Georgia Power has announced a partnership with the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) to relaunch the “Today in Georgia History” series. The series, which first aired in 2011, features 365 episodes highlighting significant people or events from each day of the year. It is scheduled to return to GPB’s network in August 2025, coinciding with both the new school year and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The program will be accessible through GPB’s statewide network, which includes nine television stations and 21 radio stations. An interactive website for “Today in Georgia History” has also been developed by GHS and GPB. This site provides streaming audio and video, transcripts, teacher resources, curriculum guides, writing prompts, review questions, classroom exercises, research topics, and primary-source materials. All resources are designed to align with the Georgia Standards of Excellence.
Audrey King, senior vice president of Corporate Responsibility at Georgia Power said: “Our partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Georgia Historical Society to relaunch ‘Today in Georgia History’ reflects Georgia Power’s unwavering commitment to community engagement and empowering our youth in the classroom. By revitalizing this series, we hope to inspire lifelong learning and support workforce development across Georgia, equipping future generations with the knowledge and skills to thrive in our state.”
Dr. W. Todd Groce, President and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society added: “We believe the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding is the perfect time to reintroduce Georgians to this timeless classic that covers many aspects of our state’s fascinating history. It’s a timely way to experience and remember our shared history, which binds us together.”
Georgia Power continues its support for education throughout the state by contributing over $10.6 million toward education-related initiatives in 2024 alone. Its Learning Power program delivers hands-on STEM-based lessons about energy for students from Pre-K through high school via both in-classroom and virtual formats. The program recently surpassed serving more than 1.3 million students as it approaches its fifteenth anniversary.
Since its early years under President Preston Arkwright—who coined “A Citizen Wherever We Serve” in 1927—Georgia Power has maintained educational support efforts through its foundation.
For more information on episode schedules visit https://www.gpb.org/today-in-georgia-history/schedule . To access educational resources related to “Today In Georgia History,” visit https://www.todayingeorgiahistory.org/ .
