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What’s Inside Welcome

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A Word from GPB President and CEO Bert Wesley Huffman

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As Season 2 of The Marlow Murder Club returns to MASTERPIECE this month, we talk with a native about life in the small town on the Thames and what might inspire people to visit.

GPB’s Student Voices Collective Kicks Off for the 2025-2026 School Year

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GPB Director of Digital News, Kristi York Wooten, discusses the importance of teaching aspiring students the difference between opinion and journalism.

Robbery, Inc. Digs Into the 1974 Robbery of the Cobb Exchange Bank in Marietta, Georgia

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GPB’s new 8-part podcast produced in partnership with the Marietta Daily Journal shares the tale of a fascinating heist and “the last great outlaw.”

Take Note

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Check out all the ways to celebrate National Book Lovers Day.

Inside GPB

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GPB earns 22 Emmys, hosts the winners of the PBS KIDS Writers Contest and more.

Monthly Program Guide

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THE REAL WILD WEST goes beyond gunslingers and lawmen to introduce the diverse pioneers who shaped the country.

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Donor of the Month General Perry Smith General Perry Smith is a former military analyst for CNN and adjunct professor teaching Executive Leadership and Strategic Planning for several colleges in Georgia, including Emory University and Augusta University. He is a frequent op-ed contributor to the Augusta Chronicle.

Do you remember when you first donated to GPB and why?

I first donated to GPB in 1990. We had just moved to Augusta. I was watching all the time, so I thought now that I’m here in Georgia I need to contribute. My move to Augusta is what triggered my first donation.

How has GPB’s programming improved your life?

It’s helped me in many ways. I do a lot of teaching at the university level as well as lecturing with civic groups like the Kiwanis and Rotary and small group discussions at churches. I teach across a broad spectrum of folks. I have to know what’s going on in the world (and locally) especially for answering people’s questions. GPB is my best source for information.

What drew you to GPB? My interest in GPB began with television and national news coverage. In 1991 during Desert Storm, I was a commentator for CNN but I got a lot of my information from GPB and PBS.

How do you use/engage or enjoy GPB content?

I’ve been featured on PBS News Hour. I particularly enjoy watching interesting interviews on PBS News Hour and finding out who the experts are.

Why is GPB important to life in Georgia and/or to your community?

All citizens need to understand what’s going on domestically, internationally as well as at the state and local level. Having an informed citizenry is incredibly important for making decisions and voting. GPB does the best job for unbiased information. My wife Connor and I would like to encourage everyone to follow our lead and double their contribution to GPB.

A Word from President & CEO Bert Wesley Huffman Dear Friend, As I write this, we are only days past the July 4 holiday, a time when we celebrate the birth of our nation and the American ideals of service, unity and appreciation of our history. I had many friends and family members reach out to me over the holiday and share how thankful they were for GPB’s coverage of the Fourth festivities in our nation’s capital. I’m always so thankful when people see the value of public media in offering a true reflection of the very people we serve.

But that thankfulness and joy is tempered a bit since we are only days away from the July 18 deadline for the Senate to act on a rescission package request to Congress to take back $1.1 billion previously approved for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for FY 2026 and FY 2027. By the time you’re reading this letter, we will know the results of the rescission process. Regardless of the outcome, I assure you GPB will remain steadfast in our mission of service and our vision to Unite and Uplift Georgia.

We, along with public media stations across the country, have worked tirelessly over the last several months to retain this vital funding that constitutes about 12% of GPB’s overall budget. We’ve reached out to decisionmakers, community and business leaders and called upon you, our steadfast donors, to voice your support for public media’s value and what its loss would mean to the American people.

While it’s been a challenging time, my GPB colleagues and I have been honored to take part in the unprecedented grassroots national effort to save and sustain public media’s federal funding. Each vocalization that we’ve heard about GPB’s personal meaning to our audiences has strengthened our resolve to serve Georgians from all walks of life.

With each issue of NEXT, we’re proud to showcase our local journalism and storytelling efforts, educational programming and all the ways we’re looking out for our communities through public safety initiatives and beyond. That’s because GPB is more than a media company. It’s a part of the fabric of Georgia, keeping children safe and educated, keeping families safe and informed and reminding us all that there is great value in programming that uplifts us. We’re excited to continue that service with an even stronger resolve.

