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What’s Inside Welcome
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A Word from GPB President and CEO Bert Wesley Huffman
Cover Story - Crime and Punishment in America
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This four-part documentary series examines how law, power, race and class have shaped the American experience.
A Fork in the Road Holiday Special
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Get inspiration for your holiday meals with host David Zelski as he visits with chefs and makers across the state.
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In this special section, we look back at GPB’s accomplishments over the past year and give special thanks to our donors.
Monthly Program Guide
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An Anthem to America: Ken Burns & Florentine Films Celebrate 50 Years Ken Burns and the Florentine Films team look back over five decades of making groundbreaking documentaries that bring American history to life.
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A Word from President & CEO Bert Wesley Huffman
Dear Friends, November is here and along with it a season of gratitude. This month signals the beginning of my very favorite time of year. It is a time for all of us (and even nature) to breathe a collective sigh of relief and hopefully slow down just a touch. It’s also a wonderful time to begin assessing all those things in life for which we are most grateful. For me, you are at the top of the list. I am so thankful for your support which allows all of us at GPB to work every day toward our audacious vision to Unite and Uplift Georgia. Each and every donor to GPB, regardless of how much they give, is a living testament to the power of public media. We do this for you. We also do this for those who can’t give. Your generosity enables us to bring together people all over Georgia with a product that both enhances and improves their lives. Thank you seems hardly enough. And while I try to express my sincerest thanks to everyone in each issue of NEXT, I hope this edition featuring our FY26 annual report will provide you with a real sense of accomplishment for all that your donations have helped GPB achieve over this past year. Because of you, GPB has been able to touch the lives of millions of Georgians this year through top-quality national and locally produced programming, trustworthy news, community engagement initiatives and public safety and educational resources. Each one of these endeavors has been powered by your belief in the vital services public media provides. The depth and breadth of the topics we’ve covered and our partner collaborations are a testament to the power of working together to accomplish this vision. As we look toward the end of the year and into 2027, please accept my most sincere wishes for a happy Thanksgiving filled with friends and family, and I thank you for your continued commitment to GPB. Warmly,
Bert Wesley Huffman
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Crime & Punishment in America: How History Shaped American Justice By Rachel Buchman
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t’s a deceptively simple question that producer, director and writer Lynn Novick asks in the new four-part, eight-hour documentary series Crime and Punishment in America: How did we get here?
In that one question, the series explores the components that make up the modern justice system — police, prisons and courts — and the moral and social questions beneath them. In a country founded on the ideals of liberty, equality and the rule of law, how has justice been carried out throughout a history marked by slavery, segregation, surveillance and prejudice? The first documentary of its kind, the series is executive produced by Ken Burns and Sam Pollard and offers a comprehensive examination of how law, power, race and class have shaped and reflected the American experience. It traces how America helped shape the world’s approach to incarceration in the 19th century, from the nation’s early penitentiaries to today’s supermax prisons, and how a 20th-century promise to be tough on crime contributed to the United States becoming the world’s leading incarcerator, holding roughly 20% of the world’s incarcerated population. Unidentified young woman in Denver jail.
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What always fascinates me about Novick’s work, including Hemingway and The U.S. and the Holocaust, is how she and her team expand on what I think I know about American history with accounts and testimonials I never learned in a secondary school classroom.
The first documentary of its kind... offers a comprehensive examination of how law, power, race and class have shaped and reflected the American experience. Others were new to me, particularly those that have shaped how we understand the history of the nation’s prison systems and the power wielded by those in charge of them. The series highlights the life of George Appo, the son of Chinese and Irish immigrants who grew up in one of 19th-century New York’s poorest neighborhoods. Through his experiences with crime and the harmful stereotypes targeting immigrants, Appo exposed police corruption that eventually contributed to reform.
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The series also touches on the experiences of poet, attorney and MacArthur fellow Reginald Dwayne Betts and writer and filmmaker Rahsaan Thomas, two formerly incarcerated individuals who now speak about their experiences in America’s modern supermax prison system.
While many of the stories in this documentary may feel far removed from Georgia at times, with several centering on Northeastern penitentiaries, perhaps the one that stuck with me most was featured in the third episode: the story of the Groveland Four.
