Georgia Power has joined with the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Public Broadcasting to relaunch the “Today in Georgia History” series. The program, which first aired in 2011, features 365 episodes highlighting significant people and events tied to each day of the year. The updated series is scheduled to return on GPB’s statewide network in August 2025, coinciding with both the new school year and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The relaunch will broadcast through GPB’s nine television stations and 21 radio stations across Georgia. An interactive website has also been developed by GHS and GPB, providing resources for educators, students, and families such as audio and video streaming, transcripts, curriculum guides, classroom exercises, research topics, and primary-source materials. These resources are designed to align with state education standards. More information can be found at todayingeorgiahistory.org.
Georgia Power’s involvement in educational initiatives dates back nearly a century. In 1927, then-president Preston Arkwright introduced the phrase “A Citizen Wherever We Serve,” reflecting a commitment that continues through programs like those supported by the Georgia Power Foundation.
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 reports it contributed more than $10.6 million toward education-related initiatives in 2024 alone. Its Learning Power program provides hands-on STEM-based lessons about energy for students from Pre-K through high school both virtually and in classrooms statewide; it recently surpassed serving over 1.3 million students as it nears its fifteenth anniversary.