Warmly,

Bert Wesley Huffman

New Episodes of Favorites on GPB Passport Available August 1 The Good Karma Hospital Season 3

Available August 15 Brokenwood Mysteries Seasons 5 – 6

Available August 24 Professor T Season 4 The Marlow Murder Club Season 2

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Welcome Back to Marlow: A New Season of Sleuthing in MASTERPIECE’s Coziest Crime Drama Season 2 of The Marlow Murder Club premieres Sunday, August 24 at 9 PM

By Rachel Buchman

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he fall season is almost here, and with it comes another roster of British dramas on Sunday nights. While some are new (see future issues of NEXT for more on that), the season kicks off with several returning favorites,

including the MASTERPIECE hit of 2024, The Marlow Murder Club. Adapted from Robert Thorogood’s novels (you may recognize him as the author behind the popular series Death in Paradise, also adapted for television), we pick up in Season 2 with Judith (Samantha Bond), Suzie (Jo Martin), Becks (Cara Horgan), and their contact-turned-friend at the police station, Tanika (Natalie Dew), for three new cases, including an adaptation the second book, Death Comes to Marlow, uncovered over the course of six episodes.

However, we cannot forget about the fifth main character of the cast: Marlow itself. Thorogood is deliberate with his setting choices when writing The Marlow Murder Club, with various locations in the real-life Marlow appearing both on the page and the show. It not only gives the series an element of authenticity, it inspires viewers, myself included, to want to visit the small town on the Thames where welcoming boutiques and cozy cafes reign supreme, the river is alive with fishing, swimming, and rowing, and the community is close-knit. From services at All Saints Church to the annual Marlow Town Regatta, Judith Potts stars as Samantha Bond.

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friends and neighbors take time to reconnect, share gossip, and in the context of The Marlow Murder Club, investigate murders.

Judith Potts (Samantha Bond), Suzie Harris (Jo Martin), Becks Starling (Cara Horgan) CREDIT: MASTERPIECE, Monumental Television and UK TV

While the murders are best kept to fiction, the rest of Marlow’s charm is undeniable.

For an inside look, I turned to my friend Jonathan Sweatman: while he has spent four decades living in the USA and now calls Atlanta home, he was born and raised in the UK, spending much of his adolescence in Marlow. Over cups of English Breakfast tea, he was pleased to share memories of Marlow and his recommendations on getting the most out of your own visit. “[The film production] put a lot of energy and effort into the establishing shots of the iconic architecture of Marlow,” Sweatman was quick to share when I asked what resonated with him the most when watching Season 1. “The bridge in particular, and All Saints Church right there by the bridge.” The High Street and the background shots featuring swans were also attention-grabbing, and accurate to the Marlow he grew up in and now visits whenever he can with his family. The swans, he mentioned, are maintained by a group that works for the British Crown called Swan Uppers. “Every year, they start at one end of the Thames and they essentially row wearing traditional uniforms, capturing every young swan in order to put a ring around its foot in order to monitor population growth and health.”

All Saints Church, a fixture of both Marlow and The Marlow Murder Club.

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Sweatman’s parents chose to move their family to Marlow in 1967 after previously living in Birmingham and Kent. “That part of the country had a completely different education system. But I’m really enormously proud to be from there. It was an idyllic little town,” Sweatman emphasized: there’s a fondness in his expressions as he recalled his memories of Marlow. “Kind of the way it is portrayed in The Marlow Murder Club. But it was very insular, very monochromatic.” It wasn’t until Sweatman had nearly graduated from the British equivalent of high school that out of 550 boys, his school admitted their first pupil of color.

“I’m really enormously proud to be from there. It was an idyllic little town.”

-Jonathan Sweatman Still, some things about Marlow stay the same: the buildings, for one. “The buildings themselves you cannot touch,” Sweatman shared as he illuminated upon some of the changes of Marlow: cities like Marlow, like many across Great Britain with any history in them at all, are subject to very strong architectural protection rules. While the retail businesses change, the buildings themselves are protected. “There was a store on the High Street that was a butcher shop since the 17th Century and remained that way, passed down through the same family, right up until Mad Cow Disease, and then it became a jewelry store. But the buildings themselves must remain the same.”

Another tradition that remains the same and is featured multiple times on The Marlow Murder Club is the propensity to enjoy the Thames: from Judith’s swimming to rowing and sailing, Sweatman was eager to confirm for me that rowing especially was, and still is, a popular pastime for Marlow residents and visitors alike, thanks to a Marlow celebrity who put the town on the map before Robert Thorogood: Sir Stephen Redgrave. “Rowing was huge in Marlow when I was there because of Sir Stephen Redgrave. Sir Stephen Redgrave rode at Marlow. He won the gold medal in five consecutive Olympics.”

