The Brief from WABE

The Brief for Monday, July 20, 2026

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:58:09 +0000

The U.N. considers naming the Okefenokee a World Heritage site; Elected at age 22, and restricted six months in, the mayor of Stockbridge feels some growing pains; and making a new vehicle look old--but still better--proves a successful recipe for Buford's Vintage Modern.

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The Brief for Friday, July 17, 2026

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:21:11 +0000

A dairy producer owned by the Coca Cola company is dealing with the effects of a cyberattack; Fulton county's sheriff is looking for public input on jail overcrowding; and we hear from the owner of a new board game cafe opening soon near the Beltline

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The Brief for Thursday, July 16, 2026

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:53:35 +0000

Detained man in ICE custody dies during transfer between two Georgia detention centers; Georgia could quickly transition to daylight saving time year-round; and President Donald Trump likely to focus on Georgia during primetime address.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:52:49 +0000

Confirmation clash: nominees for top federal offices face a Georgia grilling; Atlanta's part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is over. Was it worth it?; And once scrappy, now seasoned. The Chattahoochee Nature Center turns 50.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:55:55 +0000

A person potentially facing the death penalty for the fatal stabbing of a woman on a MARTA train pleads not guilty; Atlanta's city council steps in over a pay dispute at Hartsfield-Jackson; and Atlanta's final FIFA World Cup game promises to be kind of a big deal.

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The Brief for Monday, July 13, 2026

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:03:47 +0000

A guilty plea from a former executive at the High Museum; the victory one of Georgia's U.S. Senators is enjoying after the bipartisan housing bill becomes law; and the nuanced windfall of hosting the FIFA World Cup.

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The Brief for Friday, July 10, 2026

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:50:07 +0000

Postal union calls for investigation into deaths at Palmetto mail processing center; Libertarians fail to get enough signatures to appear on November's ballot; and the argument for more public toilets.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 9, 2026

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:49:14 +0000

Ensuring ballots are as private as private can be might prove disruptive to November's election; Big-box bookstores are back; and a conversation with the iconic Harry Connick, Jr., who performs this weekend in Atlanta.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:07:59 +0000

A heat dome makes the hot Atlanta summer...hotter; A judge upholds a commission given the authority to strip local DAs from office; and what's left for Atlanta as it hosts one more FIFA World Cup match.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:11:28 +0000

Judge rejects Trump administration effort to access Fulton poll worker information; College Park's city council meeting, held in Savannah, draws some side-eye; and developers see opportunity off southwest Atlanta's Sylvan Rd.

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The Brief for Monday, July 6, 2026

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:38:06 +0000

A DeKalb County employee fights for her life after a bullet from celebratory gunfire pierced her home;
Atlanta water officials say a massive fish kill wasn't their fault. So, who's was it? Why Environomental groups are scratching their heads...; And what a fancy, oversized house in West Atlanta -- and the infamous stuffed animals inside-- says about our country 250 years in.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 2, 2026

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:24:17 +0000

The FBI is doubling down on it's efforts to uncover fraud in Georgia's 2020 election, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary; the brother of a former Falcons player is facing murder charges in the death of their mother; and Venezuelans in Atlanta are rallying community support to help with recovery efforts after two devastating earthquakes hit their home country.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:33:30 +0000

Health officials are concerned by the number of West Nile virus cases they're seeing, a new power plant is facing scrutiny for allegedly skirting permitting requirements, and a recent report outlines the state of senior healthcare and how Georgia compares.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:44:42 +0000

It doesn't look like the Georgia heat will ease up in time for the July 4th holiday weekend; The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is investigating a fish kill in the South River in DeKalb County; MARTA says more than 1.5 million passengers have traveled across the transit system during the first two weeks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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The Brief for Monday, June 29, 2026

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:54:02 +0000

The long-delayed trial of the man accused of carrying out the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings could be delayed even further; drone fliers find out that temporary flight restrictions near World Cup sites do – yes – apply to them too; and for America 250, we hear about an exhibit at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library that’s out of the world.

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The Brief for Friday, June 26, 2026

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:00:42 +0000

A double-amputee who says he had to crawl across filthy bathroom floors while in ICE custody in Georgia gets the attention of top lawmakers; a half-decade after a killing spree at area spas, the accused shooter gets closer to trial in Fulton County; and why you'll want to get to Atlanta's airport early if you're celebrating the 4th somewhere else.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 25, 2026

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:58:36 +0000

Atlanta led the nation this year in new storage unit construction. So why did the mayor just pump the brakes on any more new ones, at least for now?; Time is on the side of "Cop City" protesters; and what the United Way has to say about inflation's effect on Atlanta.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:58:00 +0000

Fulton County opens schools for non-residents (just have a check made out to:...); Georgia has a shortage of skilled workers; and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta sees an overwhelming response to a grant offering--what that might say about the local non-profit sector's needs.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:58:56 +0000

Special legislative session, called in part to address QR codes on Georgia ballots, ends with extension of status quo until 2028; City of Atlanta expands free public WiFi (thank you, FIFA); and why East Lake's place in professional golf could decline under new PGA rules.

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The Brief for Monday, June 22, 2026

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:43:06 +0000

Surprise addition during Georgia special legislative session would force hand counting of ballots; Gwinnett forms homeless task force; and why farmland is under threat, and what a new state fund hopes to do to keep it away from developers.

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The Brief, Thurs, June 18, 2026

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:01:46 +0000

Moving beyond QR codes to count votes advances with plenty of opposition; throwing money at Fulton County Jail's recruitment efforts fails to pay off; and how Atlanta welcomes LGBTQ World Cup fans.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:53:34 +0000

Despite special session called to get it done, Georgia's GOP leaders decline to draw new legislative districts—for now; The WABE newsroom breaks down results from Georgia's runoff elections; and Atlanta readies to host its second 2026 FIFA World Cup game.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 16. 2026

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:17:34 +0000

State lawmakers are back to redraw Georgia's US Congressional lines, but there are differing views about how that might play out; It's primary runoff election day in Georgia; and Molly Samuel has the latest installment in our series looking at Atlanta's place in U.S. history at 250.

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The Brief for Monday, June 15, 2026

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:59:32 +0000

After a successful seven-year run, Georgia Tech's president announces a new gig and his departure from the campus where he started as a college freshman in the 1990s; The weekend sees high-profile endorsements for GOP contenders for governor and U.S. Senator; and why if you're looking for a new place to call home, for now, now might be the time to act.

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The Brief for Friday, June 12, 2026

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:07:39 +0000

Atlanta-based CDC issues guidance on scary but relatively low-risk New World Screw Worm; Atlanta residents push back on parks department funding cuts; and Paula Poundstone is especially funny when she's just being Paula Poundstone.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 11, 2026

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:45:22 +0000

It's still illegal to hand out bottles of water or snacks to Georgia voters in line, a judge rules; Residents upset over a past approval for a data center flood Marietta City Council meeting; and after a countdown that began years ago, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway with fan celebrations all over the area.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:50:25 +0000

A flesh-eating pest prompts Georgia to scrutinize some incoming livestock and other animals; Georgia small business owners lose optimism in latest survey; and we take you front row, center stage for the Buford Highway Orchestra Project.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:41:04 +0000

Suspect in MARTA shooting arrested, charged with federal crime; Hot weather forecast for Atlanta's FIFA World Cup games prompts official warning; and May's housing data show prices in metro Atlanta continue to creep up even as sales remain flat. ...Think it has anything to do with that three-quarters of a million dollar price tag for the 'average' home? Naah. We didn't think so either.

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The Brief for Monday, June 8, 2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:50:14 +0000

It's been a violent few weeks on MARTA. The feds are investigating, and now state leaders have their focus on Atlanta's transit system; A massive data center that already got the green light has Marietta residents planning to crash this week's city council meeting; and America at 250: how the Jim Henson puppet Miss Piggy helps tell the nation's story through an Atlanta lens.

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The Brief for Friday, June 5th, 2026

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:22:53 +0000

It's rare indeed, when Atlanta's weekend traffic isn't awful, but it's awfully rare it's as bad as this weekend's is shaping up to be.

Want a lucrative state contract? Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has some lakefront property he'd like to show you.

And it's not along the Beltline's Eastside Trail... and it's not a rail line... But two decades in and the Beltline technically has transit.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 4, 2026

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:18:25 +0000

The federal government launches an inquiry into MARTA's spending on safety; County elections officials could get different (and conflicting) state guidance on how to count ballots; and we head to the Atlanta History Center in search of what documents from Spelman College's earliest years tell us about the country's earliest days.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:37:40 +0000

Gov. Kemp adds property tax to special session agenda; Atlanta area DAs call BS on state efforts to erase partisan elections only in the metro; and legendary singer Peabo Bryson dies at age 75.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:57:06 +0000

The Georgia Supreme Court makes way for lethal injection executions to move forward again; Recently deepened and widened Port of Savannah could be deeper and wider; and about those fancy new MARTA train cars set to debut for the FIFA World Cup. Um. Well. So.

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The Brief for Monday, June 1, 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:44:33 +0000

Georgia's gas tax repreive is about to end; Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic gubenatorial nominee Keisha Lance-Bottoms team up for election campaigning; and go inside a Ga State Univ lab where researchers hope to find life in a far away land.

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The Brief for Friday, May 29, 2026

Fri, 29 May 2026 22:36:38 +0000

Pilot program using drones to respond to mass school shooting event set to debut at five Georgia schools; Why the FBI isn't laughing about threats related to the FIFA World Cup; and the effects of military sexual trauma in WABE's series, "Invisible Scars."

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The Brief for Thursday, May 28, 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 22:37:53 +0000

Shoplifting suspect, said to be running away from police, shot dead; Georgia Power bills should be a little cheaper starting next month; and Emory University names its 22nd President.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 27. 2026

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:38:55 +0000

Thursday morning in courtrooms almost 50 miles apart, a teen and a man accused of carrying out separate mass shootings in Georgia will have status hearings as neither has a trial date set for their high-profile murder cases; Rodney Taylor, the Lawrenceville man who rose to national attention when members of Congress flagged how the double amputee was crawling across filthy bathroom floors to shower, is out of immigration detention; Libertarian candidate for Governor Chase Oliver has suspended his campaign.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:37:52 +0000

An urgent plea from Atlanta's animal shelters; MARTA's PD continues to grow; and two middle schoolers from metro Atlanta navigate the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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The Brief for Monday, May 25, 2026

Mon, 25 May 2026 22:37:16 +0000

Ebola screenings expand to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson; this hurricane season looks calmer than normal thanks to El Nino; and both UGA and Ga Tech baseball head to NCAA as top-ranked teams.

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The Brief for Friday, May 22, 2026

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:05:03 +0000

Fulton County is reviewing the 61 ballots submitted during extended polling hours at one Sandy Springs location during this week's primary election; Driverless car company Waymo has suspended its service in Atlanta after one of its vehicles was stranded in a flooded street during heavy rains; The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is reporting a major fish kill on the river in west Atlanta.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 21, 2026

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:48:06 +0000

APD hopes distinctive shirt worn by shooting suspect will help them solve "404 Day" killing; More Georgians are working than ever before; and MomoCon brings anime fans--and their money--to Atlanta.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:53:05 +0000

A busy Memorial Day travel week kicks into full force; Study shows Waffle House workers have less-than-favorable job conditions; and a sample of what comes next following Georgia's primary election.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:51:36 +0000

Why primary election results could be available shortly after polls close; The cost of health insurance pushes many Georgians to lose coverage; and recent, welcome rains have little effect on the state's drought.

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The Brief for Monday, May 18, 2026

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:09:35 +0000

Georgia's judicial watchdog says two left-leaning candidates running for state Supreme Court have violated the rules of conduct; After regulators rejected their first attempt, Atlanta-based rail company Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific have filed a second application to merge; Organizers from Georgia and beyond are calling for a new generation of voting rights activists to mobilize against the redrawing of state congressional lines which they say will dilute Black voting power.

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The Brief for Friday, May 15, 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 22:53:53 +0000

A man was arrested in relation to a killing on the Beltline; confusion abounds over new law that targets partisan races in metro Atlanta; and how the city is trying to attract young people into tech careers here through gaming

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The Brief for Thursday, May 14, 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:39:25 +0000

DeKalb County reveals new plans for Intrenchment Creek Park; Social Circle leaders sue the federal government over immigration detention warehouse plans; and a new book looking at the legacy of Olivia Newton-John

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:26:28 +0000

Governor Brian Kemp scheduled a summer special session to reassess GA's 2028 maps after the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act; local energy groups join a lawsuit against the federal Environmental Protection Agency for not maintaining clean air; and what's at stake during the Public Service Commission election this year

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:56:11 +0000

Utility officials move to lower electricity prices for Georgia customers; what's at stake in the primary race for Georgia Lieutenant Governor; and Republicans want to question Stacey Abrams over her 2018 gubernatorial campaign

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The Brief for Monday, May 11, 2026

Mon, 11 May 2026 23:32:00 +0000

Georgia now has a need-based scholarship for students attending Georgia’s public colleges and universities; Two of the passengers from a cruise ship where some people have gotten sick and died from hantavirus are being transferred to Atlanta; The Atlanta-area man whose more than year-long detention in immigration facilities rose to the notice of members of Congress says he's focused now on rebuilding.

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The Brief for Friday, May 8, 2026

Fri, 08 May 2026 23:23:22 +0000

An Atlanta-based federal appeals court is the latest to reject Immigration and Custom Enforcement’s new mandatory detention practice; DeKalb County says it is building a new park project at Intrenchment Creek Park, years after a controversial land swap deal; and Atlanta-based poet Amy Pence's genre-bending debut novel explores themes of consciousness, trauma and connection through one young woman's relationship with a mysterious yellow blob.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 7, 2026

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:51:28 +0000

A gallon of premium gas in Georgia is now averaging nearly five dollars a gallon according to motoring group AAA; State health officials say they are closely monitoring two passengers who have returned to Georgia after being aboard the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak; Atlanta fiber artist Honey Pierre is being celebrated twice over, with a solo show now open at One Contemporary Gallery, and a just-announced Emerging Artist Award from the City of Atlanta.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:00:47 +0000

CNN founder Ted Turner, a consummate salesman who changed how much of the world consumes news, has died; Governor Brian Kemp signed legislation regulating how health insurance companies use artificial intelligence in making patient decisions; A local non-profit is expanding a mentorship program for high school and college students to prepare them for high paying tech careers.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Tue, 05 May 2026 23:16:15 +0000

Fulton County is pushing back on federal efforts to obtain the personal information of over 3000 election workers, plus volunteers, who worked on November 2020 elections; Georgia Power wants to lower the rate it charges for fuel; This weekend, Atlanta Ballet opens the East Coast premiere of “Frida,” a full-length narrative ballet.

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The Brief for Monday, May 4, 2026

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:38:00 +0000

Georgia abortion-rights advocates are among the national voices urging the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve access to abortion medication by mail after a flurry of back and forth court rulings; A disabled Georgia man has been released after more than a year in immigration detention; One of the few Black teachers ever hired by a south Georgia school district claims she was the victim of racial harassment.

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The Brief for Friday, May 1, 2026

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:25:23 +0000

Fire crews are making gains on two large wildfires in South Georgia; Georgia Governor Brian Kemp says he will not delay the May 19th party primaries to allow for a special session to redraw congressional and state legislative lines; The race for the Republican and Democratic nominations to replace retiring Congressman Barry Loudermilk continue to focus on President Donald Trump and his policies.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 30, 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:41:18 +0000

Man claims he lost fingers, lower legs after Fulton County Jail failed to give him antibiotics; A look at the candidates for Georgia Secretary of State; and for the most part, candidates for the Georgia Public Service Commission agree on one issue--even across party lines.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:55:26 +0000

Wildfires continue to burn across South Georgia; Georgia has a new way to track voting; and how the Atlanta region became the number one market for 'build to rent' homes.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:48:06 +0000

Georgia officials say crews have made significant progress on two large devastating wildfires in the Southeast part of the state; Georgia U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock is calling on Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to bring the bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security up for a vote; Georgia's Democratic and Republican candidates for governor faced off in the Atlanta Press Club debates.

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The Brief for Monday, April 27, 2026

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:33:24 +0000

Southeast Georgia got some much-needed rainfall over the weekend – but not nearly enough to put out the tens of thousands of acres ablaze from two wildfires; In-person, early voting is now underway in Georgia for the May 19th primary election; and as a new generation witnesses astronauts travel to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, we look at how the Fernbank Science Center contributed to the Apollo missions of the 1960s.

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The Brief for Friday, April 24, 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:19:45 +0000

Federal officials are stepping in to help as wildfires rage in Southeast Georgia; Members of Georgia's congressional delegation are supporting a resolution that would require the Trump Administration to extend temporary legal protections for Haitian migrants; A Black community founded by freed enslaved people after the Civil War is now an official historic district in the city of Decatur.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 23, 2026

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:16:59 +0000

Firefighters in Georgia are working to contain a wildfire that has destroyed 87 homes so far; State officials warn some populations may be at higher risk for smoke-related health impacts from the wildfires; WABE's climate reporter Emily Jones reports from Brantley County, near one of the ongoing wildfires.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:41:14 +0000

Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott has died at the age of 80; Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for 91 counties as wildfires rage across South Georgia; The Trump administration wants to allow new roads to be built on millions of acres of forest--acres where that hasn't been allowed for decades.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:36:04 +0000

Baby, it's dry outside; Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, part of the CDC, meet in Atlanta; and a journey inside Inman Park's 'tree house.'

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The Brief for Monday, April 20, 2026

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:43:17 +0000

A Georgia river finds itself on list of most endangered; Why your primary ballot might have some unusual questions; and gas prices fall a smidge, but likley not for long.

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The Brief for Friday, April 17, 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:11:11 +0000

As the backlog of immigration cases in Georgia grows while the Trump Administration shuffles judges around, members of Congress are trying to separate the courts from political influence; This last winter and spring were the driest in Georgia's recorded history according to federal records; and the director of water strategy at the Metro Atlanta Chamber places Georgia's current drought conditions in context.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 16, 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:46:31 +0000

President Donald Trump nominates Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC; State lawmakers are running out of time to choose a new way for Georgians to vote; and Fulton Commission approves $1.3-billion to spruce up Atlanta's jail, among other projects.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:38:51 +0000

Ossoff co-sponsors Senate bill to give local cities agency over ICE immigration detention centers; Sonny Perdue retires; and Hartsfield-Jackson keeps 'world's busiest' designation for another year--and it isn't even close (despite how Chicago's O'Hare tries to spin it)

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 14. 2026

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:39:21 +0000

A former executive with the High Museum of Art pleaded not guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands of barrels; Dunwoody residents vocally oppose a city agreement with the public safety tech company Flock; and why better understanding of bird behavior could slow the spread of avian flu.

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The Brief for Monday, April 13, 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:54:58 +0000

As record high temperatures are expected, the state's drought worsens; Georgia prisons implement drones in the fight against contraband; and parting words from the outgoing CEO of Clarkston-based "Friends of Refugees."

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The Brief for Friday, April 10, 2026

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:28:16 +0000

Republican legislation on Governor Brian Kemp’s desk would expand access to birth control; Former Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene -- once an adamant loyalist of President Donald Trump -- is now calling for his removal from office using the 25th Amendment; and we hear from two of the authors behind Planet Money's first book explaining the economic forces affecting our everyday lives.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 9, 2026

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:48:20 +0000

The median home price in Fulton County neared $750,000 in March; When it comes to avoiding the relic known as the penny, state lawmakers say it all adds up--unless you round down; and GSU athletics plan to expand in Atlanta's Summerhill neighborhood.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:42:46 +0000

Calls for the federal government to step up and repair damage at the CDC increase some eight months after someone shot it up; Fulton County's Reparations Task Force issues a 600+ page report; and on this date in 1974, Henry "Hank" Aaron hit homerun number 715 and surpassed Babe Ruth as baseball's "Homerun King." .

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:49:11 +0000

Hip-hop artist Offset is recovering after the former Migos member was shot outside of a Florida casino; Private companies will soon be able to add their own renewable energy sources to Georgia Power's grid; and Delta ups baggage fees to subsidize fuel cost increases.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:40:09 +0000

Big backups at the busiest airport in the world; State lawmakers advance efforts to suspend the gas tax; and what your local water provider is doing to make sure dirty tasting, smelly water is a thing of the past.

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The Brief for Wednesday April 1, 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:39:44 +0000

The future of two Georgia warehouses in question following shifts in Dept. of Homeland Security leadership; Sine Die is near; and what Cuba looks like from an Atlantan's perspective as the Trump administration imposes tough sanctions on the island.

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The Brief for Monday, April 6, 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:39:17 +0000

Officials react to violent weekend in Atlanta after multiple young people shot; UPS agrees to cap voluntary separation buyouts; and a final-seconds two-pointer keeps Emory from NCAA Div. III national title.

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The Brief for Friday, April 3, 2026

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:42:45 +0000

Georgia lawmakers have approved next year's $38.5 billion dollar state budget, which moved through in the final hours of the legislative session last night; Georgia property owners may soon be able to sue their cities and towns if they believe certain laws related to homelessness and immigration aren't being enforced aggressively enough; North Georgia streams are some of the most biodiverse places in the country and biologists are trying to help one threatened species of blue-striped fish.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 2, 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:50:20 +0000

Sine Die caps the 2026 General Assembly; hundreds of layoffs are coming to Stone Mountain Park; and the BeltLine reaches an affordable housing milestone.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 31. 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:43:41 +0000

State Democrats resist efforts to re-classify some elected positions concentrated in metro Atlanta; The government wants to collect and store DNA for immigrants taken into custody; and DeKalb gets serious about tire cleanup.

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The Brief for Monday, March 30, 2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:40:46 +0000

Georgia's Senators call for bipartisan investigation into Iran strikes; "No Kings" rally leaders encourage protestors to keep showing up to be effective; and a look at the big legislative issues rolling into Sine Die.

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The Brief for Friday, March 27. 2026

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:58:23 +0000

A Republican-backed election bill, that would change this year's elections, passed the State Senate Friday; Travelers at the world’s busiest airport say TSA employees are long overdue to be paid as the DHS shutdown continues; and a new book chronicles how a Cartersville company was the only one willing to bring back Ebola patients from West Africa 12 years ago.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 26, 2026

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:56:34 +0000

Continued long TSA lines prompt Delta to ease ticket restrictions, promote rebooking; State lawmakers plead with ICE officials to release Loganville double amputee; and the influence Frida Kahlo had on one Atlanta artist.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:39:47 +0000

The proposed 38 and half billion 2027 state budget is headed for a vote in the State Senate after passing out of committee today Wednesday; The Gwinnett County school board unanimously approved Alexandra Estrella today as the new superintendent of the largest school district in Georgia; East Lake Foundation president and CEO Illy Askia joins "All Things Considered" to talk about how its model can be replicated in other communities.

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The Brief for Tuesday,March 24, 2026

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:38:28 +0000

Groups question ICE presence, purpose at Atlanta's airport; Georgia stopped collecting vehicle gas taxes, but that's done little to bolster pump prices; and 'What time is it?' Why lawmakers think Georgians can't be bothered with changing a clock.

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The Brief for Monday, March 23, 2026

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:51:21 +0000

TSA call-outs cause hours-long lines at Atlanta's airport; State lawmakers vote to ban cell phones in high school classrooms; and Atlanta sees its 16th-worst pollen count ever. Achoo...we're just getting started.

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The Brief for Friday, March 20, 2026

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:08:58 +0000

Georgia becomes the first state to suspend its gas tax in response to the war in Iran, which has caused gas prices to spike; Governor Brian Kemp signed his fourth round of one-time state income tax rebates at the State Capitol Friday; The Princeton Eviction lab found that Atlanta had more than 144 thousand evictions last year, we hear from one of the researchers involved.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 19, 2026

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:39:07 +0000

State lawmakers pass bill to suspend Georgia's gas tax; homeowner's insurance is about to see another premium increase; and a conversation with the legendary Dionne Warwick.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:00:25 +0000

State Senate looks to ban phones in Georgia high schools; Two decades past verdict, and father convicted of killing infant child wants a new trial; and the mystique that is the Georgia Guidestones.

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The Brief for Monday, March 16, 2026

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:39:36 +0000

World's busiest airport feeling pinch of partial government shutdown; a judge delivers a major blow to the Trump administration's anti-vaccine agenda; and the first installment in WABE's series, "Invisible Scars."

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The Brief for Friday, March 13, 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:47:26 +0000

Democratic state senator Nabilah Parkes of Duluth is resigning; charges have been dropped in the case of five teenagers involved in the death of Hall County teacher and coach Jason Hughes; a new report from Duluth-based Planned PEThood of Georgia outlines a framework for improving the delivery of animal welfare services in the state.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 12, 2026

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:01:38 +0000

ACLU to Dept. of Homeland Security: Stop detaining immigrants in temporary holding cells in the basement of an Atlanta immigration office; Could professional hockey return to Atlanta?; and why this year's Dogwood Festival has an admission charge.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:17:27 +0000

With QR codes on ballots now unlawful in Georgia, another new voting system is on the horizon; gas prices sharply increase as war with Iran continues; and the significance of the Stitch project adding "Inc." to its name.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:45:56 +0000

Judge denies Laken Riley killer a new trial; state lawmakers pass 2027 budget; and Yamaha ditches California for Georgia.

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The Brief for Monday, March 9, 2026

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:43:55 +0000

Fulton DA says state GOP is targeting her for prosecuting Donald Trump; political shuffle on Fulton County Commission sets the stage for major shifts; and what a year into Trump's second term means for the Atlanta-based CDC.

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The Brief for Friday, March 6, 2026

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:36:37 +0000

Candidates qualify for the commission that sets Georgia Power rates; and an investigation into a controversial land swap in DeKalb County

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The Brief for Thursday, March 5, 2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:57:42 +0000

Some of the biggest names running for state office qualify under the Gold Dome; Fulton commissioners approve plan aimed at improving conditions at the Rice Street jail; and a conversation with Boris Kodjoe.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:44:28 +0000

Despite fellow GOP efforts to stop him, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger qualifies to run for governor; Atlanta Fed finds businesses are hesitant to expand because of current political climate; and what do you do when flames decimate your entire studio? For one Atlanta artist, you turn the ashes into inspiration.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:43:43 +0000

Father of suspected Apalachee School shooter found guilty on all charges; Sen. Warnock (D-Ga) tams with Social Circle to block ICE detention center; and putting the 'e' in AI.

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The Brief for Monday, March 2, 2026

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:43:36 +0000

Closing arguments in the trial of a father whose son is accused of killing four at Apalachee High School in 2024; FCC green-lights merger of Atlanta-based Cox Communications and Connecticut-based Charter Communications; and: Want to run for office in 2026? You've got until Friday to get to the Gold Dome.

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The Brief for Friday, February 27, 2026

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:42:09 +0000

The trial continues for the father of the boy accused of shooting and killing people at Apalachee High School; Georgia Power gets billions in federal dollars toward savings on residents bills; and College Park prepares for this summer's World Cup matches.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 26, 2026

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:44:41 +0000

Georgia Supreme Court's presiding justice diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer; Georgia House lawmakers pass early education literacy bill; and APS teachers learn how to teach the game of soccer.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:07:46 +0000

Governor Brian Kemp increased the 2026 state budget by nearly 1.4 billion dollars to help fund his priorities before it passed Wednesday; A new report from Emory University and reproductive-rights groups finds Georgia's abortion law continues to complicate health care for many pregnant and post-partum patients; A program from the Atlanta-based Southern Center for Human Rights trains volunteers to take notes in court and report back any misconduct.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:51:29 +0000

Anti-booting bill DOA, sponsor says; Georgia gets incremental victory in often-called "Water Wars" saga; and 'Figaro! Figaro! Fiiiiiigaro my!' $27.5-million gets the Atlanta Opera one fine future venue.

