SCOTUS rules on power of lower courts; Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge land deal

Summary

Georgia Today Podcast Summary Release Date: June 27, 2025 | Host: Peter Biello (Georgia Public Broadcasting)

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1. Supreme Court Ruling on Executive Orders and Birthright Citizenship

The episode opens with a significant development in federal law, as the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration, impacting the authority of lower courts concerning executive orders on birthright citizenship.

• Key Points:

  • The Supreme Court's decision restricts lower courts from blocking President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship nationwide.
  • The ruling focuses not on the merits of birthright citizenship itself but on the jurisdiction of lower courts to assess such executive orders.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “The ruling did not decide on the merits of birthright citizenship, but rather if lower level courts are able to rule on the constitutionality of an order for the entire country.” — Saroo Jayaraman [01:26]
  • “Then it may be constitutional in another part of the country and what’s that agency going to do? That’s very challenging and difficult.” — Ronald Hsu [01:53]

• Insights:

  • Georgia State University Law Professor Eric Siegel highlighted the potential for disparate laws across states on constitutional issues.
  • The ruling empowers the Trump administration to enforce the birthright citizenship ban in districts where lower courts have not declared the executive order unconstitutional.

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2. Georgia's Promise Scholarship Deadline Approaches

Georgia's latest round of the Promise Scholarship, a state-funded voucher program for private K-12 education, is nearing its application deadline.

• Key Points:

  • Approximately 13,000 families have already applied.
  • Eligible families must reside in the attendance zone of a low-performing public school and have attended that school for at least one year.
  • The scholarship offers up to $6,500 per student for eligible education expenses.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “Georgia has some phenomenal public schools, but we also recognize that every child is unique and sometimes that public school environment may not be the best environment for every student.” — Chris Green [02:48]
  • “The scholarship is up to $6,500 that parents can direct towards eligible education expenses such as private school tuition...” — Chris Green [02:48]

• Insights:

  • Chris Green anticipates funding approximately 8,000 scholarships by the week of July 7, with additional rounds in September and December.
  • The initiative aims to provide parents with more educational options for their children, particularly in underperforming public school districts.

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3. Savannah City Council's New Strategic Plan

Savannah has adopted a comprehensive strategic plan aimed at guiding the city's development through 2030.

• Key Points:

  • The plan, named "Savannah GPS," outlines objectives in housing, economic opportunity, infrastructure, climate change, and municipal services.
  • Public safety is prioritized, with initiatives to recruit more police officers, confiscate illegal firearms, and implement "common sense" ordinances.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “The strategic plan was informed by public input as more than 1200 Savannah residents shared their thoughts through surveys and neighborhood meetings.” — Chris Green [05:10]
  • “The number of hours that city staff has spent on this have been just breathtaking. But the plan means nothing if we're not able to implement...” — Savannah City Council Member [04:57]

• Insights:

  • The strategic plan reflects a collaborative effort, incorporating extensive community feedback to address key areas of urban development and public safety.
  • Implementation remains a critical focus, emphasizing the need for effective execution to achieve the outlined goals.

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4. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Land Deal

A major conservation victory was achieved with the halting of a titanium mine project near Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

• Key Points:

  • The Conservation Fund secured a $60 million deal to preserve nearly 8,000 acres of land previously targeted by Twerk Pines Minerals for mining.
  • This marks the largest dollar transaction the Conservation Fund has undertaken in Georgia.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “This is the largest dollar transaction we've worked on in the state... one of the most important places in North America and certainly, a crown jewel in Georgia.” — Chris Green [06:49]
  • “The Conservation Fund has a long track record of being able to step into these situations, bring our capital, put it at risk and get a conservation buyout done.” — Chris Green [08:01]

• Insights:

  • The deal showcases the essential role of private philanthropy and strategic negotiations in advancing conservation efforts.
  • The Conservation Fund aims to not only remove the immediate threat of mining but also to ensure long-term conservation and public access to the preserved lands.

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5. Federal Judge Blocks Georgia's Social Media Age Verification Law

A federal judge has temporarily halted the implementation of Georgia's law requiring age verification for social media accounts, delaying its enforcement.

