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The Holidays Are the Perfect Time to Check In on Older Relatives
The holidays give many Georgians the opportunity to spend time with older relatives. It’s also a time when we may notice new symptoms from our older loved ones, which might include memory loss or cognitive decline.
If you notice these signs in someone you care about, it’s time to talk about getting a diagnosis for Alzheimer’s or related dementias. Georgia Memory Net provides accurate and accelerated diagnosis for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias at Memory Assessment Clinics around our state, and via telemedicine.
Don’t wait. Schedule a conversation with a Primary Care Provider to ask if a referral to GMN is the right next step. Visit GaMemoryNet.org/referral to learn more.
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Enjoy an advance stream of Season 6 of Miss Scarlet beginning December 7 with GPB Passport as our thank you during our Season of Giving.
Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like Celebrates the Legacy of Fred Rogers
Host Michael Keaton, original cast members and special guests share their personal reflections on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
Relieve holiday stress and make the most of special family moments with helpful resources from PBS KIDS.
GPB Executive Leadership
President & CEO: Bert Wesley Huffman
Chief Operating Officer: Adam Woodlief
Chief Financial Officer: Elizabeth Laprade
Chief Human Resources Officer: Veronica Pemberton-Daniels
External Affairs
Vice President of Development & Engagement: Emmalee Hackshaw
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
Miss Scarlet
Only donors with GPB Passport can watch every episode of the new season before the January 11 premiere. Flip to the cover story on page 6 to learn more about Miss Scarlet Season 6. Available December 7.
Happiness
If you are a musical theater lover, this is for you. Binge all episodes of the story of the Broadway director who returns home to New Zealand and the local community musical theater beginning December 14.
Women at War
As war engulfs France in 1914, four lives collide in extraordinary circumstances. A cabaret singer, a factory owner’s wife, a nurse fleeing a dark past and a devout mother superior protecting her convent all face impossible choices. In French with English subtitles. Available December 19.
All Sustaining donors, as well as donors of $60 or more, have access to GPB Passport. Go to pbs.org/passport/lookup or call 800-222-4788 to activate GPB Passport on your streaming device. Download the PBS App to
A Word from President & CEO
Bert Wesley Huffman
Dear Friends,
What a year it has been for GPB! It’s hard to believe we’re coming up on the one-year anniversary of the launch of our new brand and release of our five-year strategic plan, as well as the commemoration of our 65th year of service to the state of Georgia this past May. It goes without saying, of course, that this year hasn’t been without challenges. Public media stations across the country continue to navigate budget cuts brought on by the defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
While we still have a way to go, I must say that the rescission was a catalyst reminding Georgians just how much GPB means to them, and the engagement and conversations we’ve had since July have been nothing short of astounding. In the face of everything, GPB is immensely grateful to YOU, our loyal donors. As we begin our annual Season of Giving this month, please know that everything GPB offers across our platforms is a gift to you this year as it has been each of the last sixty-five years.
From the 30-plus hours of live coverage of the Georgia High School Association Football Championships to local holiday programs, a new documentary on celebrated southern writer and Columbus native Carson McCullers and a nostalgic look back at the impact of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, GPB’s focus remains on carrying our donors’ generosity forward in a way that best serves Georgians.
As always, I’m hopeful that you and your loved ones will enjoy a peaceful and joyous holiday season. We look forward to spending 2026 with you and thank you again for all your support throughout this year.
Warmly,
Bert Wesley Huffman
Our most sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the people who have supported GPB with a monetary donation over the past year. This has been a challenging time for public media, and we are inspired and energized by the overwhelming support that you have shown. GPB is stronger for you and stronger because of you.
Unwrap Our Gift to You During Season of Giving:
Miss Scarlet Season 6 Streams Exclusively For GPB
Donors Beginning December 7
By Rachel Buchman
With the holiday season underway, now is the perfect time to reflect upon the past year and give our thanks. GPB, like stations across the country, faced new challenges with the closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in 2025. As donors like you are our most reliable source of revenue, we want to thank you during this Season of Giving for your ongoing support of Georgia Public Broadcasting. From our education initiatives and high school sports to local news and podcasts, GPB belongs to you, and your decision to support GPB year after year allows us to continue to serve Georgians across the state.