A young Jonathan Sweatman dressed for the Marlow Town Regatta.

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But friendships made in Marlow are formed to last. When Sweatman’s father passed away, a former Mayor of Marlow and previously a part of the Marlow Town Council, he reached out to the Town Council for help in honoring his memory, resulting in a ceremonial procession through the High Street with as many current and former mayors and council members walking behind the hearse as they could fit. The mayor at the time? An old school friend of Sweatman’s.

The Mayor of Marlow also factors into The Marlow Murder Club, though presumably not until Season 3 which will likely cover the third book in Thorogood’s series, Queen of Poisons. In the story, the fictional Mayor of Marlow is an important character, and I couldn’t resist asking Sweatman his opinion about what the series should include in order to really bring the role to life. “To try to bring some development to the town without changing the character,” He answered decisively. “It’s not uncommon to see a celebrity walking up and down the High Street in Marlow. When celebrities make their millions and move out to the country to buy the farm, there’s a lot of that around. There is a strong effort to preserve the old look and feel, so my father would work on plans during his time in the town council and as mayor not to change the road systems and frontages of the buildings.”

Cara Horgan stars as Becks Starling CREDIT: MASTERPEICE, Monumental Television and UKTV

I wondered if he’d visited any towns in Georgia that reminded him of Marlow, and for a moment that seemed to have stumped him. But finally, he gave me his recommendation for where Georgians can get a similar feel to Marlow at home. “I would say the closest would be somewhere like Savannah because of its history and the layouts of the streets and river. And of course, the preservation efforts.”

For an extended interview with Jonathan Sweatman about growing up in Marlow and his must-sees for tourists, please visit our blog: gpb.org/digital/mygpb Season 2 of The Marlow Murder Club premieres Sunday, August 24 at 9 p.m. on GPB-TV and will be available to stream on GPB Passport.

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GPB‘s Education and News Teams Provide Important Lessons for the Student Voices Collective Initiative 2025-2026 School Year Students Will Study the Difference Between Journalism and Opinion Pieces

By Mandy Wilson

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n mid-June, GPB kicked off Student Voices Collective for the 2025-2026 school year with an immersive one-day, in-person workshop at our Atlanta headquarters.

Led by Tracey Wiley, GPB’s director of education outreach, the Student Voices Collective project is a joint effort involving members of the education and news departments, including Kristi York Wooten, director of digital news.

Wooten, who works with GPB’s radio and digital news teams as an editor, writer and producer, is a veteran journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Economist, The Atlantic, Newsweek, Rolling Stone and others.

“As part of GPB’s goal to work inter-departmentally, I think Student Voices Collective is a great example because we really did have to jump in together,” said Wooten.

First launched for the 2024-2025 school year, the goal of Student Voices Collective is to help educators and students develop expertise in narrative construction, journalistic ethics and media production while gaining a better understanding of the complex media landscape and civic responsibility.

This year, nineteen participants representing student journalists from 16 school districts, one private school and two universities attended the kick-off workshop, which included a comprehensive training covering mobile journalism, podcasting, on-site recording and editing among the topics.

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Pictured attendees of the Student Voices Collective Workshop.

The workshop, Wooten adds, was an opportunity to “flip the script” and serve as a teacher to the educators in attendance. One of the most important considerations for educators instructing students who are used to documenting nearly their every thought and move through social media is the difference between opinion and journalism.

“We want to give students the opportunity to learn journalism skills versus just being able to share their opinions on video,” said Wooten. “We’re still letting them do that with some parameters, but that’s not journalism. That’s opinion. A lot of adults don’t know the difference. “

“We want to give students the opportunity to learn journalism skills versus just being able to share their opinions on video.”

-GPB Director of Digital News, Kristi York Wooten As part of the project, GPB is providing instructional materials that will help the students develop stories.

“We’re requiring a written story with everything, and I think that’s the only way we can show students what we do at GPB,” explained Wooten. “We want to make sure that if we can help students in any way, they know how to write a story, how to fact check the story and how to make sure they haven’t gotten material that they didn’t source themselves. Once they go through that process, it’s full of learning experience.”

During the 2025-2026 school year, student journalist projects completed through the Student Voices Collective will be showcased at gpb.org/education/student-voices.

