Georgia Power is collaborating with the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) to bring back the “Today in Georgia History” series. The program, which first aired in 2011 and won an Emmy award, features 365 episodes that each focus on a significant person or event from Georgia’s past. The relaunch is scheduled for August 2025, coinciding with both the start of the school year and the 250th anniversary of the United States. The series will be broadcast through GPB’s network, which includes nine television stations and 21 radio stations.
The company has a history of supporting educational initiatives across Georgia. In 1927, then-president Preston Arkwright introduced the phrase “A Citizen Wherever We Serve,” reflecting this commitment. Through its foundation, Georgia Power continues to invest in student resources statewide.
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.”
To complement the broadcast series, GHS and GPB have created an interactive website for educators, students, and families throughout Georgia. The site provides streaming audio and video content as well as transcripts, teacher resources such as curriculum guides and classroom exercises aligned with state standards.
In addition to its involvement with “Today in Georgia History,” Georgia Power reports contributing more than $10.6 million toward education-related initiatives during 2024 alone. Its Learning Power program delivers hands-on STEM-based lessons about energy both in classrooms and virtually for students from Pre-K through high school. As it nears its fifteenth year, Learning Power has reached over 1.3 million students.