While the alleged crime and subsequent trials took place in Lake County, Florida, one of the young Black men accused, Charles Greenlee, had a father from Georgia, and another, Samuel Shepherd, was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia. Despite the severe miscarriage of justice in their case — an alleged assault against a young white woman in 1949 — it was not until 2019 and 2021, respectively, that the four men were pardoned and posthumously exonerated. In the documentary, Greenlee’s daughter shares her experiences as a child, trying to understand why her father was accused of a crime he did not commit simply because he was a Black man in the wrong place at the wrong time, and as an adult, finally having her father’s name cleared. Image from Richard Ross’ Juvenile In Justice
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Stories like this, along with those of former correctional officers, police commissioners, district attorneys, incarcerated individuals from all walks of life and people who have lost loved ones to the criminal justice system, offer a human portrait of crime, punishment, vengeance and mercy. To further explore Georgia’s place in America’s story of crime and punishment, GPB will host an event November 30 at its headquarters in Midtown Atlanta. Guests will be treated to a preview of the series followed by an expert-led discussion. In addition, Crime and Punishment in America will be accompanied by a collection of educational materials for teachers on PBS LearningMedia, featuring videos, primary sources and support materials for teachers in grades 9-12 to explore key topics in U.S. history, U.S. government, criminal justice and more. Crime and Punishment in America premieres Monday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. on GPB-TV and will air for four consecutive nights. The series will also be available to stream with GPB Passport.
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Ready, Set, Cheer! Georgia’s Best Compete in the GHSA Cheerleading State Championships By Rachel Buchman
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et ready for flying stunts, tumbling and nonstop school spirit! On Thursday, Nov. 26, the GHSA Cheerleading State Championships will air on GPB-TV, bringing Georgia’s best high school cheerleading teams together for an
action-packed competition where every second — and every skill — counts. A total of 128 teams will compete across eight divisions, with 16 teams in each division earning a spot on the state stage. But getting there is no easy feat. Every team must first compete in a regional or sectional competition, with only the top 16 teams in each classification advancing to the state championships. By championship weekend, every athlete has already put in countless hours of practice, preparation and teamwork. Simone Smith, the GHSA competitive cheerleading judges liaison, knows what it takes to reach this level. A longtime cheerleader, coach and judge, Smith has participated in the sport since she was 3 years old. Now, she helps guide the championship experience for athletes, coaches and judges while continuing to help competitive cheerleading grow across Georgia. That includes embracing new and veteran cheerleading fans alike. For fans who are new to cheerleading, it’s not too intimidating to jump right in and watch the competition. Smith suggests new fans sit back and enjoy the show. “Look for impressive stunts and tumbling skills, synchronized jumps, high-flying basket tosses and an energetic cheer and dance,” Smith said. “Focusing on these elements can make the experience fun without feeling overwhelming.” Simone Smith
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Simone Smith poses for a photo with Georgia high school cheerleaders Meanwhile, judges follow a scoring rubric to evaluate every routine and award points in various categories. According to Smith, judges use four scoring sheets, ranging from technique and execution to synchronization and showmanship. Total points also vary between all-girl and coed teams, as coed teams are required to perform a coed stunt during the competition. And while there can only be one champion in each division, Smith said success comes in many forms, not just taking home first place. “Simply qualifying for state can be a major accomplishment,” Smith said. “Finishing in the top six and being called to the floor for awards can also be a victory, as can performing a perfect routine on the state stage. I hope every team has a wonderful and rewarding experience, regardless of the final standings.” The experience can also be the beginning of what comes next. Many athletes continue cheering in college, compete with all-star programs or pursue professional opportunities. According to Smith, that reflects how much the sport has grown and evolved over the years, including GPB’s involvement. “I have always enjoyed watching GPB’s coverage of the State Cheerleading Championships,” she said. “I am excited about the direction GPB is taking as it continues to showcase the talent, athleticism and spirit of competitive cheerleading.” For these athletes, November is more than a competition. It’s a celebration of dedication, friendship, teamwork and a love of the sport. The 2026 GHSA Cheerleading State Championships will air Thursday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. on GPB-TV and will be available to stream on the GPB website.
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A Fork in the Road Holiday Special Premieres Monday, November 23 at 9 PM
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ooking for holiday meal inspiration that will enhance any special occasion with your family and friends? A Fork in the Road Holiday Special has something for you.
