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This week, we explore two Georgia businesses that, in different ways, have become a beloved part of their surrounding communities...One through the world of coffee and the other through BBQ.

After coming out as a trans woman, world-record-holding gamer, Narcissa Wright loses her massive fanbase. To win them back, she attempts to set a new record in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, live-streaming every minute of her quest. Break the Game is a moving exploration of gamer culture, the realities of online harassment and the mental health implications of living a digital life.

Twin brothers John and George Danes are visited by a stranger who knows where they are heading, introduces himself as “the murderer” and then disappears. Upon their arrival at the mysterious Idlewyld House, home of a famous writer, it isn't long before a guest is found dead under suspicious circumstances.

This all-star event features patriotic and musical performances across genres, including pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway, with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly. 

This season features revelations concerning the queen’s funeral and Charles’ coronation, as well as more shocking ancient royal dramas, including the revolting truth behind the burial of William the Conqueror and the deeply suspicious death of King Henry VI. This colorful series also explores the secrets and scandals of royal visits to beautiful foreign royal palaces, such as Versailles in France and the Imperial Palaces in Tokyo.

The Western is a classic genre: the lone cowboy comes to town. Here are some fresh takes available with GPB Passport. 

● The Real Wild West
This four-part series takes us beyond the gunslingers and lawmen of the popular imagination to reveal true stories of the Wild West - a diverse population of cowboys, homesteaders, immigrants and tribal leaders.

● The Brokenwood Mysteries
Detective Mike Shepherd arrives in Brokenwood with a classic car, a country music collection and an indeterminate number of ex-wives. Like the proverbial “new sheriff in town,” he gets right to work solving crimes.

● One Step from Heaven
Part drama, part western and part police procedural, this series set in San Candido, Italy explores love, friendship and the unpredictability of animals and people. In Italian with English subtitles.

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In April 1974, a group of thieves tunneled beneath Roswell Street in Marietta, Georgia, and blasted their way into the Cobb Exchange Bank vault--only to be mocked for escaping with just $1,000. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a far bigger mystery and the story of a career bank robber whose daring heists and prison escapes made him a legend.

For 85 years, Fran Tarkenton’s impactful life has been changing the world around him. The University of Georgia legend helped jump start the Bulldog football program, in the NFL, 47,000 passing yards, 18 seasons, 9 Pro Bowls, network entertainment programs and of course, his mega successful entrepreneurial exploits post football. The Tarkenton life never slows down and retirement is never a thought. Read more.

This week on the Georgia Today podcast, charges have been dropped for the journalist arrested while covering a recent protest, cursive writing is coming back to Georgia public schools and a look behind the scenes at this year's Macon-Bibb County Firefighter calendar. Listen and subscribe.

Join GPB for an unforgettable night of storytelling at The Moth Mainstage Atlanta. VIP packages including 2 tickets and a VIP reception with the tellers are now available. Learn More and Purchase Tickets.