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GPB Executive Leadership
President & CEO: Bert Wesley Huffman
Chief Development & Engagement Officer: Emmalee Hackshaw
Chief Financial Officer: Elizabeth Laprade
Chief Human Resources Officer: Veronica Pemberton-Daniels
External Affairs
Senior Director of Development: Rebecca Hogue
Director of Foundations & Grants: Greg Carraway
Director of Community Engagement: Amanda Densmore
Editorial
Vice President of Communications: Mandy Wilson
Communications and Development Coordinator: Aliya Cooper
Director of Strategic Communications: Rachel Buchman
Creative
Design Director: Mark Bradway
Senior Graphic Designer: Jessica Gurell
Graphic Designer: Ciera Troy
Advertising
Director of Corporate Sponsorship: Tim O’Connell
Advertising Inquiries: askgpbnext@gpb.org
A Word from President & CEO
Bert Wesley Huffman
Dear Friend,
I hope you’re having a wonderful spring and enjoying the energy of renewal the season brings. At GPB, we’ve had an eventful start to the year, and we’re gearing up for more! I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of unheard stories recently. In public media we often say that our mandate is to “tell untold stories.” But I know stories are being told every day. Sometimes they just don’t have the platform to reach mass audiences. I want GPB to be a place where everyone sees themselves represented – a safe space for us to bring light to those unheard stories. It’s a tall mandate, but we can get there one story at a time.
I say this because I often think so much of GPB’s mission and the work we do in classrooms and communities across the state goes unheard. Recently, we were honored to host the first-ever GPB Day at the Capitol event in mid-February while the Georgia legislature was in session. It was an incredible opportunity to speak with lawmakers from across the state about the many resources GPB offers and how their support has been and continues to be crucial to our success. You can read more about the event in this issue and see photos of our special guest at the event – Daniel Tiger from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood! The public/private partnership that is GPB is strong thanks to the infrastructure, public safety and educational initiatives paid for by the state through tax dollars, and the generosity of our donors as the core building block of national and local programming.
I’m also particularly proud to talk about this month’s cover story. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, GPB’s original production, Marked! is looking at the complex role Georgia played as the 13th original colony. Did you know that there are more than 2,000 roadside historical markers spread across the state? This unique multiplatform initiative focuses on twelve of those markers by exploring pivotal moments and people in Georgia’s history. I hope you’ll engage with us through our digital and broadcast airings of Marked! as well as the podcast and special extra content you’ll find on our social platforms. We’re excited to hear what you think, and we’d love your recommendations for additional historical markers to cover in the future. We’re just getting started!
We’re also gearing up for our spring radio drive, and I look forward to hearing from many of you during our time on the air. It’s always heartening when listeners from across the state call in to share the stories of what GPB and public media means to them. Your comments play a critical role in helping us learn how GPB can best serve you.
Thank you again for your unwavering support of GPB and our vision to “unite and uplift Georgia.” If you’re out and about in midtown Atlanta, please stop by at our GPB booth at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival coming up this month. We’d love to see you there or at one of the many events we host. You can always check out the latest information about where you can find us at gpb.org/community.
Warmly,
Bert Wesley Huffman
The Forsytes and The Count of Monte Cristo
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The Chelsea Detective
DI Max Arnold investigates crimes in London’s posh Chelsea neighborhood.
Winter Palace
In 1899 Switzerland, a visionary hotelier battles hostile villagers, financial ruin and dangerous rivals to create the world’s first winter resort. From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles.
From fairytale courtship to bitter exile, Ena emerges as a determined, modern figure fighting to preserve the Crown’s future as Spain is reshaped by anarchist violence, world conflict and political collapse. From Walter Presents, in Spanish with English subtitles.
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Ena. Queen Victoria Eugenia
Takes Georgians on a Journey Through The State’s
Revolutionary History
By Mandy Wilson
As America celebrates its 250th birthday this year, GPB is delving into the pivotal role Georgia played during the Revolutionary period with the new series Marked!
Button Gwinnett
Executive produced by Andrew Iden and hosted by Maiya May, Marked! focuses on 12 of the more than two thousand historical markers spread across the state to offer viewers a fresh perspective on the 13th colony’s complex and essential role during the Revolutionary period.
“We wanted to stop, read them and peel back the curtain a bit on what those stories actually are and the people and the places involved,” said Iden.
Iden, May and the production crew crossed the state and talked to writers, educators and historians as they sought to highlight historical markers from Georgia’s mountains to the coast.