From Georgia Crafted’s unique gifts to a Georgia Grown holiday snack that’s Metter Made by Mama E’s Bakery, to visits at Hopewell Farms in Gainesville, along with interviews with Chef Dave Snyder of Halyard Restaurant Group and Chef Jared Hucks of the restaurant The Alden, this episode offers the perfect “recipe” for a delicious holiday season. If you’re having a hard time deciding on the right gift for a loved one, you should definitely check out the episode segment on Georgia Crafted, a company in Smyrna, Georgia outside of Atlanta which bills itself as a one-stop shop for Georgia-made gifts, featuring over 200 products from small local makers across the state. Host David Zelski
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Host David Zelski talks with Mama E., a local Georgia entrepreneur.
In Gainesville, host David Zelski visits Farmer Phil at Hopewell Farms to find out what makes their turkeys so special, and in Metter he meets with Mama E., a cheese straw master who partnered with the Georgia Grown Innovation Center to grow her business.
In St. Simons Island, David cooks up some coastal cuisine with Chef Dave Snyder, who shares the importance of sustainability. The holiday episode concludes with a visit with Chef Jared Hucks of The Alden, a Michelin-recommended restaurant in the city of Brookhaven serving everything from mushrooms picked in Ellijay to a variety of greens grown in Tucker Farms in Rome. Chef Dave Snyder, Halyard Restaurant Group To get ready for the holidays, check out the television premiere of A Fork in the Road Holiday Special on Monday, November 23 at 9 p.m. on GPB. You can also visit our website at gpb.org to watch past episodes of the program and listen to the A Fork in the Road podcast. A sample of products from Georgia Crafted
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GPB DONOR ANNUAL REPORT Learn more about the programs and services you helped make possible this year.
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Uniting & Uplifting Georgia in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 For 66 years, GPB has proudly served as Georgia’s signature public media network. Today, we continue fulfilling our mission, touching the lives of more than 11 million Georgians each year. As Georgia’s only statewide public media network, GPB educates, informs and unites communities through trusted journalism, lifelong learning and cultural storytelling that reflects and enriches lives in all 159 counties.
The work highlighted here ties back to GPB’s vision “to unite and uplift Georgia.” That vision anchors GPB’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, and it has shaped where we invested our time, our airwaves and our community engagement this year. Across nine television stations, 22 radio stations and through our strong digital presence, we are connecting Georgians of all ages and backgrounds, from Waycross to Warm Springs, Carrollton to Columbus, Augusta to Atlanta and all points between.
Read on to learn more about the compelling and impactful programs and activities that your support has helped to make possible this year on television, radio, online and in-person.
Television
A Big Year for GPB Broadcast
At the heart of GPB’s work is our goal to serve as a trusted knowledge hub for news, information and cultural enrichment, produced across every platform for every Georgian. In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, GPB produced an original multimedia series called Marked! The series explores 12 of the state’s Historical Markers related to Georgia’s history as one of the original 13 colonies. Through digital-first videos, podcasts and a TV show, Marked! has brought to light Georgia’s unique and important contributions to the founding of the United States. The project was recently honored with a Public Media Award from the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) for best cross-platform content. GPB also premiered
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the six-part, 12-hour Ken Burns documentary The American Revolution as part of our 250th commemoration coverage. We continue to increase our local program offerings about and for GPB audiences across the state, while also sharing more of our Georgiaproduced content with national audiences. This fiscal year, we aired over 700 hours of local programs with more than half of those programs produced by GPB. Independent producers created the rest of our local content, furthering the capacity of Georgia’s film and television industry to tell our state’s stories.
