GPB Education

05/29/2026

Long before it became a ghost town, Ebenezer was one of Georgia’s earliest and most influential settlements. Today, it’s home to one of the oldest churches in America still holding services, a powerful reminder of faith, resilience, and the early American dream.

Discover the story in a brand new episode of Marked! A Journey Through Georgia's Revolutionary Past: https://youtu.be/nAtgLQfY77o

05/27/2026

Hey, Georgia! by former UGA star and Super Bowl champion Malcolm Mitchell is part of the Georgia Reads for America250 Reading List. Sadie from the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library tells us why you should add it to your summer reading list too. 📚

05/25/2026

Fewer than 200 Georgians were holding Fort Morris when 500 British troops demanded they surrender. Instead, Colonel John McIntosh fired back with a response that became part of Georgia history: “Come and Take It!” Learn more about the standoff in Marked! A Journey Through Georgia's Revolutionary Past: https://youtu.be/wLGY6WHUR2E

05/25/2026

Meet Brandyn Taylor, principal saxophonist of the 116th Army Band with the Georgia National Guard. From his early start in Milton, Georgia, to performing with award-winning organizations and teaching the next generation of musicians, Brandyn shares how his passion for music shaped his career. Watch his full story in Georgia Artists: https://www.gpb.org/education/georgia-artists

05/18/2026

GPB brought home 11 Emmy Awards at the Southeast Emmy ceremony in Atlanta, earning recognition across categories including documentaries, arts & entertainment, health, history, special event coverage, writing, editing and graphic arts. 🎉

We’re proud of the incredible teams behind the stories that uplift and unite Georgia every day.

See the full list of winners: https://www.gpb.org/blogs/mygpb/2026/05/17/gpb-wins-11-emmys-the-southeast-chapter-of-the-national-academy-of

05/11/2026

Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theater teacher at Utopian Academy for the Arts in Ellenwood, Ga., southeast of Atlanta, and who founded the Youth Ensemble of Atlanta, is getting the special Tony Award that honors educators.

Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theater teacher in Georgia, is getting a Tony Award. Hendricks is receiving a special Tony that honors educators.

05/04/2026

🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✏️
We are honored to support the work educators do every day to inspire and empower students across the state.
Thank you for all you do! ♥️

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

Meet the creatives shaping Georgia’s sound 🎧

In Georgia Artists, we spotlight talent from across the state. This episode features Atlanta-based sound designer Brian Arnold, who builds immersive audio for video games from the ground up.

From crafting sound effects to composing music and coding it all into gameplay, he breaks down his process and shares advice for students looking to get into audio design.

Watch full episodes: https://www.gpb.org/education/georgia-artists

04/28/2026