“I think the biggest insight that I’d like to add here is that we wanted to present Revolutionary history in a fun, more dynamic way that would appeal not just to the dads that love Ken Burns docs, but also to a younger audience as well,” said May.
Marked! also uses original animation to bring figures to life that helped shape Georgia’s history.
“We have really cool episodes that lean into these kinds of mythical figures in Georgia folklore like Nancy Hart, for example,” said May. “She was a mother, hunter, vigilante, spy. Her claim to fame is this very sly capture of British soldiers who arrived at her cabin demanding her to cater to them, to make a longer story short.
“Button Gwinnett is a bit of a failure in a lot of ways,” added Iden. “Failed merchant, failed landowner, but he still managed to find himself in Philadelphia putting his signature on the Declaration of Independence.”
The series also seeks to instill a sense of pride among Georgians by showcasing the state’s contributions to the nation’s founding. “There are so many different examples of dreaming, heroism, bravery and courage that happened right here in Georgia that I think are pretty cool and should give Georgians a sense of pride that we contributed to what America was intended to be,” said May.
For a preview of Marked!, visit gpb.org/marked
The series will premiere with 12 digital episodes starting April 23, followed by six television broadcasts beginning May 18. Podcast episodes begin May 27.
Lachlan Macintosh (left) - a veteran of the Revolution, who gave George Washington (right) a personal tour of the battlefield in Savannah. Original art by Ciera Troy.
Marked! host Maiya May.
Nancy Hart
The Summer Home of Joseph Habersham
MARKER #068-7
Clarkesville, GA
Habersham County
Joseph Habersham was a Revolutionary War hero, a member of the Continental Congress and the second postmaster general of the United States.
MARKER #067-1
Lawrenceville, GA - Gwinnett County
The legacy of Button Gwinnett is tied to Georgia’s early colonial years, when he served as the eighth governor of Georgia and signed the Declaration of Independence.
Tory Pond
MARKER #090-5
Lincolnton, GA
Lincoln County
The murder of Colonel John Dooly, a symbol of Patriot leadership, took place in his own home, three-quarters of a mile from the marker and the hanging of the Tories responsible took place at a nearby pond.
The Town of Ebenezer
MARKER #051-12
Rincon, GA
Effingham County
One of Georgia’s earliest settlements, Ebenezer - now a ghost town - was once a thriving community and is home to one of America’s oldest churches, which still operates today.
Morris
MARKER #089-12A
Hinesville, GA - Liberty County
Fort Morris was built as a fortified compound to protect the colonial community of Sunbury and has since become a fascinating story of defiance and bravery.
Button Gwinnett
Ft.
Nancy Hart
MARKER #052-9
Elberton, GA
Elbert County
Nancy Hart was a prime example of the guile, toughness and intelligence required to live on the Georgia frontier during the height of the Revolution.
The Signer’s Monument
MARKER #121-28
Augusta, GA - Richmond County
This monument memorializes three Georgians who signed the Declaration of Independence: George Walton, Lyman Hall and Button Gwinnett and helped Georgia gain independence and become the nation’s fourth state.
Jane Cuyler
MARKER Not Numbered
Savannah, GA - Chatham County
Jane Cuyler, who aided in the formation of Georgia’s famed Liberty Boys, was a vital part of the Patriot cause.
Jasper Spring
MARKER #025-48
Savannah, GA - Chatham County
In the spring of 1779, Sergeant William Jasper managed to liberate a group of Patriot soldiers from the grip of a British detachment.
The Attack on British Lines
MARKER #025-10
Savannah, GA - Chatham County
The Siege of Savannah was one of the first instances of a unified, international coalition taking on the British and would become a storied example of the Patriots’ relentless fight for freedom.
The Georgia Navy
MARKER #063-6
St. Simons Island, GA
Glynn County
In April of 1778, Col. Samuel Elbert commanded the Georgia Navy, achieving a remarkable victory that held off the British invasion of Savannah for another eight months.
Washington’s Southern Tour
MARKER #025-3
Savannah, GA - Chatham County
America’s first president made his first and only trip to the Deep South in 1791, and found a region ready to embrace their new president and the new democracy he led.
GPB & PBS KIDS Support Autism Acceptance Month
By Christina Rand
It’s always a good time to appreciate and embrace people’s differences, especially in April for Autism Acceptance Month. PBS KIDS supports the autistic community through inclusive programming, featuring characters from Carl the Collector, Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Hero Elementary. These shows focus on representing neurodiversity, providing sensory-friendly content and offering resources to help children on the spectrum and their families feel understood.