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The Brief for Monday, February 23, 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:43:33 +0000

Marietta Police Department confirms its working with ICE; A new housing option for seniors is coming to the heart of downtown Atlanta; and what a million dollar grant can do to help Emory researchers better understand the long-term effects of data centers.

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The Brief for Friday, February 20. 2026

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:01:28 +0000

Several law enforcement leaders are backing a proposal to build a new state mental health hospital; City of Social Circle officials say they "continue to have more questions than answers" on how federal immigration officials plan to build a detention center there without infrastructure to support it; Democratic leaders are introducing legislation they say will safeguard against acts of voter suppression.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 19, 2026

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:42:57 +0000

Georgia Power's parent company saw a good fourth quarter thanks largely to data centers; a high-ranking state senator won't seek re-election after more than two decades at the Gold Dome; and President Donald Trump holds his first event in Georgia since winning a second term.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:43:05 +0000

State GOP holds on to Macon Senate seat; Georgia sees push to fully eliminate legal abortion; and the Atlanta start-up promising to ease your travel anxiety before you even check out of your hotel.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:01:23 +0000

Several Apalachee High School students testify in day two of Colin Gray trial; Georgia lawmakers remember influence of Rev. Jesse Jackson; and the City of Atlanta honors a Black Little League team of yesteryear.

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The Brief for Monday, February 16, 2026

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:24:58 +0000

A jury trial begins in the Apalachee High School shooting; Various groups file suit to protect ballots seized in FBI raid on Fulton election office; and an Atlantan brings home the Gold from the Winter Olympics.

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The Brief for Friday, February 13, 2026

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:43:10 +0000

The State Senate has passed a Republican-backed package of bills to significantly cut state income taxes; The MARTA Board of Directors says they've done nothing wrong after a committee vote behind closed doors to halt work on the Eastside Beltline streetcar project; the National Center for Civil and Humand Rights in Atlanta is offering special programming every Saturday during Black History Month.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 12, 2026

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:57:36 +0000

Environmental groups challenge state lawmakers to revisit Georgia Power's approved expansion; Can drones stop a school shooting in process?; and Broadway Sideways: a fresh take on show tunes.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:39:13 +0000

A jury is set in the trial of a father whose son is accused of fatal school shooting; Fulton County pressures feds to inventory, provide copies of documents seized in elections office raid; and a look at secrecy surrounding South Carolina's frightening measles outbreak.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:43:17 +0000

Affidavit made public surrounding FBI raid on Fulton Elections office; More police are part of the reason violent crime has fallen, but it's not the only factor; and Atlanta's own Spike Lee turns back the clock to 1988.

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The Brief for Monday, February 9, 2026

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:40:56 +0000

DOJ given Tuesday deadline to unseal documents related to FBI raid of Fulton elections office; man falsely charged and detained for kidnapping sues police, prosecutors; and Southwest Atlanta Black bookstore to close after 35 years in business.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 5, 2026

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:43:22 +0000

Annual 'Latino Day at the Legislature' takes serious tone amid ICE raids; City of Atlanta and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper settle Clean Water Act lawsuit; and the end of a 50-year era. Art Papers announces it will cease publication at the end of the year.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:11:21 +0000

Ten-thousand gallons of jet fuel leaked from Hartsfield-Jackson, EPA says; AJC to cut 15% of workforce, half from its newsroom; and a fourth GOP U.S. Representative from Georgia will not be running for re-election to the House.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:42:38 +0000

Memorial details are released for slain Gwinnett County officer; a Georgia billionaire inspired by Donald Trump enters race for governor; and a push for metal detectors for all Georgia schools advances under the Gold Dome.

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The Brief for Monday, February 2, 2026

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:43:38 +0000

A Gwinnett County police officer is dead, another seriously injured, after a shootout inside a local hotel room; the latest between President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney puts Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace at the center of the controversy; and who's at fault after decades of toxic PFAS releases directly into water sources for parts of North Georgia and Alabama?

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The Brief for Friday, January 30, 2026

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:58:49 +0000

Students at schools and colleges across Metro Atlanta are ‘walking out’ as part of a nationwide strike — which calls for a day of “no work, no school, no shopping”; The Venezuelan man convicted of killing a Georgia nursing student in 2024 is in court Friday requesting a new trial; the commissioner of Georgia's behavioral health agency talks about the state being released from a 2010 federal settlement agreement to improve treatment conditions.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 29, 2026

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:39:22 +0000

Local lawmakers react to FBI raid of Fulton Co. election office; a judge rules against the federal government's stripping of EV charger funding from Georgia and half the other U.S. states; and WABE Arts asks, "What's feeding you?"

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:47:32 +0000

FBI raids Fulton Elections office over 2020 ballots; ICE quietly opens satellite office in College Park; and outgoing GOP Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols reflects on his 15 years in the job.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:45:40 +0000

Court rules challengers to 2021 Georgia voting law lack standing; more Georgia schools to get funding to test for lead; and a candidate for Georgia Lt. Gov. pushes to change name of local mountain to honor Donald Trump.

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The Brief for Monday, January 26, 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:03:29 +0000

Atlanta is among dozens of US cities that have seen homicides drop to levels not recorded since before the pandemic; public health giant Dr. William Foege died over the weekend in Atlanta at the age of 89; and a Georgia-based app helps people cut back on drinking, whether for "dry January" or beyond.

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The Brief for Friday, January 16, 2026

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:22:05 +0000

Meteorologists at the National Weather Service are expecting a major ice storm to hit the Atlanta area this weekend, potentially creating long lasting travel and power interruptions; Officials with Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport are incorporating some new equipment in preparation for this weekend’s winter storm; A group of 26-year-old Georgia Southern Graduates are helping Atlanta’s Unhoused express themselves — through music.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 22, 2026

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:55:33 +0000

Dangerous ice storm setting up for North Georgia over the weekend and could linger into the workweek; Atlanta's airport bolsters efforts to combat human trafficking in advance of FIFA 2026 World Cup; and do you fancy a jennie? Here's a 'hen't: grab your gun.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:12:17 +0000

Forecasters say a winter storm is likely to hit North Georgia over the weekend and residents should prepare now; State lawmakers pump the brakes on new data centers; and how a Georgia college student's efforts are helping foster children across the U.S.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:40:08 +0000

Georgia opts-in to new federal tax credit for "school choice"; Students from a dozen metro high schools and colleges walk out of class in protest of ICE arrests; and UGA researchers uncover what's making monarch butterflies sick.

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The Brief for Friday, January 16, 2026

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:13:34 +0000

Senator Jon Ossoff is calling again for the Trump Administration to change its tariff policies as a recent report found that it could push Georgia’s economy towards a recession; State lawmakers are reacting to Georgians' growing frustration with data centers with bipartisan legislation going after a major tax break; and federal policy changes have shifted the way ICE operates in Georgia. We hear from WABE immigration reporter Emily Wu Pearson about what she's focusing on in 2026

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The Brief for Thursday, January 15, 2026

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:49:30 +0000

In his final State of the State address, Gov. Brian Kemp proposes several new ways of spending the state's surplus; East Point temporarily pulls the plug on any potential new data centers; and Delta employees to get profit-sharing bonus equal to about one month of pay.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:41:17 +0000

Twenty-two people qualified to be on the ballot to serve out Marjory Taylor Green's term; Georgia Power says customers could see their monthly bills go down; and extra toll lanes are top-of-mind for Gov. Brian Kemp, who offered up his legislative priorities this morning at the annual "Eggs and Issues" breakfast.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:42:25 +0000

From property taxes to birth control, state lawmakers are busy making the legislative sausage. We break down a few of the proposals; the head of an Atlanta HBCU says he was ousted without notice; and the skies were especially friendly for Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines in 2025.

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The Brief for Monday, January 12, 2026

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:40:20 +0000

Georgia's Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner fines companies for failing to cover mental health on par with other medical issues; a conversation with the new head of the Georgia Hotel and Lodging Association; and WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali breaks down 'day one' of the 2026 legislative session.

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The Brief for Friday, January 9, 2026

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:07:07 +0000

Fulton is looking for volunteers to help with its annual point in time count, to help track and respond to homelessness in the county; the city of Lovejoy is further enforcing a curfew for minors after increased criminal activity over the last year; and a chimpanzee sanctuary in North Georgia is looking for college volunteers to spend their spring break taking care of retired research primates.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 8, 2026

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:51:45 +0000

Georgia's Speaker of the House Jon Burns outlines his priorities for the upcoming legislative session; a New York man pleads guilty to threatening the wife of a Georgia immigration officer; and why 4,600 people in DeKalb County call an extended-stay motel "home."

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:46:09 +0000

Georgia's attorney general says he will charge for a second time 61 people arrested during protests of Atlanta's public safety training center; legalized sports betting is likely to make its annual appearance under the Gold Dome again this session; and Georgia's unemployment numbers better than U.S. average.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:39:13 +0000

Gov. Kemp chooses date for special election to fill MTG's vacated Congressional seat; Rep. Doug Collins faces investigation for nepotism within his office; and Georgia GOP lawmakers expected to outline plans for eliminating state income tax.

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The Brief for Monday, January 5, 2026

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:44:19 +0000

State health officials issue urgent request for Georgians to get a flu shot; the CDC's list of recommended vaccines just got a bit shorter; and a major shakeup within the Falcons' management.

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The Brief for Friday, January 2, 2026

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:58:05 +0000

The final deadline to enroll in a “Georgia Access” health plan is coming up and the insurance is a lot more expensive for many in Georgia this year; Beverage giant Coca-Cola plans to lay off 75 employees at its Atlanta corporate headquarters as part of a broader reorganization of its workforce this year; and as we look back at some of WABE's most poignant stories from 2025, we hear about a Georgia non-profit offering incarcerated mothers the opportunity to reconnect with their children

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The Brief for WEDNESDAY, December 31, 2025

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:41:50 +0000

Years after RICO indictments were handed out against "Stop Cop City" protesters, judge throws out the charges; Animal control in Fulton County now the responsibility of county police after botched incidents involving Lifeline Animal Project; and first-day hikes on the first day of 2026.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 23:38:25 +0000

Headline-making monks make stops in metro Atlanta after 2,300-mile journey; APD says it plans to question hundreds of parents after Atlantic Station melee; and the artist behind a reflective new art installation at Piedmont Park.

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The Brief for Monday, December 29, 2025

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:27:19 +0000

Georgia's two new state energy regulators have both now been officially sworn in; Thousands of refugees admitted into Georgia during the Biden Administration will face reassessment; and WABE’s DorMiya Vance delves into the journey of local residents navigating the ongoing data center boom.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:10:09 +0000

Three escaped inmates from DeKalb County Jail caught; wombat scat as communication; and how a drag show has become a Christmas tradition

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The Brief for Monday, December 22, 2025

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:37:15 +0000

Three inmates are on the run after escaping from the DeKalb County Jail; G-DOT suspends roadwork for the holiday travel peak; and why rural Georgia might experience an extra tough holiday season because of interruptions to federal programs.

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The Brief for Friday, December 19, 2025

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:50 +0000

Fulton County says the damage left by a recent fire at the main jail on Rice Street has made over 500 beds at the already-crowded facility unavailable; The Georgia Public Service Commission Friday unanimously approved an expansion deal for Georgia Power expected to cost at least 15 billion dollars; Conservation partners have completed a major deal on the Georgia-Alabama state border covering 10,000 acres of critical forest and watersheds.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 18, 2025

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:40:10 +0000

Federal Dept. of Justice sues Georgia's Secretary of State for not handing over private election ballots; Georgia's utility regulators are set to vote on a massive and controversial Georgia Power expansion plan; and the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter wants text messages with his son thrown out before his trial begins in February.

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:02:53 +0000

Two labor unions come out in opposition of major railroad merger; Atlanta's housing market shows a major shift from this time last year; and Atlanta's VA Medical Center expands efforts to keep women veterans safe during and after pregnancy.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:25:32 +0000

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is set to testify Wednesday before a State Senate committee investigating her; The city of Atlanta says it's dropping its traditional 'Peach Drop' this New Year's Eve at Underground Atlanta and doing a fireworks and drone countdown instead; and Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans speaks with WABE Arts about the filming the upcoming Scary Movie 6 in Atlanta and the city's role in his long-term career and personal plans.

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The Brief for Monday, December 15, 2025

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:57:41 +0000

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Atlanta-based UPS for allegedly stealing tens of millions of dollars in pay from seasonal workers; Georgia’s newly-elected public service commissioners are calling on the current commission to delay a vote on Georgia Power’s expansion plans; and WABE hears from the founders of Pro-Civica, a Georgia-based company that partners with state and local corrections agencies to offer a rehabilitative curriculum emphasizing civic-minded behavior.

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The Brief for Friday, December 12, 2025

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:36:42 +0000

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Fulton County to get ahold of its 2020 general election ballots; The Federal Emergency Management Agency is announcing more than 1 billion dollars in funding for Georgia; and WABE's Medical Wealth Gap series wraps up with a profile of Clarkston's Mosaic Health Center, a medical clinic for serving the community's refugee, immigrant and migrant population without insurance.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 11, 2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:02:09 +0000

Atlanta is ranked among the top 10 worst traffic cities in the country, according to a recent analysis by a transportation research firm; Democratic U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock says America is in a 'spiritual crisis' saying part of the solution is making the American dream attainable for all; and WABE Arts looks at a new PBS documentary following a youth orchestra highlighting the Buford highway corridor.

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:46:20 +0000

Georgia Power says it's reached an agreement with state regulators on a massive expansion plan; A leading statewide elected official says Georgia Republicans need to sound the alarm after Democrats flip another office in a special election; New Year’s Eve is a key deadline for the roughly 1.5 million Georgians with Affordable Care Act coverage, unless Congress reaches an agreement to extend "enhanced tax credits."

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:10:45 +0000

Hearings that had been scheduled for this week involving the accused Atlanta spa shooter are now postponed; Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to appear next week before a Georgia State Senate Committee investigating her for alleged misconduct connected to the now-dismissed 2020 election interference case; and an Atlanta filmmaker premieres a new AI-enhanced version of his documentary chronicling a decades-old arts and culture festival in the city.

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The Brief for Monday, December 8, 2025

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:59:48 +0000

Defiant, Fani Willis continues to push for separation of power between the legislative and judicial branches of government; a Democratic state representative from Covington pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges; and why Georgia's Medicaid work requirement might not set the best example for other states about to roll it out.

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The Brief for Friday, December 5, 2025

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:11:00 +0000

CDC committee votes to end decades-long recommendation to vaccinate at birth for Hepatitis-B; Insurance company sues BioLab, parent company, after massive warehouse fire; and the future of safety net healthcare in Georgia amid planned federal cuts, short-term funding.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 4, 2025

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:53:11 +0000

A new shelter for women in DeKalb County will provide housing and wraparound services to those experiencing homelessness; more people in Metro Atlanta were killed in traffic crashes than because of homicides in 2024; and how people with disabilities and their families are bracing for financial hardship in the face of the Trump Administration's cut to health funding

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:12:37 +0000

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta has vacated a ruling by a lower court that stopped a portion of a controversial law barring giving any food or water to voters waiting at the ballot box; A group of Georgia state lawmakers are recommending measures to compel chronically absent students to come to school; WABE health reporter Jess Mador speaks to a health insurance marketplace navigator about the state's changing healthcare landscape.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:14:16 +0000

A bipartisan State Senate study committee looking at the issue of college affordability is recommending the state create a comprehensive need-based aid program; According to a new analysis of Trump administration health care cuts, Georgia is facing steep job and tax-revenue losses as well as more people without health insurance over the next decade; And on WABE Arts, Revolt TV's 'Bet on Black' show highlights HBCU students and alumni who are entrepreneurs in a pitch style competition of their companies and products.

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The Brief for Monday, December 1, 2025

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:22:26 +0000

Fulton County taxpayers might see the bill for the now-dismissed Trump election interference case; Grady is opening new medical centers in Dekalb County; and a new North Atlantic Right Whale calf was spotted off the coast of Georgia

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:55:25 +0000

Georgia's federal election interference case dropped; how Atlanta small businesses are preparing for holiday sales amid economic uncertainty; and reparations for Black Americans in Fulton County

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:59:26 +0000

Georgia immigration judges granted only four percent of asylum cases in fiscal year 2025; Dekalb County is heading toward mediation in a federal Clean Water Act lawsuit; on WABE Arts Atlanta’s holiday stages are alive, from the Alliance Theater's "A Christmas Carol" to Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre’s “Nutcracker Suite.”

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The Brief for Monday, November 24, 2025

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:37:53 +0000

Potential candidates to succeed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene consider their runs; Ft. Benning in Georgia on short list for Army nuclear power plant; and the year's busiest travel week at the world's busiest airport--what you can expect if you're flying this Thanksgiving.

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The Brief for Friday, November 21, 2025

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:07:23 +0000

Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is anticipating millions of passengers over the Thanksgiving holiday, just over a week after the government shutdown ended; Employees at the Centers for Disease Control say the Trump administration is ignoring the federal government’s own scientists; and the Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance fund is pushing for more support for Black farmers and landowners after they stepped up to provide food during the government shutdown.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 20, 2025

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:39:48 +0000

After numerous roadblocks, Atlanta's interim inspector general is set to release dozens of investigations involving city officials accused of wrongdoing; Georgia Power warns of new scams targeting customers; and Cobb County to expand driverless shuttles.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:38:03 +0000

Salesforce ups its presence in Atlanta; Georgia's ports are feeling the tariff squeeze; and what the state's doing to improve chronic absenteeism at Georgia's public schools.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:38:45 +0000

Get ready for the busy Thanksgiving travel season, especially on Georgia's Interstate highways; Home Depot primes investors that full-year returns will likely be worse than expected; and a local police department gets more powerful Tasers at a cost of $7.8-million.

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The Brief for Monday, November 17, 2025

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:36:28 +0000

Head of public education in Georgia calls for teacher, support staff raises; FAA lifts flight restrictions on Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson; and MTG's MAGA mea culpa.

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The Brief for Friday, November 14, 2025

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:37:52 +0000

FAA eases, but doesn't eliminate, flight restrictions at Hartsfield-Jackson; Prosecuting Attorney's Council of Georgia head Pete Skandalakis agrees to take on 2020 election interference case against Trump and his allies; and detaining immigrants is a big business in one of Georgia's smallest towns, even if most of the cash goes elsewhere.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 13, 2025

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:01:34 +0000

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says it's ready to get back to full capacity, as the longest federal government shutdown in history ends; Environmental groups are calling on the Georgia Public Service Commission to put off a decision on expanding power plants until newly-elected commissioners take office; and immigrants detained in Georgia are not guaranteed legal representation, unlike in criminal court, but immigration law is notoriously complex so some attorneys are providing free services.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:37:58 +0000

Atlanta Fed president announces retirement; Atlanta becomes the 17th market for a National Women's Soccer League team; and why some SNAP recipients are surprised to learn of new work requirement.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:39:19 +0000

Atlanta's congressional delegation unlikely to vote for GOP funding plan to reopen the government; Atlanta's public defender's office prepares for doubling of its caseload; and Lois Reitzes speaks with ASO's Norman Mackenzie about what makes Beethoven's Ninth, returning to Atlanta Symphony Hall this week, the enduring work it is.

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The Brief for Monday, November 10, 2025

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:01:25 +0000

The Atlanta Community Food Bank says the federal government shutdown--which may be coming to an end--has put a strain on resources as it prepares for the holiday season; Caregivers in Georgia face increasing challenges ... especially with more than 60-percent also having another job; Atlanta rap duo Outkast have joined the ranks of music legends honored in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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The Brief for Friday, November 7, 2025

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:07:44 +0000

Solar panel maker QCells says it’s cutting hours and contractors at its Georgia factories because of supply chain issues; Almost 90 flights are canceled so far today at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport according to FlightAware as the government shutdown continues; and the federally appointed receiver of a failed Newnan lending firm says only a quarter of more than a million dollars in political donations has been returned.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 6, 2025

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:43:45 +0000

UPS crash death toll rises to 13; A chunk of Atlanta flights among those FAA mandated canceled as government shutdown continues; and why autumn brings out the worst in Atlanta drivers.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:56:05 +0000

The death toll from Tuesday's UPS Airlines crash in Louisville grows; the FAA says it will trim flights in 40 corridors due to the government shutdown; and Georgia's film industry finds itself at a crossroads.

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The Brief for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:28:09 +0000

A UPS Airlines MD-11 crashes at Kentucky Worldport facility; it's Election Day in Georgia; and some Delta flight attendants take union call to flying public.

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The Brief for Monday, November 3, 2025

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:52:44 +0000

A judge says she will allow the City of Atlanta's 81 polling locations in Fulton and DeKalb Counties to remain open until 8 p.m. Tuesday; A Georgia-based disability group says it received an overwhelming number of requests for assistance from those facing the loss or delay of federal food aid; The only statewide races on Georgia ballots Tuesday are for two seats on the Public Service Commission.

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The Brief for Friday, October 31, 2025

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:59:10 +0000

Georgians can continue accessing federal food assistance for women and children as two federal judges ruled Friday the Trump administration must continue to fund SNAP during the government shutdown; U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is raising concerns about medical neglect and the lack of adequate food and water at immigration detention centers across the U.S., including in Georgia; Local elections are right around the corner, and in South Fulton, residents are looking to elect their next mayor.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 30, 2025

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:02:49 +0000

Governor Brian Kemp is pointing the finger back at Democrats after calling on him to help backfill funding for programs affected by the federal government shutdown; The former mayor of the city of Stonecrest has been indicted for lying about his criminal history so he could register to vote and qualify to run for office again; Immigration can be an isolating experience, but one Atlanta-based artist is using video games to translate the emotions.

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The Brief for Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:01:51 +0000

Members of Georgia's Legislative Black Caucus say the ongoing federal government shutdown will continue to impact some of Georgia's most vulnerable residents heading into November; Some Georgia Head Start centers are at risk of closing at the end of the week as the government shutdown continues; Atlanta Public Schools just released another draft of plans to restructure the district by 2040, which includes clustering some under-enrolled schools together.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:25:17 +0000

Air Traffic Controllers in Atlanta have missed their first full paycheck as the government shutdown continues; Atlanta-based delivery giant UPS says it has cut around 48,000 jobs this year, which is significantly more than initially announced in April; A long-time Atlanta city council member says advocates are repeatedly sounding the alarm over conditions at the Fulton County Jail, while standing in the way of any possible solutions.

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The Brief for Monday, October 27, 2025

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:50:09 +0000

MARTA has started installing its new $317 million dollar fare system, including new station fare gate; Air traffic controllers in Atlanta and across the country are set to miss their first full paychecks Tuesday as the government shutdown continues in its fourth week; and Former CDC director and Dr. Tom Frieden speaks with WABE’s Jess Mador about his new book and challenges facing public health.

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The Brief for Friday, October 24, 2025

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:58:57 +0000

A new poll of more than 4,000 people puts housing affordability ahead of traffic as the biggest problem facing metro Atlanta; Around 6,000 children enrolled in Head Start programs in the metro Atlanta area could be affected if the government shutdown continues into November; WABE's Emily Wu Pearson speaks with the new head of a school for refugee girls in Decatur about plans to grow the school.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 23, 2025

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 22:44:49 +0000

Hawks fans are optimistic despite a shaky start to the season; an iconic Atlanta strip club will be demolished for student housing; and advocates ask lawmakers to protect the Okefenokee Swamp

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:49:30 +0000

A critic of the committee in charge of setting Georgia's power rates is arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets, Governor Brian Kemp visits South Korea on economic business, and victims of violent crimes in Georgia band together to figure out how to access resources

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:46:04 +0000

The man accused of threatening a mass shooting at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport is facing additional charges for having AR-15 assault rifle and ammunition at the airport; Georgia’s largest electricity provider is making the case this week for building more natural gas turbines and storage batteries to meet rising energy demand – mostly from data centers; and Georgia's highest court is giving a Gwinnett County man who's already spent decades in prison another chance to prove he did not kill his two-month-old son.

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The Brief for Monday, October 20, 2025

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:14:05 +0000

Nevada could soon rival Georgia for film production if the state passes a tax incentive similar to what we have in the Peach State; Atlanta is home to multiple interfaith organizations, but after the October 7th attack in Israel two years ago, some of those connections have fractured; and WABE's Marlon Hyde speaks with Dorian DeBarr, the President of Decide DeKalb, about steps the county is taking to help small businesses at a time of economic uncertainty.

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The Brief for Friday, October 17, 2025

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:54:26 +0000

Officials from Grady Memorial Hospital and other Atlanta health advocates are preparing for expected financial losses as a result of President Donald Trump’s Medicaid-funding cuts; Organizers have obtained all the permits needed to hold a second "No Kings" protest in Atlanta tomorrow Saturday, despite a brief setback at city hall; The State of Georgia has amassed nearly 15 billion surplus dollars, carrying over year over year.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 16, 2025

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:32:37 +0000

A group founded by Stacey Abrams to register more young voters and voters of color is shutting down; President Donald Trump says he has not made a decision on backing a candidate in next year’s Georgia Republican primary for U.S. Senate; DeKalb County residents gathered to learn more about data centers during a town hall with CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson as three facilities could potentially come to the area.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:09:36 +0000

Workers who recently lost their job at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease control are now in a sort of limbo; DeKalb County School's Superintendent Devon Horton has resigned; and AJC restaurant critic Henri Hollis joins All Things Considered to go over the AJC's recently released Atlanta's 50 Best Restaurants list.

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The Brief for Tuesday October 14, 2025

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:40:14 +0000

Union petitions for continued workplace flexibility for Georgia campus employees; Poll finds low affinity for Atlanta-based CDC; and nary a drop of rain recently could lead to a troubling fire season.

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The Brief for Monday, October 13, 2025

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:47:31 +0000

Democrat-turned-MAGA Republican (and election denier) Vernon Jones wants to head Georgia's elections; Atlanta's HBCUs get $50-million for small grants that make big impacts; and after three decades, time for one last meal at Eat's on Ponce.

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The Brief for Friday, October 10, 2025

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 23:42:29 +0000

The company that makes Georgia’s voting machines has a new owner; Three of four candidates for the Georgia Public Service Commission declined to participate in a debate this week; and WABE's Emily Wu Pearson speaks with Lorraine Fontana, a longtime lesbian activist in the Atlanta community for our Beyond Pride series.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 9, 2025

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:41:13 +0000

DeKalb Co. Schools Superintendent indicted on federal fraud charges; Delta Air Lines beats expectations for Q3; and as Cobb County's public library encourages reading books on 'banned book lists,' its public schools lead the state in removing titles from library shelves.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 22:38:25 +0000

The council hunting for 2020 election interference prosecutor given until Nov. 14th to find one; Ossoff raises $12-million in the last three months for re-election bid; and as Atlanta Pride nears, a conversation about what you can expect from WABE's "Beyond Pride" series.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:37:34 +0000

Cost for College Park Botanical Garden nearly doubles in seven months; the government shutdown could complicate situation for those who rely on the food program WIC; and relatively speaking, housing is more affordable now than it's been in three years.