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Among the independent productions GPB aired this year was the documentary, The Games in Black and White, a look back at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games through its two main organizers, Billy Payne and Andrew Young. The documentary was so well received that we also shared the show across the national public media system, and it won four Emmys® at the Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences ceremony this past spring. GPB took home another Emmy® for the 2025 King Celebration Concert, a joint production with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra that was taped at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. GPB also presented this program on public media stations. Two other popular local productions, View Finders and Your Fantastic Mind also remain national favorites. With GPB as the presenting station, the latest season of View Finders, a photography and travel show, has been distributed to 90% of public media outlets across the country! The health and science series, Your Fantastic Mind (co-produced with Emory University), also continues to be nationally distributed through NETA. New seasons of the local productions, Georgia Legends, A Fork in the Road, Peach Jam, and the long-running Lawmakers program, aired in addition to special programming, such as the Georgia Tech Inventure Prize, and The Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards. We have maintained our decades-long partnership with the Atlanta Press Club to broadcast all major debates for statewide and key congressional races so that Georgians can remain informed about the candidates running to represent them. Several beloved MASTERPIECE series debuted new seasons this fall and spring joined by fresh favorites, including: The Marlow Murder Club, Unforgotten, Maigret, The Gold, All Creatures Great and Small, Miss Scarlet, The Forsytes, The Count of Monte Cristo and Grantchester. Popular PBS shows also returned this year, such as: Finding Your Roots, NOVA, Nature, Secrets of the Dead, Lucy Worsley Investigates, Call the Midwife, American Experience, American Masters, Great Performances, Father Brown, Midsomer Murders, Sister Boniface Mysteries, National Memorial Day Concert and A Capitol Fourth.
Learn more about GPB’s 2030 Strategic Plan at gpb.org/support/strategic-plan.
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New Voices, More Local News: GPB Expands Local On-Air Offerings
We added several programs to our weekend lineup, including Sports in America hosted by former NPR host David Greene (Saturdays at 4 p.m.), Folk Alley (Saturdays at 7 p.m.), and Ye Gods (Sundays at 6 a.m. on GPB Network). This year, The A.S.O. on GPB celebrated its 20th year on the GPB radio network and was added to our weekend programming on Sunday mornings from 6 to 8 a.m. We continued our commitment to serving our local audiences, by increasing the amount of local news that we provide statewide each hour during Morning Edition. We also added two feature segments in the 5 a.m. hour: Yale Climate Connections and Marketplace Tech.
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This summer, we aired a 13-week, special Peach Jam radio series Saturday nights at 8 p.m. The series featured some of the best recordings from the Peach Jam podcast uniquely repackaged for our radio audience. We also offered new Narrative Edge, Classroom Conversations and Football Fridays in Georgia podcast episodes. As part of our 250th birthday programming initiatives, GPB partnered with the Georgia Historical Society to air an encore presentation of the daily Today in Georgia History series across radio and TV. Other radio specials included remembrances of Dolly Parton and NPR’s Susan Stamberg, Governor Kemp’s final State of the State address, the Atlanta Press Club debates plus many specials for various holidays and observances.
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GPB News Teams Find New Ways to Keep Georgians Alert and Aware When News Hits Home Our News team has provided insightful, award-winning reporting and context around major stories across the state during FY26, including affordable housing in Atlanta and other Georgia cities, the growth of data centers, rural healthcare challenges, the proposed ICE detention center in Social Circle, Ga., and realtime coverage of the trials for the Appalachee High School mass shooting gunman and his father. The GPB News and Radio teams went above and beyond this January, providing winter weather updates during significant ice storms. This included hourly weather reports and a real-time blog, plus live special coverage from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA), providing crucial safety information to Georgians when they needed it most. We also rolled out localized weather bulletins on HD radios across the state so you can get your weather via your car’s HD radio every 10 minutes.
News Awards The GPB News team was honored with numerous awards for its reporting during FY26, including two national Public Media Journalists Association awards as well as individual honors for political reporter, Sarah Kallis, who was named a Georgia Association of Broadcasters Rising Star. Savannah-based reporter Jillian Magtoto was honored with a National Educational Telecommunications Association Public Media Award for her environmental reporting and Pamela Kirkland won a National Association of Black Journalists award for investigative reporting on the BioLab plant fire.
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National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence award.
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GPB Social In FY26, our social team published over 10,000 posts, driving 55 million views and added 161,000 new followers across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads. Instagram anchored this growth, generating 21 million views.
GPB Takes Home Top Broadcast Honors Across Georgia and the Southeast Several local and national organizations honored GPB this year for our excellence in programming, news and educational content. At the 2026 Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, GPB received 26 Emmy® nominations and won 11 awards, including honors for The Games in Black & White, A Fork in the Road: The Golden Hills of Dahlonega, Georgia Artists: Video Game Sound Designer, Colors of Atlanta, Your Fantastic Mind (produced with Emory Brain Health) and special event coverage of the 2025 King Celebration Concert.