Meet Carl and Lotta
Carl is an autistic raccoon and the main character of Carl the Collector , a series following Carl’s everyday adventures. He is logical and precise with a lot of energy, yet he often struggles with anxiety in new situations and has difficulty when things don’t go according to plan.
Carl’s friend, Lotta, also has autism. She is a quiet and self-assured artist and musician. She has sensitivities to sounds, smells and food textures that can cause her to have sensory overload.
pbs.org/parents/shows/carl
Meet Julia
Julia is a bright and curious four-year-old girl who has autism. She loves to play with her friends on Sesame Street. She’s great at “I Spy” and invented a special game called Boing Boing Tag!
Julia’s autism means that she does things a little differently than some people. Her good friend, Abby Cadabby, says she does things in “a Julia sort of way.” Julia enjoys playing on the computer, going to the playground, making art, dancing and singing along to almost any type of music.
sesameworkshop.org/topics/autism
Meet Max
Max is Teacher Harriet’s nephew in Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and like many kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder, he is sensitive to overwhelming stimuli like loud sounds, bright flashing lights and uncomfortable fabrics. He is more comfortable in quiet environments and he likes weighted blankets. He also likes buses, bugs and numbers.
AJ is a student at Hero Elementary who is full of passion for all things super: comic books, superheroes and the gadgets they use. He also happens to be on the autism spectrum. AJ flaps his hands when he’s anxious, wears noise canceling headphones when needed and he does not like it when his clothes get wet. AJ has his quirks, but his friends accept him for who he is.
Autism can involve differences in communication, sensory processing and social interaction. However, every autistic child has unique strengths, challenges and traits. By showing diverse autistic characters and modeling acceptance, flexibility and empathy, PBS KIDS helps viewers learn how to support children on the autism spectrum and celebrate the many ways people think, feel and experience the world.
Changing Systems to Build A Healthier Georgia
Our health is shaped by the systems around us—the conditions present where we live, learn, work and play. When those systems work well, communities thrive. When they don’t, the consequences show up in our health and wellbeing.
Georgia Health Initiative® is working to improve these systems to benefit all in our state.
Who We Are
We’re a non-partisan, non-profit private foundation committed to building a Georgia where all have the opportunity to attain their fullest potential for health. We believe lasting improvements in health and wellbeing require more than individual solutions—they require addressing the root causes that limit opportunity in the first place. That means strengthening the policies, structures and community conditions that serve as the foundation for health across our state.
How We Work
We convene partners across sectors to align agendas and foster coordination to bring about lasting systems change. We believe change often starts with shared understanding and grows through shared action. That’s why we invest in non-partisan local health journalism that elevates authentic community voices and brings critical health issues into public conversation. And we create, commission and publish resources that help Georgians understand not only how systems shape health, but also what it takes to improve them.
Recent publications include:
. Progress Towards Vitality: A 10-Year Retrospective Analysis of Systems Focused Efforts to Improve Maternal Health in Georgia
. Impact of Federal Policy Changes to Georgia’s Health Care Landscape
. 2026 Insights on Medicaid in Georgia: Data & Trend Analyses
. Progress Towards Vitality: A Review of Maternal Health Financing Mechanisms in Georgia
Every resource we publish is designed to inform, spark dialogue and spur change.
Join Us
With community at the heart of everything we do, we believe in a Georgia full of possibilities for all. We invite you to explore our work, access our latest resources and learn how you can be part of building a healthier Georgia.
Visit us at georgiahealthinitiative.org
Georgians LOVE GPB!
Your encouragement inspires us. Let your neighbors inspire you! Make your gift of support during our Spring Radio Fund Drive.
It’s a great time to give for the first time, renew or add to your annual giving or upgrade to become a GPB Sustainer.
Every dollar helps bring our vision to unite and uplift Georgia into full bloom! Give today at gpb.org!
GPB is with me when I drive to work and back each day. I love the news features and the variety of shows - something for everyone. Thank you for being there for Georgia!
- Dian N. Fortson,
GA
Listen to GPB Radio
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Inside GPB GPB Day at the Capitol
We were honored to host GPB Day at the Capitol in February during the annual Georgia legislative session. GPB President & CEO Bert Wesley Huffman and other members of the staff spoke with lawmakers about GPB’s educational content and initiatives, along with the vital role the organization plays in public safety through our television and radio technical infrastructure and partnerships with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, National Weather Service and other organizations. We were also joined by Daniel Tiger of the PBS KIDS program Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, who greeted lawmakers and delighted a group of children from a nearby daycare center near the Capitol.