• Key Points:

  • The law mandates social media companies to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for users under 16.
  • A trade group has challenged the law, arguing that it infringes on constitutional rights.
  • Georgia lawmakers plan to appeal the ruling to reinstate the law.

• Insights:

  • The legal battle underscores the tension between state regulations and federal constitutional protections.
  • The outcome of the appeal could have broader implications for similar laws in other states.

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6. Aflac Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Cyber Attack

Insurance giant Aflac is embroiled in a class action lawsuit following a recent cyber attack that may have compromised customer information.

• Key Points:

  • The lawsuit alleges negligence in protecting sensitive customer data.
  • The legal action was filed by attorneys representing affected individuals.

• Insights:

  • This case highlights the growing concerns over cybersecurity measures in large corporations.
  • The outcome may influence future regulations and standards for data protection in the insurance industry.

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7. Solidarity Restaurants Campaign Against ICE Raids

A coalition of over 100 restaurant owners has launched the Solidarity Restaurants campaign to protect workers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.

• Key Points:

  • The campaign provides legal resources to restaurant workers and owners facing detention by ICE.
  • It addresses the broader issue of subminimum wage laws in Georgia, where tipped workers can be paid as low as $2.13 per hour.
  • The initiative calls for employers to offer livable wages and safe working conditions.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “Solidarity Restaurants stands for workers not only to be safe, but ultimately that they deserve an actual wage from their employer that is a livable, thrivable wage and allows them to survive.” — Saroo Jayaraman [15:00]
  • “We want to provide a livable wage and a safe work environment, making sure that we have a good, diverse work culture.” — Ronald Hsu [15:20]

• Insights:

  • The coalition emphasizes the critical role of immigrant workers in the restaurant industry and the need for systemic changes to ensure fair labor practices.
  • Public support and employer participation are deemed essential for the campaign's success.

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8. Busy Independence Day Travel at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

As Independence Day approaches, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport anticipates a surge in passenger traffic, compounded by potential weather disruptions.

• Key Points:

  • Expected to handle 4 million passengers over a 12-day period, with the peak day forecasting nearly 400,000 travelers.
  • Inclement weather, including storms, may impact flight schedules, echoing delays and cancellations experienced the previous day.
  • Travelers are advised to arrive early and stay updated via ATL.com and airline notifications.

• Insights:

  • The airport's preparations reflect the challenges of managing high-volume travel periods, especially under unpredictable weather conditions.
  • Effective communication between airlines and passengers is crucial to mitigate the impact of potential disruptions.

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9. Inter Miami vs. Paris Saint-Germain in FIFA Club World Cup

The episode highlights the highly anticipated match between Inter Miami and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, featuring soccer superstars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

• Key Points:

  • PSG enters the match as a formidable opponent, fresh off a historic treble, having won the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, and Coupe de France.
  • Tony Miola, a U.S. men's National Team Legend and 2000 MLS MVP, provides analysis on the prospects of Inter Miami against PSG.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “This will be a tough task for Inter Miami, but I think it's great that they have earned the right to sort of fly the flag for Major League Soccer in this competition.” — Tony Miola [20:16]
  • “When you look at guys like Due and Karis Velia and Fabio Ruiz in the midfield... they're nothing short of incredible.” — Tony Miola [20:16]

• Insights:

  • The presence of Messi and Suarez adds significant excitement and international attention to the match.
  • The game represents a pivotal moment for Major League Soccer, showcasing the league's growing stature on the global stage.

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10. Final Remarks and Upcoming Stories

The episode concludes with reminders to visit GPB's website for more detailed reporting and encourages listeners to subscribe for future updates. Additionally, John Nelson provides insights on upcoming matches in the FIFA Club World Cup, emphasizing the ongoing excitement in the sports segment.

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Transcript

[Orlando Montoya]

DBHDD is reminding people that the Good Samaritan law can save lives during alcohol and drug overdoses. People are urged to call 911 and stay until help arrives. More [e-mail] hello and welcome to the Georgia Today Podcast. Here we bring you the latest reports from the GPB newsroom. On Today's episode, the U.S. supreme Court rules lower courts no longer can block executive orders on birthright citizenship. The deadline approaches for families to apply for Georgia's Promise Scholarship and a look at how a titanium mine project near Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was halted.

