pines soldiers bodies did ache
When 2 Union troups shot each other by mistake
But some legend has it that in the end
They did find a cross-dressing president

If you do know the answer to this Georgia Park or Historic site, e-mail it to gazette@gpb.org. and your name will be entered into our drawing for a Park Pass from the group Friends of Georgia State Parks. We will announce the winner on Friday's program. And while you’re at it, why not send us an e-mail telling us what you think of Georgia Gazette. Why do you listen, what stories do you like? We like to hear from you. Good luck.

Georgia Gazette, Thursday January 22, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show… Some bright economic news on Georgia’s coast - could it mean more jobs? Also, potential cuts to public education this year… And your chance to win a free pass into Georgia State Parks… Join us for these stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette, and download a free podcast on iTunes.

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Georgia Gazette Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Join host Orlando Montoya tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show … Georgia’s economic game plan… the governor huddles lawmakers at the capital. The federal government issued an advisory for a likely carcinogen found in Georgia’s drinking water… we’ll explain. And how you feel about drinking your tap water… Plus, the possibility of high speed rail in Macon. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette and download a free podcast on iTunes.

Georgia Gazette Riddle for Jan. 19-23, 2009

The Georgia Gazette riddle is your chance to win a free pass into state parks for a year. In this week of presidential power shift our Georgia Gazette riddle also commemorates the end of an era.

We are looking for a historic site or state park.

In these South Georgia pines soldiers bodies did ache
When 2 Union troups shot each other by mistake

But some legend has it that in the end
They did find a cross-dressing president

If you do know the answer to this Georgia Park or Historic site, e-mail it to gazette@gpb.org and your name will be entered into our drawing for a Park Pass from the group Friends of Georgia State Parks. We will announce the winner on Friday's program. And while you’re at it, why not send us an e-mail telling us what you think of Georgia Gazette. Why do you listen, what stories do you like? We like to hear from you. Good luck.

Georgia Gazette Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show… Inaugural celebrations across the state…what’s on Georgians minds this historic day. A Georgia born Trekkie, remembered. And, your chance to win free entrance to Georgia parks. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette, and download a free podcast on iTunes.

Georgia Gazette, Monday January 19, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show… A special Martin Luther King holiday edition of Georgia Gazette. We will hear from Reverend Joseph Lowry about his life's work and role in the inauguration tomorrow. We will also hear from Andrew Young and John Lewis who fought along side Martin Luther King… Join us for a special edition of Georgia Gazette tonight at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette, and download a free podcast on iTunes.

Georgia Gazette, Friday, January 16, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show… A controversial bill on nuclear power introduced in the state Senate today, what's next for Plant Vogtle? How you can help write Obama's inauguration speech… And we announce the lucky winners of our birthday desserts… These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette, and download a free podcast on iTunes.

Georgia Gazette, Thursday January 15, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show… joblessness spikes nearly 200% since this time last year, is there an end in sight to the unemployment surge? We hear one perspective on whether historically black colleges and universities are "too black." Martin Luther King Jr. was born on this day - we celebrate. How good are you at calling frogs? Take part in a new survey. And we give you a chance to win a year's pass into state parks AND your chance to meet your local GPB reporter. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette, and download a free podcast on iTunes.

Georgia Gazette Riddle, Thursday January 15, 2009

Here is another chance to win a free pass into state parks for a year.... This week's riddle describes a historic site.

A man named Parks
Discovered here
A precious metal
While hunting deer

Soon after flocked
From far and near
Those searching for
Their riches dear

This old house stands
On Cherokee lands
Built with no ordinary brick
And eager hands

Twenty years prior
To the westward migration
This place was ‘a bustling
With intense vibration.

One of the oldest
Of its kind
This building tells the story
Of those that mined,
And those that didn’t find...

Email your answer to Gazette@gpb.org. You must include your name and address to win. While you are emailing us tell us what you think of Georgia Gazette. Why do you listen? When do you listen? What do you like best? What could we do better? You have until tomorrow to solve this riddle. You can take another look at this riddle at our website …We will announce the winner on Friday's show. Good luck.

Georgia Gazette Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2008

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show …The governor announces his plan to fix the 2 billion dollar hole in the state budget. Reactions from the scene on how it’s sitting with various stakeholders. Plus, what you’re doing to conserve energy… Facebook poll results are in. And it’s happy birthday Georgia Gazette. We turn 1 in true rock-star fashion. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette , and download a free podcast on iTunes.

Georgia Gazette Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Join host Orlando Montoya tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show … The controversy surrounding the expansion of nuclear power at Plant Voglte. Plus, your chance to weigh in on energy conservation. Georgia power brokers outline their agenda for transportation and education. And more people are going to museums which means they're making more money, right? Maybe not. We explain. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, and hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette or download a free podcast on iTunes.

The Little Bill Clinton Project

The Little Bill Clinton project catalogues the life and family of Congolese third-grader Bill Clinton Hadam, who attends the International Community School in metro Atlanta. Bill and his family fled the war-torn Congo and came to the U.S. about two years ago. Mary Wiltenburg of the Christian Science Monitor came up with the idea for this year-long project. She is chronicling the story in a series of print articles, blog posts and videos.