Photo Credit: Hallie Turner
L i v e T h r i v e K i d s D a y
April 25th 9am-1pm
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Monthly Program Guide
Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards
Thursday, April 16, 8 PM
The Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards (Shuler Awards), presented by ArtsBridge Foundation, is a live celebration of excellence in high school musical theatre across Georgia. Featuring dynamic performances by student nominees, the broadcast honors achievement in performance and production, and announces the students advancing to the national Jimmy Awards® in New York City.
Antiques Roadshow “Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Hour 3”
Georgia Legends View Finders
Call the Midwife
Antiques Roadshow “Castle Farms Hour 2”
PBS News Hour
Georgia Outdoors
Georgia Outdoors
Finding Your Roots “Song of the South”
Nature “Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti”
Lucy Worsley Investigates the American Revolution
Tuesday, April 7, 9 PM
Lucy Worsley investigates the tensions and turning points that led to America’s declaration of independence from Britain in 1776. With access to expert insights and original evidence, Lucy asks whether this explosive split could have been avoided.
11:30 11:00 10:30 10:00 9:30 9:00
NOVA
“Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers –Extreme Lives”
Midsomer Murders
My Life Is Murder
Peach Jam
Our New World
Inspector George Gently
Great Performances
“The Magic of Nureyev”
The Porter Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries
MASTERPIECE
“The Forsytes”
View Finders
MASTERPIECE
“The Count of Monte Cristo”
The President and the Dragon
Lucy Worsley Investigates
“The American Revolution: Part 1”
NOVA
“Your Brain: Who’s in Charge”
FRONTLINE
“The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador”
Our New World
Austin City Limits
“Robert Glasper/ Domi and JD Beck”
Midsomer Murders
MASTERPIECE
“Riley Road”
The Porter
Call the Midwife
Independent Lens
“The Tallest Dwarf”
Finding Your Roots
“Song of the South”
Austin City Limits
“Noah Kahan/ Flor de Toloache”
Nature - Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti
Wednesdays, April 8 & 15, 8 PM
Set in northern Kenya, this two-part series follows orphaned elephants at Reteti, Africa’s first community-owned elephant sanctuary, as Samburu keepers raise them for release back into the wild.
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PBS News Hour Midsomer Murders
PBS News Hour
Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle
MASTERPIECE “Grantchester”
The Chelsea Detective Compass Points from PBS News Father Brown
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour
Sister Boniface Mysteries As Time Goes By
Secrets of the Royal Palace
Antiques Roadshow
“Santa Fe’s Museum Hill Hour 1”
Keeping Up Appearances
Finding Your Roots “Rags to Riches” View Finders
Georgia Legends View Finders
Call the Midwife
Antiques Roadshow “Castle Farms Hour 3”
PBS News Hour
Georgia Outdoors Your Fantastic Mind
Nature “Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti”
PBS News Hour
Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle
Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards
Great PerformancesNow Hear This Season 7
Friday, April 10, 10 PM
Join Scott Yoo, renowned violinist and conductor of the Mexico City Philharmonic, on a voyage of music discovery. Explore new stories of gifted young artists, virtuosos, unique collaborations and Yoo’s experiences as a composer.
11:30 11:00 10:30 10:00 9:30 9:00
Midsomer Murders
My Life Is Murder
Inspector George Gently
Peach Jam
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries
MASTERPIECE
“The Forsytes”
Great Performances
“Now Hear This”
The Porter
MASTERPIECE
“The Count of Monte Cristo”
Midsomer Murders
MASTERPIECE “Ridley Road”
The Porter
Call the Midwife
Independent Lens
“Backside: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing” View Finders
Your Fantastic Mind The Ship That Turned Back Seminole Pathways
Lucy Worsley Investigates
“The American Revolution: Part 2”
NOVA
“Athens: Birth of Democracy”
Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards
FRONTLINE
“Caught in the Crackdown”
Secrets of the Dead
“The Civil War’s Last Massacre”
Defying the Nazis: The Sharps War
Austin City Limits “Lil Yachty/Sudan Archives”
Inspector George Gently
Your Fantastic Mind Season 7
Monday, April 13, 9:30 PM
Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle
Go inside the last biological frontier, often compared to the vast and mysterious universe, our brains. Story by story, Your Fantastic Mind combines transformative brain research with powerful human experiences, showing how scientific discovery shapes, informs, transforms and empowers our daily lives.