[Chris Green]

We have a long track record of being able to step into these situations, bring our capital, put it at risk and get a conservation buyout done.

[Orlando Montoya]

Today is Friday, June 27th. I'm Orlando Montoya and this is Georgia Today. The U.S. supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in a ruling affecting the power of lower courts. GPB's Sarah Kalis reports. The decision announced today means lower courts no longer have the power to block President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship nationwide.

[Saroo Jayaraman]

The ruling did not decide on the merits of birthright citizenship, but rather if.

[Orlando Montoya]

Lower level courts are able to rule.

[Saroo Jayaraman]

On the constitutionality of an order for the entire country. Georgia State University law professor Eric Siegel says that the ruling could create differing laws on some constitutional issues from state to state and could be used in other cases as well.

[Ronald Hsu]

The federal agency does something unconstitutional, allegedly unconstitutional in one part of the country.

[Chris Green]

Then it may be constitutional in another.

[Ronald Hsu]

Part of the country and what's that agency going to do?

[Orlando Montoya]

That's very challenging and difficult.

[Saroo Jayaraman]

The ruling ruling allows the Trump administration to enforce the ban on birthright citizenship in districts where lower level courts have not ruled the executive order unconstitutional. For GPB News, I'm Sarah Kallas.

[Orlando Montoya]

About 13,000 families so far have applied for scholarships in the latest round of a state funded voucher program for private K12 tuition. Families eligible for Georgia's Promise Scholarship have until the end of the day on Monday to apply. Republican lawmakers led a push last year to give families state dollars that they can use toward a student's private education. Students must live in the attendance zone of a low performing public school and must have attended that school for a year. Chris Green leads the Georgia Student Finance Commission, which administers the scholarship.

[Chris Green]

Georgia has some phenomenal public schools, but we also recognize that every child is unique and sometimes that public school environment may not be the best environment for every student. And so the new Georgia Promise Scholarship is about giving parents options. The scholarship is up to $6,500 that parents can direct towards eligible education expenses such as private school tuition, maybe tutoring from a certified educator, services from a physician or a licensed therapist, as well as supplemental materials like textbooks, workbooks or even STEM kits.

[Orlando Montoya]

Green says he expects 8,000 scholarships to be funded the week of July 7. There are two more funding rounds this year, in September and December. A South Georgia grand jury has indicted 10 alleged members of a criminal gang based in Valdosta in the shooting deaths of two women and an assault on two Lowndes county sheriff's deputies last November. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the indictment alleging the gang members targeted a rival gang in a shootout in front of a strip of bars in the city of Remerton. All 10 are charged with felony murder among other offenses. Nine of the 10 are in custody while officers are seeking the 10th. The shootings claimed the lives of 20 year old Justine Derrisaw and and 31 year old Lajaspit Wells. Savannah City Council passed a new strategic plan Yesterday. It includes six key priorities to help shape decisions in coming years, GPB's Benjamin Payne reports.

[Chris Green]

Dubbed Savannah GPS, the plan charts the city's course through 2030. It lays out dozens of goals across housing, economic opportunity, infrastructure, climate change and municipal services. Topping the list, public safety, with calls to recruit more police officers, confiscate illegal firearms and enact more, quote, common sense ordinances. SAVANNAH Mir Van Johnson I will tell.

[Orlando Montoya]

You the number of hours that city staff has spent on this have been just breathtaking. But the plan means nothing if we're not able to implement. So I would like to get staff started so we can start on our journey.

[Chris Green]

The strategic plan was informed by public input as more than 1200 Savannah residents shared their thoughts through surveys and neighborhood meetings. For GBB News, I'm Benjamin Payne in Savannah.

[Orlando Montoya]

The battle to protect Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from a planned titanium mine right near it came to a swift end last week with an announcement from the Conservation Fund. The nonprofit group secured a $60 million deal to preserve the land in question, nearly 8,000 acres that an Alabama company, Twerk Pines Minerals, had wanted to use for a mine. But the path to stopping the project was anything but swift for those people who spent the last six years on the front lines fighting it. This week I spoke with the Conservation Fund's Georgia director, Stacy Funderberk, about the deal and what it means for the future of conservation in Georgia.