As part of our way of saying thank you, we want to remind you about our exclusive donor benefit, GPB Passport. A streaming hub for all things GPB and PBS, the PBS App provides many hours of TV content, including local favorites like A Fork in the Road and View Finders, as well as beloved national productions like Finding Your Roots, Antiques Roadshow and dramas from MASTERPIECE. With GPB Passport, donors have access to even more: over six-thousand hours of programming.
Eliza Scarlet and William ‘The Duke’ Wellington
And speaking of MASTERPIECE, we’re thrilled to present you with a special gift this season! As part of our Season of Giving, we present to you two new streaming opportunities, including a chance to reconnect with one of our favorite lady detectives: Eliza Scarlet. Beginning November 29, Season 1 of Miss Scarlet will be available to stream for free for thirty days on the PBS App. And exclusively for GPB donors, the upcoming Season 6 of Miss Scarlet will be available to stream in advance beginning December 7 with GPB Passport, allowing you to indulge in Eliza’s latest escapades a little over a month before the season premieres Sunday, January 11 on MASTERPIECE. It’s the perfect respite from a busy holiday season and a chance to relax, reconnect with your favorite characters and find out what life has in store for Eliza.
That happens to be quite a lot. For devoted Scarleteers (that’s the nickname for the Miss Scarlet fandom), you might remember that Season 5 ended with a marriage between Ivy and Mr. Potts, the departure of Patrick Nash and a new page turned in Eliza’s relationship with Detective Inspector of Scotland Yard, Alexander Blake. Season 6 opens with Eliza charting new territory: she’s still uncovering culprits for crimes across her area of London, but she’s keeping a rather important secret from her family, colleagues and friends. Eliza’s personal and professional lives are converging in ways she’s never encountered before, shaking her confidence and trust at times in both her detective skills and her emotions.
Thankfully, she’s not alone. While Eliza and Blake clashed early in Season 5, Season 6 opens with his support of Eliza’s detective skills. While his predecessor, William ‘The Duke’ Wellington, seemed to doubt her at every turn, Blake’s encouragement of Eliza’s business is a refreshing change. Clarence and Ivy, once they understand what’s troubling Eliza, are also there to support her while encountering troubles of their own as Clarence struggles with feeling inadequate as Eliza’s employee and Ivy contends with living under one roof with both Mr. Potts and Eliza. Some familiar faces at Scotland Yard depart the show this season as new characters arrive, and one familiar face returns, as seen in the initial preview: fan-favorite Moses Valentine returns to London for a handful of episodes, both seeking Eliza’s help and offering his own.
Catch up on Eliza’s first investigations for free on the PBS App beginning November 29 and stream Season 6 of Miss Scarlet before anyone else with GPB Passport beginning December 7. And if you can’t get enough mysteries this season, check out some of our other favorite female sleuths with GPB Passport in The Marlow Murder Club, Magpie Murders and Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries
Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like Celebrates the Legacy of Fred Rogers and Brings Back the Magic of Childhood
By Mandy Wilson
Regarded as one of the most tumultuous and transformative years in American history, 1968 was marked by civil unrest that included Vietnam War protests and the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy.
But amid the uproar and bleakness of that year, a calming figure emerged that would change the face of television and show that the medium could be more than entertainment – it could be a force for good and a safe place to learn and grow for children. On February 19, 1968, Fred Rogers made his national debut in Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, where he brought valuable life lessons to millions of children with original episodes for over 30 years until the show ended in 2001. Since that time, millions more have been impacted by the encore broadcasts.
As a young child in the early ‘70s, I tuned in daily for Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in anticipation of an adventure in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe or a visit with Mr. McFeely the delivery man.
With the pop of the dial to Channel 8 (Georgia Educational Television - as GPB was formerly known) on my parents’ Zenith television, I was transported to Mister Rogers’ world.
From the moment he greeted his television audience at the beginning of each episode as he changed into one of his colorful sweaters until the time he said goodbye, I always felt welcome. Whether he was talking about something as simple as his fish or explaining feelings of loss, the direct connection I felt with him when he was speaking has stayed with me throughout my lifetime. He gave me and countless others the gift of feeling seen and heard with his reassurance, instilling a basic lesson in the kindness we should all show each other.
The tribute special Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like captures the magic I felt as child, as host, actor Michael Keaton, who worked as a stagehand on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in the 1970s, celebrates the legacy of the program.
“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood inspired all of us to be better,” said Keaton. “Better parents. Better children. Better people. We all gained self-confidence and self-esteem just by watching him.”