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The Brief for Monday, October 6, 2025

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 22:46:04 +0000

Local elected officials try to ease burden of shutdown on TSA workers; agency charged with finding a prosecutor for 2020 Georgia election interference case requests more time; and Atlanta's West End promised $5-billion to help it turn around blight.

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The Brief for Friday, October 3, 2025

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 23:02:37 +0000

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has agreed to testify before a State Senate committee that is investigating her; The union representing Transportation Security Administration workers says the federal shutdown is taking a toll on staff at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International airport; Ponce de Leon restaurant "EATS," which pre-dates Atlanta's hosting of the Olympics, is closing in a few weeks, marking the end of an Atlanta institution.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 2, 2025

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:12:44 +0000

Georgia residents affected by Hurricane Helene a year ago continue to wait for hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster relief; A new report shows how the effects of Georgia's abortion law extend beyond women's reproductive care; and a last-second plea to save a hundred shelter dogs and cats in Fulton and DeKalb Counties.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:38:03 +0000

Shutdown, shutdown, shutdown; Jimmy Carter's 'forever' stamp unveiled; and after 50+ years with the Braves, Brian Snitker won't return as the team's manager next season.

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:50:53 +0000

Already on edge, CDC employees fear for jobs as government shutdown looms; SCOGA hands Gullah-Geechee on Sapelo Island zoning win; and President Jimmy Carter "forever" stamp set to debut.

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The Brief for Monday, September 29, 2025

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 22:37:39 +0000

Georgians whose health insurance comes from the ACA/Obamacare online marketplace will see skyrocketing prices next year; the pool for Georgia's next governor just added another name; and state graduation rates reach new highs.

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The Brief for Friday, September 26, 2025

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:59:23 +0000

Georgia’s "Pathways" Medicaid program has the green light from the Trump administration to continue through the end of next year; Fort Gordon near Augusta was returned to its long-time name Friday as part of an effort by the Trump Administration to reverse name changes by the Biden Administration; It’s been a year since Hurricane Helene rampaged through the center of Georgia. Now, many people are changing how they prepare for the next storm.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 25, 2025

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:36:49 +0000

Georgia’s Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust is awarding 3 million dollars to a foundation at Georgia Southern University-- to help expand rural addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services; Tourism officials pointedly told lawmakers that the State of Georgia is not spending enough on an industry that employees nearly a half million Georgians and brings in billions of dollars; Peachtree Corners residents remain divided over whether to create their own police force, leaving millions of dollars on the line for the Gwinnett County Police Department.

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 22:38:08 +0000

Stone Mountain's mayor fights her ouster; Clayton County to build $19-million behavioral health crisis center; and Georgia researchers just named two new species of bass.

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:46:51 +0000

State lawmakers ponder how to eliminate a tax that funds half the annual budget; ACLU files emergency lawsuit to prevent deportation of Georgia journalist; and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and its members reach a deal on a three-year contract.

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The Brief for Monday, September 22, 2025

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:38:43 +0000

Parents have mixed views on vaccines, poll finds; Gov. Kemp will travel to South Korea to promote trade, even after 300 nationals were detained in an immigration raid at a South Georgia manufacturer; and why Fulton County is being sued for the way it's collecting some property taxes.

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The Brief for Friday, September 19, 2025

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:44:24 +0000

Local journalist detained by ICE for 100 days is ordered deported; Hyundai confirms previous plans to invest billions in Georgia, despite recent immigration arrests; Report finds Georgia Pathways spends less than a third of every dollar on healthcare.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 18, 2025

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:54:10 +0000

Peachtree City wants its own police, but it's not the only one; Atlanta is dry and rain is not coming; and Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali reflect on their front row seat to history as Sam says goodbye to WABE

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:53:41 +0000

Ousted CDC head testifies about turmoil in the organization; South Korean officials call for investigation into Georgia immigrant detainment facility; and the field for the next Georgia governor gets even more crowded.

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:43:47 +0000

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been permanently barred from continuing the criminal case against President Donald Trump and 18 others; Former Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan and businessman Clark Dean have entered the Georgia gubernatorial race; and an Emory University law professor answers questions about free speech in the workplace following a spate of firings related to social media posts made in the wake of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk's death.

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The Brief for Monday, September 15, 2025

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:38:10 +0000

CDC workers return to work at Atlanta headquarters following last month's shooting; Trump healthcare cuts cost hospital its maternity care; and Yellow Jackets bust into AP Top 25.

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The Brief for Friday, September 12, 2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:58:52 +0000

The long-awaited trial of the accused Atlanta spa shooter is unlikely to take place this year; State officials are urging healthcare providers to be on the lookout for measles; Hundreds of people arrested in the immigration raid at the Hyundai plant near Savannah have landed in South Korea.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 11, 2025

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:41:18 +0000

Georgia officials react to Charlie Kirk's killing; South Korean natives detained in a massive immigration raid in South Georgia depart Atlanta for Korea with distrust of US; and an Atlanta federal appeals court overturns win for rural sheriff's deputy, who is trans.

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:57:39 +0000

Efforts to fire Georgia-born Fed governor could reach the SCOTUS; Korean detainees who were rounded up in raid at South Georgia EV plant were waiting to be released to Korean officials; and Mary Louise Kelly talks about her new national security podcast.

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:38:46 +0000

Judge tosses 61 RICO indictments against "Stop Cop City" demonstrators; Raid on South Georgia facility has potential to unravel decades of South Korean investment; and iconic but struggling John Portman-designed building could be yours if the price is right!

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The Brief for Monday, September 8, 2025

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:01:38 +0000

Fallout continues over massive ICE raid at a South Georgia EV factory; Rockdale County dealt judicial setback in efforts to recover funds from BioLab breach; Falcons drop their home opener.

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The Brief for Friday, September 5, 2025

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:21:47 +0000

U-S immigration officials say they have conducted their largest ever single-site raid at the Hyundai vehicle plant near Savannah; As Fulton County moves forward with plans to improve jail conditions, county commissioners are also wrestling over money for the magistrate court and public defenders; Biologists with the state of Georgia are playing the waiting game — every month, they’re checking to see how long it takes for fish hooks to rust in water.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 4, 2025

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:38:00 +0000

Apalachee one year later; U.S. Senators from Georgia grill HHS Sec. Kennedy; and Gabe Sterling enters race for Georgia Secretary of State.

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:34:01 +0000

Top CDC officials resign, sound alarm on Trump public health policy; Georgia's handling of cell phones for 911 calls has lots of room to improve; and what the City of Atlanta wants from all those driverless rideshare vehicles circling the city's streets.

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:34:27 +0000

Refugees in Georgia are losing access to food stamps as the Trump Administration’s budget plans kick in; Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is endorsing Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley in next year's Republican primary; A bookstore in Marietta is helping serve LGBTQ readers from all over the south, who come looking for characters, and friends, like them.

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The Brief for Friday, August 29, 2025

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 12:37:48 +0000

How increased immigration enforcement is affecting Georgia's construction industry; lawmakers address concerns over insurance prices in the state; Atlanta-based, New Orleans-born business owners reflect 20 years later on how Hurricane Katrina changed everything

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The Brief for Thursday, August 28, 2025

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:58:47 +0000

A day after new CDC Director ousted, an interim is named; Top CDC officials resign in protest; and Atlanta's newspaper of record abandons the printed version.

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:49:07 +0000

The new head of the CDC is out; Judge issues five-figure daily fine to Fulton Commission; and some who fled Katrina 20 years ago ended up staying in Atlanta.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:45:55 +0000

Atlanta condo at center of controversy over Trump's efforts to rid Fed governor Lisa Cook; Atlanta Dogwood Festival in trouble; and an update on the future of Atlanta's beleagured jail.

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The Brief for Monday, August 25, 2025

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:42:07 +0000

Five major players in aerospace industry form Georgia alliance; State Rep. Tanya Miller (D-Atlanta) files to run for AG; and therapy horses offer calm to cops.

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The Brief for Friday, August 22, 2025

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:40:21 +0000

The police officer who died responding to the shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta two weeks ago was memorialized Friday; Senior state judge David Emerson has set an emergency hearing for next week after the Fulton County Commission did not follow his order to appoint two Republican nominees to the county's elections board; The national Republican Party elects a new chairman during a meeting of the Republican National Committee in Atlanta Friday.

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The Brief for Thursday, August 21, 2025

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:01:53 +0000

Hundreds of CDC workers expect pink slips; VP JD rallies in PT City; and RIP Taroko the whale shark!

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:45:48 +0000

Fed-up CDC workers send pointed letter to HHS Sec. Kennedy; Georgia Chamber hosts congressional campaign kick-off in Columbus; and a new report looks at factors influencing Georgia's housing crunch.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 23:14:58 +0000

Georgia GOP leaders push to eliminate state income tax; South Fulton mayor's race sees lots of familiar faces; and The Home Depot reports a slightly off Q2.

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The Brief for Monday, August 18, 2025

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 23:15:49 +0000

Those who want to run for Georgia office must pay up or shut up; Atlanta's main food charity continues to see demand increase; and the unorthodox reporting style of Hood Anchor Ye.

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The Brief for Friday, August 15, 2025

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:40:56 +0000

Escalator that dumped Beyonce fans at Vine City MARTA reopens; Georgia Power looks to gas turbines for more energy; and a young woman's unlikely journey to "Graduate of the Year."

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The Brief for Thursday, August 14, 2025

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:37:45 +0000

Obamacare insurance premiums are about to spike; Solar for All grant becomes solar for none; and Atlanta's housing market looking upended: supply is increasing while demand decreases.

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:58:42 +0000

After arrest, police seek help to ID three more suspects in Edgewood shooting; GE announces plans to bring manufacturing jobs from Mexico to Georgia; and transit talk makes a comeback in BeltLine planning.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:39:52 +0000

GBI: CDC shooting suspect died of self-inflicted gunshot wound; Army Sgt. accused of opening fire at Ft. Stewart last week charged with attempted murder; and AI meets matchmaker in KSU app to keep isolation from taking over.

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The Brief for Monday, August 11, 2025

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:40:51 +0000

CDC employees push back on safety concerns after Friday's deadly shooting; ambivalence dictates mood as Georgia military bases see Confederate names return; and the road to Georgia's Sea Turtle Summer.

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The Brief for Friday, August 8, 2025

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 01:09:55 +0000

A shooting suspect and one DeKalb County police officer are dead after an active shooter situation played out near the campuses of the CDC and Emory University; Class action lawsuit seeks to reverse state's denial of transgender care to inmates; and drinking and flushing are about to cost more in Fulton County.

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The Brief for Thursday, August 7, 2025

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:39:41 +0000

Gloves come off in GOP race for Georgia Governor as AG sues Lt. Gov. over campaign finance; National Guard called up to process paperwork for immigration detention; and shareholders win even when the Braves don't.

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:51:55 +0000

Five soldiers shot at Ft. Stewart; Fulton backs off of property tax hike; and G-DOT gets massive federal loan for Ga 400 project already in the works.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:38:11 +0000

Judge tells state election board it must welcome two controversial GOPers; Geoff Duncan, long accused of being a RINO [Republican in name only], cleared all that up today by jumping to the Democratic party; and Fulton County seems likely to pass double-digit property tax hike.

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The Brief for Monday, August 4, 2025

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:35:48 +0000

Georgia GOP unlikely to follow Texas in mid-decade redistricting push; Hundreds of Georgia houses to get free rooftop solar; and Delta clarifies AI intent following Senatorial pushback.

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The Brief for Friday, August 1, 2025

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 22:38:25 +0000

A month after scheduling issues with defense attorneys, there's no new trial date for the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter; GOP members move to strip chair of the Georgia Election Board, a non-partisan position, of some duties; and why one consumer advocate says Delta's AI pricing can only be bad for consumers.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 31, 2025

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:36:53 +0000

Atlanta-based CDC funding potentially spared massive cuts; Georgia's congressional delegation unites in criticism over some Israeli actions in Gaza; and a Southwest Atlanta laundromat ensures area kids have clean clothes for first day of class.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:37:27 +0000

20k DACA recipients in Georgia told they need to self deport; No free rides to the polls, state election board rules; and resiliency in a Decatur kitchen.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:55:41 +0000

Freight railroad giant Union Pacific announced Tuesday it is set to acquire Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern, another major rail operator in an 85 billion dollar deal; Senator Raphael Warnock is among the Democrats in Congress this week reintroducing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; For a decade, the Fulton County Public Defender's Office and non-profits have helped people recently released from jail find housing, but now the program faces a difficult path forward as federal funding dries up.

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The Brief for Monday, July 28, 2025

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 23:08:36 +0000

Most of Georgia is under a heat advisory or extreme heat warning and climate change is fueling this kind of brutal heat; As temperatures soar, a nonprofit says it's deeply concerned about the people being held in Georgia prisons who have little to no access to air conditioning; Veterans who get health care at the VA say they’re worried federal cuts will erode working conditions and quality of care -- especially in Atlanta.

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The Brief for Friday, July 25, 2025

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 23:23:37 +0000

Georgia education officials are scrambling to disburse funds after they were held up by the Trump Administration; Another figure connected to a failed lending firm in Newnan has been subpoenaed; The city of South Fulton is placing its police chief Keith Meadows on-leave, as it plans to start an independent investigation into his department.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 24, 2024

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:37:37 +0000

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms began her statewide tour in DeKalb County as she campaigns for governor; Republican State Insurance Commissioner John King is ending his campaign for U.S. Senate; The search is on for millions of missing dollars from an alleged Ponzi scheme connected to the now-closed lending firm founded and run by a prominent Georgia Republican.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:43:30 +0000

Republican activist Kelvin King, the husband of a controversial State Election Board member, says he’s running for Secretary State of Georgia; The highly-anticipated trial of the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter will be rescheduled; Unionized workers and labor advocates across the South are rallying for support.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:29:23 +0000

Advocates and lawyers for a Spanish-language journalist fighting deportation from Georgia aren't mincing words about what they believe is retaliation for his work; Atlanta beverage giant Coca-Cola says it will make a new product this fall that is made with U.S. cane sugar; MARTA is without a permanent leader after CEO Collie Greenwood announced he was stepping down, but some civic leaders and transit advocates had already soured on his leadership.

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The Brief for Monday July, 21. 2025

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:11:39 +0000

Concerns are growing over the prolonged detention of a Georgia-based, Spanish-language journalist by federal immigration authorities; Immigration and Customs Enforcement will use medicaid enrollment data to look for people without legal status; and a local scientist's analysis of the meteorite that streaked across the Atlanta sky last month.

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The Brief for Friday, July 18, 2025

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 23:11:46 +0000

Congress has agreed to President Donald Trump’s request to rescind more than 9 billion dollars in previously appropriated funding for international development and public broadcasting; The state of Georgia is fining BioLab for a chemical fire last September that caused evacuations in Conyers and several days of shelter in place orders; and WABE health reporter Jess Mador takes a look at how work requirements for Medicaid are going in Georgia, now that the policy is set to be expanded.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 17, 2025

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:21:04 +0000

MARTA head abruptly resigns; A key weather office needs qualified people (if you know any); and a former Clayton County Sheriff's uphill climb.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:17:22 +0000

Peter Hubbard advances as Democratic nominee the state's PSC; Trump claims credit for cane sugar's return to Coca-Cola (unconfirmed); and Fulton Commission Chair Rob Pitts underscores the power of boycotts.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:57:58 +0000

Compromise has Ga Power extending renewables, prolonging coal fired plants; Trump loan provision for medical students likely to hurt Georgia; and the latest sex trafficking civil verdict has motel paying former victim $40-million.

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The Brief for Monday, July 14, 2025

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:41:02 +0000

Georgia GOP leader accused of $140-million Ponzi scheme: "Sorry;" Low-Key COVID; and how much above the average income Atlantans will have to find in the couch seat cusions to afford an average house.

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The Brief for Friday, July 11, 2025

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 23:40:50 +0000

A Georgia-based, Spanish-language journalist is back in an Immigration and Customs detention facility; A prominent Georgia Republican is being accused of running a 140-million-dollar Ponzi scheme; and we hear from the founder of Campus, an online two-year college founded by an Atlanta-native, whose backers include Shaquille O'Neal and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 10, 2025

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:18:03 +0000

Delta Air Lines revises its financial outlook; Gov. Brian Kemp joins calls on Hamas to release hostage; and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has a hefty coffer for his gubernatorial run, but mostly thanks to his personal bank account.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:52:44 +0000

East Point's mayor says no thanks to a third term; SCAD student identified as Texas flooding victim; and turnout for pivotal PSC primary is zero or near zero in several Georgia counties.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:42:15 +0000

Georgia Lt. Gov. Bert Jones officially files to become governor; Despite high interest rates and increasing prices, Atlanta housing prices continue to grow; and a conversation with the first ever Chamblee Police Dept. LGBTQI+ liaison.

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The Brief for Monday, July 7, 2025

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:25:43 +0000

Mistrial issued in long-standing "Stop Cop City" RICO trial; Interested in a green energy rebate? Act quickly; and Amir Farokhi's exit interview.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 3, 2025

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:50:33 +0000

All nine Republicans in Georgia’s Congressional delegation voted today [THURS] to send the sweeping tax and spending bill to President Donald Trump’s desk ahead of the July 4th holiday; Atlanta after-school and summer program providers are sounding the alarm after the Trump administration abruptly paused their federal funding; A new report finds that for the first time in over a decade, Atlanta is losing more office space than it's adding.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:49:10 +0000

As the massive tax and spending package backed by President Donald Trump and most Republicans heads for a vote in the U.S. House, there are concerns that federal funding cuts and policy changes will negatively affect Georgia's current state budget; Tens of thousands more people in Georgia could lose health insurance as a result of changes in the Republican-backed budget bill moving through Congress; A state law taking effect this week will require employers to pay people with disabilities minimum wage or higher.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:56:32 +0000

A tied U.S. Senate passes Trump's budget bill; Georgia Power agrees to maintain current rates for three years (kinda); and meet the person behind Atlanta's newest streaming radio, "Audio GayTL."

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The Brief for Monday, June 30, 2025

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:51:23 +0000

Group of North Koreans charged in identidy theft case;The Home Depot diversifies its spin-offs; and Panola Mountain State Park adds some girth.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 26, 2025

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:58:38 +0000

Reworked vaccine advisory board gathers in Atlanta; A judge blocks Georgia's law aimed at limiting kids' access to social media; and Lois Reitzes signs off for the final time.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:51:41 +0000

Trump nominee to lead CDC faces Senate scrutiny; A runoff election where few voters cast a ballot could equate to $100 a vote; and better understanding of heat can lessen its detrimental effect on urban heat islands. [And a big thanks to the entire WABE news team for making the Brief possible 1,000 times over.]

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:01:34 +0000

Police seeking two more teens they say involved in pride flag vandalism; heat wave continues to blanket Atlanta; and seven miles of the Atlanta BeltLine go live.

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The Brief for Monday, June 23, 2025

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:44:05 +0000

A group of faith leaders, doctors and high school students form coalition to urge Georgia Public Service Commission to push Georgia Power toward cleaner power sources; Georgia GOP leaders split over decision to bomb Iran; and how the Atlanta Community Food Bank is navigating record demand.

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The Brief for Friday, June 20, 2025

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 22:37:45 +0000

After a long struggle, environmental non-profit buys land around Okenfenokee, saving it from development; AFLAC warns of major security breach; and why one GOP leader is telling those in his party to pay special attention to the PSC race.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 19, 2025

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:42:24 +0000

Former Fulton County Jail guard faces federal civil rights charges for, what prosecutors say, is her use of a Taser on pre-trial detainees and subsequent lies to cover it up; Escalation in war between Iran and Israel divides Georgia Republicans; and paying honor to Juneteenth.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:35:18 +0000

SCOTUS decision on trans youth likely to have implications in Georgia; Pregnant person kept on life support to save baby removed from ventilator after her son delivered via C-section; and young people sue the Dept. of Labor over Trump mandate defunding federal Job Corps program.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:17:14 +0000

Trial in Apalachee High School shooting could be pushed to 2026; Atlanta has a new tree ordinance; and Georgia doctors express unease if Medicaid cuts go through.

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The Brief for Monday, June 16, 2025

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:43:09 +0000

Georgia Public Service Commission elections are Tuesday; the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter is scheduled for a motions hearing Tuesday; and we go Beyond Pride with a look at what changed from 2016 when Gov. Nathan Deal--a Republican--vetoed a religious freedom bill.

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The Brief for Friday, June 13, 2025

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:57:33 +0000

Another man has died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody at southwest Georgia’s Stewart Detention Cente; Georgia politicians are reacting to this heated political moment, and they are bracing for a possibly intense weekend, with nationwide protests planned to coincide with President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, DC; Georgians are voting for Public Service Commissioners for the first time in years – after a voting rights lawsuit delayed two election cycles.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 12, 2025

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:53:16 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviving an Atlanta family's lawsuit over a botched FBI raid on its home in 2017; Georgia Republicans in Congress joined with nearly all of their GOP colleagues on Thursday in voting to claw back previously-appropriated federal funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting; Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is threatening domestic terrorism charges for anyone who incites violence during this weekend's planned protests against the Trump administration.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:01:39 +0000

(Asking for a friend: Can you be on probation and run for Congress?)

Not one to be influenced by inconsequential formalities (including a person's civil or human rights, the U.S. Constitution, due process, or the remainder of his federal prison sentence), Victor Hill is all, 100%, and fully clear now about the wrongs we as society place on inmates. And it's not that he'd be a one-track-Congressman or anything. At all. Ya see, it's simply just early in the process. And all that other is so essential and massive, it'll take more than a few minutes to feel out his stance on other topics. This much he knows. Time for the Congressional seat now claimed by Nikema Wliliams to undergo an estrogen cleanse; darned right it's here. What the district is lacking isn't a robust federal funding support structure or affordable housing or racial harmony or economic opportunities. Hell. No. It's just not drippin' enough. No room for any 'Low T' up in D5! ...Time to give it the Big Hill MAMA treatment--as in, "Make Atlanta Masculine Again;" Gov. Kemp indicates openness to also use National Guard on those protesting Trump's immigration stance; and a conversation with the producers of NPR's latest Embedded podcast: The Network.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:39:46 +0000

SCOGA finds the State Election Board went too far in implementing new rules for the 2024 election; RICO trail for Young Thug defendants cost a lot of cash, generated few high profile convictions; and remembering Atlanta's own beatbox legend, d.r.e.s. thabeatnik.

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The Brief for Monday, June 9, 2025

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:40:27 +0000

State GOP moves to keep Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger from running in future races as a Republican; CNN/Turner parent company makes a split, the impact of which is unclear; and the fight to preserve Head Start in Georgia.

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The Brief for Friday, June 6, 2025

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:21:43 +0000

Democratic State Representative Derrick Jackson joins the increasingly crowded race for Governor; Georgia Democrats are charting the path forward ahead of next year’s critical elections; Controversy is growing in Georgia over the case of a pregnant woman declared ‘brain dead’ who is being kept on life support in Atlanta.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 5, 2025

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 22:56:55 +0000

State OB-GYNs say Georgia's abortion law getting in the way of ability to treat patients; Last defendant in Young Thug RICO case strikes deal, leaving DA Fani Willis with zero murder convictions after three years; and the list of names for Georgia's next governor keeps getting longer.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:52:01 +0000

South Fulton asks Trump to restore Job Corps funds; Georgia Chamber CEO touts economic benefits of data centers; and meet the young people competing for top financial glory in Atlanta (and who could also balance your checkbook).

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 22:58:51 +0000

The City of Atlanta agrees on $3-billion to get through the next fiscal year; The Atlanta Spa Shooter has his day in court (again); and what will it take to build an LGBTQ community center?

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The Brief for Monday, June 2, 2025

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:56:37 +0000

Judge gives "Stop Cop City" defendants a short window to file motions; More white refugees flee South Africa to the U.S., and Ga Tech needs a new athletic director, if you know of anyone looking.

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The Brief for Friday, May 30th, 2025

Fri, 30 May 2025 22:53:09 +0000

Two men who were being held at the troubled Fulton County Jail died this week; Wellstar Health System is proposing a new hospital in Acworth; Energy use by Georgia's growing data center sector has some experts concerned about demand on the power grid.... that discussion as part of WABE's series Server South.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 29, 2025

Thu, 29 May 2025 22:48:34 +0000

Afternoon tornado hits Henry County, crosses I-75, and it's all caught on dashcam; Critics of Georgia Power say utility is crying wolf about future, massive electricity demand; and how do you spell Dunwoody's own orthographic superstar? S-A-R-V.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Wed, 28 May 2025 22:50:01 +0000

Judge blasts "unorgainzed" prosecution in "Stop Cop City" RICO action; Georgia Power pitches plan for making enough electricity for future demand; and a big change is coming to Emory University's top leadership.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Tue, 27 May 2025 22:49:00 +0000

Pardon me? Donald Trump pardons, frees from prison former Atlanta reality stars turned felons Todd and Julie Chrisley. Found guilty of securing $30-million in fraudulent bank loans and going to prison for it is, apparently, "harsh;" Whereas much of the nation shifted red in the last three Presidential elections, some bucked the trend and turned blue. Turns out most were in metro Atlanta; and federal cuts to grants for disadvantaged communities are leaving a mark on many Georgia towns.

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The Brief for Monday, May 26, 2025

Mon, 26 May 2025 22:38:17 +0000

On this Memorial Day, we head to Gwinnett County where two names were added to its Fallen Heroes Memorial; State regulators consider Georgia Power's long-term energy plan, a plan that keeps coal power plants burning longer than previously expected; and federal cuts leave a hole in Atlanta's BeltLine project.

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The Brief for Friday, May 23, 2025

Fri, 23 May 2025 22:57:02 +0000

The future of a Norcross facility central to water pollution monitoring and flood management in metro Atlanta still appears to be up in the air; Fulton County officials say they are investigating why the Center for Diversion and Services that was set up to serve as an alternative to jail is being underutilized; One Metro Atlanta nonprofit is hoping to help refugees recreate a bit of home, through gardening and food.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 22, 2025

Thu, 22 May 2025 22:59:18 +0000

SPLC finds hate and extremist groups' numbers are going down, but threat level is going up; Mercedes-Benz goes all in on Atlanta; and a preview of this week's PLUGGED IN podcast.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Wed, 21 May 2025 22:45:09 +0000

Just in time for the holiday weekend, federal budget cuts mean closure of 31 Georgia recreation sites; All those data centers popping up around Georgia are power hungry; and two controversial Republican nominees to Fulton County's election board get the 'thumbs down' vote.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Tue, 20 May 2025 22:54:09 +0000

From top to Bottoms: Atlanta's former mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, announces she's running for Georgia governor; Georgia's newest, more restrictive abortion law leaves a brain dead woman on life support as a hospital contemplates the potential legal fallout of pulling the plug; and College Park is in search of a new city manager after the last one didn't work out so well as evidenced by the city council ousting him not long after hiring him.

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The Brief for Monday, May 19, 2025

Mon, 19 May 2025 22:57:16 +0000

The case of a Georgia woman who was declared brain dead and has been kept on life support because she's pregnant is raising legal questions about the state’s restrictive abortion law; In a surprise move, Georgia’s largest electric company is asking to temporarily freeze rates; Data centers are a booming industry in Georgia, but experts worry about the amount of water they require to keep cool.