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Robbery, Inc. Podcast Digs Into the 1974 Robbery of the Cobb Exchange Bank in Marietta, Georgia

By Mandy Wilson

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glance at the mugshot of Morris Lynn Johnson accompanying his listing on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List in 1976 physically reminds me of Peter Fonda’s character Wyatt in the 1969 classic Easy Rider. But as I would soon learn, Johnson’s real-life

criminal escapades could easily rival the character’s.

His involvement in the 1974 robbery of the Cobb Exchange Bank in Marietta, Georgia, carried out by tunneling up to the bank vault and blowing it up, is the subject of the new 8-part podcast Robbery, Inc. produced by GPB in conjunction with the Marietta Daily Journal.

Johnson’s mugshot.

Written and hosted by Marietta native Madison Elizabeth Hogan, Robbery, Inc. is aptly titled given Johnson’s status as a career criminal.

“We both really want to represent local stories,” - Madison Elizabeth Hogan “He would steal to the point that he would get out after posting bond and go rob another bank so that he could pay his lawyers,” said Hogan, who was working as the lifestyle editor for the Marietta Daily Journal and the editor of Cobb Life Magazine, when she learned the story from her editor, J.K. Murphy.

However, they were not aware that it was Johnson who had masterminded the crime.

“We went into it thinking this crime was unsolved with the Host Madison Elizabeth Hogan in front of the former Cobb Exchange Bank.

hopes we could help solve it,” said Hogan.

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Johnson and his accomplices had rented space in the lower level of the building that now houses the Mystic Owl Tattoo, across Roswell Street from the bank under the guise of opening a salon.

“Once I’m interested in something, and there’s something to solve, I love the digging and researching part of the story,” said Hogan. And there was certainly a lot of digging on Johnson’s end as well she found, as she read about the stacked boxes of dirt occupying what was supposed to be the salon space.

Many people thought of the whole thing as a joke because it was first reported that the criminals only got away with about $1,000, but as it is later revealed the robbers were also able to profit from the contents of the safety deposit boxes inside the bank vault as well.

“We both really want to represent local stories,” said Hogan of the partnership between the Marietta Daily Journal and GPB to bring listeners the fascinating details behind the caper. “There’s always national pieces that captivate your attention, but I think what connects people to hearing these stories is these places that they’re frequently seen.”

Listen to Robbery, Inc. at gpb.org/podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts for more on the memorable heist and the hijinks of bank robber Morris Lynn Johnson.

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C h e ck o ut th e se prog ra m m in g re so u rce s yo u w o n’t w a nt to m is s!

Celebrate Your Love for Books This Month with National Book Lovers Day! Calling all bookworms: you don’t want to miss this! Saturday, August 9 marks National Book Lovers Day, and there’s no better way to beat the summer heat than a good book, either read outside by the beach or inside in the comfort of air conditioning (we don’t judge!). There are plenty of ways to celebrate your love for books here in Georgia:

Visit Your Local Library There’s a treasure trove of novels, biographies, comics and more to be found at your local library in Georgia, with many libraries offering free events throughout the year in their communities. We agree with Arthur Read and his friends in one of the most popular episodes of Arthur: “Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card!”

Look up your local library with the Georgia Public Library Service: georgialibraries.org/find-a-library

Visit Your Local Independent Booksellers Do you prefer to add a book or two to your home collection? There’s no better time to visit an independent Georgia bookseller near you. When you support small businesses, you’re not only supporting your local community: you’re supporting literary fans just like you who have turned their passion into a career. And if you can’t visit one of Georgia’s many independent bookstores in person, don’t worry: whether they focus on mystery novels, romance novels, children’s books or a variety of genres, plenty of stores will ship their books to your door.

Find your closest independent bookseller on Indiebound: indiebound.org/indie-store-finder

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Listen to GPB’s Podcast Narrative Edge

Focusing on books with Georgia connections, GPB’s hosts of All Things Considered, Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya, introduce listeners to authors, their writings and insights behind their stories. The self-professed Public Radio Book Nerds release two episodes each month on our website and wherever you get your podcasts, alongside a new video version of the podcast on our YouTube page.

Check out Narrative Edge: gpb.org/podcasts/narrative-edge

Connect with Authors and Fans in the PBS Books Readers Club Dive deeper into your favorite PBS programs, chat with authors and meet fellow fans with the PBS Books Readers Club. Founded in 2014 by Detroit PBS and PBS, the PBS Books Readers Club is a multi-platform initiative that aims to connect diverse audiences and provide unique literary experiences that spark curiosity, promote dialogue and inspire learning. Including a lively and engaged Facebook group and monthly author talks that shed light on local and national issues, the PBS Books Readers Club is the best way to connect with literary-minded fans of PBS and GPB.

