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Pat Dye revived Auburn Football and turned pastures into paradise. But the best things he planted are the memories in those who loved him most. Friends and colleagues including coaches, players and family tell Pat’s story.

FRONTLINE tells the story of one journalist’s battle to defend free speech in Putin’s Russia. With unique access, they follow Nobel Peace Prize-winner Dmitry Muratov as he fights to keep his newspaper alive and his reporters safe amid a government crackdown. 

Enjoy fresh perspectives in song from Olivia Rodrigo and Phoebe Bridgers. The chart-topping Rodrigo performs tunes from her bestselling debut Sour, while Bridgers sings songs from her critically acclaimed LP Punisher.

Stream these programs and more:

● World on Fire
Catch up on the first season of this adrenalized WWII drama before the new season comes to Passport on October 15th.

● Annika
Annika (Nicola Walker, Unforgotten) and her Marine Homicide Unit solve puzzling murders that wash up in Scotland’s waters. Binge every episode of Season 1 before Season 2 comes to Passport next month.

● Unforgotten
This popular cold case drama follows detectives as they uncover truths from the past.

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The Waymores' life is like a classic country song. There's lovin', leavin', regrets and triumph. They join the Peach Jam podcast to discuss working with a legendary producer, giving their life to music and why they live in Marietta and not in Nashville. 

Peach Jam podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home. Listen and subscribe.

Sapelo Island is home to the last intact Gullah Geechee community in the Sea Islands of Georgia. It is comprised of direct descendants of slaves that were brought here in 1802. In this episode, we're going to learn how exactly a green plant turns into the bluish-purple color used to dye denim and how that plant is helping to revive a small island community off the Georgia coast. Listen and subscribe.

Too often, we do not think about the first thing that comes out of our mouths in a conversation. After many years of paying very close attention to the first lines of books and magazine articles, Salvation South editor Chuck Reece has a few ideas about why we should give our first words a little more thought in this week’s commentary.

The sheriff in Atlanta's Fulton County is defending his plan to house some detainees in other parts of Georgia and out of state. Sheriff Pat Labat says the outside facilities are needed because of overcrowding that has contributed to the deaths of 10 detainees at the county jail since January. But as GPB's Donna Lowry reports, he's facing strong pushback on several fronts. Listen and subscribe.

This week on the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Jon and Hannah catch up with Lanier County head coach Kurt Williams, who made history over the weekend with his Bulldogs. Hanna also spoke with Buford senior quarterback Dylan Raiola, the consensus No. 1 player in the entire country, to learn why he committed to the University of Georgia in this week's Recruiting Spotlight. Find these stories and more in the GPB Sports Blog.

The U.S. Department of Education this week recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including eight schools in Georgia. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups on assessments. Read more.

Join GPB at Compassionate Atlanta’s second annual CompassionCon festival, a family-friendly community event that takes a peek inside our world of community, human interconnectedness and collective strength. GPB will be hosting the Environmental Hub, highlighting the new WILD HOPE series focused on intrepid changemakers who are working to restore and protect our planet. Learn more.

Foo Foo Fest is a 12-day celebration of culturally creative happenings, events, and moments under one banner, attracting visitors to beautiful Pensacola, Florida, November 2 - 13, 2023. Foo Foo Fest is big fun, with events of high artistic and cultural caliber, delivered with a hefty dose of Southern sophistication. In 2023, the Foo Foo Fest will celebrate 10 Years of providing high-quality and engaging events and content for cultural tourists and locals alike. Learn more.