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The Brief for Friday, May 16, 2025

Fri, 16 May 2025 22:51:56 +0000

A brain-dead pregnant woman on life support to keep the fetus alive although her family was not consulted, and how Georgia's data centers are creeping into people's neighborhoods.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 15, 2025

Thu, 15 May 2025 22:58:28 +0000

Georgia's attempts to redraw districts get little love, lots of federal appeals court attention; Car booting gets a smidge less smarmy; and Decatur looks at reparations.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Thu, 15 May 2025 22:51:53 +0000

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Tue, 13 May 2025 22:48:21 +0000

Family of sexually assaulted teen files lawsuit against Atlanta Police; federal appeals court hears arguments that True the Vote illegally targeted and intimidated tens of thousands of voters; and the financial and emotional help for single parents that's helping them thrive.

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The Brief for Monday, May 12, 2025

Mon, 12 May 2025 22:40:42 +0000

Atlanta's airport catches up from weekend weather delays, Georgia voting issues go to federal appeals court, and WABE's new series about the data centers you see popping up all around the state.

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The Brief for Friday, May 9, 2025

Fri, 09 May 2025 22:45:43 +0000

Wisconsin follows Georgia in charging parent for children's alleged shooting rampage; Coweta County says no more data centers, at least for now; and how it feels when your public service commitment project is pulled out from under you.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 8, 2025

Thu, 08 May 2025 23:19:50 +0000

APD looks to beef up force in advance of major events coming to the city; Atlanta and Fulton County seek ideas for planned LGBTQ+ community center; and in an absence of federal relief funds, Georgia beefs up available relief for farmers.

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The Brief for Monday, May 5, 2025

Thu, 08 May 2025 21:53:50 +0000

Georgia Republican Governor Brian Kemp says he will not run for U.S. Senate next year;
Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock told voters at a South Fulton town hall that he's deeply disappointed in his Republican colleagues’ unwillingness to push back on President Donald Trump; University System of Georgia chancellor Sonny Perdue is urging the Trump Administration to pursue UNESCO world heritage site status for the Okefenokee Swamp.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Wed, 07 May 2025 23:27:41 +0000

Brand new Georgia EV plant sees fines for its disposal of wastewater; Doug Collins, head of the VA, testifies 15% cut to the agency is a goal and not a plan; and Trump's CDC cuts prove a real downer for the agency's remaining Atlanta employees.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Tue, 06 May 2025 22:54:40 +0000

Suspect in Apalachee High shooting indicates plea change could be coming; Georgia climate scientists sound alarm over federal changes they say put the public at risk; and Atlanta writer Josh Green's humorous take on Atlanta is front and center in his latest book, "Goodbye, Sweetberry Park: A Novel of City Life, Creeping Gentrification and Flesh Eating Snakes."

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The Brief for Friday, May 2, 2025

Fri, 02 May 2025 23:12:27 +0000

Georgia Democrats are looking for a new leader, Clayton County officials say they're ready for business, and Georgia Tech students who were designing an elementary school in Clarkston face uncertainty as that program is paused by the Trump Administration.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 1, 2025

Fri, 02 May 2025 22:42:13 +0000

IVF protections signed into Georgia law; Dems warn GOP cuts will target Medicaid; and a tax so nice EV owners might pay it twice.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:54:16 +0000

The trial for the father of the teenager accused of carrying out the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School is set to begin this fall; The NFL has fined the Atlanta Falcons $250,000 and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich another $100,000 after his son participated in a prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft; and WABE’s Marlon Hyde speaks with Randy Davidson, Georgia Entertainment CEO and Founder, about the current state of Georgia's film industry.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:50:46 +0000

Three federal judges have ruled to delay the implementation of the Trump administration's efforts to withhold federal funding for schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs; after years of protests and legal challenges, the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center is now fully open; and during the first 100 days of his second term, President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to reshape every corner of government with far-reaching implications for Georgia.

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The Brief for Monday, April 28, 2025

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:02:20 +0000

Governor Brian Kemp has signed a sweeping school safety law following the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School; Governor Brian Kemp has signed a law banning transgender student athletes from joining teams that match their gender identity; WABE's Chamian Cruz reports the Gwinnett County Public Library is proving to be a key tool for formerly incarcerated people to learn how to become entrepreneurs.

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The Brief for Friday, April 25, 2025

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:57:12 +0000

Public health workers laid off from the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pressing Senator Jon Ossoff to push back more forcefully against President Donald Trump’s cuts; A year after Emory University cracked down on protests opposing the Israel-Hamas war, some students and faculty are still dealing with the aftermath of their arrests; The shrimping industry has a long and storied history on the Georgia coast – but it’s in trouble. WABE’s Emily Jones reports local shrimpers are struggling to compete with cheap foreign imports.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 24, 2025

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:57:43 +0000

The National Rifle Association is holding its annual meeting in Atlanta this week as Georgia gun-owners consider recent events having to do with firearm safety; Over half of Georgia's LGBTQ youth say they've experienced anxiety or depression... that's as a dedicated suicide hotline faces possible closure later this year; and on thie week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss the controversial changes to civil litigation and look ahead to some major races on the 2026 ballot.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:50:14 +0000

A federal court in Atlanta is set to decide whether or not more than 100 international students can finish their studies in the U.S.; Democrats in Congress warn mental healthcare and opioid-addiction treatment could be at risk as the Trump administration continues cutting federal spending, including Medicaid; and WABE’s Sam Gringlas looks at the debate among Democrats over how to respond to legislation restricting transgender people in Georgia.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:57:44 +0000

The City of Atlanta is set to pay nearly 1-point-5-million-dollars to the family of a teenager killed by an off-duty police officer in 2019; Governor Brian Kemp is taking a victory lap after signing a once-in-a-generation overhaul of Georgia’s civil litigation rules; Despite a years-long effort by neighborhood groups to stop it, a major retail and residential development has gotten the green light to move forward in Northeast Atlanta.

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The Brief for Monday, April 21, 2025

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:45:48 +0000

Catholics share their connections to, memories of, Pope Francis; the Hawks fire their GM; and what possible Medicaid cuts mean for Georgians.

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The Brief for Friday, April 18, 2025

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:33:26 +0000

In the first 29 days of President Donald Trump’s second term, ICE has asked Georgia law enforcement to hold the fourth highest number of detainees in the country; an Atlanta church is facing a federal lawsuit over human trafficking allegations; and non-profits like Open Hand Atlanta are facing a double threat in terms of impending federal budget cuts and the rising price of goods driven by the Trump administration's tariffs.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 17, 2025

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:51:25 +0000

Both sides in the case against a Georgia father accused of buying the gun used by his son in the deadly Apalachee High School shooting agree his trial should be moved to another county; More than 100 international students from around the country have joined a lawsuit in the Northern District of Georgia against the U.S. government after they say their visa statuses were changed without reason; WABE reporter Stephannie Stokes reflects on what she's learned in her 11 years covering Atlanta's housing beat.

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The Brief for Wednesday. April 16, 2025

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:43:49 +0000

DEA busts narcotic money laundering ring in Norcross tied to Mexican cartel; Ga Chamber tells businesses to stock up; and how animals heal themselves.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:50:07 +0000

U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson says tariffs, uncertainty threaten local businesses; Atlanta's airport maintains designation as 'World's Busiest' as it celebrates its 100th anniversary; and why Georgia's ports, also busy, don't necessarily mirror a robust economy.

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The Brief for Monday, April 14, 2025

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:46:48 +0000

Dems and GOP butt heads over voter ID. Again.; Georgia ready to spend part of its opioid settlement cash; and the SPLC soon to release Confederate monument count.

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The Brief for Friday, April 11, 2025

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:54:48 +0000

Eighty years after FDR's death at Warm Springs, Georgia; Student visas of four Emory University students revoked; and Delta Air Lines' investment in the South Side of Atlanta.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 10, 2025

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:47:49 +0000

UGA confirms a 'small' number of international students have had their visas revoked; Fulton County Jail faces another wrongful death lawsuit; and Grady expands south.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:52:17 +0000

Delta Air Lines' 2025 profit outlook stalls even as its stock soars; state GOP leaders keep their faith in Trump tariffs; and a visit to Augusta for The Master's Tournament.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:09:21 +0000

BioLab gets small fine for big breach; state health department says vax up!; and Delta flight attendants attempt to unionize. Again.

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The Brief for Monday, April 7, 2025

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:55:19 +0000

Georgia health officials say they've lost more than 300-million federal dollars that would have gone to public health efforts statewide; The recent actions of the Trump administration are continuing to spark protests including in Atlanta; A nonprofit is offering incarcerated mothers in Georgia and their kids an opportunity to reconnect.

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The Brief for Friday, April 4, 2025

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 23:24:11 +0000

State lawmakers have wrapped up work on the proposed $37.8 billion 2026 state budget; Public health experts are warning of the impacts of Trump administration cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and legalizing online sports betting has failed once again to pass the Georgia Legislature.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:50:44 +0000

Atlanta-based Hooters files for bankruptcy; a name from the state's GOP surfaces for AG, and science gets funny.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 3, 2025

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:46:50 +0000

Suspect and father in Apalachee High School shooting trial request new venue; Fulton DA's request to revoke Young Thug's probation fails; and with a day left in the legislative session, the political gloves come off.

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The Brief for Monday, March 31, 2025

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:50:46 +0000

Congresswoman Nikema Williams has resigned as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia; As Georgia's legislative session winds down, lawmakers are considering a bipartisan bill to make HIV prevention easier to get; Recently, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp requested U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement train roughly 1100 Department of Public Safety officers through the controversial 287-g program.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 27, 2025

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:56:24 +0000

Atlanta-based CDC to lose some 2,400 more employees under Trump/Musk/Kennedy plan; A Georgia House member introduces a bill to criminalize all abortions; and could Gov. Kemp tie with New York's governor to be the highest-paid in the US? Maybe.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 23:11:39 +0000

Georgia Power makes its case for more, more, MORE power before state regulators; a bill geared toward those who miss too much school ironically prohibits schools from expelling them; and the nation's crumbling infrastructure isn't nearly as bad as it once was.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:17:23 +0000

Time to put the phones down, little angles!; Now the only state in the U.S. without a cockfighting law, Georgia is poised to pass one; and the heads of NPR and PBS are ready to answer congressional questions about their company's futures.

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The Brief for Monday, March 24, 2025

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 22:47:58 +0000

Months after announcing his resignation, today was Louis DeJoy's final day as USPS Postmaster; President Trump names his nominee for head of the Atlanta-based CDC (again); and Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta has 5,000 reasons for you to leave a tip if you know something that could lead to solving a crime.

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The Brief for Friday, March 21, 2025

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:54:56 +0000

A sweeping overhaul of Georgia's civil litigation rules is now headed to the governor’s desk; President Donald Trump announced former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler will take over student loans in her role as head of the Small Business Association; and the 43rd annual Atlanta International Auto Show is underway at the Georgia World Congress Center downtown.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 20, 2025

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:48:52 +0000

Atlanta man, Delta Air Lines employee, held hostage released by the Taliban; Governor Kemp inches closer to seeing tort reform pass; and showing Atlanta's trees some love, even if the ordinance protecting them finds little favor.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:15:14 +0000

SCOGA considers changes passed, but then halted, to Georgia election laws; state lawmakers consider requiring the actual, full minimum wage be paid to disabled workers; and the potential for a negative political environment to carry over and manifest in negative health outcomes.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:37:32 +0000

Mayor Dickens tells naysayers to 'pipe down,' water improvements are just around the corner; More Georgians would be medically eligible to pick up the pipe, so to speak, if an expansion of medical marijuana makes it through this year's general session; And a significant pipeline for Georgia's construction sector is cut off because of new immigration policies.

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The Brief for Monday, March 17, 2025

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:42:21 +0000

Fulton DA Fani Willis willfully and in bad faith withheld documents in 2023 Trump election interference case, judge finds; Atlanta property values dip for the ninth consecutive month; and So So Def...inately cool is a now official music internship program at Emory University.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 13, 2025

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:02:54 +0000

Trump nominee to head CDC pulls out hours before confirmation hearing to begin; Four years after the Atlanta Spa Shootings, Atlanta's Asian-American community calls out the dangers of hate; and Atlanta's newest professional sport? Table tennis. Look for the Atlanta Blazers to ... take to the court? the table? this fall.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:47:44 +0000

Ag Secretary defends Trump policies, tariffs, during Atlanta visit; Sen. Raphael Warnock responds to (some) constituent questions; and "Drag Down Memory Lane" is Emory Alzheimer's effort to reach out to LGBTQ Atlantans.

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The Brief for Tuesday March 11, 2025

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:54:00 +0000

The DOGE trickle down leaves Emory pumping the brakes; ...about those expected Delta quarterly profits; and 'it's complicated' as lawmakers struggle with how to regulate THC in drinks, which is becoming a more lucrative option in Georgia.

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The Brief for Monday, March 10, 2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:55:01 +0000

Spa Shooter's words can and will be used against him after judge's ruling in motions hearing; Georgia's House of Representatives set to vote on the 2026 budget, but with a cloud overhead; and the story of a John's Creek IRS auditor who got a pink slip as part of the Trump administration's early federal cuts.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:48:58 +0000

Georgia House lawmakers look to scare up more dollars for Hurricane Helene relief and to fund the state's prisons for the remainder of the current fiscal year; One of three Democrats on Cobb County's Board of Commissioners is ousted after the Georgia Court of Appeals refused to hear her redistricting challenge; and after being under indictment for years related to an alleged cover-up in the investigation into Ahmaud Arbery's 2020 murder, former prosecutor Jackie Johnson sees her last remaining charge thrown out.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 27, 2025

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:46:49 +0000

Georgia looks to expand Medicaid without expanding Medicaid; Corporate landlords will have to be more transparent if a proposal under the Gold Dome moves forward; and the most endangered buildings in the region find themselves on the 2025 "Places in Peril" list.

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The Brief for Friday, March 7, 2025

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:44:05 +0000

A look back at Crossover Day and what bills likely met their deaths under the Gold Dome; Atlanta's about to get science-ee; and Dry Georgia, Dry.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 6, 2025

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:56:07 +0000

Crossover Day at the Gold Dome is 'do or die' time for potential new laws; Georgia looks to lower its state income tax rate by a smidge; and say it ain't so--Lois Reitzes announces her retirement from WABE after 45 years on the air.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:56:27 +0000

Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga) files initial paperwork to run for governor; Some 180 fired CDC workers asked to return to work; and state GOP lawmaker says massive corporate buy-up of Georgia's housing stock crossed a line.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:59:34 +0000

Laid off CDC employees join in protest of DOGE cuts; bill under consideration calls for legal penalties for librarians who provide "harmful" materials to children; and the push to separate legal culpability from an artist's lyrics.

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The Brief for Monday, March 3, 2025

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:53:07 +0000

Two groups of Georgia church denominations sue the federal government over immigration enforcement; the state looks to further restrict DEI in schools; and politics reporter Rahul Bali looks at a few legislative nuggets as the General Assembly nears the half-way mark. //

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The Brief for Friday, February 28th, 2025

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:55:35 +0000

GOP expands its investigative reach to include Stacy Abrams; What the CFPB means locally; and an Atlanta City Council member resigns to accept head job at local private school.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:49:58 +0000

As he tells it, Atlanta's mayor is doing a pretty good job; Cargo ships can't get enough of Savannah's wide, deep ports; and Georgia Power and its state regulators are hot and bothered over a huge influx of data centers in Georgia.

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The Brief for Monday, February 10, 2025

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:40:03 +0000

Insurers would have to give 60 days notice to consumers before dropping them; lawmakers consider prohibiting smart phones in the classroom; and Atlanta's about to see some seriously wet weather.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:41:10 +0000

Georgia's Supreme Court Chief Justice announces he'll step down; Atlanta's BeltLine celebrates a milestone for affordable housing in 2024; and is it too late to stop Atlanta's public safety training center, AKA "Cop City"?

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The Brief for Monday, February 24, 2025

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:58:19 +0000

Georgia's GOP looks to bid ERIC farewell; State government throws money at Georgia hurricane clean-up; and the danger of skipping a vaccine meeting when you're the CDC.

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The Brief for Friday, February 21, 2025

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:45:18 +0000

Governor Brian Kemp is one step closer to overhauling Georgia’s civil litigation rules, commonly known as “tort reform"; The Fulton County Board of Education has voted to close two under-attended elementary schools following months of pushback; and federal employees in Georgia are reacting to President Donald Trump's decision to dismantle large swaths of the federal government.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 20, 2025

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:49:23 +0000

DeKalb County Police, on the verge of seeing a massive influx of new and better paid officers, will soon be under new leadership; The DOGEy policy influence federal actions are having on state regulations; and the 76 passengers of Delta flight 4819 are to get a $30,000 check.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:43:09 +0000

Former GOP Senator from Georgia confirmed to lead federal Small Business Administration; Parents look more likely to receive a state tax break as proposal gains momentum under Gold Dome; and why the panda could make a valiant return to Atlanta's Zoo.

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The Brief for Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:06 +0000

CDC employees protest federal layoffs; The future of school zone traffic cameras is in question; and ideas to memorialize the mostly Black men who were imprisoned in Fulton County's 'Chain Gangs,' -- forced to labor in penal camps with no pay.

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The Brief for Monday, February 17, 2025

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:57:36 +0000

A Delta Air Lines CRJ-900 jet comes to rest upside down after landing in Toronto; The City of Atlanta's first and only Inspector General steps down; and overall, Georgia's students struggle to rebound academically to pre-pandemic levels.

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The Brief for Friday, February 14, 2025

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 23:48:23 +0000

A federal judge has again ruled against a man on Georgia's death row who wants to be executed by firing squad instead of by lethal injection; The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is losing about 10 percent of its staff; Georgia lawmakers are beginning to dig into the details of a sweeping school safety bill drafted in the aftermath of the deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 13, 2025

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:11:13 +0000

The chief judge of the largest federal trial court in Georgia is retiring, creating a vacancy for President Donald Trump to potentially fill; Former staff of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are urging Governor Brian Kemp to protect the Okefenokee Swamp ahead of federal rollbacks; Georgia state lawmakers have started digging into Governor Brian Kemp’s signature policy push of tort reform.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:45:57 +0000

Georgia's Senate passes tax free period for guns, ammo, and gun safes; The head of Atlanta's City Council will not seek re-election; and the role non-Jews must play in reducing the spread of anti-Semitism.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:54:54 +0000

Trans-care in Georgia GOP's crosshairs; Georgia's DC Democratic delegation push back on Trump's CDC cuts; and Coke outlines ways to sidestep Trump tariffs on aluminum.

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The Brief for Friday, February 7, 2025

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:02:34 +0000

Georgia lawmakers are looking to expand how DNA is collected from migrants in the U.S. without legal status who have been charged with a crime; A bipartisan group of lawmakers have filed legislation at the State Capitol to protect artists from their work being used in criminal proceedings against them; and the voice of Ash Ketchum from the English-dubbed Pokémon series makes an appearance at Atlanta Collect-A-Con.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 6, 2025

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:51:50 +0000

Georgia's Senate passes trans sports bill that aligns with Pres. Trump's executive order forbidding trans women from competing on women's sports teams; the state fines the City of Atlanta for a sewage release on the 'Hooch; and why local law enforcement might struggle to be a part of enforcing the Lakin Riley Act.

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The Brief for Monday, February 3, 2025

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:43:22 +0000

State looks to refund, lower income taxes; Communities protest ICE immigraiton detention efforts; and why GALEO says they're unsdure if they'll support Georgia's Democratic U.S. Senators fir reelection after the pair's support of the Laken Riley Act.

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The Brief for Friday, January 31st, 2025

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:50:40 +0000

The Gwinnett County Board of Education voted today 3-2 to terminate Superintendent Calvin Watts' contract; Governor Brian Kemp has rolled out a sweeping package to curb civil lawsuits in Georgia; and we speak to AJC education reporter Martha Dalton about the upcoming implementation of Georgia's school voucher program.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 30, 2025

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:08:46 +0000

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:41:37 +0000

Party leaders court Gov. Kemp to make a U.S. Senate run in 2026; President Donald Trump's first signed bill of his second administration bears the name of a murdered Georgian, Laken Riley; and bringing back Atlanta's south downtown.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:46:27 +0000

A warning from SCOGA's Chief Justice; Norfolk-Southern settles for $22-million over 2023 train derailment; and why saffron could be the equivalent of gold to Georgia's farmers.

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The Brief for Monday, January 27, 2025

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:48:47 +0000

A weekend of round-ups of suspected undocumented immigrants ensues across Georgia; Reaction to the roughly 40 Georgians charged and pardoned in the January 6th insurrection on the U.S. Capitol; and the City of Atlanta looks to pass a 30-day moratorium on encampment clearings following the death of Cornelius Taylor.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 23, 2025

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:49:58 +0000

A federal appeals court hears arguments challenging Georgia's Congressional districts; State lawmakers pivot to accommodate Trump order on taxing tips; and Atlanta sees a handful of finalists for coveted James Beard award.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:50:22 +0000

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency says communities impacted by a second winter snow storm are now recovering... including parts of the state that almost never see any snow – like South Georgia and the coast; and Georgians could start seeing new options for where to give birth and get maternity care after a recent change to longstanding state rules over where certain health facilities can operate.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:24:52 +0000

Jury selection begins in trial of DA charged with obstructing investigation into Ahmaud Arbery murder; Senators vet Doug Collins for Sec. of Veterans Affairs appointment; and why data centers might not be the type of development Atlanta really wants to attract.

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The Brief for Monday, January 20, 2025

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:26:02 +0000

Bird flu disrupts Georgia's poultry sector; Reaction to Pres. Trump's second innauguration; and reflecting on the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on this national day of remembrance.

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The Brief for Friday, January 17, 2025

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:57:47 +0000

Fallout continues after a GOP Senator is arrested before Gov. Kemp's State of the State address; DeKalb Police hear from residents who feel unsafe in their own neighborhoods; and the argument for better resources for those without housing in rural areas.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 16, 2025

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:50:50 +0000

Gov. Brian Kemp makes it clear he expects state lawmakers to pass tort reform this session; A GOP state lawmaker finds himself in handcuffs after a scuffle at the Gold Dome; and as Atlanta's population continues to expand, look for more and more storage units to pack the landscape.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:45:50 +0000

Gov. Kemp looks to expand Medicaid to low income parents with children under the age of six, despite remaining firmly against fully expanding Medicaid; the top federal prosecutor in Atlanta is set to resign for Donald Trump's pick to take over; and how a Ukrainian-American in Atlanta feels about the incoming administration and its potential to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:43:39 +0000

A major gas pipeline between the Gulf and the East Coast is shut down because of a leak in Paulding County; Tort reform tops Gov. Brian Kemp's legislative focus; and what does the automotive market look like in 2025?

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The Brief for Monday, January 14, 2025

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:47:15 +0000

Day one of the 2025 legislative session concludes under the Gold Dome; local non-profits look to turn the fundraising heat up after a challenging 2024; and the Atlanta Police Department gets bigger even as crimes decrease.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 9, 2025

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:49:19 +0000

Metro Atlanta braces for a rare winter storm; a state GOP official says he'll support protecting IVF; and former president Jimmy Carter is laid to rest at his lifelong home in Plains, Ga.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:47:59 +0000

A winter storm is all but guaranteed for Friday into Saturday, although what that will look like is up in the air; Georgia's GOP House Speaker is concerned too many students might be eligible for the state's new education vouchers; and Plains, Ga readies to welcome its most famous resident--former president Jimmy Carter--for the final time.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:42:37 +0000

A rare winter storm threatens to hit metro Atlanta; Georiga's GOP outsts former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan; and former President Jimmy Carter's body arrives in Washington.

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The Brief for Monday, January 6, 2025

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:46:33 +0000

Suspect in killing of MARTA bus driver still on the run; Judge holds Guiliani in contempt of court for failing to turn over assets to two Fulton County election workers he defamed; and thousands pay respects to former president Jimmy Carter in the first 24 hours.

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The Brief for Friday, January 3, 2025

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:49:38 +0000

Plans are in place for Atlantans to pay respects to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter; Vincent Fort, the longtime state senator, is remembered as a tireless advocate for those government had left behind; and the Fulton County Jail enters a consent decree with the feds to improve conditions.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 2, 2025

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 23:46:42 +0000

Georgia issues guidelines for Kratom; a local homeslss non-profit sees its relationship with city government get even frostier; and despite frigid weather on its way, Atlanta last year saw its hottest on record (but still not nearly hot enough to call this place "Hotlanta." Please, don't do that.)

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The Brief for Monday, December 30, 2024

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:35:22 +0000

Atlanta celebrates the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100; and the Peach Drop is back at Underground Atlanta.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 26, 2024

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:10 +0000

A Virginia-based homebuilder says it is set to build hundreds of houses in Gwinnett County; Georgia Tech Football makes its second-straight bowl appearance, as they take on Vanderbilt in the Birmingham Bowl Friday; and the agency that regulates the certification process to become a police officer in Georgia will see several changes in the new year, starting with its leader.

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The Brief for Friday, December 20, 2024

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:42:36 +0000

Gov. Brian Kemp urges GOP lawmakers in DC to pass spending bill with disaster relief funds attached; The 176 people who died this year unhoused are remembered; and why it matters to Atlanta's elder population to see lowered feelings of loneliness and isolation.

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The Brief for Thursday Dec 19, 2024

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:49:46 +0000

Fulton Co. DA Fani Willis is disqualified from prosecuting former President Donald Trump; Some gasoline (figurative--not literally) is poured on Georgia's decades-long water war; and for our series, "Six Million and Lonely," we hear from a young Atlantan who turned the social isolation of his disability into an entrepreneurial opportunity.

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:57:53 +0000

Unionized Amazon workers at a north metro Atlanta warehouse have voted to authorize a strike; President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Georgia football great Herschel Walker to be Ambassador to The Bahamas; In Part Two of our series, Six Million and Lonely, we look at efforts to better understand and alleviate the loneliness struggle for Atlanta's refugee and immigrant communities.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:32:21 +0000

The family of the environmental activist shot and killed by Georgia state troopers is filing a lawsuit against three law enforcement officers; Republicans met at the Capitol Tuesday to cast 16 electoral votes for Trump; WABE's series "Six Million and Lonely" begins by asking Atlantans how they define isolation and why public health officials are so concerned.

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The Brief for Monday, December 16, 2024

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:51:27 +0000

Asylum seekers in Georgia are having less success in their cases this year than in the year before; The Georgia Department of Corrections is receiving yet another slate of recommendations to improve its ability to operate secure and safe facilities; WABE health reporter Jess Mador speaks with former CDC Director Tom Frieden about potential changes under Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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The Brief for Friday, December 13, 2024

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:14:36 +0000

Chemical manufacturer BioLab has set a deadline of New Year's Eve for Georgians affected by a large chemical fire to submit their claims for reimbursement; A Georgia Senate committee wants the legislature to prohibit public high schools, colleges and universities from allowing transgender athletes to play on girls or women's sports teams; A Georgia senate committee is recommending the state increase funding for its child care program for working families.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 12, 2024

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:56:33 +0000

Fulton County is looking for volunteers to help conduct its annual snapshot of people currently experiencing homelessness; A much larger pool of Georgia's students could be eligible for a new school voucher program than originally planned; Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is joining Republican governors across the country in expressing support for President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:19:14 +0000

A former Brunswick district attorney charged with interfering in the police investigation of the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery has made her first court appearance; The Chancellor of the University System of Georgia says schools are receiving an influx of out-of-state applicants because of how administrators handled campus protests over the war in Gaza; and meteorologists, emergency managers, and other leaders in Georgia are gearing up for another round of severe weather in 2025.