PBS News Hour
MASTERPIECE “Grantchester” The Chelsea Detective Compass Points from PBS News Father Brown
Sister Boniface Mysteries As Time Goes By
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Secrets of the Royal Palace
Georgia Legends View Finders Finding Your Roots “Puritans and Pioneers” View Finders
PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour
Georgia Outdoors Your Fantastic Mind
Antiques Roadshow “250 Years of Americana” Call the Midwife
Nature “Legendary Tigers of India”
PBS News Hour Midsomer Murders
PBS News Hour
Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle
MASTERPIECE “Grantchester” The Chelsea Detective
Independent Lens - Backside: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing Monday, April 13, 11 PM
Set at Churchill Downs, Backside is a portrait of the immigrant grooms who care for Kentucky Derby racehorses year-round. The lives of these workers showcase the unseen labor, class disparities and the human bond sustaining an iconic American sport.
11:30 11:00 10:30 10:00 9:30 9:00
My Life Is Murder
Peach Jam
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries
MASTERPIECE
“The Forsytes”
View Finders
Your Fantastic Mind
The Real Wild West
NOVA “Rain Bombs”
Midsomer Murders
My Life Is Murder
Great Performances
“Now Hear This”
The Porter
MASTERPIECE
“The Count of Monte Cristo”
The Everglades: A Symphony of Life
The Real Wild West
Wilding
Inspector George Gently
Peach Jam
Great Performances
“Now Hear This”
MASTERPIECE “Ridley Road”
The Porter
Call the Midwife
Antiques Roadshow “250 Years of Americana”
Finding Your Roots “Puritans and Pioneers”
Austin City Limits “Tanya Tucker/Brittney Spencer”
Midsomer Murders
MASTERPIECE “Ridley Road”
NOVA - Athens: Birth of Democracy
Wednesday, April 15, 9 PM
Follow archaeological investigations into the dramatic origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago. Mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine new light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.
Father
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour
Sister Boniface Mysteries As Time Goes By
Atlanta Press Club Debates U.S. Senate (R)
Atlanta Press Club Debates Gubernatorial (D)
Keeping Up Appearances
Call the Midwife
Atlanta Press Club Debates Secretary of State (D) View Finders
Atlanta Press Club Debates Secretary of State (R)
Atlanta Press Club Debates Gubernatorial (R)
Nature “Woodpeckers: A Hole Story”
PBS News Hour Midsomer Murders
Lucy Worsley’s Royal Myths & Secrets
Roadshow
11:30 11:00 10:30 10:00 9:30 9:00
The Porter Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries
The Porter
MASTERPIECE
MASTERPIECE
“The Forsytes” Call the Midwife
“The Count of Monte Cristo”
Hidden Alabama View Finders
Real Wild West The Real Wild West
Austin City Limits “Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit” Your Fantastic Mind Antiques Roadshow “Grant’s Farm Hour 1”
Shared Planet NOVA “Return to the Moon”
Midsomer Murders
Inspector George Gently
Hidden Alabama
Monday, April 27, 11 PM
Georgia Legends View Finders
Midsomer Murders
Get ready to discover the unknown dimensions of a historic southern state. We’ll take you from the swamps, to the stars, to find the creative spirit that defines so much of American music, as well as the stories of a real field of dreams. Plus, a trail that shaped the conscience of the nation.
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Chip In! Spring cleaning has
Your old devices sure could put a spring in our step! Don’t just clean up take a moment to see if your trash is our treasure! Used smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices can make an impact in just a few easy steps.
Visit gpb.org/chipin and donate your device. Through our partnership with Phobio for Good, you’ll get a box with free shipping to send it in, and the full value of your donation becomes direct financial support for the programs and services you enjoy.
Every Georgian can Chip In to help Unite and Uplift our state!
gpb.org/chipin
Enjoy the Atlanta Dogwood Festival with GPB!
Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12
If you’re looking for fun spring activity, join GPB as we take part in the annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12 in Piedmont Park.
Now marking a milestone in its 90th year, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is the city’s largest and longest-running fine arts festival and the third oldest in the country. As it has since its founding in 1936, when it began as a way to celebrate the blooming of Atlanta’s native dogwood trees, the festival will feature fine art, entertainment, creative activities and culinary diversity.
As you’re strolling the park, be sure to stop by the GPB tent to learn about our latest initiatives, meet some of our hosts and share your thoughts on GPB so that we can better serve you.
For more information and tips on enjoying the festival, visit dogwood.org See you there!