At the 2026 Telly Awards, Building Towers earned a Silver Telly in Television/General Sports. And at the Atlanta Press Club Awards, GPB journalist Grant Blankenship won an award for Best Single Image.
Education
Empowering Georgia Students of All Ages to Engage in Digital-Based Learning
GPB is Georgia’s premier digital education content provider, providing both lifelong learning opportunities and standards-aligned K-12 resources that strengthen teaching for educators, students and families statewide. GPB seeks to continue to grow the reach of our educational content by 50% by 2030, and this year, we have made major progress toward achieving that goal.
From July 2025 to June 2026, more than 3.4 million users accessed GPB’s online education content 12.5 million times!
The most-utilized resources included special collections of educational materials: Georgia Studies Collection (featuring an online course, more than 40 Virtual Field Trips, the Georgia Stories video series and the Georgia RaceThrough Time scholastic game) Science Collection for grades 7–12 (including Physics in Motion, Chemistry Matters, Let’s Go Enviro)
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Economics Collection (Econ Express, Lights, Camera, Budget! and Start It Up!)
Other popular materials released this year were: GASHA GO! World (13 games, seven animated videos and support materials teaching computer science and literacy for grades K–2); and Georgia Classroom, built with the Georgia Department of Education.
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9,791 educators, children and families reached through Education Outreach Team.
82,000 1,222 schools and partner organizations in all 157 school districts.
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subscribers: 50% increase in GPB’s educational YouTube channel.
100,000 educator and family subscribers for our monthly education newsletter.
The 2025–2026 school year also brought new milestones for popular initiatives like the Student Voices Collective, which marked its third year bringing together Georgia educators and students to build civic engagement, media literacy and digital citizenship. The Classroom Conversations podcast, which elevates educators from across the state, produced its eighth season and is nearing its 100th episode! Georgia Stories, a digital-first video series, reached its 75th episode with 20 episodes added this year, alone. Georgia EdTalks paired expert talks with real-world discussion from Georgia educators, and GPB’s PBS KIDS Writers Contest invited Georgia’s youngest writers, kindergarten through third grade, to submit original illustrated stories. GPB also added the FarmTech Quest virtual reality journey to its Virtual Reality Learning collection and Biology Revealed to its science video classes. The year closed with two signature events: the PBS KIDS Writers Contest awards ceremony and the Student Voices Collective storytelling showcase, both celebrating the students and educators who make this work meaningful.
Community Engagement
24 Counties, 4 Mission Critical Areas, 43 Partners and Counting to Engage All of Georgia
Community engagement work elevates all four of GPB’s Mission Critical Areas for our programming: Literacy & Learning, Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness and Civic Engagement. This year, GPB engaged directly with 4,340 Georgians through 37 initiatives and events held virtually and in neighborhoods across the state. Twenty-four of the counties visited were new to GPB’s Community Engagement program, joining a growing family of partners statewide and helping GPB to achieve its strategic goal of having community partnerships in 75% of counties in Georgia by 2030 (see the complete list on page 29).
Literacy & Learning GPB marked America’s 250th anniversary with special events built around Ken Burns’s new documentary series, The American Revolution and GPB’s own original production, Marked! Partnering with Georgia Highlands College, the Bartow History Institute, the Rome International Film Festival and others across the state, GPB hosted screenings and panel discussions about
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Revolutionary War history in Georgia.
In the Dublin-Laurens area, GPB partnered with the local Chamber Community Foundation and UGA Archway Partnership for a screening of Make a Circle, on the systemic challenges facing childcare providers and families. And no year is complete without a visit from Daniel Tiger! Nearly 2,000 visitors joined Daniel at GPB’s Be My Neighbor Day at Legacy Park in Decatur to learn about being a caring neighbor.
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Arts & Culture GPB celebrated the new season of Antiques Roadshow with a behind-the-scenes look at the Savannah episode and a panel hosted by GPB President and CEO Bert Wesley Huffman. ALL ARTS Artist in Residence Joy “Kuma” Gasaway premiered WeOnFyre Cypher with a red-carpet screening, and Sesame Street stopped by an Augusta GreenJackets game. In May, the Atlanta History Center featured GPB in its Party with the Past series, welcoming guests to GPB’s Atlanta headquarters for a studio tour and a visit from PBS KIDS’ favorite aardvark, Arthur.