Win a Georgia Gazette birthday dessert!

Happy birthday to us … happy birthday to us. This week, our daily Georgia Gazette turns 1-year-old. And to celebrate we want to honor you -- our curious, engaged, devoted listener. As a happy birthday to us, we are baking dessert for you. Yes, you can win one of three homemade desserts to be delivered by a GPB reporter.

We are baking a Georgia apple cobbler with Rome apples, an Ocmuglee River Mud Cake, and chocolate cupcakes.

To win … e-mail Georgia Gazette your most creative birthday wishes. Our email address is gazette@gpb.org. We'll be taking your birthday greetings all week and will pick the winners for Friday's show.

Georgia Gazette Riddle for Jan. 12 - 16, 2009

This is your chance to win a free pass into state parks for a year.... Today's riddle describes a historic site.

A man named Parks
Discovered here
A precious metal
While hunting deer

Soon after flocked
From far and near
Those searching for
Their riches dear

This old house
Stands on Cherokee lands
Built with no ordinary brick
And eager hands

Twenty years prior
To the westward migration
This place was ‘a bustling
With intense vibration.

One of the oldest
Of its kind
This building tells the story
Of those that mined
And those that didn’t find ...

Email your answer to Gazette@gpb.org. You must include your name and address to win. While you are emailing us tell us what you think of Georgia Gazette. Why do you listen? When do you listen? What do you like best? What could we do better? You have until Friday to solve this riddle. You can take another look at this riddle at our website …We will announce the winner on Friday's show. Good luck.

Georgia Gazette Monday, January 12, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show… What today's Supreme Court ruling on Georgia's water rights to Lake Lanier means for the tri-state water war. Day 1 at the General Assembly. We hit the streets to find out what you want from lawmakers this session and go under the Gold Dome with the latest. Plus, cycling to celebrate the king’s birthday… biking for Elvis near Warm Springs. And your chance to win free entrance to Georgia parks. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, and download a free podcast on iTunes.

Georgia Gazette, Friday January 9, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show… We visit Georgia’s 1st solar cell factory, where workers are making the switch to a green industry… And what’s new and improved about GPB’s longest running program – Lawmakers? We read from your emails and reveal this week’s winner to our weekly riddle. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette, and download a free podcast on iTunes.
(Photo courtesy of Emily Green)

Georgia Gazette Thursday, January 8, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show… We visit a vigil for a recent murder victim and look at the state of crime in Georgia. What the business community wants lawmakers to get done this session. And, another chance to win free parking at Georgia State Parks. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette, and download a free podcast on iTunes. (Photo courtesy AJC)

Georgia Gazette Riddle January 5 - 9, 2009

Here is another chance to win a free pass into state parks for a year.

This park means “tumbling waters” in Cherokee
after the tallest cascades east of the Mississippi
Once owned by the red nation
Until their forced migration
It’s now a gateway for hikers of the Appalachian

Email your answer to Gazette@gpb.org. You must include your name and address to win. While you are emailing us tell us what you think of Georgia Gazette. Why do you listen? When do you listen? What do you like best? What could we do better? You have until Friday to solve this riddle. We will announce the winner on Friday's show. Good luck.

Georgia Gazette Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2008

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show …What does all this rain mean for Georgia’s drought? Plus, what’s at stake for higher education in light of the dwindling state budget? And meet an underwater photog/jazz musician. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette , and download a free podcast on iTunes.

Georgia Gazette Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show … How a shrinking state budget could affect children’s public health programs. And what would you do if your budget was slashed… Answer our facebook poll. Plus, the day one Georgia university was forced to integrate. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette , and download a free podcast on iTunes.

Georgia Gazette Riddle for Jan. 5 -9, 2009

This is your chance to win a free pass into state parks for a year.

This park means “tumbling waters” in Cherokee
after the tallest cascades east of the Mississippi

Once owned by the red nation
Until their forced migration

It’s now a gateway for hikers of the Appalachian

Email your answer to Gazette@gpb.org. You must include your name and address to win. While you are emailing us tell us what you think of Georgia Gazette. Why do you listen? When do you listen? What do you like best? What could we do better? You have until Friday to solve this riddle. We will announce the winner on Friday's show. Good luck.

Georgia Gazette Monday, Jan. 6, 2008

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show … A new bill designed to put developers on a fast-track to grow the state’s economy. Plus, Savannah gets on the recycling track. A fresh chance to win free access to state parks. And Hosea Williams remembered. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette , and download a free podcast on iTunes.

Georgia Gazette Friday, Jan. 2, 2009

Join host Melissa Stiers tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show… A breakdown of some new laws now in affect. The toll of repeat deployments on Georgia military families. The Deja Bluegrass band wows its audience with lyrical harmonies and high energy blues on the move. These stories and more tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, and hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette or download the free audio podcast on iTunes.

Georgia Gazette Thursday, January 1, 2009

Join host Rickey Bevington tonight for Georgia Gazette. On tonight's show … A special New Years Day Edtition of Georgia Gazette, featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama. Tonight on Georgia Gazette at 6, 7 in Athens, re-broadcast at 11, and hear our show any time at www.gpb.org/georgiagazette or download the podcast for free on iTunes.