[Chris Green]

Well, I think it was a scary Moment for those who know and understand what a fragile ecosystem the Okefenokee Swamp is. I think especially the moment last year when a draft permit was issued by epd. It felt like there wasn't much left standing between the mining threat and the swamp. But we were able to step in and it wasn't easy. But with long standing negotiations really over the last six to nine months in particular, trying to figure out if there was a different path.

[Orlando Montoya]

How does the size of this deal compare with other land conservation purchases in Georgia that people might be familiar with?

[Chris Green]

Well, the Conservation Fund has a long track record in Georgia. We protected almost 200,000 acres since we started working here in 1987. But when I think about the many conservation deals we've worked on, this is the largest dollar transaction we've worked on in the state. But I think more than that, for me, it's the most important one that we've worked on because the threat loomed so large to one of the most important places in North America and certainly, as I said, a crown jewel in Georgia. And so that is to be able to step in on this timeline and to run against the clock knowing that a permit was imminent and could be issued any day. I think that really made this one of the most important deals we've ever worked on.

[Orlando Montoya]

Many people were working to stop the project on many fronts. Legislation, litigation, concerts and films and art shows and activist investing and more. But ultimately it came down to this $60 million. Can you talk about your organization's strategy for securing that amount?

[Chris Green]

Sure. I mean, I have to give tremendous credit to, again, everyone who has fought against this mine and created delays and the opportunity to even step in and, and do this. But it does speak to the Conservation Fund's role. We have a long track record of being able to, to step into these situations, bring our capital, put it at risk, you know, in a, in a situation like this and get a conservation buyout done. And it wasn't easy. It also required a significant amount of private philanthropy to step up on the front end of a transaction like this to help us carry it out. But that is a role that we often play. Bring in the creativity, the transactional expertise, and the ability to step in and try to negotiate in these very difficult circumstances. We have a lot of experience in doing that around the country, and I think that really came into play in a very difficult situation.

[Orlando Montoya]

Private funding has always played a role in protecting important natural and cultural sites like the Okefenokee Swamp. Do you see that role becoming more important with proposed Funding cuts and regulatory changes in the new administration.

[Chris Green]

I think private philanthropy and creativity and figuring out how to fund conservation projects has always been an issue. It's interesting when you look at large deals like this or others we've worked on in the past, there is always a large capital stack. It's extremely rare that the funds come from one public entity or one private entity. So we always are looking for ways to leverage dollars to carry out public and private transactions to get conservation done. And that is certainly the case today. In a transaction like this and a deal of this magnitude, it's even more important than ever. So, yes, I think we will have to continue to bring a lot of different partners to the table to carry out conservation transactions like this.

[Orlando Montoya]

Were there any public funds involved here?

[Chris Green]

There have been no public funds yet, but there could be in the future. I mean, that is a common role we play is getting land into public, you know, into conservation and public ownership with local, state and federal partners. But it always takes time. So that may come in the future.

[Orlando Montoya]

Is the plan eventually to turn these acres of over to federal ownership in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

[Chris Green]

The hope is that some portion at least will end up in the refuge. I mean, as I mentioned, in this instance, we really view this as a. As a two step process. Number one was can we remove the mining threat and act very quickly to do that? So we've been raising money to make sure we could do that. We are stepping in, of course, buying the whole property, allowing us to remove the mining threat forever. And then we'll shift to step two, which is what we always focus on as a conservation nonprofit. What is a long term permanent conservation outcome? And we'll of course strive for conservation on the site and hopefully public access in the future as well.

[Orlando Montoya]

Is the Conservation Fund working on any other large conservation deals in Georgia that we, we might hear about soon?

[Chris Green]

Well, we're always working on the next conservation deal. We have some really exciting projects happening actually here in the state of Atlanta, adding some dynamic park spaces. And then we are working across the state, as we always do, to add land to state wildlife management areas and parks. And we're always working with federal partners like the national forest and the wildlife refuge. So hopefully I don't know that you'll see one of this magnitude in the near term, but we're always looking to the next project.