Health & Wellness GPB partnered with the Beyond Dementia Coalition for a screening of Caregiving and a livestreamed panel, Dementia from the Inside Out, exploring cognitive change from the perspective of individuals, clinicians and clergy.
Civic Engagement For International Day of the Girl last fall, GPB welcomed Atlanta-area girls for panels and mentorship with The Mayor’s Office of One. In Albany, GPB and Albany State University hosted a screening of Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect with a panel that included original Freedom Singer Rutha Mae Harris. And in March, GPB honored the legacy of Barbara Jordan with a screening of The Inquisitor, joined by community partners D4 Women In Action and The Links, Incorporated Atlanta.
Georgia Public Safety GPB is a key partner in Georgia’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) communications framework by operating 29 emergency-ready tower stations across the state to keep Georgians informed and safe during dangerous weather and other emergencies. It is a role that reflects GPB’s core promise to serve Georgians. As one GPB community partner put it, “GPB gives Georgians ways to connect with their communities, so they don’t feel isolated and stay informed.” Including GEMA, GPB partners with more than 20 public safety agencies and organizations, including the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Governor’s office. GPB also hosts National Weather Service Weather Radio transmitters at five towers: WNGH/Chatsworth, WGTV/Stone Mountain, WCES/Wrens, WXGA/Waycross and WABW/Pelham. This year tested that safety infrastructure more than once, with GPB sending out more than 4,000 safety alerts in the past 12 months. In September, GPB News focused on hurricane preparedness with special radio features, interviews, digital news articles and a dedicated severe weather page, alongside hurricane content across GPB’s social platforms. When the federal government shutdown disrupted services for many Georgians last fall, GPB kept a live blog with information on food resources, educational support for families and travel disruptions.
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GPB also grew its own emergency-ready footprint. WABW 89.9FM went on air in Pelham on December 1, 2025, serving Adelaide, Camilla, Cotton, Flint, Funston, Greenough, Hartsfield, Hinsonton, Meigs, Pebble City, Pelham and Sale City, rounding out GPB’s network to 22 radio stations with full coverage across Georgia. In January, backup generators kept operations running through an ice storm, though several stations temporarily operated on reduced power to protect transmitters from ice buildup. Only the Helen area briefly lost service, when WPPR FM was off air for less than 24 hours. Throughout the storm, GPB worked closely with GEMA to broadcast and stream press briefings from Governor Kemp and other state officials. During April’s wildfires in South Georgia, GPB kept a live blog with updates on evacuation orders, forest fire preparedness and ongoing disaster relief efforts from nonprofits like the American Red Cross. Looking ahead, GPB and GEMA are building a new data delivery network for the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) and Emergency Alert System (EAS). Today’s largely internet-based system can be vulnerable to disruptions from system failure, disasters or cyberattacks; the new network will give state, local and commercial partners an added layer of out-of-band messaging to rely on when it matters most.