“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood inspired all of us to be better. “
- Michael Keaton
Original cast members Joe Negri (“Handyman Negri”) and David Newell (“Mr. McFeely”), as well as Fred Rogers’ widow, Joanne Rogers, also appear in the special, along with guests including Judd Apatow, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Kratt, John Lithgow, Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Sarah Silverman and Esperanza Spalding.
Watch Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like on Monday December 1 at 7 p.m.
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Show host Michael Keaton on the set of Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like
Inside GPB
Children Enjoy Meeting PBS KIDS Favorite Daniel Tiger and More at Be My Neighbor Day
It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood at GPB’s Be My Neighbor Day event in late October. Hosted in partnership with Compassionate Atlanta’s CompassionCon festival in Decatur’s Legacy Park, the event offered opportunities for young attendees to meet Daniel Tiger and learn the values of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, including kindness, patience and handling emotions.
This year’s activities included painting kindness rocks, planting seeds to learn patience and participating in a movement course where children earned capes and Daniel Tiger ears!
GPB is deeply grateful to the representatives of Compassionate Atlanta, who’ve expressed that our participation in CompassionCon amplifies the work that they do in bringing compassion to life.
Additional partners included the Georgia Public Library Service, Atlanta Community Foodbank, UGA Cooperative Extension, the Marcus Autism Center and Little Mindful Yogis.
of All Ages to Pursue Their Creative Dreams
By Rachel Buchman
n a new series from GPB and the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia goes behind-the-scenes with creatives across the state as they share their career journeys, their passion for the arts and how Georgia inspires their craft. While the series, released on both GPB’s website and YouTube, is targeted at students in grades 9 through 12, I couldn’t help but be inspired by the stories told: ranging from music to dance to stage and film, every artist featured has a unique
chosen career path wasn’t one they originally considered or thought possible. “I don’t think sound design was something I ever thought of [as] a career,” Brian Arnold shared. Originally a musician, he’s a sound designer in Atlanta’s video game industry who records and manipulates sound effects as well as composing music and coding audio.
Others were inspired by their childhoods, such as flamenco dancer Julie Galle Bagenstoss whose parents lived in Spain before she was born. “Tap dance had been my forte, and I decided I wanted to try something new,” Bagenstoss explained. “Flamenco seemed like an interesting dance form that had percussion in the footwork.”
Flamenco dancer Julie Galle Bagenstoss
Georgia Artists is available to stream now on GPB’s website and on YouTube.
gpb.org/education/georgia-artists
Take Note...
Check out these resources you won’t want to miss!
The holidays can be a bit overwhelming sometimes, especially when it feels like it’s all about the gifts. Shift the focus this year and spend quality time with the people you care about, enjoy some great food together and maybe start a few new family traditions along the way. We’ve put together some ideas with some help from PBS KIDS to help you cut down on holiday stress and make the most of those special moments with your family.
Holiday Food Traditions
Many of us treasure our holiday food traditions, especially if there’s a family recipe that has been passed down through the generations. Add some recipes to your recipe book, inspired by some PBS KIDS programs like Alma’s Way and Let’s Go Luna!, and encourage your family to give and share special foods this season as a way to join and grow in a community.
pbs.org/parents/thrive/try-delicious-holiday-food-traditions-from-around-the-world
Create Holiday Crafts
The holiday season is a great time to stay indoors, get cozy and indulge in a new craft project. Whether your family is inspired by winter and snowflake designs, holiday garlands or homemade cards, PBS KIDS has a variety of tutorials for kids to get involved in creating decorations and homemade holiday gifts.
pbs.org/parents/holidays/holiday-crafts
Holiday Picture Books
When temperatures drop, it’s the ideal time to curl up with a good book. The holiday season is a great opportunity to teach kids about both the holidays your family celebrates as well as traditions around the world. For readers of all ages, PBS KIDS has compiled a list of 10 favorite holiday picture books to explore as a family.
pbs.org/parents/thrive/10-favorite-holiday-picture-books
Holiday Experiences
The best gifts of the season are the experiences you and your family can share together, whether it’s making homemade gifts or taking part in the holiday traditions in your community. From hanging holiday lights to taking a class together as a family, PBS KIDS has gathered a list of experiences to give your family this season, certain to create festive joy and lifelong memories.
pbs.org/parents/thrive/10-experiences-to-give-this-holiday-season
GPB Presents Live Coverage of the GHSA Football Championships
Monday, December 15 – Wednesday, December 17
GPB will capture the excitement of the GHSA Football Championships with three days of live coverage Monday, December 15 – Wednesday, December 17, culminating our seasonal coverage of high school football.