[Orlando Montoya]

Thank you very much. Stacy Funderberk is the Georgia director of the Conservation Fund. It's been a pleasure talking with you.

[Chris Green]

Thank you. Thanks so much for having me.

[Orlando Montoya]

A federal judge is blocking Georgia's law requiring age verification for social media accounts. Yesterday's ruling stops the law from taking effect next week as planned. State lawmakers passed the law in 2024 to require social media companies to verify users ages and obtain parental consent for children under 16. A trade group challenged the measure, calling the restrictions unconstitutional. The state plans to appeal the rules. Insurance giant Aflac is facing a class action lawsuit after last week's disclosure of a cyber attack potentially compromising customers. Private information attorneys filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Columbus based company. Last week, 100 restaurants signed on to the Solidarity Restaurants campaign. It's a network of restaurant owners wanting to protect their workers from recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. Saroo Jayaraman is co founder and president of One Fair Wage, a non profit organization that advocates for workers rights. And Ronald Hsu is an Atlanta chef and restaurateur, owner of Lazy Betty, who has signed on to the coalition. They spoke with GPB's Morning Edition host Pamela Kirkland.

[Saroo Jayaraman]

Saroo, your group, along with Presente, an organizing group focused on empowering Latinx communities, decided to launch the coalition to provide legal resources to restaurant workers and owners facing detention by ice. But separately, your group is also concerned about threats to federal support for programs like SNAP and Medicaid that service industry workers benefit from. Tell me more about the effort.

[Stacy Funderberk]

Solidarity Restaurants is an initiative of over 100 great small business restaurant owners across the country that have come together signed a pledge to stand in solidarity with restaurant workers who are under attack from multiple angles right now. On the one hand, there are ICE raids. The restaurant industry is the largest employer of immigrant workers in the country. But on the other hand, these workers, Medicaid and other benefits, food stamps, other benefits are being taken away. Millions of workers are about to lose their benefits. Restaurant workers use Medicaid and food stamps at double the rate of other workers because of a horrific sub minimum wage for tipped workers that exists here in Georgia, which means employers can pay workers as little as $2.13 an hour in Georgia. It's a legacy of slavery and it is another part of Solidarity Restaurants. The restaurants that are part of this coalition stand for workers not only to be safe, not only to get benefits, but ultimately that they deserve an actual wage from their employer that is a livable, thrivable wage and allows them to survive. And maybe if more restaurants actually provided it, these workers wouldn't be as dependent on Medicaid and food stamps to begin with.

[Saroo Jayaraman]

Ron, why did you decide to bring Lazy Betty into this coalition what concerns did you have about immigration enforcement here in Georgia?

[Ronald Hsu]

I think one of the main values or goals that Solidarity trying to reinforce is a safe workspace. And that was one of the main reasons why we also do one fair wage. We want to provide a livable wage and a safe work environment, making sure that we have a good, diverse work culture, work staff or staff and culture. And, yeah, that's really it. Just to benefit our employees and make sure they have a safe place to work and can make a livable wage.

[Saroo Jayaraman]

Saroo, tell me about what you're hearing from restaurants around the country. Are they saying workers aren't showing up because they're afraid?

[Stacy Funderberk]

Yeah. I mean, look, that is so universal and so strong that Trump actually paused the raids in restaurants last week because in the big corporate restaurant chains, we're telling him, you are doing this, and it's making us it hard for us to operate. We're losing really good people, and people are afraid to come to work. And so our businesses are failing. The restaurant industry relies on immigrants more than any other industry. So what's beautiful about Solidarity Restaurants is that those corporate restaurants spoke up to Trump. He listened for a minute, and then he reversed. Now we're elevating the voices of small business restaurants, many of whom come from immigrant communities themselves, to say, we need these workers. We cannot survive without these workers. We can't have a restaurant industry in Atlanta without these workers. So we stand with them. And hopefully, again, Trump will hear that it goes beyond big business. Small business also is calling for these rates to stop.