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Celebrating Our Community Partnerships Across Georgia GPB is proud to have partnered with the following local organizations this past year: Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society Metro Atlanta Chapter, Atlanta Albany State University, Albany All Arts (National) Alzheimer’s Association, National, Atlanta Athens-Clarke County Library, Athens Atlanta History Center, Atlanta The Atlanta Mayor’s Office of One, Atlanta Augusta GreenJackets, Augusta Bartow History Institute, Cartersville Berry College, Mt. Berry Beyond Dementia Coalition, Gainesville Columbus Public Library, Columbus Columbus State University’s Carson McCullers Center, Columbus Compassionate Atlanta, Atlanta Congregation Mickve Israel, Savannah Creative Mornings Atlanta, Atlanta D4 Women in Action, National (headquarters in Atlanta) Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities, statewide, Atlanta Decatur Library, Decatur Dublin-Laurens County Chamber Community Foundation, Dublin Emory Arts, Atlanta Fulton County Arts, Atlanta Fulton County Library System, Fulton County (headquarters in Atlanta) Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Albany Chapter, Albany Georgia Conservancy, statewide (headquarters in Atlanta) Georgia Highlands College, Cartersville Campus Georgia Public Library Service, statewide Georgia Writers Museum, Eatonton Hinesville Library, Hinesville Jeannette Rankin Foundation, National, Georgia Kennesaw State University’s Museum of History and Holocaust Education, Kennesaw Kinchafoonee Library System, Dawson, Edison, and Cuthbert MARTA, Atlanta Navigate Foundation, Atlanta Page Turners Make Great Learners, Atlanta PNC Grow Up Great, National Rome International Film Festival, Rome Roots Down, Decatur The Learning Center Savannah, Savannah The Links, Atlanta Chapter The Peachtree Road Farmers Market, Atlanta UGA Archway Partnership, Athens WeonFyre, Atlanta
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Foundation Support FY25-26 Thank You To These Foundations Who Make Our Work Possible Grants awarded to Georgia Public Broadcasting by private and corporate foundations are crucial to keeping our original programming thriving. Without their support, awardwinning programs, reporting from the GPB newsroom, family engagement and outreach to schools around the state would be significantly diminished. We are deeply grateful to these generous partners from Georgia’s philanthropic community.
$100,000+ Georgia Health Initiative
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Monthly Program Guide An Anthem to America: Ken Burns & Florentine Films Celebrate 50 Years Thursday, November 26, 10 PM In 1976, the nation’s bicentennial year, three aspiring filmmakers from Hampshire College — Ken Burns, Roger Sherman and Buddy Squires — founded Florentine Films. Over the next 50 years, Burns and his colleagues continued making award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary films that explore the American experience. In An Anthem to America, Burns and many of his closest collaborators discuss the signature elements of Florentine documentaries.
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Crime and Punishment in America
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Crime and Punishment in America
Crime and Punishment in America
Crime and Punishment in America
Crime and Punishment in America
Football Fridays in Georgia Playoffs - Second Round
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries
Jane Eyre
MASTERPIECE
MASTERPIECE
“Maigret”
“The Gold”
A Fork in the Road Holiday Special
Marked!
American Masters “Liz Diller”
A Long Hard Streak
FRONTLINE
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Football Fridays in Georgia Replay
Jane Eyre
Alan Cumming’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys Scotland
Independent Lens “Storming: Seasons of Care”
Finding Your Roots “The Long Way Home”
A Long Hard Streak Monday, November 23, 10 PM Billy Dean Anderson was a prolific criminal and outsider artist who lived in a Tennessee cave for almost five years while on the run from the FBI. The cave became his home, spiritual refuge, and art studio.
NEXT Magazine
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PBS News Hour
This American Land
Georgia Outdoors
PBS News Hour
GHSA Cheerleading Special 2026
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WED
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8:30
8:00 Nature
“The Platypus Guardian”
Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert
THU
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PBS News Hour
FRI
28
30th Anniversary Football Special
Football Fridays in Georgia Playoffs - Quarterfinals
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SAT
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GPB Favorites
SUN
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PBS News Hour
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Independent Lens - Storming: Seasons of Care Monday, November 23, 11 PM
Exploring the depths of love, hopelessness isn’t an option for one family in Storming: Seasons of Care, who provide 24-hour care for their son nearing 10 years in a coma after a traumatic brain injury.
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NOVA
Secrets of the Dead
“Decoding da Vinci”
“Jamestown’s Dark Winter”
11:00
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11:30
ACL Presents: 25th Annual Americana Honors
An Anthem to America: Ken Burns Celebrates 50 Years
Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert
Football Fridays in Georgia Playoffs - Quarterfinals
Football Fridays in Georgia Replay
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Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert Thursday, November 26, 8 PM Join the legendary singer-songwriter for an unforgettable concert from his Grammy-nominated album Seven Psalms. This intimate evening also features new arrangements of timeless classics, deep cuts and new musical discoveries.
N.E. Georgia Mountains just 90 minutes North of Atlanta
Holiday • Events • Food • Fun Family • Shopping • Getaway
Alpine Helen Sautee Nacoochee, Cleveland & Unicoi State Parks
800-858-8027 www.helenga.org Alpine Helen-White County Regional Visitor Center, 726 Bruckenstrasse Helen, GA 30545