This coming weekend, beginning Saturday, August 17 at 10:30 p.m. through Sunday, August 18 at 8 a.m., all GPB broadcast TV, FM and radio streams will be off the air to allow us to perform important maintenance on our power distribution systems. We’ll be back with your favorite Sunday morning programs, including Georgia Farm Monitor and Weekend Edition at 8:30. TV streams including GPB Passport, YouTube TV and Hulu will still be available. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for watching and listening to GPB.

Watch full coverage of the Democratic National Convention as PBS News brings you insights, analysis and updates from the convention floor.

This one-hour special begins in Reykjavík, with endearing sights and thermal pools, plus a side-trip to the Golden Circle's gorges, geysers and waterfalls. Then, after fording rivers in a desolate valley and spotting puffins on volcano-shaped islands, we drive the 800-mile Ring Road - connecting glaciers, fjords, geothermal hotspots, sod-roofed settlements and majestic Icelandic nature.

This donor benefit is a great way to find new PBS programs or catch up on your favorites.

● Magpie Murders
A book editor encounters an unfinished manuscript and becomes involved in the investigation of the author’s unsolved murder. The book editor and the German detective in charge of the case will return to PBS when Moonflower Murders premieres in September.

● The King's Favorite
Diane de Poitiers was King Henri II’s favorite and a legendary beauty of the French court. This historical drama picks up the story of the famous courtesan as the king prepares to marry Catherine de Medici. In French with English subtitles.

● Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Season 12 is now on Passport! Go treasure hunting through Great Britain and learn some British history along the way.

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Nashville's songwriting brilliance meets the Island’s charm during Hilton Head Island Jam. Experience unforgettable music and storytelling in picturesque settings. Renowned hit songwriters and emerging artists bring creativity and camaraderie. Immerse yourself in the stories behind the songs amidst the scenic beauty of Hilton Head Island. Over 30 artists will perform culminating with 2 free community concerts at Hilton Head Island’s Lowcountry Celebration Park.

Jessica Leigh Lebos describes herself as a Writer, Adopted Southerner, Anti-Socialite and Camellia Thief. On this episode of Narrative Edge, Orlando introduces Peter to the award-winning local columnist and community builder who has published two popular books, Savannah Sideways and The Camellia Thief & Other Tales.

Atlanta's own Southern Rock powerhouse, Blackberry Smoke, lost their drummer/founding member/brother Brit Turner to cancer in March 2024. Charlie Starr and Benji Shanks of Blackberry Smoke joined Peach Jam to share some laughs and (GPB-friendly) stories about Brit. Plus, you'll hear new music and the details of a special show at Chastain on August 23, 2024, where they will honor Brit Turner's legacy. 

Martin Luther - not Atlanta’s own Dr. King, but the sixteenth-century priest who was his namesake - once wrote, “Next to the word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.” Salvation South editor Chuck Reece believes the music we take to heart when we're young can change us forever. Here’s Chuck with some thoughts on that.

This week on the Georgia Today podcast, one of Georgia's largest counties will start charging people who challenge the eligibility of voters, the mother of a murder victim plans to file a wrongful death suit against Columbus State University, and a west Georgia mayor is arrested by the GBI for giving alcohol to an inmate work crew. Listen and subscribe.

The Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast All-Stars join Jon and Hannah to preview the 2024 season. Reclassification has shaken up a lot of regions across the state with some teams set to face multiple defending state champions in region play. Todd Holcomb of the Georgia High School Football Daily, Phil Jones of ITG Next, Jack Patterson and Tyler Redmond of WRBL - Columbus, Marvin James of 13WMAZ in Macon and the voice of Football Fridays in Georgia, Matt Stewart give their predictions for the 2024 GHSA football season. 

Just in time for the new school year, "Science in Action" is a new GPB original series that puts high-quality science instruction right into the hands of Georgia educators. Developed in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education, “Science in Action” opens the doors to top-performing middle and elementary school classrooms across the state, offering a firsthand look at effective science teaching. Read more.

Join us at the Tybee Post Theater for a special live taping of the popular podcast A Fork in the Road with David Zelski. This event will feature engaging discussions with guests about Georgia seafood and the dedicated individuals who farm it, fish it and serve it. David Zelski will share the personal stories of Georgia's farmers, fishermen, merchants, artisans, chefs and others who contribute to bringing Georgia-grown products to the Peach State and beyond. Click here to learn more and RSVP.