[Saroo Jayaraman]

Ron, here in Atlanta, are you seeing more restaurants showing interest in joining the coalition?

[Ronald Hsu]

I think the momentum is building. I think anytime you change a system that's been in use for decades and decades and decades, it's very hard to change minds. But I definitely see ripples here and there. And, you know, the way you turn ripples into waves is you just keep pushing and chipping away one little restaurant at a time.

[Saroo Jayaraman]

Saroo, what are your hopes for this campaign?

[Stacy Funderberk]

Two things. One, we want more employers to sign on, and they can do that. At solidarityrestaurants.org, consumers can also play a really huge role here. They can support Lazy Betty and other restaurants that are already part of the coalition. You know, consumers should be supporting, particularly in this moment, employers who are committed to safe, thriveable, livable working conditions for their employees. So we encourage consumers to also go to solidarityrestaurants.org and support the restaurants on that list.

[Saroo Jayaraman]

That was Saroo Jayaraman of One Fair Wage and Atlanta chef and restaurateur Ronald Shue. Thank you both for joining me.

[Ronald Hsu]

Thank you.

[Saroo Jayaraman]

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[Orlando Montoya]

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[Saroo Jayaraman]

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[Orlando Montoya]

Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects 4 million passengers to travel to, from or through the world's busiest airport over a 12 day Independence Day travel period. Today is expected to be the busiest day with nearly 400,000 passengers. Weather again could be an issue with the forecast calling for several days of storms like those that canceled and delayed flights yesterday. Airport officials advise arriving at least two and a half hours early and checking ATL.com and their airlines for the latest updates. In Georgia Sports Inter Miami is hoping for an upset against a European powerhouse in the fourth of six FIFA Club World cup matches to take place at Atlanta's Mercedes Benz Stadium. The MLS team featuring former Barcelona superstars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez will face Paris Saint Germain on Sunday. PSG is fresh off a historic treble, having won the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1 and Coupe de France titles. Earlier today I spoke with U.S. men's National Team Legend and 2000 MLS MVP Tony Miola about the match. I asked him if it was too much to ask of the upstart five year old American team to take down the European champions.

[Tony Miola]

Well, I think on paper, you know, if you're going to pick, and I did pick PSG in my bracket, just to be completely transparent, I think this is we're seeing one of the best teams that's put together over the last five or six years. And as I mentioned, that historic final against Inter kind of opened everyone's eyes to can they build a dynasty here with psg? Yeah. Is it too much to ask? I mean, it's a game. You tell me that if you get a free kick somewhere around the box and Lionel Messi steps up, or if you see Luis Suarez kind of turn back the clock a little bit like he did against Palmeiras, can he do it again against this side? I would expect the flow of the game clearly to be in favor of psg. But if you saw against the Seattle Sounders, they gave up some opportunities. Seattle was not clinical in and around the goal at all. So is Inter Miami a little bit better in that area on the day. But when you look at guys like Due and Karis Velia and Fabio Ruiz in the midfield, who I think is one of the most underrated player to the guy that got the most shine in Vitinia in the midfield, Jao Neves, like you're talking about a collection of players that are nothing short of incredible. So this will be a tough task for Inter Miami, but I think it's great that they have earned the right to sort of fly the flag for Major League Soccer in this competition.

[Orlando Montoya]

Now this will be the first time Messi faces his former club since his exit from PSG in 2023 after two seasons. He'll also be facing his former former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique, now leading PSG. FIFA's Club World cup begins its 16 team knockout stage this weekend. After Sunday, Atlanta's next match in the reinvigorated tournament will be on Tuesday when Germany's Dortmund takes on Mexico's Monterrey. GPB Sports John Nelson is blogging about the matches. Check out his [e-mail] and that's it for today's edition of Georgia Today. If you'd like to learn more about these stories, visit gpb.org news that webpage is always updated with the latest from our GPB reporters. Hit subscribe on this podcast. Do it now to make sure that you're always current with us in your feed. If you have feedback, send that to us@georgia todaypb.org I'm Orlando Montoya. It's been a great week here at gpb. We hope you have a great weekend wherever you are, and we'll talk to you again on Monday.

[Saroo Jayaraman]

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