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The Brief for Tuesday December 10 2024

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:44:39 +0000

A "swatting" incident in North Georgia leaves one woman dead; DeKalb residents' relative silence over proposed hike to water and sewer bills leads officials to table vote; and Fulton Sheriff pushes again for a new jail after stepping back just weeks ago.

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The Brief for Monday, December 9, 2024

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:37:33 +0000

Suspect in UHC CEO's murder boarded a bus that originated in Atlanta; how a strong GOP presence in Congress is shaping the politics of Georgia's delegation; and Atlanta Fed Chair Raphael Bostic keeping a close eye on the employment market for upcoming interest rate vote.

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The Brief for Friday, December 6, 2024

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:04:20 +0000

A trio of Georgia Republicans who left or lost their seats in Congress are set to return to government service, this time as members of the second Trump Administratiom; New housing assistance is available for young people aging out of foster care in Atlanta; Today in Atlanta, UGA Terry College of Business Dean Benjamin Ayers and other economists presented their annual economic forecast for the state.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 5, 2024

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:01:48 +0000

Time is ticking for hurricane assistance funds; the USPS isn't getting your mail to you on time yet; and as Georgia chases the EV sector, more consumers than ever buy one.

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:39:36 +0000

Trump asks for state charges against him to be dismissed; Man who murdered UGA nursing student asks for a new trial; and the first right whale of the birthing season seen off Georgia coast.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:41:56 +0000

YSL trial ends in not guilty verdicts; Morehouse looks to a campus overhaul to the tune of $500-million, and what to do now to prevent a housing meltdown when the weather gets really cold (as in like right now). [Also, it's Giving Tuesday. Why not throw in a few bucks to support The Brief and all the quality, local and independent journalism you find on WABE?. Wabe.org/]

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:49:24 +0000

The feds agree to loan EV maker Rivian $6.6-billion to keep Georgia project afloat; A combination of factors leads to fewer cops leaving APD; and Black entrepreneurship in Atlanta 20 years later.

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The Brief for Monday, November 25th, 2024

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 23:55:17 +0000

BioLab employee tried to intervene before major fire broke out at Conyers facility; Etihad brings UAE flights to Hartsfield-Jackson; and Jonesboro High School band finds a savior, way to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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The Brief for Friday, November 22, 2024

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:02:15 +0000

Georgia's Secretary of State has certified the 2024 election results, including President-Elect Donald Trump’s win; A group of Georgia lawmakers is recommending a study on the use of psychedelic therapies to treat mental health conditions among veterans; and recent reporting by Atlanta Civic Circle shows Atlanta lost out on significant affordable housing funding as part of the Gulch deal.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 21, 2024

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:47:41 +0000

Georgia's AG officially files to run for governor in 2026; a not guilty plea from the father of the accused Apalachee High shooter; and MARTA wants riders to chime in on a bus route overhaul.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:41:22 +0000

Man found guilty of murdering Laken Riley to spend the rest of his life in prison; Middle income Georgians benefit the most in metro Atlanta's latest housing numbers; and the Atlanta Dream get a new head coach.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:52:18 +0000

A key step in Conyers residents' class action against BioLab moves forward; the Supreme Court of Georgia cancels scheduled hearing in Trump vote interference case; and national park for Georgia's Ocmulgee Mounds clears Congressional hurdle.

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The Brief for Monday, November 18, 2024

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 23:51:39 +0000

A Ga U.S. Senator asks DEA, U.S. Attorney General, for explaination related to possible targeting of Black men; Atlanta eyes first ever LGBTQ Center; and why some state lawmakers want your vote to be public record.

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The Brief for Friday, November 15, 2024

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:56:05 +0000

The first day of trial has concluded for the man accused of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley; Georgia-based health agencies could see impacts if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services; and Georgia's Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has introduced legislation intended to help more veterans buy homes.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 14, 2024

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:42:33 +0000

The Dept. of Justice finds Fulton County Jail voilates inmates civil rights; two energy efficiency rebates could save Georgians a good amount of money; and if you're looking for some good ideas for clean, wholesome fun this weekend, our How Do You Atlanta? segment has your hookup.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:54:51 +0000

Calls for Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA) to step down from leading the state Dems grow; DeKalb County looks to charge more to pay for water system upgrades; and winter is about to get started--what will this one feel like for Atlanta?

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:48:54 +0000

All 159 Georgia counties certify the vote; The Home Depot sees an unexpected bounce in profits; and a conversation with Sen. Harold Jones, II (D-22), who was just elected Senate Minority Leader.

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The Brief for Monday, November 11, 2024

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:00:34 +0000

Warnock feels "betrayed" by recent election results; lawmakers consider the role of AI in medicine; and Atlanta United's improbable comeback.

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The Brief for Friday, November 8, 2024

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:08:21 +0000

Georgia State Senate Democrats today elected two new leaders going into next year's legislative session; Georgia Power’s first battery storage system is now online at a facility near Columbus; and whether you know it by its official name, "The Municipal Market," or by what many Atlantans refer to as "the Sweet Auburn Curb Market," the city treasure downtown on Edgewood has weathered a century of ups and downs.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 7, 2024

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:39:40 +0000

More Georgia counties can receive relief related to Hurricane Helene; scooter riders can now roll down Atlanta streets for 22 out of every 24 hours; and how Trump won Georgia.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:40:00 +0000

A complete roundup of Election Day, 2024; Georgia's drought picture worsens; and when it comes to EVs' place in the state, it's complicated.

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The Brief for Tuesday November 5, 2024

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A look at election activity across Metro Atlanta before polling results come in; What to expect at the Fulton County Tabulation Center; and updates from officials about threats to polling locations.

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The Brief for Monday, November 4, 2024

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:55:09 +0000

Candidates for president and vice president make their final pushes to Georgians for their votes; Thousands of absentee ballots sent out late in Cobb County must be set aside if they arrive back past when polls close on Election Day; and Georgia's alternative to the Affordable Care Act's federal insurance Marketplace goes live.

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The Brief for Monday, November 4, 2024

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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The Brief for Friday, November 1, 2024

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 22:46:45 +0000

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will both campaign in Georgia the weekend before Election Day; More than 3,000 Cobb County voters will have an extra three days to return absentee ballots after a delay in receiving them; and WABE.org supervising digital editor Patrick Saunders explains what voters can find on the site's Election Hub.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 31, 2024

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:46:49 +0000

Highest-profile defendant in YSL trial, Young Thug, agrees to a plea; As early voting nears its end in Georgia, the state passes the 50% mark; and no TB, little transparency, at Walton High School.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:57:25 +0000

A key deadline for absentee ballots passes; housing becomes a primary topic this election cycle; and an effort to oust a College Park city official intensifies.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:40:12 +0000

An armed standoff at the Four Seasons Hotel leaves two police officers injured; Trump says he's not a Nazi at Atlanta rally; and Atlanta sees four more eateries added to its list of coveted Michelin-star rated restaurants.

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The Brief for Monday, October 28th, 2024

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:41:12 +0000

Early voting passes the three-million mark in Georgia; a Southeast Georgia news editor talks about how Hurricane Helene caught the region off-guard; and home prices continue to increase across the state as sales continue to slow.

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The Brief for Friday, October 25, 2024

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 22:48:58 +0000

The last-minute push for votes brings both presidential candidates back to Georgia; Robots roam Cobb County's jail under a pilot program that's touted as the first in the nation; and a status check of Georgia's college football teams as the season reaches the halfway point.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 24, 2024

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 23:03:18 +0000

The three Georgia men serving life sentences for killing Ahmaud Arbery in 2020 want a new trial; Former President Donald Trump says if he wins this November he will initiate mass deportations of undocumented people, including nearly 348-thousand in Georgia; Two constitutional amendments and a statewide referendum on the ballot in Georgia -- WABE's politics team explains what they mean.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:00:23 +0000

Former President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally Wednesday in Gwinnett County; The Georgia Secretary of State has removed 20 non-citizens out of the more than 8.2 million registered voters in Georgia after an audit; WABE’s Southside Reporter DorMiya Vance sits down with a few of Atlanta's mayors for a conversation about Black women's leadership in light of this year’s presidential election.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:15:06 +0000

The student charged alongside his father for the shooting that killed four people at Apalachee High School in Georgia is pleading not guilty; The FBI is warning local and state officials, including in Georgia, that domestic extremists motivated by “election-related grievances” could turn to violence in the coming weeks; and just three days after chemical company Biolab announced the emergency was over following a fire at its plant in Rockdale county... county commissioners announced they will be filing a federal lawsuit.

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The Brief for Monday, October 21, 2024

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:12:13 +0000

Rockdale County officials said Monday they will sue the chemical company which owns a plant where a large chemical fire caused a public health emergency; Georgia is one of the most important states this election, and both parties preparing legal challenges to follow November 5th; Georgia has some of the highest rates of pregnancy related death in the U.S., particularly in rural areas.

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The Brief for Friday, October 18, 2024

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 22:56:26 +0000

The state and national Republican parties are appealing a ruling invalidating seven controversial election rules passed by the Georgia State Election Board; Vice President Kamala Harris is spending part of the weekend in Atlanta; The alleged Apalachee school shooter and his father were indicted separately by a grand jury this week.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 17, 2024

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:58:32 +0000

A grand jury in Georgia has indicted the father and son accused in last month's mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder; The former Atlanta Medical Center site is taking another step toward redevelopment; Two Georgia judges this week undercut a series of controversial rules passed by the State Election Board.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 23:10:49 +0000

Prosecutors say the father of the student accused of the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County knew his son was interested in past school shooters; Former President Jimmy Carter has voted in Georgia in the 2024 presidential election; and WABE's Jim Burress reports on the history of Oktoberfest in Helen, the country's largest such celebration.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 23:07:39 +0000

Georgians have set a new record on the first day of early in-person voting for the 2024 presidential election; An Atlanta police officer has been suspended with pay and charged with obstruction of justice two months after allegedly shooting a man to death during a bar fight while he was off duty; and the rehabilitation hospital Shepherd Center is in growth mode -- Crystal Edmonson, host of the podcast On leadership with Atlanta Business Chronicle, speaks with longtime CEO Sarah Morrison.

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The Brief for Monday, October 14, 2024

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:40:28 +0000

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The Brief for Friday, October 11, 2024

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:58:25 +0000

Attorneys for the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus are seeking to get the trial moved to a new location; Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance is in Atlanta this evening; The U.S. Health and Human Services department recently announced Georgia would receive a new share of opioid treatment funding for some of the state's hardest hit counties.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 10, 2024

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:17:25 +0000

Judge rules no voter registration deadline exceptions despite hurricane damage; Delta Air Lines had a challenging third quarter; and a look at the political power of Atlanta's Indiana-American community.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 23:33:36 +0000

Milton nears the Florida coast; BioLab officials establish a 24/7 call center; and Avondale normalizes composting.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 8th, 2024

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:03:13 +0000

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The Brief for Monday, October 7, 2024

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:00:05 +0000

Post-six-week-ish abortion is back to being illegal in Georgia; and whether you say "puh-kawhn" or "pee-can" or even "peekin'," you're a fixin' to have a harder time tracking them down after Helene eliminates the most prolific trees.

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The Brief for Friday, October 4, 2024

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 23:02:37 +0000

Former President Donald Trump made his second trip this week to storm damaged parts of Georgia; Officials are lifting the shelter-in-place orders in Rockdale County connected to the fire at the BioLab plant; and October 4th marks one month since a mass shooting at a Barrow County high school claimed the lives of two students and two teachers -- one Apalachee High School educator reflects.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 3, 2024

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:43:03 +0000

Pres. Biden tours devistation from Helene; Donald Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp will appear together later in the week to bring attention to the storm's aftermath--a scene that just weeks ago seemed improbable at best; and Rockdale residents are ready to rid chemical plant behind ongoing environmental disaster.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:26:40 +0000

Biden Administration grants Georgia's request for emergency aid; State appeals overturning of abortion ban; and Atlanta warned to brace for potentially dangerous air from Rockdale chemical plant.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:49:43 +0000

Rockdale County officials issue a 'shelter in place' suggestion for the remainder of the week; VP Harris plans to tour post-Helene scene; and Happy Birthday, Mr. President--Jimmy Carter is 100 years young.

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The Brief for Monday, September 30, 2024

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 22:41:32 +0000

Georgia's six-week abortion ban overturned; a chemical plant fire paralyzes an entire county; and Trump's version of Helene recovery story quite different than Gov. Brian Kemp's.

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The Brief for Friday, September 27, 2024

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 22:48:46 +0000

Helene spares Atlanta from the worst; Atlanta still sees significant storm-related damage; and Georgia's native President celebrates 100 years.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 26, 2024

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:41:29 +0000

Georgia braces for a major hurricane. The WABE News team reports on what's shaping up to be one of the biggest tropical storms to hit the state in memory.

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:50:24 +0000

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 23:14:13 +0000

Georgia's Emergency Management agency is warning the entire state to brace for Tropical Storm Helene; Former President Donald Trump pitched a plan to stimulate manufacturing during a campaign event in Savannah Tuesday; The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is preparing for a court hearing in Atlanta over a casino development they say was built on sacred burial grounds.

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The Brief for Monday, September 23, 2024

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:13:02 +0000

Tensions on the Georgia State Election Board are spilling into the public after the panel approved controversial rule changes ahead of the 2024 election; Students and teachers at Apalachee High School returned to campus today for the first time since police say a 14-year-old shot and killed four people; High Schools in Georgia are now required to stock nalaxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.

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The Brief for Friday, September 20, 2024

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:40:32 +0000

Vice President Kamala Harris brought her presidential campaign to Cobb County this afternoon; Over two weeks after four people were shot and killed at Apalachee High School, students at several metro Atlanta schools walked out in protest of gun violence; and reporting from Pro Publica has brought to light two recent deaths linked to the state's more restrictive abortion laws.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 19, 2024

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:58:09 +0000

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:43:44 +0000

Kamala Harris schedules another Georgia trip to discuss abortion access; Fulton Commission says it's still without answers about unpaid bills at the jail; and is patient trust a strong indicator of low maternal mortality?

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The Brief for September 17, 2024

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:38:16 +0000

Jimmy Carter's turning 100; Georgia tourism sets new record; and NPR's Mary Louise Kelly with Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger on what to expect in this election.

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The Brief for Monday, September 16, 2024

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:17:17 +0000

A year after submitting thousands of signatures to force a referendum on building Atlanta's public safety training center, frustrated opponents demonstrate at city council meeting; VP candidates make visits to Georgia with polls tied and just 50 days to go before Election Day; and AT&T workers are back to work after more than a month on strike.

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The Brief for Friday, September 13, 2024

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 22:59:58 +0000

Lt. Gov. Bert Jones is off the hook after state prosecutor throws out 'fake elector' charges; Fulton DA Fani Willis defies a subpoena from GOP lawmakers; and voting and civil rights groups send a "Friend of the Court" brief urging a judge to push back on changes from Georgia's State Election Board.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 12, 2024

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 22:45:47 +0000

Some, but not all, charges dropped in Georgia's case against Donald Trump; Judges disqualify two presidential candidates from Georgia's ballot; and our politics team tags along as folks from different backgrounds take in this week's presidential debate.

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 23:01:36 +0000

A judge overrules Georgia's Sec. of State over

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:39:26 +0000

Two Delta Air Lines planes collide while taxiing at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson; Most residents in East Palestine, Ohio who were offered part of a $600-million settlement from Norfolk-Southern took it; and the head of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators reflects on the need for more mental health resources in local schools.

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The Brief for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 22:42:20 +0000

Board of Atlanta-based Norfolk-Southern confirms its CEO is under investigation for possible ethics violations; Barrow County's schools prepare to reopen; and how climate change is influencing the spread of tick-born diseases in Georgia.

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The Brief for Thursday, August 29, 2024

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 22:35:46 +0000

The Harris campaign's bus tour focuses on coastal Georgia in an effort to drum up support outside of Atlanta; Six presidential candidates--double the standard--will see their names on Georgia's ballot in November; and big travel numbers for a big holiday weekend in the metro.

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The Brief for Friday, September 6, 2024

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:41:55 +0000

A nonprofit sues the City of Atlanta for ongoing sewage spills in the Chattahoochee River; the 14 year old male student and his father are charged in the school shooting in Winder Georgia; and what it means that the father is facing charges - a first of this kind of case in Georgia

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The Brief for Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:38:21 +0000

Gov. Kemp orders all state flags to fly at half-staff until the victims of Wednesday's school shooting in Barrow County are laid to rest; an Atlanta company developed the technology that helped first responders neutralize the situation relatively quickly; and Georgia Power bills for most customers will go down soon--not by much and not for long--but hey, cheaper is... cheaper.

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The Brief for Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:21:49 +0000

Two students and two teachers are dead, 9 others injured, after a 14-year-old student allegedly opened fire at his Barrow County high school. Classes are cancelled for the remainder of the week as law enforcement continue their investigation. The suspect, authorities say, will be tried for murder as an adult.

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The Brief for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 22:36:48 +0000

No more data centers near the BeltLine; All aboard Georgia's Addiction Bus; and Tally Sweat, friend to gardens all over Georgia, dies at the age of 88.

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The Brief for Friday, August 30, 2024

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 23:00:34 +0000

The Fulton County Jail is operating with fewer security officers after a third-party contractor told them to walk off the job due to unpaid bills; Tourism to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area contributes over $160 million to the local economy; Two former Fulton County election workers who won a $148 million defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani are trying to collect what they're owed.

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:48:31 +0000

Two European men have been charged in bomb threat and “swatting” incidents targeting private citizens including elected officials from Georgia; Vice President Kamala Harris has landed in Savannah for a South Georgia bus tour culminating with a rally Thursday night; and WABE's Jim Burress discuss with Emory economics professor Tom Smith why consumer sentiment isn't necessarily reflecting improving economic conditions.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:48:27 +0000

Two are dead and another seriously injured after a morning explosion at Delta's TechOps facility; Georgia's Lt. Governor pushes for ban of transgender girls on female athletic teams in school; and why recent tropical weather has the state's Red Cross chapter sounding the alarm bells.

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The Brief for Monday, August 26, 2024

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 22:50:44 +0000

A judge kicks several third-party candidates off Georgia's ballot; Dems turn up the pressure on Gov. Kemp to act on ethics complains against GOP members of state election board; and what has the Army Corps of Engineers rethinking their permit for water use at the Southeast Georgia Hyundai EV plant under construction?

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The Brief for Thursday, August 22, 2024

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 22:26:12 +0000

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The Brief for Friday, August 23rd, 2024

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 23:16:05 +0000

A Georgia Senate subcommittee is urging the city of Atlanta to transfer its detention center to Fulton County; The COO of Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is leaving for another job next month after spending just one year with the company; and after much controversy at the beginning of the school year, some Georgia educators are now teaching the Advanced Placement course in African American Studies.

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:37:35 +0000

Fulton County voted to raise property taxes; Local elections officials from all over the state ask Georgia's election board to pump the brakes on further changes to state voting protocols; and state Rep. Sam Park (D-107) is one of 4,900-ish delegates to the DNC. So what's that like? He tells us on thiis edition of The Brief from WABE.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 22:46:03 +0000

Georgia's election board gets even deeper into controversial--and possibly illegal--changes to vote certification; Thousands of AT&T workers in the state continue to strike; and cities and towns in Georgia wanting to add to their housing supply can get part of $100-million grant to break down barriers to construction.

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The Brief for Monday, August 19, 2024

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 22:38:45 +0000

Georgia's election board passes further rule changes, ones many say are illegal; Officials confirm metro Atlanta has a case of the measles; and the evolving way Georgia teaches your child to read.

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The Brief for Friday, August 16th, 2024

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:50:57 +0000

The Republican members of the Georgia State Election Board are facing a formal ethics complaint; The Mechanicsville community is pressing for an end to gun violence after a recent block party ended in gunfire; and WABE Southside reporter DorMiya Vance reports how the tension between the College Park City Council, the city's Mayor and residents has threatened to boil over in recent meetings.

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The Brief for Thursday, August 15th, 2024

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:59:46 +0000

After ousting, a new Fulton County Housing Authority board meets for the fist time; Atlanta's housing market is fairly balanced in terms of whether it's a buyers or sellers market; and state lawmakers look into a barrier that prevents eligible Georgians from using the state's medial canabis program.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:40:21 +0000

The Home Depot reports better than expected earnings, but with a full-on warning about the rest of the year; Former Pres. Donald Trump recently lambasted Atlanta for its increase in violent crime. Problem is, violent crime actually went down; and why blood pressure matters to Georgians who are pregnant.

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The Brief for Monday, August 12, 2024

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 22:55:57 +0000

With Kamala Harris now in the presidential race, Georgia is seeing a new infusion of campaign cash; Cobb can't come up with a good way to fund its water infrastructure needs, so it tables the issue; and UGA finds itself at the top of the pre-season rankings.

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The Brief for Friday, August 9th, 2024

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 22:57:23 +0000

A Republican-led State Senate panel has resumed investigating Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis; Georgia is seeing a “substantial increase” in confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks -- that’s according to hospital data from the CDC; Tropical Storm Debby dumped rain for days in Southeast Georgia and caused flash flooding – WABE's Emily Jones reports on the cleanup and preparation for future storms.

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The Brief for Thursday, August 8th, 2024

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:08:36 +0000

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 7th, 2024

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 23:09:42 +0000

Flooding continues across southeast Georgia, where Tropical Storm Debby has dumped enormous amounts of rain in the last few days; Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says the city is taking steps to bolster a housing program for people living with HIV; The Georgia State Election Board has approved a rule that may allow local election boards to refuse to certify election results.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 6th, 2024

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 22:53:29 +0000

Governor Brian Kemp is warning of the continuing impacts of Tropical Storm Debby; Georgia Democrats are cheering Vice President’s Kamala Harris’ choice of running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz; and Some Georgia Republicans are figuring out their next steps after former President Donald Trump rekindled his feud with Governor Brian Kemp just months before the general election.

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The Brief for Monday, August 5th, 2024

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:46:28 +0000

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The Brief for Friday, August 2, 2024

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 22:44:44 +0000

Lawyers for the man accused of shooting and killing four Asian women at Fulton County massage businesses in 2021 say his confession shouldn't be used against him; A street in Atlanta's historic West End Neighborhood has officially been renamed for a local community leader who served the greater Atlanta area; and WABE's DorMiya Vance reports why there hasn’t been a public pool in East Point since the early 80s

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The Brief for Thursday, August 1, 2024

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 22:58:10 +0000

The accused Atlanta Spa Shooter is set to go on trial after waiting three years for his day in court; Georgia's Lt. Gov. brings together a panel to look at 'protecting' women's sports; and Georgia Power parent company Southern Co. sees profits jump 43% as utility bill increases start to show on the balance sheet.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 31st, 2024

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:11:22 +0000

Oops. Georgia's sunshine law could rain on the partisan parade of the Georgia Election Board; Defendants in the YSL trial again call for the case to be thrown out due to imporper meetings; and East Point Amazon warehouse workers protest their conditions saying it's too damn hot.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:57:40 +0000

Vice President Kamala Harris maker her first stop in Georgia as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee; Pressure mounts on Georgia's Sec. of State to take down an online portal that allows people to challenge others' voter registrations; and that' a lot of money, Ga Tech athletics. Just sayin'

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The Brief for Monday, July 29th, 2024

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 22:38:05 +0000

A new plan for redeveloping The Mall at West End; COVID's summer offering is hitting the region hard; and Georgia students make incremental improvements overall on the Georgia Milestones Test.

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The Brief for Friday, July 26th, 2024

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:57:26 +0000

Cobb removes two races from precinct ballots; a mother says a Georgia prison allowed her sun to cook to death in the hot sun; and taking some of the fear out of recycling on large-scale projects.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 25, 2024

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:34:52 +0000

Georgia state superintendent Richard Woods back-tracked his decision not to recommend the Advanced Placement course in African American Studies for State approval; Atlanta home values have climbed. But according to a new study, homeowners here are still paying a smaller share of taxes than in most other cities; On this week’s edition of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," Rahul Bali and Matthew Pearson gauge political reaction in Georgia to the change at the top of the Democratic ticket.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:51:27 +0000

Georgia Democrats hope young voters are re-energized with Vice President Kamala Harris now at the top of their ticket; Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is far outpacing other carriers in cancellations and delays after a widespread tech outage, prompting federal officials to investigate whether the airline is fulfilling its legal obligation to customers; and WABE's Chamian Cruz takes us on a ride-along with the Behavioral Health Unit in Gwinnett.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 22:56:09 +0000

Federal transportation officials are investigating how Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is treating passengers as cancellations and delays push into day five following the Crowdstrike issues; Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church is one of 11 historic Civil Rights locations that could be nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage list; a new program introduced by state lawmakers to reduce homelessness doesn't follow one of the most popular approaches to getting people off the streets.

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The Brief for Monday, July 22nd, 2024

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:06:55 +0000

Georgia Democrats appear to present a united front in support of Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee; Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has canceled hundreds of flights today following a global Microsoft outage; Engineers from Mexico are accusing a Hyundai plant in Georgia of committing visa fraud.

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The Brief for Friday, July 19, 2024

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:06:00 +0000

State and local government agencies continue to try to recover after a worldwide technical glitch caused significant system outages; Georgia Democrats are suing to overturn the ability of Republican Governor Brian Kemp and others to raise and spend unlimited political contributions; This week marks two years since Georgia’s abortion restrictions took effect and more Georgians are traveling out of state to access the procedure, reports WABE health reporter Jess Mador.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 18, 2024

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 23:03:12 +0000

An elementary school kitchen will be used to prepare hot meals for detainees at the Fulton County Jail after a gas leak left the facility without working kettles and a mix of other issues; Georgia energy and voting rights advocates are calling for Public Service Commission elections to happen as soon as possible; this week's "Plugged In" podcast dives in to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Republican Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance's complicated relationships with Republican nominee Donald Trump.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 23:10:59 +0000

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office says residents of the Rice Street Jail will be eating cold meals until further notice, as the facility struggles with an ongoing gas leak in its kitchen; Officials at Georgia Power say one of the nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle is back online after a roughly week-long shutdown due to a malfunction; Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention from which he spoke with WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 23:03:25 +0000

A hearing on whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be allowed to continue prosecuting Georgia's 2020 election interference case will not happen until after Election Day; The Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the attempt on former President Donald Trump's life hasn't created any fallout in the state; and the Georgia company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic is undertaking its first expedition to the ship's wreckage in 14 years.

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The Brief for Monday, July 15, 2024

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:11:48 +0000

Georgia politicians and residents react to the apparent assassination attempt on Republican nominee for president Donald Trump; an update on the state's post office woes; Georgia Republican reactions to J.D. Vance securing the vice presidential nomination; and the judge in the Young Thug racketeering case has been recused.

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The Brief for Friday, July 12, 2024

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 23:24:30 +0000

Thousands of Georgia residents are still losing access to healthcare as COVID-era programs end; a man who was killed in the 1921 Tusla race massacre has been traced back to Georgia; and Georgia and Michigan moved in tandem in the 2016 and 2020 elections, but now have governors who have led the states in different directions, how does that influence voter opinion?