Check out the PBS Books Readers Club, including their variety of online platforms: pbsbooks.org/readers-club-home

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Inside GPB Take a look at what’s happening behind the scenes.

GPB Wins 22 Southeast Emmys

Lauren Anderson, Hallie Turner, Jared Nesi and Jessica Gurell accepting the Emmy for Arts/Entertainment Short Form Content for Georgia Neighbors – Ryan Cox.

GPB had a big night at the 2025 Southeast Emmy Awards with 22 nominations and 11 wins, including recognition for series A Fork in the Road and Your Fantastic Mind, along with the concert special Carter 100: A Celebration in Song, and educational programming, including Georgia Forests Live Exploration. For a complete blog recap of the winners and links to the winning programs, scan the QR code.

GPB Hosts PBS KIDS Writers Contest Awards Ceremony GPB was thrilled to host the 2025 PBS KIDS Writers Contest awards ceremony honoring young storytellers from across the state who submitted original stories they wrote and illustrated. Held at GPB’s headquarters in June, the ceremony provided the young authors the opportunity to record their stories to be shared on GPB’s website and participate in puppet-making activities led by the Center for Puppetry Arts. Scan the QR code to see this year’s winning entries.

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GPB Takes Part in the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE) Conference Director of Education Outreach Tracey Wiley joined educators at the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE) conference to spotlight the importance of soft skills in the classroom.

In a fast-paced session, participants explored student activities that build communication, problem-solving, and professionalism.

GPB Music Director Sarah Zaslaw Emcees Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition GPB Music Director Sarah Zaslaw emceed the awards ceremony of the ninth annual Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition for middle and high school students. This year’s event took place May 25 at Spivey Hall on the Clayton State University campus in Morrow, with nine finalist ensembles competing for five prizes. The judges—the Nashville-based Blair String Quartet—awarded the top honor to the Strelitzia Piano Trio. In her opening remarks, Sarah spoke about nerves, luck and the joys of lifelong musicmaking.

Sarah Zaslaw. Credit: CatMax Photography.

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GPB Partners with GSU to Support Aspiring Filmmakers

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t GPB, collaboration and community are at the heart of what we do. Earlier this year, GPB partnered with Georgia State University (GSU) on a new initiative designed to support and uplift the next generation of filmmakers. Through this

collaboration, GPB production staff provided professional critiques of student films, offering intuitive and constructive feedback that bridged the gap between classroom instruction and real-world media standards.

Students were selected to showcase their films at a Student Film Festival. GPB staff got together to evaluate each piece based on a set of criteria. As GSU professor Matt Rasnick explained, the goal was for “students to have an opportunity to showcase their work and gauge audience response.” This hands-on approach aligns closely with GPB’s vision to unite and uplift Georgia and produce and distribute high-quality content that is educational, informative and enriching to communities across Georgia.

“I certainly hope they learn from our notes and continue to develop their own creative vision and career path,” shared GPB Videographer/Editor Will Nunnally.

For 65 years, GPB has been committed to mentoring young minds and investing in emerging talent.“It was wonderful to receive feedback from the professionals at GPB,” said GSU student Ranjith Mohan. “Being part of such a professional team was truly an honor.”

With plans to return next year, the partnership with GSU is not only about film: it’s about growth, mentorship and building the future of storytelling in Georgia.

For an expanded interview with GSU and GPB about the new student filmmaker initiative, please visit our blog: gpb. org/digital/mygpb

Behind-the-scenes filming of Olivia Abie’s student film Barbie Talks.

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Monthly Program Guide The Real Wild West Tuesdays, August 26 - September 2, 8 PM This four-part documentary series focuses on little-known stories from America’s Wild West. Beyond gunslingers and lawmen, we meet the diverse pioneers who shaped the country, including Black and Hispanic cowboys, female homesteaders, immigrants and tribal leaders. From a range of perspectives, historians tell the story of the West from the beginning, starting with the history of Native Americans and the famous Lewis and Clark expedition to how the West became a land of unprecedented opportunity, giving birth to the myth of the mountain man, outlaw, lawman, Native Americans versus cowboys and an enduring fascination that continues to captivate Hollywood.