Each year, it’s truly a team effort between GPB and GHSA to highlight the hard-fought success of athletes, coaches and schools across the state. Along with donor support, our underwriters play a vital role in GPB sharing these important stories and reaching into Georgia communities. This month, we’re saying a special thanks to all our sports underwriters and sharing insights from a few of them who told us what inspires them to support GPB High School Sports coverage.
“We’re proud to support Georgia Public Broadcasting because GPB shares our commitment to serving Georgia communities with integrity, trust and education. Just as GPB informs and empowers families through storytelling and journalism, BREDA works every day to protect the homes and businesses that make those stories possible. Supporting GPB aligns perfectly with our mission to make a positive, lasting impact across the state we call home.
Matt Breda, Owner, BREDA Pest Management
“Georgia Public Broadcasting has been a tremendous partner and supporter of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety’s efforts to reduce distracted driving crashes and increase the use of seat belts in our state over the last ten years. Their talented, knowledgeable and helpful staff understand our mission and consistently produce content that helps save lives on our roads.”
- Allen Poole, Director, Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
“We love supporting high school football on GPB because we think, like farmers, our local schools are part of the foundation of our communities - especially in rural areas. Football on Fridays in any town across the state is what binds the community together and economically, farmers (particularly cotton farmers) tie the community together. We are proud to support GPB in celebration of what we see as the lifeblood of our communities - connection.”
- Taylor Sills, Executive Director, Georgia Cotton Commission “U-Save-It Pharmacy is proud to partner with Georgia Public Broadcasting in airing the Georgia Player Spotlight. Our goal in producing this segment was to showcase positive stories about student athletes throughout the state. When we were looking for a partner to help air the Georgia Player Spotlight, we felt that Football Fridays in Georgia on GPB was the perfect fit. The team at GPB is amazing to work with. We have been pleased with the positive recognition that we have received from our partnership.”
- Tommy Sharpe, CEO, U-Save-It Pharmacy
“Supporting student athletes in building skills in teamwork, leadership and representing their school and community well aligns with the seventh cooperative principle of ‘concern for community.’ Georgia’s EMCs are thrilled to play a part in allowing families to cheer on their students through world-class broadcasts on GPB!”
- Lindsay Bridges, SVP, Communications & Member Services, Georgia’s EMCs
Chip In!
Your junk drawer can help
and Uplift Georgia!
Our new Chip In! initiative turns your unused or broken electronic devices into direct financial support for GPB. Used smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices can make an impact in just a few easy steps. Grab that old gadget and 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 goes towards the programs and services you enjoy.
Every dollar makes a difference. Now every Georgian can Chip In!
gpb.org/chipin
Monthly Program Guide
Wunderkind Carson McCullers
Monday, December 1, 9 PM
At the age of just 23, Carson McCullers, born in Columbus, Georgia, published a novel that gave a voice to outsiders in her society and became a global success. Wunderkind Carson McCullers explores the life and influential work of the American author and child prodigy Carson McCullers, focusing on her rebellion against social conventions and themes of identity, racism, homosexuality and feminism. The film offers a deep analysis of her work and legacy and features interviews with film critic Rex Reed, Suzanne Vega and others.
PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour
PBS News Weekend
PBS News Weekend
PBS News Hour
GPB Favorites
GPB Favorites View Finders
GPB Favorites
GPB Favorites Midsomer Murders
Football Fridays in Georgia: Playoffs - Semifinals
GPB Favorites
GPB Favorites
GPB Favorites
The Atomic Bowl
Friday, December 12, 8 PM
The second atomic bomb blast over Nagasaki in August 1945 has become known as “the forgotten bomb.” Less than five months later, the U.S. military staged an all-star football game on a killing field in Nagasaki, amid lingering radiation levels. Why?
11:30 11:00 10:30 10:00 9:30 9:00
Wunderkind Carson McCullers
Georgia Legends
Midsomer Murders
GPB Favorites
GPB Favorites
Football Fridays in Georgia: Playoffs - Semifinals
GPB Favorites
GPB Favorites
GPB Favorites
Football Fridays in Georgia
GPB Favorites
GPB Favorites
American Masters - Dick Van Dyke
Saturday, December 13, 9 PM
Celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday. The program features never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail Van Dyke’s extraordinary showbiz legacy.