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The Brief for Thursday, July 11, 2024

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:03:38 +0000

The Fulton County Commission voted this week to renovate the existing Fulton County Jail facility instead of going with a total replacement; Voting rights lawyers claim a new Georgia law violates the National Voter Registration Act; and WABE’s Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali dig into parallels between Georgia and Michigan, both crucial states for November, on this week’s edition of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast."

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:18:46 +0000

Atlanta continues to grow in population, but that growth isn't as robust as in years past; and the concern over a new law's effect on those without a home address; and I'll Suwanee! A native Georgia snapping turtle gets a protected status.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 22:42:09 +0000

Atlanta's City Council fields ideas for fixing the city's water system; Fatal traffic figures for Georgia are in, and they're up. WAY up; and Remembering skate great Thomas Taylor.

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The Brief for Monday, July 8, 2024

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 22:35:49 +0000

First Lady Jill Biden makes the case for her husband's re-election in Georgia; A new state law restricting bail activity is in limbo; and a conversation with the head of the Atlanta-based CDC.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:33:56 +0000

MARTA caves. Canopy stays; the federal government gets crafty in protecting the Okefenokee; and serving up LGBTQ pride small town style.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:53:42 +0000

The city writes a $2-million check to settle a four-year-old case involving tasing college students after pulling them from their car; Individual Georgians now have expanded power to challenge large numbers of ballots; and under a proposed ordinance, absentee property owners who neglect their Atlanta properties could see their taxes go up exponentially.

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The Brief for Monday, July 1, 2024

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:47:50 +0000

What the SCOTUS view of presidential immunity means for Fulton County's prosecution of Donald Trump; More than 100 new laws take effect in Georgia; and Atlanta businesses want more time to apply for repayment grants related to the recent days-long water outage.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 27th, 2024

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:38:27 +0000

Atlanta hosts two presidents for one of the most anticipated debates in U.S. history. Meanwhile, two miles away, Copa America brings 70,000 fans to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In other words, just a typical Atlanta afternoon.

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The Brief for Friday, June 28, 2024

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 22:56:54 +0000

Georgia Democrats had a mixed response to President Joe Biden’s performance at last night’s debate with former President Donald Trump; Immigrants detained in Georgia’s two detention centers are losing access to their main source of pro-bono representation; In Atlanta, a basketball league specifically for trans people has formed and created a community that pushes past the usual nightlife scene.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:40:43 +0000

Groundbreaking civil sex trafficking lawsuit against Red Roof Inn comes to an abrupt conclusion as settlement is reached; what Biden and Trump must accomplish to swing votes their way in swing states like Georgia; and we take you to a doula graduation in southwest Georgia.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:58:11 +0000

Two former Georgia governors, a previous Atlanta mayor and retired U.S. Senator--two Dems and two from the GOP--come together to fight misinformation; more groups join the call for MARTA to pump the brakes on its Five Points renovation; and a conversation with Dr. Bryan Johnson, the next superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools.

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The Brief for Monday, June 24, 2024

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 22:35:21 +0000

Atlanta gets ready to host a Presidential debate; SCOTUS declines to hear case on how Georgia PSC is elected; And an update on a first-of-its-kind civil trial seeking to hold motel operators responsible for sex trafficking.

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The Brief for Friday, June 21, 2024

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 23:02:32 +0000

A Political Action Committee says it will spend millions in Georgia for television ads in support of former President Donald Trump; A new state effort to address gaps in Georgia’s healthcare system is moving forward; The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta has named Jai Ferrel as its new CEO, the first woman of color to hold the position.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 20, 2024

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 22:56:58 +0000

Georgia's jobless rate shifts upward; The BeltLine's $100-million-plus budget; and Yellen about Fentanyl.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:46:03 +0000

One more visit from the VP and Atlanta will rename a street for her (maybe); Dad who let son cook to death in a hot car freed from one prison long enough to report to another; and a rock climbing wall survives an attack of the NIMBYs.

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The Brief for Monday, June 17th, 2024

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 22:53:13 +0000

The Georgia Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments in two separate cases related to efforts to stop the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center; The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta have named the first woman of color to be CEO of the 100-year-old organization; and WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas breaks down tomorrow's runoff elections in Georgia.

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The Brief for Friday, June 14th, 2024

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:58:15 +0000

Atlanta officials rolled out a summer safety plan just a day after two, very visible incidents of violence shook Metro Atlanta; Former Democratic Representative Teri Anulewicz responds to the threat of restrictions on IVF in Georgia; and a local resident prepares to release his new card game poking fun at Atlanta traffic.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 13, 2024

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:47:44 +0000

Charges filed against Arizona man who planned a mass shootout at an Atlanta concert to spark a 'race war;' Smothered, covered and paid: Waffle House workers eye a possible pay bump; and 3rd party candidate, anyone?

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:13:58 +0000

City leaders say two incidents of gun violence, on a bus and at a food court, reflect gaps in the justice system; Federal and international authorities are joining the search for a 12-year-old Hispanic girl from Gainesville who has been missing for more than two weeks; and WABE's Stepannie Stokes looks at why the state isn't taking full advantage of a new federal program that provides funding for youth aging out of foster care.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:41:08 +0000

An off-duty APD officer is hailed as a hero for stopping a shooting at Peachtree Center's food court in downtown Atlanta. Four people, including the suspect, were shot; At least one person is dead after a highjacker absconded on a Gwinnett Transit bus in downtown Atlanta, leading a cache of state troopers on a chase across three counties; and, normally, we'd highlight a third story here to pique your interest--something lighter, generally. The hope is that if the first two stories didn't interest you, maybe something that would put a smile on your face would. Given the awfulness of today's happenings, though, that approach seems crass at best. Let's just end here with two stories and hope tomorrow is better.

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The Brief for Monday, June 10, 2024

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Better get that COVID test in if you're so inclined as the state is about to pull the plug on remaining community testing sites; Trump's lawyers want oral arguments in the appeals case to disqualify Fulton DA Fani Willis; and one guess where Atlanta's mayor took the King and Queen of the Netherlands as they begin an official U.S. visit this week. [No? No idea? Not even a guess? You realize you could just listen to this episode, right? It's like not even 10 minutes in length. Okay...okay. Wow. No need to get upset. The BeltLine. Mayor Dickens took the Dutch royals to Atlanta's big sidewalk.]

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The Brief for Friday, June 7th, 2024

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 22:54:56 +0000

A Georgia Congressman is urging President Biden to intervene and secure the release of a Suwanee man from wrongful detention in Nigeria; The state's agriculture industry is weighing the pros and cons of an above average year for rain in Georgia; and Rose Scott asks new Atlanta COO LaChandra Butler Burks what lessons the city has learned from the water emergency.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 6th, 2024

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 22:54:50 +0000

A Washington state man has pleaded guilty to making 20 false reports of bombs and shootings in Georgia and other states as well as Canada; South Carolina Republican U.S . Senator Tim Scott says he's launching a multi-million dollar campaign in Georgia and other swing states to get out the minority vote for his party; Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens continues to face questions and criticism over his initial public response to the city’s major water outage.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:37:57 +0000

The Georgia Court of Appeals has paused proceedings in former president Trump's Georgia criminal case until a decision is made on Fulton DA Fani Willis; Fulton County commissioners are rejecting a measure to pursue a sales tax to fund a replacement for the main jail on Rice Street; and the recent win for unions at electric school bus maker bluebird has energized labor advocates in the South.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:28:58 +0000

Atlanta's mayor treading water over initial handling of infrastructure emergency; APS passes massive budget [Note: WABE's broadcast license is held by the Atlanta Board of Education]; and a former Atlanta TV anchor, fired for being gay, talks about his new memoir and how he found his truth in writing it.

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The Brief for Monday, June 3rd, 2024

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 22:53:37 +0000

Residents in parts of Atlanta growing increasingly impatient as they enter day four of a boil water advisory; the Georgia Court of Appeals has tentatively scheduled October arguments to decide if District Attorney Fani Willis can remain on former President Donald Trump’s Georgia criminal case; and WABE's Chamian Cruz tells how a group of rescue dogs are helping men in Fulton County break the cycle of incarceration and adjust to life on the outside.

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The Brief for Friday, May 31st, 2024

Fri, 31 May 2024 22:50:01 +0000

The man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges in the case; Georgians are bracing for possibly worse-than-usual hurricane season, which starts this weekend; and WABE 's "Plugged In" podcast looks at how former President Donald Trump's 34 count conviction in New York might affect the 2024 election in Georgia.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Wed, 29 May 2024 23:35:59 +0000

Norfolk-Southern has a new board chair; APSers could see a raise; and what's on Gen Z's minds these days? A lot, apparently.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Tue, 28 May 2024 22:45:12 +0000

That's his story and he's sticking to it: a Trump election interference defendant says he can prove the 2020 Presidential election was stolen; Georgia's Secretary of State to Georgia voters: '...about those mail-in ballots. Um. You might not want to, because USPS'; and rara avis wunderkinds they are: two Georgia young people advance to the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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The Brief for Friday, May 24, 2024

Fri, 24 May 2024 22:56:36 +0000

The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is appealing a judge’s decision to toss six counts in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump; workers at Bluebird, one of the nation's biggest school bus makers based in Georgia, voted in favor of their first union contract; and one of the headliners for this year’s Atlanta Jazz Festival is one of Hip-Hop’s greatest rappers.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 23, 2024

Thu, 23 May 2024 23:01:07 +0000

A family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against the city of Atlanta two years after police fatally shot their son at a Buckhead restaurant while he was allegedly in mental distress; Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern railroad and the federal government have reached a $300 million settlement following last year's train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio; Election officials are now gearing up for another round of voting as primary races where no candidate got more than 50% of the vote head to a runoff on June 18th.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Wed, 22 May 2024 23:15:07 +0000

A judge approves a settlement in last year's Norfolk-Southern train derailment in Ohio; Georgia's primary saw a few incumbents get the boot; and Atlanta is among 15 cities--three of which are in Georgia--to make the potential host list for the Sundance Film Festival

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The Brief for Monday, May 20, 2024

Mon, 20 May 2024 23:28:43 +0000

President Biden asks students for support, offers encouragement at Morehouse College graduation; Atlanta's real estate market sees a bit more inventory come online; and the YSL trial is already the longest in state history, and with no end in sight, the backup is spreading through Fulton County's judicial system.

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The Brief for Friday, May 17, 2024

Fri, 17 May 2024 22:40:17 +0000

What Morehouse College students are actually saying about President Biden's upcoming commencement visit; The future for Atlanta's pandas, the last two left in the U.S.; and funeral services remembering an Atlanta-born airman who was shot and killed by a Florida sheriff's deputy.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 16, 2024

Thu, 16 May 2024 23:15:35 +0000

MARTA continues to have difficulties getting ridership and its workforce up; How Georgia communities are using federal funds to clean up transportation in minority communities; and Donald Trump's influence on the modern day GOP in the state.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Wed, 15 May 2024 23:00:10 +0000

Biden and Trump agree to a Georgia debate; why Memorial Day could be a Metro Mess; and a Georgia Supreme Court case gets way more attention thean it ever before.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Tue, 14 May 2024 22:56:41 +0000

Jimmy Carter's grandson shares an update on how the former president's doing in hospice care; Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis is up for re-election and facing challengers, including in the Democratic primary next week; and the race to replace outgoing Republican Congressman Drew Ferguson is one of the few competitive U.S. House races in Georgia.

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The Brief for Monday, May 13, 2024

Mon, 13 May 2024 22:48:05 +0000

The GBI uses a new law to add heat to a decades-old cold case; another new law makes it easier for third-party candidates to appear on Georgia's ballot; and the Hawks get first pick in this year's ...underwhelming...NBA Draft (que the slow claps).

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The Brief for Friday, May 10, 2024

Fri, 10 May 2024 22:44:52 +0000

A GOPer who voted nine times illegally while serving a sentence is voted out of the state party leadership; U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga) is still ticked about your late mail; and meet the young Georgia student who defines success by spelling the word better than you can.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 9, 2024

Thu, 09 May 2024 22:52:11 +0000

State GOP leaders want more answers about a special prosecutor's relationship with Fulton County's DA; Are Cobb County's newly-drawn legislative lines in-line with the state Constitution? Eh. SCOGA rules it's a cute question, but one they didn't feel they should answer; and.... the survey SAYS? Emory's president needs to go--although the University administration isn't so certain.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

Wed, 08 May 2024 22:42:11 +0000

Trump's Georgia trial delayed as SCOGA agrees to hear challenge; Georgia's MTG finds a cold reception from House colleagues as she tries (again) to remove the House speaker; and Music Midtown goes "on hiatus."

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Tue, 07 May 2024 22:44:34 +0000

Georiga gets a budget; Kemp vetos a dozen provisions; and they City of Atlanta settles a civil rights lawsuit and pays the family of a church deacon tased to death $3.8-million.

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The Brief for Monday, May 6, 2024

Mon, 06 May 2024 22:56:41 +0000

"No Patient Left Behind" provision gets Gov. Kemp's signature; the ACLU sues on behalf of Georgia's deaf and hard-of-hearing populations; and the "Rent Is Too Damn..." low? No. Nobody said that ever. But the rent is lower than it was at the height of the pandemic. Sot that's good.

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The Brief for Friday, May 3rd, 2024

Fri, 03 May 2024 22:52:46 +0000

A federal grand jury in Atlanta has indicted a California man for making death threats against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis; Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has announced several key leadership changes in his administration; New legislation in Georgia bans so-called foreign agents from buying certain land in the state.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 2, 2024

Thu, 02 May 2024 23:26:57 +0000

When it comes to bird flu, nothing to see here folks... keep moving; Climate change is likely to cause lots more people to move to Atlanta--too bad we won't have the infrastructure to support everyone; and an influx of cash means some lead water pipes might be replaced with safer materials.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Wed, 01 May 2024 23:13:21 +0000

As Florida's stricter abortion ban takes effect, even fewer options exist for Georgians; Georgia could get its first ever national park; and a young athlete cashes in on young athletes cashing in. How name, image and likeness (NIL) is making some young sports stars into millionaires.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:45:05 +0000

How many GOPers running for Congress in one Georgia district believe Donald Trump won the 2020 Presidential election, and not Joe Biden? All of them [which is the incorrect answer]; Remember when Georgia Power said its two new nuclear reactors would be online, heating up steam to generate as much power as you could think of? Neither do we, it's been so long. But, the last one went online this week; and hope the one out of six Georgians who relied on a federal program to connect to the web enjoyed the access, because they just lost it.

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The Brief for Monday, April 29, 2024

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 22:48:39 +0000

Demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war continue at Georgia's colleges and universities; Early voting for the upcoming election is underway; and the reason the conditions are so bad at the Fulton County Jail? [An answer that surprises absolutely no one] Overcrowding.

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The Brief for Friday, April 26, 2024

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:07:29 +0000

Governor Brian Kemp signed more than 100 pieces of legislation into law this week, including bills dealing with the online and personal safety of Georgia's kids; Protestors have returned to the Emory University campus this evening, after police arrested more than 2 dozen demonstrators yesterday; WABE business reporter Marlon Hyde speaks with U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 25, 2024

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:53:07 +0000

Demonstrators and police clash on Emory University's campus; Gov. Kemp signs an anti-squatting bill into law; and Arizona follows Georgia with indictments of 'fake electors' and former Pres. Donald Trump.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:36:39 +0000

A federal judge lambastes a Georgia prison for its violation of a court order; commercial real estate prices struggle in Atlanta and beyond; and two historic Atlanta theaters serve as home for the 48th annual Atlanta Film Festival.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:59:23 +0000

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The Brief for Friday, April 19, 2024

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:49:25 +0000

Legislation signed by Governor Brian Kemp will make it easier to open rural hospitals; Supporters of independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. say they have enough signatures to get on the ballot in swing states, including Georgia; WABE’s environment reporter Marisa Mecke explains how neighborhood groups and nonprofits are working together to tackle the complex cases of pollution.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 18, 2024

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:00:42 +0000

Southwest Atlanta might once again see emergency medical care; Gov. Brian Kemp signs a slight tax decrease into law; and with one decade under its belt, Kennesaw State University's football team moves on up.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:42:21 +0000

Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been threatening for weeks to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson over his support for sending more aid to Ukraine; At a town hall, nearly all of Fulton County's candidates for sheriff said they do not support the construction of a new, nearly 2-billion-dollar jail; Georgia Power is set to expand a natural gas power plant to meet a spike in electricity demand from new businesses, but some argue that’s getting in the way of federal efforts to fight climate change.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:35:04 +0000

Goergia's controversial 2021 voting law overhaul, SB 202, is in court this week; The Postmaster General is defending changes by the U.S. Postal Service that have led to delayed and missing mail in Georgia; On this week’s On Leadership with Atlanta Business Chronicle, host Crystal Edmonson talks with Christine Whitaker, president of Comcast’s Central Division

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The Brief for Monday, April 15, 2024

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:04:33 +0000

The New York trial could set the stage for how former president Donald Trump’s election interference case eventually unfolds in Georgia; Atlanta-based music producer Rico Wade, part of the groundbreaking producing team known as Organized Noize, has died; Georgia's process for compensating people exonerated for wrongfully convictions has once again failed those it's meant to help.

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The Brief for Friday, April 12, 2024

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 22:41:22 +0000

Latest data from the U.S. Postal service reveals mail delivery delays continue across Georgia; Many of Georgia's drinking water systems may have to be cleaned up or could be in violation of new federal rules; And the AJC's Leon Stafford reports former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill has been making waves in local politics since recently getting out of prison,

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The Brief for Thursday, April 11, 2024

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:23:38 +0000

A special prosecutor has been appointed to investigate Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones for his activities after the 2020 election; Controversial Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says U.S Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has offered her an advisory role; And this week's How Do You Atlanta looks at a celebration of pasta, music, and Atlanta’s artists.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:56:33 +0000

Another person has died while in custody at the Fulton County Jail -- the third this year; Fulton County Commissioners voted to reject an effort to restart animal control services in the City of Atlanta; Latinas are the country's fastest-growing segment of entrepreneurs but, as WABE's Marlon Hyde reports, still face several challenges.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:14:29 +0000

Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay a $600 million settlement related to the disastrous train derailment in eastern Ohio; Georgia Democrats say former President Donald Trump is responsible for the state’s strict abortion law, which took effect after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade; and the American Foundation for Suicide's Georgia chapter is preparing for their annual spring fundraiser.

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The Brief for Monday, April 8, 2024

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:02:16 +0000

Atlanta is still cut off from animal control services as city and Fulton County leaders face-off; Georgia's new regulations on hemp-derived goods are now awaiting Governor Brian Kemp’s signature; The U.S National Soccer Federation has started construction of its new home in Fayette County.

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The Brief for Friday, April 5, 2024

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:10:22 +0000

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office says a man in its custody was stabbed to death, the second fatality this year; Over 11,000 educators have enrolled in the online Georgia Literacy Academy; The USDA wants home chicken owners to take precautions against avian flu.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 4, 2024

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:56:13 +0000

A Georgia judge rules against Donald Trump's First Amendment argument in the election interference case; APS goes all-in for its search for a new superintendent; and Georgia's First Lady says she's a "Never Trumper."

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 23:02:04 +0000

An EF-2 tornado rips through Rockdale County; a state GOP leader who illegally voted nine times loses the support of the party chair; and the rent is too damn high, sure, but it's still cheaper than a mortgage.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:44:03 +0000

Trump plans pricey fundraiser in Atlanta; what's going on with the Stop Cop City's efforts to put the project on a ballot; and Atlanta's pollen count is about as high as it's ever been.

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The Brief for Monday, April 1, 2024

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 23:07:37 +0000

The United States Postal Service has chosen Atlanta-based UPS as its next primary air cargo provider; The FBI says someone rammed a car into the gate of its Atlanta office; and WABE's Stephannie Stokes reports Georgia children can remain in the foster care system just because their parents have trouble finding housing.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 28, 2024

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:53:18 +0000

It's Sine Die under the Gold Dome; Savannah's port is about to get busy(ier) after the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore; and Georgia's horny trees win. Again. (Achoo!)

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:42:27 +0000

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:41:57 +0000

Renters get stronger protections under provision headed to Gov. Kemp's desk; Georgia Power asks state regulators to make more, more, more; and "Not in my back pond!" Friction between Georgia land owners and fishing guides carries over in the legislative session. Again.

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The Brief for Monday, March 25, 2024

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:59:08 +0000

Atlanta's set to build more MARTA stations; the Atlanta VA gets a new leader; and if something doesn't budge, Atlanta could soon be overrun with stray animals.

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The Brief for Friday, March 22, 2024

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 22:47:44 +0000

State lawmakers try to pump the brakes on speedtraps; the story of Georgia's founding father is a lot different than you might think; and Charlie Brown's final curtain call. The drag performer who set a standard in Atlanta for more than four decades has died at the age of 74.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 21, 2024

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 22:45:16 +0000

In final days of legislative session, state Dems push for Medicaid expansion despite continued opposition from GOP; Georgia executes its first inmate in four years--a Black man with what many say is a low IQ; and ongoing delays with the mail prompts a waiver of late fees for city water bills.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:55:46 +0000

Trump gets permission to appeal decision on DA disqualification; Chicago sues Glock over how it manufactures certain guns; and the expensive price tag of Gov. Kemp's alternative to Medicaid expansion.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:06:38 +0000

Georgia's parole board denies clemency for Willie James Pye; Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill is no longer in a federal prison, less than a year into an 18-month sentence; and some lawmakers want to bring back a government body tasked with advocating for consumers and their utilities.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 14, 2024 (Live from Town at Trilith in Fayetteville, Ga.)

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:14:55 +0000

WABE takes "The Brief" on the road to Fayetteville, Georgia, home to Trilith Studios, to get a sense of what the film/TV production industry looks like post-pandemic, and after two long and contentious strikes.

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The Brief for Monday, March 18, 2024

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:57:22 +0000

Defendants in Georgia's election inerference case challenge a ruling that allows D.A. Fani Willis to remain on the case; Georgia is set to execute its first condemned inmate in four years; and the for/against for a statue of Clarence Thomas.

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The Brief for Friday, March 15, 2024

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:53:05 +0000

Georgia’s Labor Commissioner says he has advanced cancer; A judge has ruled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can remain on the Georgia election interference case now that special prosecutor Nathan Wade has resigned; and an epidemiologist at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health gives an update on the latest COVID-19 guidelines.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:04:42 +0000

A judge strikes down six counts against Donald Trump in the election interference case; Fulton County is fined for a release of sewage; and a young entrepreneur uses his smelly feet as inspiration for his own business.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:38:15 +0000

Why a pre-determined outcome to Tuesday's primary still matters; why the Black vote in November matters; and parents tell lawmakers what matters to them.

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The Brief for Friday, March 8, 2024

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:44:47 +0000

Fani Willis gets two (potential) challengers for Fulton DA; Georgia's Black voters get national attention; and on this International Women's Day, we hear about what's changed in the decades Delta's first Black female pilot has been flying.

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The Brief for Monday, March 11, 2024

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:29:43 +0000

State lawmakers question if Rivian has abandoned Georgia altogether; Housing gets attention from both sides of the isle; and we kick off our young business series with the story of a scrappy entrepreneur who learned to be nimble during the pandemic.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 7, 2023

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:43:38 +0000

Rivian pumps the regenerative brakes on its Georgia factory; Ossoff probes deaths of federal prison inmates; and why you [still] can't vote for Georgia's [voter-chosen] Public Service Commission.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 23:59:00 +0000

DA Fani Willis responds to lawmakers' efforts to limit her power; a company gets closer to a permit for mining near one of Georgia's most protected lands; and a warning to those who get behind the wheel after springing their clocks forward an hour.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:18:23 +0000

Some Georgia Dems look to "blank ballot" a message to Joe Biden; WABE uncovers the role violence played in some Fulton Co. Jail inmates' deaths; and to afford the average home in Atlanta, you'll need to make $115k a year--nearly twice the income needed just four years ago.

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The Brief for Monday, March 4, 2024

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:38:41 +0000

An Atlanta City Council member says she's leaving her post before her term expires; A GOP lawmaker comes under fire from both parties after he engages with an antiemetic, far-right social media account; and the effort to bring disabled workers pay up to minimum wage.

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The Brief for Friday, February 23, 2024

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 23:53:33 +0000

Police say they have taken a suspect into custody after a young woman was found dead on the University of Georgia's campus; A Russian national living in Buford has admitted to laundering money to go towards the war against Ukraine; WABE's Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali report from South Carolina on how Saturday’s primary could have lessons for Georgia.

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The Brief for Friday, March 1, 2024

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 23:52:56 +0000

The decision of whether District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from the prosecution of Georgia's election interference case is now before a judge; House lawmakers have passed a bill to add limits to Georgia’s massive film tax credit; and WABE's politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali recap the action leading up to the state legislature's key crossover deadline.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 29, 2024

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 23:40:56 +0000

Two DeKalb police officers have been indicted on charges related to the shooting death of a man inside his own Stone Mountain home; State regulators consider what Georgia Power says is an urgent need to make and buy more energy; and it's Crossover Day under the Gold Dome.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:55:07 +0000

A Benjamin E. Mays high school student is charged with a recent on-campus shooting; Sports betting gets closer to a statewide referendum; and UGA's big security spend in the aftermath of a murdered student.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:08:37 +0000

Donald Trump's defense doesn't get the grand slam they'd hoped from a witness; LGBTQ people lobby against legislation going through the law making process; and why a voluntary 'do not sell' firearms registry could save lives.

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The Brief for Monday, February 26, 2024

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 01:29:44 +0000

That's a mighty big budget ya got there, Mr. Governor; Microsoft asks the state for an extension; and Big Bethel gets a big boost.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 22, 2024

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:08:58 +0000

The University of Georgia police reports the suspicious death of a student on campus; Fulton County officials say the ongoing system outage from a cybersecurity attack has had little impact on its court system; and WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali reports from Greenville, SC ahead of that state's Republican presidential primary.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:16:44 +0000

Medicaid expansion has been a four-letter word under the Gold Dome for a decade, but that could be changing. The question is how quickly; Getting a lucrative film tax credit in Georgia could prove more difficult; and a conversation with a small town Georgia lawyer who kept his autistic client, accused of murdering his wife, out of jail. McCracken Poston, Jr. talks with Jim Burress about his just-released book, "Zenith Man."

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:48:50 +0000

About that ransom attack... Fulton County ain't payin' sh....; The Home Depot saw sales fall for the year; and the public radio show Marketplace debuts its musical at Agnes Scott College.

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The Brief for Monday, February 19, 2024

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:43:26 +0000

Mold mitigation behind closure of South Fulton City Hall; Early voting is now open for Georgia's primary; and fewer officer involved shootings is a good thing... until you consider the fact just as many people were killed, despite the number of episodes declining.

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The Brief for Friday Feb 16, 2024

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:42:26 +0000

Day two in a hearing on whether to disqualify Fulton's DA from prosecuting the Georgia election interference trial; the push to have more direct input on ballot initiatives; and 86'ing COVID-19 signs.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 15, 2024

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:50:44 +0000

People are detained related to Wednesday's shooting at Benjamin Mays High School; Fani Willis strikes back in court over allegations of a conflict of interest; and HOW much is professional soccer going to bring to metro Atlanta?

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:50:01 +0000

Four students were shot as they left a Southwest Atlanta high school; Fulton County gives details--not many, but details nonetheless--about the weeks-long cyber attack it suffered; and don't say 'don't say gay' because it's nothing like that. Really.