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The Great American Recipe Season 4 Finale Friday, August 15, 9 PM Tune into the finale of The Great American Recipe, where the top three home cooks share their most treasured dishes in an unforgettable final round.

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Professor T - Season 4 Sunday, August 24, 8 PM After Season 3’s shocking finale, Jasper struggles to face police work. But, with the support of Dan and Helena, he is soon solving cases once more. In addition to crime and mystery, Jasper’s personal life begins to blossom.

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PBS News Hour

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PBS News Hour

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PBS News Hour

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Alan Carr’s Adventures with Agatha Christie

PBS News Hour

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Midsomer Murders

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PBS News Weekend

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PBS News Weekend

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Father Brown

Rick Steves’ Europe

Sister Boniface Mysteries

Keeping Up Appearances

Great Lighthouses of Ireland

As Time Goes By

Professor T

Unforgotten on MASTERPIECE Season 6 Sunday, August 24, 10 PM Join DCI Jess James, DI Sunny Khan, and their team as they investigate the hidden truth behind mysterious human remains found in East London.

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Midsomer Murders

The Brokenwood Mysteries

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Midsomer Murders

Islam’s Greatest Stories of Love

Hope Street

The Good Karma Hospital

MASTERPIECE

MASTERPIECE

“The Marlow Murder Club”

“Unforgotten”

Father Brown

Professor T

POV: A New Kind of Wilderness Monday, August 25, 11 PM On a small farm in a Norwegian forest, the Paynes strive to be wild and free. But when tragedy strikes, their idyllic world is shattered, forcing them to navigate the expectations of modern society. This intimate and soulful documentary explores love, growing up, and how we navigate life after loss.

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NEXT Magazine 6:00

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Georgia Legends

PBS News Hour

A Fork in the Road

Georgia Outdoors

PBS News Hour

Alan Carr’s Adventures with Agatha Christie

PBS News Hour

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Antiques Roadshow

A Fork in the Road

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PBS News Hour

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PBS News Weekend

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Father Brown

Rick Steves’ Europe

Sister Boniface Mysteries

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Antiques Roadshow “Virginia Beach Hour 2”

The Real Wild West

Nature “Gorilla”

Midsomer Murders

The Games in Black & White

Keeping Up Appearances

Great Lighthouses of Ireland

As Time Goes By

Professor T

American Experience: Clearing the Air: The War on Smog Tuesday, August 26, 10 PM Revisit 1940s Los Angeles, when a mysterious cloud of smoke descended over the city, sickening residents.

The struggle to determine the cause and then the cure for smog would take years of scientific investigation and bipartisan determination.

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A Fork in the Road

View Finders

Blue: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue

The Real Wild West

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“A New Kind of Wilderness”

American Experience “Clearing the Air: The War on Smog”

The Real Wild West

NOVA

Secrets of the Dead

Nature

“Building the Eiffel Tower”

“The End of the Romans”

“Gorilla”

Midsomer Murders

The Brokenwood Mysteries

Midsomer Murders

Independent Lens

GPB Favorites

The Games in Black & White

“Outta the Muck”

Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries

The Good Karma Hospital

MASTERPIECE

MASTERPIECE

“The Marlow Murder Club”

“Unforgotten”

Father Brown

Professor T

Independent Lens: Outta the Muck Friday, August 29, 9:30 PM Wade into the rich soil of Pahokee, Florida, a town on the banks of Lake Okeechobee. Beyond its football legacy, including sending over a dozen players to the NFL, the fiercely selfdetermined community tells their stories of Black achievement and resilience in the face of tragic storms and personal trauma.

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DISCOVERIES AWAIT at the Mobile Learning Adventure!

August 20th-23rd, 2025 10am – 2pm Georgia Public Broadcasting 260 14th St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

©2023 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Families are invited to stop by GPB from Wednesday, August 20 through Saturday, August 23 from 10am to 2pm to visit the PNC Mobile Learning Adventure!

Join us on Saturday for even more family fun with additional activities, games, crafts and more!

The Mobile Learning Adventure (MLA) is a traveling exhibit that provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn about the importance of early childhood education while having fun with their children.

The educational exhibit allows parents and children to engage in unique, interactive activities — whether visiting a learning kiosk, imagining the future, or exploring the difference between a need versus a want. It's a great way to discover how everyday moments are learning opportunities.

The educational materials within the MLA are appropriate for children from ages 2 to 5.

Learn more at gpb.org/community.