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PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
Facing Waves
GPB Favorites
Nature “Canada: Surviving the Wild North” Georgia Outdoors
GPB Favorites
Midsomer Murders
GPB Favorites
PBS News Hour The Atomic Bowl PBS News Weekend Father Brown
Keeping Up Appearances
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All Creatures Great and Small on MASTERPIECE Marathon
Sister Boniface Mysteries As Time Goes By Happiness
Happiness
GHSA Football Championships
GHSA Football Championships
Happiness
Sunday, December 14, 8 PM
After 20 years away, a Broadway director finds himself back in his childhood room, helping his mother at the local theater. The eclectic cast and crew there may lack professional skills, but certainly don’t lack passion.
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GPB Favorites
NOVA
“Ice Age Footprints”
Midsomer Murders
FRONTLINE
“The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador”
NOVA
“Hunt for the Oldest DNA”
Midsomer Murders
The Games in Black & White
American Masters “Dick Van Dyke”
MASTERPIECE
“All Creatures Great and Small”
GHSA Football Championships
Reel South “Flat Town”
MASTERPIECE
“All Creatures Great and Small”
Antiques Roadshow
GHSA Football Championships
GPB Favorites
Austin City Limits “Kelsea Ballerini/Cam”
Midsomer Murders
GPB Favorites
Father Brown
GPB Favorites
FRONTLINE
“Strike on Iran: The Nuclear Question”
A Celebration of Hanukkah
Sunday, December 21, 7 PM
Host Geoffrey Baer takes viewers on a fun exploration of the time-honored traditions of this joyous Jewish holiday, sharing how Hanukkah came to be, the significance of the season’s cherished dishes, and the ways families continue to celebrate together across generations.
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GHSA Football Championships
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PBS News Hour
Miss Austen on MASTERPIECE Marathon
PBS News Hour Sanditon Revisited
PBS News Weekend
Sister Boniface Mysteries
“The Star of the Orient Part 1”
PBS News Weekend Rick Steves’ Europe
PBS News Hour
Sister Boniface Mysteries
“The Star of the Orient Part 2”
A Celebration of Hanukkah
A Southern Celtic Christmas
Keeping Up Appearances “Christmas 1991”
MASTERPIECE
“Sanditon”
Keeping Up Appearances
“Christmas 1995”
Happiness Happiness
99th Annual Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Concert
PBS News Hour GPB Favorites
PBS News Hour Great Performances
Hope of the Season: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir
A Southern Celtic Christmas Concert
Monday, December 22, 7 PM
A Southern Celtic Christmas Concert celebrates the close ties between Ireland, Scotland and the American South in an engaging mix of poetry, music, song, dance and story.
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GHSA Football Championships
MASTERPIECE
“Sanditon”
Nature
“Santa’s Wild Home”
Miss Austen on MASTERPIECE Marathon
MASTERPIECE
“Sanditon”
Keeping Up Appearances
“Christmas 1993”
MASTERPIECE
“All Creatures Great and Small”
ASO Christmas Concert
Christmas at Longleaf
MASTERPIECE
“All Creatures Great and Small”
GPB Favorites GPB Favorites
GPB Favorites
Great Performances
“Nutcracker from the English National Ballet”
The beloved Christmas Carol Concert, a cherished Atlanta tradition for nearly a century, returns for a weekend of unforgettable performances that celebrate the spirit of the holidays. NOVA “Polar Extremes”
GPB Favorites
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Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2025
GPB Favorites
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries
MASTERPIECE
“All Creatures Great and Small”
Georgia Legends
Your Fantastic Mind
American Masters
“Dick Van Dyke”
New Year’s Eve Special 2025
Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2025
Kwanzaa Programming
GPB Favorites
The Good Karma Hospital Father Brown
MASTERPIECE
“All Creatures Great and Small”
CSAD Global
Read-a-Thon 2025 Roots, Journey of Us
GPB Favorites
Happiness Happiness Antiques Roadshow
“Did Grandma Lie?”
American Masters
“Dick Van Dyke”
New Year’s Eve Special 2025
Great Performances: Nutcracker from the English National Ballet
Wednesday, December 24, 8:30 PM
Set in Edwardian-era London, the 1892 classic ballet’s young heroine Clara sets off on a fantastical Christmas adventure with her enchanted nutcracker doll to a magical realm where anything is possible.