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The Brief for Tuesday, Februrary 13, 2024

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:03:21 +0000

An anti-SWATting bill advances; Renters could get a better shake if a tenant rights bill makes it to the Governor's desk; and an update on Georgia's longest trial in state history (and it's just getting started.)

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The Brief for Monday, February 12, 2024

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:01:58 +0000

A judge orders a hearing to move forward to assess whether Fulton DA overstepped ethical boundaries; Librarians are in the crosshairs of some state lawmakers; and two predominately Black church denominations team up go get potential voters to the polls.

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The Brief for Friday, February 9, 2024

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 23:56:32 +0000

Georgia is issuing draft permits to further a company's efforts to mine titanium dioxide near the Okefenokee Swamp; Georgia could bring back the state's back-to-school sales tax holiday; and in an interview with "All Things Considered" Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic says interest might be lowered this summer.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 8, 2024

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 23:48:38 +0000

Unionizing in Georgia is about to get a bit harder; staying out of jail post-arrest is too; and the waterways around the Georgia coast aren't deep enough. The Kemp administratin is trying to convince lawmakers to dig it all up. Again.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 02:07:42 +0000

A mother sues a Georgia poultry producer after her underage son is killed on the job; the state budget gets a boost in the range of 5-billion bucks; and why there won't be QR codes on your next ballot.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 23:46:25 +0000

Pres. Trump not immune to prosecution, meaning his Georgia trial could still move forward; You'll still pay state sales tax on food, electricity, technology for school, back-to-school clothes, feminine products... but five days a year, that Glock (all firearms and ammo, actually) will be tax-free under a plan advancing through the Gold Dome; and why environmentalists are especially concerned about the North Atlantic right whale's future.

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The Brief for Monday, February 5, 2024

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:40:05 +0000

Fulton County is still standing still for the most part, a week after a 'cyber attack'; The former GOP chair of Georgia jumps on the "Throw out the indictment because the DA has a conflict of interest" bandwagon; and the unlikely fight to keep Georgia standard.

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The Brief for Friday, February 2, 2024

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:03:23 +0000

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has acknowledged a personal relationship with a special prosecutor she hired for the Georgia election interference case; Georgia senators are pushing through legislation that could keep more people in jail; and WABE's Jim Burress speaks with Mayor khalid about his time at the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 1, 2024

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 23:48:59 +0000

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:14:35 +0000

Former Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes has been appointed to serve on Georgia's board of pardons and paroles; Governor Brian Kemp has approved a controversial new map for the upcoming Cobb County school board elections; and WABE' Sam Gringlas reports election workers have not been deterred despite threats and harassment faced by Fulton poll employees.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:51:11 +0000

UPS plans to deliver 12,000 pink slips based on its financial performance in 2023; The remains of three members of the U.S. Armed Forces from Georgia, killed in a weekend drone attack, will soon return to the U.S.; and why tracking state spending of opioid settlement funds can be a challenge.

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The Brief for Monday, January 29, 2024

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:03:49 +0000

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The Brief (Snowmagedden Edition) for Friday, January 26, 2024

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:31:49 +0000

It's been 10 years since the snowstorm that scarred generations of Atlantans hit without a ton of notice but left the region paralyzed.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 25, 2024

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:47:40 +0000

The Falcons get a new head coach; Trump jumps on the call to disqualify Fulton's DA; and squatters take fancy to South Fulton and, to a degree, East Point.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 23:54:43 +0000

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:52:14 +0000

Civil rights icon Bernice A. King recounts the last words she shared with her brother Dexter; there's an effort to cement what antisemitism means in Georgia law; and the move to limit property tax increases as housing values continue a fast climb in Georgia.

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The Brief for Monday, January 22, 2024

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:10:45 +0000

Dexter King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died; Court documents unsealed today do not appear to show concrete evidence Fulton DA Fani Willis had an improper relationship with the prosecutor hired in the Georgia election interference case, Nathan Wade; and why a quirk in Georgia law means some voters won't be picking a replacement for their former state Senator.

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The Brief for Friday, January 19th, 2024

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 23:40:52 +0000

The Marietta Board of Education has voted to uphold the removal of 23 books from the district’s high school library; A federal judge has denied a lawsuit aiming to stop construction on Atlanta’s Public Safety Training Center; and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is in Washington, D.C. to learn and share knowledge at the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 18, 2024

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:35:17 +0000

A judge has scheduled a February hearing to discuss allegations of an improper relationship involving Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis; Governor Kemp is emphasizing the need for increased clean energy at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland; and today marks one year since environmental activist Manuel Teran was shot and killed by law enforcement near so-called "Cop City."

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The Brief for Wednesday January 17, 2024

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:54:09 +0000

State lawmakers propose spending more on early chlidhood education; Preservation gets underway for a King home; and taking the booze out of liquor.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 23:47:15 +0000

Baby, it's cold outside (really, really cold); the state looks to pass a budget; and could the Patriots long-time head coach be heading south?

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The Brief for Friday, January 12, 2024

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 00:26:35 +0000

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could be facing more blowback for unsubstantiated allegations of an improper relationship; Delta Air Lines reports strong financial earnings; and Atlanta's King Center is preparing for the celebration of what would have been Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 95th birthday.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 11, 2024

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:22:18 +0000

Gov. Kemp gives his sixth 'State of the State' address; The Red Cross issues a plea as blood supplies reach critical levels; and all that rain moves most of Georgia out of the drought category. For now.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:45:58 +0000

10: the number of days in 2024 Fulton County goes without finding someone dead in its jail; A Trump supporter and defendant in the former president's Georgia trial claims DA Fani Willis breached an ethical boundry; and Gov. Brian Kemp puts the heat on unions in an effort to keep them away.

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The Brief for Monday, January 8, 2024

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:52:09 +0000

Trump argues immunity against Georgia charges; Falcons toss head coach Arthur Smith; and the influx of EV manufacturing will take power. Lots and lots of power.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:51:12 +0000

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:50:21 +0000

It's looking like SCOTUS is going to weigh in on whether POTUS has a permanent get out of jail free card; The first "Cop City" RICO defendant sees their day in court; and Rep. Lucy McBath [D-Ga] gets a new district and a new primary challenger.

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The Brief for Friday, January 5, 2024

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:56:59 +0000

Democrats are pushing to turn around Georgia's dismal maternal mortality rate; Republicans are working to get a bill passed that would open up more job opportunities for the formerly incarcerated; and the Georgia Realtors Association is feeling cautiously optimistic heading into the new year.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 4, 2024

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:37:57 +0000

Crime is down year-over-year in Atlanta, just don't ask Manuels' Tavern; Working Georgians made more money in 2023; and what to look for as the biggest local story--the Fulton County indictment of former President Donald Trump--becomes the biggest story of 2024.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:37 +0000

Two top Democrats say they won't run after redistricting would match them against the other; ICE deported more than 6,000 people in 2023; and the plan to fasttrack Georgia students to better English/Language Arts mastery.

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The Brief for Friday, December 29, 2023

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 23:55:23 +0000

Truist Bank is shutting down some Metro Atlanta locations; Georgia researchers are at the forefront of studying PFAS chemicals; and as part of our end of the year coverage, we revisit a story about how the Atlanta Veterans Affairs clinic is helping pregnant veterans.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 28, 2023

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:31 +0000

A federal judge has approved Georgia’s revised political maps; Drought conditions are improving in North Georgia; and this week's episode of How Do You Atlanta includes a comedy show with Bob the Drag Queen, a parade ahead of the Peach Bowl, and New Year’s Eve at the Georgia Aquarium.

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 23:51:16 +0000

At least four Georgia State Senators were targets of swatting incidents over the past two days in metro Atlanta; Several national non-profits are partnering with Georgia’s historically Black colleges to screen student-athletes for heart complications; And an Atlanta-based non-profit which helps people with disabilities start their own businesses is looking to expand.

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The Brief for Friday, December 22, 2023

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 23:36:04 +0000

Remember Trump's infamous call to Georgia's Sec. of State in late 2019? Turns out he also phoned Michigan; its' gettin' real busy at HJAIA; and why one economist says area home prices will go up while commercial rents go down.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 21, 2023

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 23:46:30 +0000

Giuliani, in some deep stuff legally and even deeper financial dung, declares the big BK; the number of available jobs in Georgia remains steady (remarkably so); and the best football team in all of college sports would, not surprisingly, have the best college recruitment class.

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:09:57 +0000

Are Black minority voting districts the same as minority opportunity districts? The courts must decide if Georgia's GOP answer to that question passes muster; Fulton County postpones a vote on whether certain judges should be appointed insetad of elected; and Atlanta sees a shift in remote work.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:03:24 +0000

Get ready to pay more on your Georgia Power bill (yes, again); Trump supporters show up angry at the state election board meeting; and Georgia passes the 11-million population mark.

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The Brief for Monday, December 18, 2023

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:53:56 +0000

State educators get an extra grand in their stockings; a federal appeals panel keeps Trump's former Chief of Staff's case in state, not federal, court; and metro Atlanta so generous.

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The Brief for Friday, December 15, 2023

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:00:20 +0000

A jury in Washington D.C. has ruled that Rudy Giuliani must pay more than $148 million dollars in damages for spreading lies about two former Fulton County election workers; A federal appeals court in Atlanta is weighing whether former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows can remove his Georgia criminal case to federal court; A new pilot project in Georgia is trying to make solar power more affordable.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 14, 2023

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:28 +0000

A Washington DC jury is deliberating how much Rudy Giuliani should pay in a defamation case related to the 2020 election; Opponents of Atlanta's controversial public safety training center are waiting for a court ruling on the validity of their referendum signatures; and this week's How Do You Atlanta segment includes opportunities for marshmallow roasting, band music, and sports employment.

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 23:47:28 +0000

Georgia is supplying NARCAN, a drug that treats opioid overdoses, to local election officials; Wellstar Health System has announced it’s closing an urgent-care center in East Point on January 12; An effort to hold a citywide vote on the construction of Atlanta's controversial public safety training center in south DeKalb County is facing uncharted territory.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 23:50:17 +0000

Atlanta Rabbi Peter Berg delivered the opening prayer in the U.S. Senate today; Georgia Congressman Andrew Clyde is calling on the head of the Department of Defense to not remove a confederate memorial in Washington D.C.; and The Atlanta Business Chronicle's Crystal Edmonson interviews the Arthur M. Blank Foundation's president Fay Twersky.

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The Brief for Monday, December 11, 2023

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:59:33 +0000

A co-defendant in the state's racketeering conspiracy trial against Atlanta rapper Young Thug has been stabbed at the Fulton county jail; A group of election technology experts is renewing their call for a federal investigation into efforts to illegally breach voting machines after the 2020 election; and during WABE's End of Year Pledge Drive we take a look at community members taking the time to give back.

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The Brief for Friday, December 8, 2023

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 23:35:32 +0000

Governor Brian Kemp signed new congressional lines into law that maintain a Republican advantage in Washington; A woman has been arrested after allegedly trying to burn down the birthplace of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and NPR’s College Podcast Challenge is back in session and accepting submissions.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 7, 2023

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:57:37 +0000

Brand new lines for Georgia’s congressional and state legislative districts are now in the hands of Governor Brian Kemp after the General Assembly wrapped up its special session today; An annual ranking by the United Health Foundation puts Georgia in the bottom third of the country in terms of healthcare; Mike Jordan and Sammie Purcell present the latest episode of How Do You Atlanta.

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:48:48 +0000

A federal judge sets Dec. 20 hearing date on GOP's latest district redraws; Brookhaven elects the first Asian-American mayor in Georgia's history; and hanging out with hellbenders, a hard-to-find amphibian that's becoming harder to find in Georgia.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 23:51:20 +0000

Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat is facing calls from local politicians to resign; State lawmakers gave final approval for redrawn Georgia State House and State Senate maps, leaving only Georgia’s Congressional lines for the special session's agenda; A partnership is trying to help make the cold nights a little more bearable for unsheltered people in DeKalb.

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The Brief for Monday, December 4, 2023

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 23:49:00 +0000

Governor Brian Kemp and Republican legislative leaders are proposing accelerating a cut to the state income tax rate; some Democrats and advocates argue a new congressional map from Georgia Republicans skirts the order of a federal judge; Georgia Power customers could face another rate increase related to Plant Vogtle.

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The Brief for Friday, December 1, 2023

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:15 +0000

Trump's Georgia attorney pushes back at proposed trial date; the state's GOP says lawmakers had to make new districts representative of race, but political parties? Nope; and the incoming dean of Emory's medical school is a woman--the first in the school's history.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 30, 2023

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:05:47 +0000

Day two of a 'breakneck' special session to redraw voting districts; Emory grad students form the first labor union among students in Georgia; and Georgia largely escapes the 2023 hurricane season unscathed.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:56:45 +0000

A final farewell to former first lady Roselynn Carter; Georgia lawmakers get back to the drawingboard to re-do district lines; and an activist group buys up the outstanding student loan debt at Morehouse College and wipes it away.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:43:44 +0000

Remembering former first lady Rosalynn Carter; why your next trip to a Georgia gas pump will siphon off a bit more cash; and why G-DOT says it's ready for a colder and wetter winter than normal.

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The Brief for Monday, November 27, 2023

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:44:02 +0000

The body of former first lady Rosalynn Carter makes its journey to Atlanta; We're about to see what state GOP leaders came up with after a judge sent them back to the redistricting drawing board; and why an appetizer on your plate at the local seafood restaurant might have the secret to thwarting climate change.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 23:33:20 +0000

Atlanta police release bodycam footage from the fatal Tasing of a churh deacon; a blow to GOP efforts to oust local DA's; and a record at Hartsfield-Jackson.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:10:30 +0000

A significant block of "Stop Cop City" defendants get lawyers; Harrison Floyd won't (yet) go to jail for violating bond; and it's gonna be really majorly big time busy this holiday weekend.

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The Brief for Monday, November 20, 2023

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 03:32:18 +0000

Remembering Rosalynn Carter; Georgia's United Methodists are less united than before; and why you can get a (better) deal on an EV.

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The Brief for Friday, November 17. 2023

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:01:54 +0000

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is asking a judge to set a date in the Georgia criminal trial of former President Trump; Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has entered hospice care at her Georgia home; and a lawyer for one of the defendants in the YSL RICO trial responds to a judge's decision to potentially allow some rap lyrics.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 16, 2023

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:48:35 +0000

The All Star Game returns to Atlanta in 2025 after an abrupt and ugly departure two years ago; Fulton County's new $40-million animal shelter means 400 dogs won't have to squeeze into a building designed for 80; and after years of decline, the state's public colleges and universities see record enrollment.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:42:25 +0000

Prosecutors ask Trump election interference judge to issue an emergency protective order; "Stop Cop City" folks voice concern that a pending ruling on the project could come too late to stop it; and why a Tik Tok-er's view of some Atlanta restaurants blew up in a big way.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:56:55 +0000

Prosecutors in the Trump election interference trial ask for an emergency protection order. Again.; Climate change affects everyone, but it's wildly inequitible a new government study finds; and it's not that Atlanta-based The Home Depot is doing poorly, exactly. It's just that last year for the home improvement retailer was really, really good.

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The Brief for Monday, November 13, 2023

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:16:15 +0000

Police and protesters clash at "Stop Cop City" march; a major apartment fire keeps busy intersection closed days later; and defendant in Trump case takes a bold route for his defense.

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The Brief for Friday, November 10, 2023

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 23:46:48 +0000

Activists from around the country are making their way to Atlanta to try to shut down construction at a planned public safety training center; A Georgia man has been arrested for allegedly calling in a threat to Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s office; Environmental reporter Marisa Mecke takes us to the graduation ceremony for a job training program to clean up lead contamination in Westside Atlanta neighborhoods.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 9, 2023

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:11:34 +0000

Judge rules Young Thug's lyrics can count as evidence at upcoming trial; Officials believe a fentanyl-laced envelope was mailed to Fulton County's election office; and actors are ready to get back to Georgia sound stages as the SAG/AFTRA strike ends with a newly-proposed three year contract.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:08:11 +0000

Georgia's voting system passed its biggest test to date; more arrests among "Stop Cop City" protestors; and Georgia's first sex trafficking CIVIL lawsuit.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:38:30 +0000

Environmentalists get busy attempting to "Stop Cop City;" GOP state leaders look to ease restrictions on felons seeking a state license; and what's leading Georgia to top the nation in infant mortality?

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The Brief for Monday, November 6, 2023

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:10:53 +0000

Activists charged for their alleged attempts to "Stop Cop City" are arraigned; how the ACLU is banking on Atlanta's local courts to lift Georgia's current abortion law; and why some HBCU students and coaches feel the push to win is coming at the expense of their historic mission.

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The Brief for Friday, November 3, 2023

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 22:58:40 +0000

Six opponents of Atlanta's controversial public safety training center are suing the city and the police for allegedly violating their First Amendment rights during a protest in 2021; Georgia lawmakers are being compelled to create more majority-Black political districts to comply with the federal Voting Rights Act; This weekend, some 150 HIV advocates from across the southeast gather to talk strategy and share in successes in slowing the epidemic.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 11, 2023

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 22:56:34 +0000

Georgia will appeal, but not immediately fight, ruling requiring redistricting; Fulton County's Sheriff finds a sympathizer in a state senate subcommittee; and what Georgia officials want folks to know as they navigate the new state-run insurance marketplace.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:45:11 +0000

Georgia officials say they've received the first restitution payment from former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell; Babies in Georgia are dying at a higher rate than the national average, which is also on the rise; Today marks one year since Atlanta Medical Center closed its doors and efforts to establish a new hospital on the site continue.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 23:00:08 +0000

Police ask for help to find those responsible for putting antiemetic messaging on state traffic boards; One year after Wellstar closed Atlanta Medical Center, and the massive facility remains blocked; and a judge tells Fulton County it's illegal to send inmates to other states to ease crowding.

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The Brief for Monday, October 30th, 2023

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 23:11:41 +0000

DFACS leader had an idea when too many children found themselves in state care: 'lock 'em up!'; Israeli families appeal to state lawmakers to ensure they're "first priority"; and alerting Atlanta's elderly population that the latest COVID-19 vaccine remains free.

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The Brief for Friday, October 27, 2023

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 22:57:35 +0000

LOTS of children in state custody go missing, prompting a Georgia Senator to inquire; Georgia Power tells regulators it needs to burn some more dinasours to keep up with power demands; and time to do some Obamacare window shopping.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 26th, 2023

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 23:08:51 +0000

Back to the drawing board for Georgia lawmakers as they must now redraw political boundaries; Feds investigate Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services; and Ga Tech's men's basketball squad gets a freshman coach, of sorts.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:35:51 +0000

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones says he will push a school safety initiative during the upcoming legislative session that includes state-funded firearms training for teachers; Abortion-rights opponents and supporters continue to react to the Georgia Supreme Court decision upholding the state’s six-week abortion ban; Atlanta now has a Michelin Guide, Geargia State University Professor Kyle Hight reflects on what the new awards mean for the city.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 23:20:47 +0000

Jenna Ellis, a former attorney for Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case; Coca-Cola is raising its full-year outlook following strong third-quarter gains; The Georgia Supreme Court decided to leave the state’s current abortion law in place after a constitutional challenge.

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The Brief for Monday, October 23, 2023

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 22:40:10 +0000

Georgia Republican Congressman Austin Scott is making his second bid in a month for House Speaker; Cobb County election officials recently settled a federal lawsuit over maps for the school district; An Atlanta-based basketball league that pays high school athletes starts its third season is just a couple of weeks.

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The Brief for Friday, October 20, 2023

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:33:40 +0000

Kenneth Chesebro has pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case; Electric Vehicle manufacturer Rivian is expanding its presence in Georgia with a new space in Ponce City Market; Jewel Wicker, host of "The Boom" talks about what's been going on in Atlanta's entertainment industry since the writer's strike ended.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 19, 2023

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:22:49 +0000

Jury selection begins Friday for the first co-defendant in the sweeping Georgia election interference case; Attorneys for the man accused of killing four people in Fulton County in the 2021 spa shootings say he shouldn't face the death penalty because of his age; also, Mike Jordan and Sammie Purcell bring Halloween early with spooky activities coming up in and around Atlanta.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 23:02:49 +0000

Georgia lawmakers are looking to make changes to laws regarding automated traffic cameras in school zones; A newly released survey of college students from earlier in the pandemic suggests their mental health was influenced by their race; Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic says further rate hikes should be unnecessary to reach its goal of 2% inflation.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:07:32 +0000

The GBI is investigating after a Camden County sheriff's deputy shot a man who spent 16 years in prison on a wrongful conviction; The war in Israel and Gaza continues to ripple through Georgia politics; and the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Crystal Edmonson speaks with Acadia CEO Jared Belsky about digital marketing for the latest episode of "On Leadership"."

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The Brief for Monday, October 16, 2023

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:07:19 +0000

The family of a man killed by police while protesting the so-called "Cop City" police training facility asks the GBI to release evidence in the case; Georgia 'unwound' its Medicaid roster a bit too much, prompting some of those cut to get their insurance back; and what's behind an uptick in homeschooling among Black families in Cobb County

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The Brief for Friday, October 13, 2023

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:07:06 +0000

Tensions heighten as Hamas calls for global protests amid continued Israel/Palestinian conflict; A Georgia GOPer has a brief glimmer of running for Speaker of the House; and Atlanta Pride "Steps up, Steps out."

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The Brief for Thursday, October 12, 2023

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:02:50 +0000

Delta Air Lines sees record Q3 revenue; a solar manufacturer now closed looks to reopen in Georgia after a Biden administration policy opened up funds; and the business of visibility--corporate sponsorship and Atlanta Pride.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:46:38 +0000

A good number of detainees who died at the Fulton County Jail had mental health issues; a fired APD officer says he will appeal his termination a day after he was removed from the force for his involvement in the tasing death of a local church deacon; and why state officials say to be careful before donating to humanitarian charities operating in the Israeli/Gaza conflict.

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The Brief for Monday, October 9, 2023

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:52:27 +0000

Georgia politicians react to the war in Israel; Vogtle's second new nuclear reactor is... wait for it... wait for it... delayed. Again.; and what happens when Georgia unwinds Medicaid a bit too much.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:47:57 +0000

Atlanta Police fire officer who tased, killed church deacon during traffic stop; Jury selection is about to begin in the massive case against Donald Trump and his allies; and two fires and two years later, Poncey-Highland's iconic Krispy Kreme reopens.

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The Brief for Friday, October 6, 2023

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 22:39:37 +0000

Police who killed a "Cop City" demonstrator will face no charges; MARTA gets moving on upgrades; and airport officials say today could be an all-time one-day record for passengers.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 5th, 2023

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:17:11 +0000

Trump's campaign turns mugshot into millions; and grab that pull-over, MARTA looks to bust out of its seams; 'cuase it's a fixin' to get cold.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:41:32 +0000

Fulton County officials vote down more than $300k in abortion funding; Mayors from all over the nation are in Atlanta to talk public-private projects; and a lot is riding on the success of a group of bee hunters (because if the world doesn't already scare ya, hearing about these creatures will.)

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:11:30 +0000

The family of a 62-year-old church deacon who died after being tased by police is demanding that the body camera footage be released; None of Georgia’s Republican members of congress joined the small hard-right group who successfully ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy; and Georgia high school athletes can now make money on Name, Image and Likeness deals.

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The Brief for Monday, October 2, 2023

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 22:52:03 +0000

The first defendants accused of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia will go to trial later this month; A group of Latino conservatives is launching a new organizing initiative for the 2024 elections in Georgia; and after a short-lived playoff run, the Atlanta Dream’s season is now over.

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The Brief for Friday, September 29, 2023

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:59:12 +0000

How will Georgia be affected by the impending federal government shutdown; The Sweet Auburn Music Festival takes place this weekend in the historic Atlanta neighborhood; A new investigative report by the Atlanta Journal Constitution has found widespread corruption in Georgia prisons.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 28, 2023

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:22:29 +0000

A former Fulton County jailer is facing federal charges for allegedly strangling a female detainee while she was in handcuffs; The updated COVID-19 vaccine's rollout has faced challenges in metro Atlanta; Author Maryemma Graham on her new biography of Margaret Walker, "The House Where My Soul Lives."

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 22:50:14 +0000

Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop at some of Atlanta's historically Black colleges this week ahead of the 2024 campaign season; The number of immigrant detainees in Georgia has dropped compared to national levels, but that's only after a detention center was shuttered for human rights violations; A two-day investment conference called Venture Atlanta kicks off today, connecting Southern startups with capital from around the world.

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:20:03 +0000

Construction is starting on a new crisis center in downtown Macon for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; City and national officials broke ground on new affordable rentals in the Atlanta University center; Georgia's workforce training program is preparing workers for new careers in the electric vehicle industry.

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The Brief for Monday, September 25, 2023

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:57:42 +0000

VPOTUS to visit ATL's HBCU's; Raffensperger says he's supporting Kemp, not Trump; and handing over the reigns at the Georgia Restaurant Association.

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The Brief for Friday, September 22, 2023

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:44:48 +0000

A judge is now weighing whether to temporarily block a new Georgia law that creates an oversight commission for local prosecutors; The mayor of South Fulton is challenging the city council on its actions surrounding the neglected Camelot Condominiums; and Travel writer Paige Watts just published a book about all the things that make Atlanta unique.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 21, 2023

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:45:03 +0000

Weekend court is coming to Fulton; Atlanta sees unemployment tick up; and Morris Brown College welcomes international students for the first time in a generation.

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:58:11 +0000

More Georgia defendants want to take their cases related to alleged efforts to thwart the 2020 election to federal court; Gwinnett wants to spend $17-billion on transit, mainly to bring in busses. Lots of busses; and Fulton County's sheriff bites back when challenged on the county's overcrowded jail.

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:32:57 +0000

Weekend court at the Fulton Co. jail?; Norfolk-Southern has an offer for the residents of East Palestine, Ohio; and a conversation "On Leadership" with the CEO of Atlanta's The Carter Center.

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The Brief for Monday, September18, 2023

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 23:02:19 +0000

Cobb County closes a 50-year missing child cold case; Atlanta's City Council says 'count those signatures!'; and smile for that new speeding ticket camera outside of some APS schools!

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The Brief for Friday, September 15, 2023

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 22:57:56 +0000

U.S. Soccer picks Atlanta for its new HQ; Flooding infiltrates dorms at Clark Atlanta; and after seeing a doubling in the number of natural disasters in the past decade, the American Red Cross prepares for that as the new norm going forward.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 14, 2023

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:43:12 +0000

Two of those indicted with Donald Trump will get speedy trials in Fulton County as the others...; Why the City of Atlanta won't count signatures submitted to force a referendum on "Cop CIty;" and why Sen. John Ossoff (D-GA) thinks Congress should refrain from trading stock.

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:58:02 +0000

A federal judge has sided with the City of Atlanta, delaying a petition challenging the so-called "Cop City"; Former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has faced a setback in getting his 2020 election interference case moved to federal court; "Slutty Vegan" founder Pinky Cole talks about overcoming adversity in her new book, "I Hope You Fail."

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:44:49 +0000

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is calling for a federal investigation into another Georgia correctional institution; How Atlanta scientists are contributing to breakthroughs in the research on Long Covid; and Atlanta's interim superintendent takes a tour of the school district.

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The Brief for Monday, September 11, 2023

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 22:48:45 +0000

"Cop City" (as it's often referred to) opponents blow past the required number of signatures to force a referendum on the project; Trump's former Chief of Staff really doesn't want tried in Fulton County; and if you visit the new Summerhill Publix, be sure to park over there. Wayyyy over there.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 7, 2023

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 22:42:09 +0000

A request to stop sharing jurors' identities in state criminal cases; "Stop Cop City" arrestees face RICO charges; and why Georgians' accents are getting less Southern.

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The Brief for Wednesday September 6, 2023

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:49:45 +0000

A new medical cannabis dispensary opened today; we hear from the new director of the CDC; and we learn more about why Georgia may need a new political map.

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 22:48:06 +0000

Protestors against a proposed public safety training center in Atlanta are facing RICO charges, the state's political map may have to be redrawn before the 2024 election; and this week’s “On Leadership with Atlanta Business Chronicle” podcast.

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The Brief for Friday, September 1, 2023

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 22:51:34 +0000

More defendants have begun entering pleas in the case investigating 2020 election interference in Georgia; A federal judge has issued a significant setback to the movement petitioning against Atlanta's Public Safety Training Center; and this Labor Day weekened, House music takes center stage in Atlanta.

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The Brief for Thursday, August 31, 2023

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:25:27 +0000

Trump enters a plea; DragonCon deals with an unusual situation; and it's now officially football season in Georgia.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:55:23 +0000

Idalia threatens to disrupt; Another detainee dies in custody of Fulton County; and get the popcorn ready--the report from the special purpose grand jury that investigated Donald Trump's alleged efforts to thwart Georgia's 2020 election becomes public on Friday.

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The Brief for Monday, August 28, 2023

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:07:06 +0000

Arraignment for Donald Trump and his associates indicted in Fulton County for election interference is scheduled; Georgia Power comes up short when it comes to helping customers improve energy efficiency; and why global warming poses a threat not just to you, but also your pup.

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The Brief for Friday, August 25, 2023

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 17:39:23 +0000

Another defendant charged in connection with trying to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results turns himself in at the Fulton County Jail; Atlanta-based non-profits are getting a financial boost; And we hear from WABE's new podcast about Atlanta's Film Industry.

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The Brief for Thursday, August 24, 2023

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 22:43:55 +0000

Donald Trump is expected to surrender at Fulton County Jail; North Georgia bats; local art events and live music around Atlanta this weekend.

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 22:39:19 +0000

The highest profile suspect of 19 charged in connection with trying to thwart Georgia's 2020 election results turns himself in at the Fulton County Jail; And about that jail....; Plus, citrus: It's the new black (in Georgia, anyway).

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:40:05 +0000

UPSers won't strike after ratifying a historic contract; defendants related to Donald Trump's alleged 2020 election interference scheme are turning themselves in; and Stop Cop City folks say they have all they need to force a referendum.

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The Brief for Monday, August 21, 2023

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:40:34 +0000

Georgia's new law restricting transgender-focused medical treatment for children is on hold; Teamsters at UPS near the end of their contract voting period; and welcome to AgLanta.

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The Brief for Friday, August 18, 2023

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 22:38:29 +0000

Another person dies while detained in the Fulton County Jail; No longer can you be charged criminally for giving a person a bottle of water as they wait in line to vote; and Cobb County's Board of Education ignores its own judicial process and fires a teacher for reading a book it didn't like.

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The Brief for Thursday, August 17, 2023

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:12:33 +0000

The grand jurors who returned an indictment against former president Donald Trump receive threats of violence; at least one of Trump's co-defendants feels a federal court might be advantageous over a Fulton Superior courtroom; and Rugby ATL will soon become Rugby LAX.

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:42:34 +0000

Former president or not, it's likely all 19 charged Monday for attempting to undermine Georgia's 2020 election will get their mug shot taken at the Fulton County Jail; What about Burt? The avowed 'fake elector' and current Leuitennant Governor could still face charges; and Fulton Co.'s Commission votes against a property tax increase.

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The Brief for August 15, 2023

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 22:48:03 +0000

Fulton County indicted Donald Trump; Fulton County indicted Donald Trump; and, in case you missed it, Fulton County indicted Donald Trump. [Yes, this episogde includes more than just that one story, but there are few headlines in all the history of this nation that carry the weight of that five-word phrase.]

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The Brief for Monday, August 14, 2023

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 22:42:32 +0000

City of Atlanta loses appeal to stop the "stop cop city" folks; building confidence through skateboarding; and UGA tops the AP preseason poll as the Dawgs try for national title no. three.

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The Brief for Friday, August 11, 2023

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:45:32 +0000

The GBI investigates an APD officer-involved shooting; the current head of Georgia's labor cabinet doesn't find much love for the previous officeholder; and Ga Tech contributes HOW MUCH to the local economy?

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The Brief for Thursday, August 10, 2023

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:37:22 +0000

A 'divisive concept' could cost a Cobb Co. teacher her job; COVID is rebounding; and so is the metro's population, as Atlanta boasts more residents than ever before.

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 23:31:31 +0000

Grady on lockdown after shots ring out from parking garage; a MARTA bus crash leaves three dead; and why the Library of Congress is seeking the oral histories of Korean War vets.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 22:56:12 +0000

UPS earnings fall short; why you'll soon be on camera every time you fill up in Atlanta; and want to displace a playing field namesake for your own? That'll be $55-million, please.

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The Brief for Monday, August 7, 2023

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:41:03 +0000

North Atlanta area sees more antisemitic flyers; what cities can do now to prepare for the new norm of excessive heat; and pull up a chair for Atlanta's Black Restaurant Week.

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The Brief for Friday, August 4, 2023

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:35:52 +0000

Trump continues trying to thwart DA Fani Willis; Unwinding Medicaid; and it's win--and win now--or go home for Georgia's Chase Elliot.

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The Brief for Wednesday, Aug 2, 2023

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 22:41:40 +0000

What Trump's third indictment means in the face of local charges; a group of DAs sue the state; and what we need to do, and do now, as the heat intensifies.

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The Brief for August 1st, 2023

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:10:25 +0000

Fulton County public safety agencies say they're ready for a Trump indictment if one comes; how MARTA plans to keep you out of its special fast lane; and why Clayton County challenges the notion there's no such thing as a free lunch.

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The Brief for Monday, July 31, 2023

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:43:55 +0000

Trump loses again in his attempt to thwart Fulton's DA from prosecuting him; UPS and the Teamsters Union meet to finalize a contract; and billions-over, scmillions-over: there's no use in crying over late nuclear (but the fact your power bill is about to go up... again? Cry away.)

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The Brief for Friday, July 28, 2023

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:44:11 +0000

Former President Trump will soon have a chance to present arguments in court why County District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified from prosecuting him; Workers from Burger King, Dollar General, and other stores are demanding their employers provide some relief from the heat; Patrick Rodriguez is co-founder of the Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison and he recently received a large grant to pursue his work.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 27, 2023

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 23:21:23 +0000

"Stop Cop City" advocates get an incremental win; Coca-Cola's gettin' fizzy with it; and enjoy it while it lasts--but the Northside Perimeter is about to get less construction-y....ish?

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 22:39:15 +0000

"Yeah, but..." Rudy Giuliani says about untrue claims he made after the 2020 election about two Fulton County election workers; DeKalb moves forward with a new animal shelter; and why your zip code predicts how you experience heat.

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The Brief for Monday, July 24, 2023

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:19:43 +0000

More money is coming to Atlanta's BeltLine; Fulton County's jail gets its mojo back after no A/C stole it; and what to make of all these indictments against Donald Trump?

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The Brief for Friday, July 21, 2023

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:51:38 +0000

A stamp honoring the late Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis is now available; A national Christian anti-abortion group is rallying at the state Capitol this weekend; and an Atlanta entrepreneur whose company makes toys representing kids from diverse backgrounds weighs in on the impact of the Barbie movie.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 20, 2023

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 22:59:15 +0000

The "Stop Cop City" folks make an investment to get a ballot question before voters; A year into Georgia's restrictive abortion law, and it's had a profound influence on reproductive healthcare in the state; and wanna buy a portion of the Atlanta Braves? Soon you can.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:54:55 +0000

The 'Hooch is fully open for recreation now that they've gotten that whole fecal release thing figured out; coming to the mom and pop pharmacy near you: medical cannabis products (maybe); and don't tell us we're dreaming, but Atlanta's WNBA franchise is HOT.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 23:16:25 +0000

The temps are climbing, the voter rolls are declining, and those opposed to a new jail in Fulton County are opining.

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The Brief for Monday, July 17, 2023

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 22:59:00 +0000

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The Brief for Friday, July 14, 2023

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 22:55:26 +0000

Trump attorneys push for longer delays in any potential trial; Some city employees get huge raises;

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:38:07 +0000

True the Vote told to put up or shut up; a strike among some sanitation workers looms; and Atlanta gets a Michelin Guide (which is kind of a big deal, apparently).

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:42:26 +0000

A Fulton County Grand Jury who will decide whether to charge former President Donald Trump is set; DeKalb County sends a strong message by passing a nondiscrimination ordinance; and Alveda King reflects on her late aunt, Christine King Farris.

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The Brief for Friday, July 7, 2023

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 22:55:45 +0000

DeKalb County and the state of Georgia are facing suit to allow voters to vote in a referendum on the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center; Officials are still trying to figure out what exactly led to 'dangerously high' levels of E. Coli, closing a long stretch of the Chattahoochee River; An Atlanta non-profit is helping people with disabilities start and grow their own businesses, as well as build community.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 6, 2023

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:00:19 +0000

So about that 'Hooch; Practicing picketing; and if you know of anyone, Atlanta Public Schools needs a new superintendent.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:58:38 +0000

UPS Teamsters are ready to picket after a union-set deadline came and went for a new contract; A law restricting gender-affirming care for minors, struck down in other states, takes effect in Georgia; and (stop me if you've heard this one, OK?) A new nuclear reactor is set to come online at Georgia's Plant Vogtle this mo... Oh.OK. Sure. I'll stop.

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The Brief for Friday, June 30, 2023

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:38:52 +0000

A Fulton County detention officer has been arrested following an incident involving excessive force over the weekend; As a heat advisory goes into effect, Atlanta's former climate policies director weighs in on what communities should be doing to protect residents from extreme heat; and WABE's DorMiya Vance explores how LGTBQ+ rappers feel they fit into Atlanta's hip hop scene.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 29, 2023

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:37:57 +0000

Christine King Farris, sister to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has died; UPSers are poised to strike as a walk out is "imminent"; and ready yourself for a record-breaking holiday travel weekend.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:55:27 +0000

The U.S. Sec. of Energy touts "Bidenomics" and EVs in Atlanta; brace yourselves for a 'Grade-A' heat wave; and the only thing cool right now is Atlanta's housing market. But just kind of.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 22:47:14 +0000

The highest profile conviction related to Atlanta City Hall corruption sees a rare happening--prosecutors move to dismiss a charge they used to win a conviction; Because I made a sacred vow never to combine the adjective for the word 'heat' with the name of our lovely city, I won't. (And I hope you never do, either. But, if you do and then follow said unsaid word with a small chuckle, smitten by your own sense of humor, then I'm sorry. We cannot be friends.) That said, there's a reason it's not called "Coldlanta," and we'll understand that reason later this week very, very intently; and Washington funds a BeltLine connection that, for the first time, connects part of the trail directly to transit.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 20th, 2023

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:52:57 +0000

State election officials stop threatening Fulton County they're gonna turn this car around and go right back home;

The "Stop Cop City" folks can't get a referendum on the ballot if they can't get the city clerk to approve their application. Guess who's not approving their application?;

And I'll tell you what I want, what I really--really--want. I want it not to be 28 years ago this week that the Spice Girls debuted with the catchy tune, because that makes me REALLY old. But. I also really, really want you to consider the points Aisha Harris makes as she explores her identity through a pop culture lens in her new book, Wannabe.

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The Brief for Monday, June 26, 2023

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:51:42 +0000

Antisemitic demonstrations have led to renewed calls for a controversial piece of state legislation; Fulton County has new plans to reduce its long-overcrowded jail; and the U.S. Army Field Band tries its hand at hip-hop.

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The Brief for Friday, June 23, 2023

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 22:43:16 +0000

DeKalb DA Sherry Boston announced her office will not work with the Georgia's attorney general to prosecute protestors of the proposed public safety training center; Effingham County school district is facing a lawsuit over claims of racial discrimination; and a look at abortion restrictions in Georgia one year after the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

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The Brief for Thursday June 22 2023

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 23:07:30 +0000

An update to Georgia's voting machines is coming.... after 2024; more EV comes to GA; and a smidge of How Do You Atlanta?

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 21, 2022

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 22:45:49 +0000

The stop "Cop CIty" folks can now start collecting signatures to put the project's future on the ballot; Fulton County's Sheriff threatens to sue the Fulton County Commission; and it's been a year since MPox made its rounds. Now what?

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The Brief for Friday, June 16th, 2023

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 22:37:27 +0000

A petition to put the proposed training facility known as "Cop City" on the ballot has temporarily stalled; representatives for the Atlanta Beltline say 2024 will see a boom in affordable housing along the trail; and where to find Juneteenth celebrations in and around Atlanta.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 15, 2023

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:48:01 +0000

Georgia's jobless numbers trend upward for the first time in a long time; a 'fix' to a vulnerability to Georgia's new voting system is out--but it won't be in place for the next presidential contest; and take a ride on Marta's bus rapid transit line, coming to a dedicated highway lane near you soon!

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:55:39 +0000

A new notification system for victims, a new deal for UPS drivers, and a new anti-discrimination ordinance for a Georgia city. All of this and more on the Brief from WABE.

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The Brief for Tuesday , June 13th, 2023

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:20:50 +0000

Stacey Abrams, Covid-19, and the bi-weekly installment of the On Leadership with Atlanta Business Chronicle podcast.

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The Brief for Monday, June 12th, 2023

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:28:06 +0000

Some Georgians are losing insurance, and more Georgians are getting wifi. Also, Trump ... Yes, the former President spoke at the Georgia GOP conference this weekend.

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The Brief for Friday, June 9th, 2023

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 22:58:30 +0000

The Georgia GOP Convention kicks off in Columbus; The Georgia department of natural resources warns harmful air quality is forecasted to continue into the weekend; and there are only a few weeks left for many transgender kids to access gender-affirming care before a new law takes effect in Georgia July 1st.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 8th, 2023

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 23:44:54 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Alabama’s Congressional maps, which could have some bearing on Georgia; The state is continuing to reevaluate all Georgians with Medicaid for continued health coverage this year; and “Food that Rocks” in Sandy Springs plus 50 years of kids' hip-hop and films on the latest How Do You Atlanta.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 23:22:39 +0000

Fulton County commissioners say yes to one GOPer and no to the other and after Monday's 16-hour city council meeting, we learn what passed while many of us were asleep.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 22:57:08 +0000

It took a minute, but Atlanta's City Council voted to fund the controversial police and fire training center; Well, not ALL representatives. We hear from one who didn't; and pinch yourself. No, reallly. Go ahead. I'll wait. ...its' not THAT hard, but okay. See! Okay.... now that you've been adequately pinched, get this--one of Plant Vogtle's new nuclear reactors is close to going fully online.

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The Brief for Monday, June 5th, 2023

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 23:43:04 +0000

Opponents of Atlanta’s proposed public safety training center filled City Hall today; A number of Republican presidential candidates are making their way to Georgia this week; Emory University researchers are collaborating on a potential HIV vaccine based on the same technology as the COVID vaccine.

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The Brief for Friday, June 2nd, 2023

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 23:01:28 +0000

Three people who were arrested for their involvement in helping protesters of Atlanta’s proposed public safety training facility will be released on bond; Fulton County prosecutors are reportedly expanding their 2020 election investigation into Trump; The Board of the Atlanta Public School District will not renew its superintendent's contract.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 1, 2023

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 23:52:05 +0000

There's a reason HBCU donations have gone up recently; as "Cop City" moves forward, more, dirtier accusations fly; and why you used to be able to enjoy 16,000 acres of pure natural bliss.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Wed, 31 May 2023 22:50:59 +0000

GBI charges Cop City detractors with financial fraud; A Delta customer charges the airline with being less than carbon neutral; and area parents of Asian heritage charge their district to teach more AAPI history.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Tue, 30 May 2023 22:59:42 +0000

Rosalynn Carter is diagnosed with dimentia; A Georgia GOP official could complicate the debt ceiling deal; and as power bills go up, the scammers come out.

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The Brief for Friday, May 26, 2023

Fri, 26 May 2023 23:13:23 +0000

Apparently, one of the quickest ways to get on the fed's terrorist watch list is to protest Atlanta's "Cop CIty"; This Memorial Day weekend for the nation's airlines is forecast to be even busier than pre-pandemic; and Fayette County isn't so keen on a car show put on by Rick Ross.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 25, 2023

Thu, 25 May 2023 22:44:40 +0000

Cobb County's DA declines to re-try Ross Harris on murder and chlid cruelty charges; more pharmacies across Georgia could sell medical cannabis under a proposal from state pharmacists; and how the City of Atlanta's spending of more than a million dollars might help some residents find affordable housing.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 24th, 2023

Wed, 24 May 2023 23:03:35 +0000

A Georgia family makes an emotional case for their lawsuit against officers who failed to buckle in their loved one before driving off, ejecting and killing her; "Cop City" gets the Atlanta City Council's green light and greenbacks; and the wheels on the bus might still go 'round and 'round, but that's about the only thing it has in common with your mama's school bus.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Tue, 23 May 2023 23:13:34 +0000

Medicaid unwinds; the exchange formerly known as the Obamacare marketplace expands; and striking bus drivers in North Georgia chill.

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The Brief for Monday, May 22, 2023

Mon, 22 May 2023 23:17:24 +0000

The family of a man found dead at the Fulton County Jail, his body riddled with bed bugs, releases the results of an independent autopsy; Business in Georgia, so far, is responsible for reductions in greenhouse gasses; and PETA's focus on primates.

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The Brief for Friday, May 19th, 2023

Fri, 19 May 2023 22:41:27 +0000

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is hinting at a possible time frame for charging former President Trump; Fulton County officials say they're making progress on reducing its massive backlog of cases; and how communities in Georgia are competing for grants to protect against climate change.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 18th, 2023

Thu, 18 May 2023 22:45:41 +0000

Georgia U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock and Congresswoman Lucy McBath were again calling for stricter gun control laws in Washington D.C.; Drivers should expect major delays if traveling between 285 and 400 northbound this weekend; and the weekly segment of How Do You Atlanta for the latest events around the metro.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

Wed, 17 May 2023 22:59:35 +0000

A Republican nominated to chair Fulton County’s election board has withdrawn following backlash from Democrats; School buses in Metro Atlanta are getting cleaner; and Atlanta has a lot of vacant office space.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Tue, 16 May 2023 22:42:51 +0000

How high can they go? Georgia's Public Service Commission gives Georgia Power the greenlight to find out (read: your light bill is going up); Atlanta's City Council votes to fund the next step in creating "Cop City."; and tuition is staying flat at just about all of the state's public colleges/universities.

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The Brief for Monday, May 15, 2023

Mon, 15 May 2023 22:40:31 +0000

"Cop City" opponents flood Atlanta City Council meeting; More Georgians plan to hit the road this summer; and UGA lands the number one recruit in the nation.

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The Brief for Friday, May 12th, 2023

Fri, 12 May 2023 22:45:02 +0000

Vice President Kamala Harris is in Atlanta to kick off her circuit of events leading up to President Biden's reelection; workers at Georgia school bus-maker Bluebird are some of the few in the South to successfully unionize; and a Georgia blood bank president will have his first chance to donate blood following new guidance from the FDA.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 11, 2023

Thu, 11 May 2023 23:13:41 +0000

"Diversity" becomes a four letter word when it comes to teacher training in Georgia; Bluebird bus makers consider unionizing; and how technology could improve inmate safety in Fulton County.

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The Brief for May 10, 2023

Wed, 10 May 2023 22:52:34 +0000

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Tue, 09 May 2023 22:56:19 +0000

Hundreds of South Fulton residents want to de-annex; State tax revenue is down hundreds of millions of dollars from the same period a year ago; and it's the second part of WABE's investigation into how Fulton County collects property taxes (and why that's a threat to many Black families.)

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The Brief for Monday May 8, 2023

Mon, 08 May 2023 22:36:24 +0000

"Fake" or "Contigent"? Depends on whom you ask... and when; Why you don't have to move over but sometimes on Georgia's roadways; and that whole COVID emergency thinggy is over.

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The Brief for Friday, May 5, 2023

Fri, 05 May 2023 22:41:50 +0000

Blinken visits; Walensky is out; and Shaky Knees is firm on arms.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 4, 2023

Thu, 04 May 2023 22:58:01 +0000

The suspect in Wednesday's mass casualty shooting in Midtown is charged with murder; Georgia municipal officials could become felons for accepting outside money to conduct elections; and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Nathalie Stutzmann's tour calendar fills up.

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The Brief for Wednesday May 3, 2023

Wed, 03 May 2023 22:48:16 +0000

Atlanta takes the stage for the day as home to the latest mass shooting; A month after another immigrant detained at Stewart Detention Center in Southwest Georgia dies, calls resurface for its closure; and how high can they go? Georgia Power's latest request to hike power bills is in the hands of state regulators.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Tue, 02 May 2023 22:46:16 +0000

Hospitals can now field their own police forces in Georgia; "You [give] a Raise!" and "YOU [give] a raise!" and "YOU [give] A RAISE" to Georgia Power. Again. Why? ...uh, because they wanted another one?; and why DeKalb County's hotspot for hotspots turns out to be the library.

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The Brief for Monday, May 1, 2023

Mon, 01 May 2023 22:55:12 +0000

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The Brief for Friday, April 28, 2023

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:01:36 +0000

Getting legal medical cannibis no longer involves acting like its illegal in Georgia; the state's abortion law pust a dent in the number of OBGYNs, and the connection between MARTA rail stations and autism awareness.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 27, 2023

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:38:19 +0000

Where Wellstar goeth dark, Grady expandeth; Medical cannabis makes a way in Georgia after years and years of struggle; and "Cop City" gets an opening day.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:43:22 +0000

Georgia lawmakers are pushing legislation to increase oversight for federal prisons; Georgia is toughening some mandatory minimum sentences; and the owners of adult-store Tokyo Valentino are facing pushback over plans to open a nearby spa.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 25th, 2023

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:53:13 +0000

President Joe Biden is officially running for a second term... how will Georgia factor into his 20-24 White House bid?; Governor Brian Kemp says he will not attend the Georgia GOP Convention in June; and DeKalb District Attorney Sherry Boston talks about co-hosting an event to share stories from the formerly incarcerated.

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The Brief for Monday, April 24th, 2023

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:57:52 +0000

Students at Atlanta's colleges and universities are protesting the so-called "Cop City"; Coca-Cola posted strong first quarter gains despite raising prices; Georgia producers of medical cannabis oil are expected to finally get it to the shelves by this summer.

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The Brief for Friday, April 21st, 2023

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 22:36:43 +0000

Governor Brian Kemp is again criticizing federal tax credits that exclude Georgia automakers; Georgia small business owners testified during a congressional field hearing in Peachtree City; and Tafeni English-Relf of the Southern Poverty Law Center talks about their efforts to remove symbols of the Confederacy.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 20th, 2023

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:32:07 +0000

Atlantans are remembering the first Black woman to serve on the city council; Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is doubling down on plans to build the controversial Public Safety Training Center in South Dekalb County; WABE and Rough Draft's weekly How Do You Atlanta? segment highlights exciting events happening this week, including something special for all Lego fans.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 22:55:22 +0000

Georgia’s Secretary of State says the recent settlement between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems validates Georgia's 2020 election; The University System of Georgia is delaying a decision on tuition rates until next month; and renewed calls for major reform at the Fulton jail following the death of Lashawn Thompson.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:31:26 +0000

Fulton County Prosecutors offered immunity deals to some of Georgia's Republican fake electors from 2020; the federal government is stepping in to make sure military families have safe housing; the unexpected pairing of the U.S. military and conservation groups could bring Georgia its first national park.

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The Brief for Monday, April 17, 2023

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:02:03 +0000

Kemp says Trump is old news, and to win, state GOPers should move on; Georgia's top educator isn't so smitten by DeKalb County's choice for superintendent; and Emory's nursing school take AI to the ER.

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The Brief for Friday, April 14th, 2023

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 22:57:57 +0000

New limits on a widely used abortion medication could have dangerous implications for patient care in Georgia; Georgia Democrats are still trying to make an early presidential primary happen; and WABE's Kenny Murry on his three-part web story called "Strollin' Down Sweet Auburn."

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The Brief for Thursday, April 13th, 2023

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:57:46 +0000

MARTA is adding more electric buses to its fleet; Extreme flooding at Florida's Ft. Lauderdale airport is affecting flights out of Atlanta; and Georgia clinics that provide abortions are facing uncertainty in the face of pending court cases.

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The Brief for Wednesday April 12, 2023

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 22:41:43 +0000

They tried to stop Cop City but DeKalb County's zoning board said, "No No NO!"; Fulton County considers a sales tax to pay for hospitals; and the Hawks are in the playoffs!

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 22:56:13 +0000

Money talks, and that's apparently why Chicago--and not Atlanta--will host next year's Democratic National Convention; "Cop City's" latest complication comes from DeKalb's zoning board, at least that's what opponents hope; and why experts want you to drop your citrus cuttings at the state line.

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The Brief For Monday, April 10, 2023

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 23:13:13 +0000

A police officer in his patrol car hits and kills a pedestrian; ATL breaks a record for the hottest start to a new year; and is Atlanta's housing stock overpriced? Probably. But is it THE MOST overpriced in the nation? One metric says so.

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The Brief for Friday, April 7th, 2023

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 23:15:00 +0000

Georgia Democrats respond to a Tennessee vote to kick out two state representatives; the Masters Tournament in Augusta is temporarily on hold due to weather; Researchers with the American Cancer Society say there's been a spike in colorectal cancer among younger adults.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 6, 2023

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 22:43:08 +0000

A solar panel order so bright, ya gotta wear shades; Nanny nanny boo boo, we've got a busier airport than you do; and it's been a bitterly wonderful decade for "The Bitter Southerner." Bless your heart if you disagree.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 22:51:22 +0000

Georgia's military housing will soon get the 'white glove' test after a private company was found to drop the ball on maintenance and upkeep; Hell Niño it's going to get hot this summer, and that could mean even more tornados for Georgia; and the [media] circus is coming to town!

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:36:50 +0000

Gov. Kemp fires up that veto pen; DeKalb reopens its pandemic assistance programs; and remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. 55 years after his death.

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The Brief for Monday, April 3, 2023

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:09:48 +0000

As Donald Trump faces an indictment in New York, Fulton County remains mum on plans to charge the former President; After a winter busy with ... getting busy... the North Atlantic right whale readies to head back North; and Hank Klibanoff, host of WABE's podcast Buried Truths, on what justice looks like in civil rights cold cases 65 years later.

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The Brief for Friday March 31st, 2023

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:08:32 +0000

Housing advocates demonstrate in Atlanta and around the country to protest conditions at the properties of a low-income housing company; Jonesboro High School's marching Cardinals are one of ten bands to land a spot in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade; and Senior European Correspondent Sylvia Poggioli joins WABE before giving her final broadcast for NPR.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 30, 2023

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:38:10 +0000

Did that just happen? Georgia's 40-day legislative session wraps up with plenty of jaws dropped; top Catholic officials in Georgia covered up priest abuse a new report finds; and the Braves are off to a good start to the new season.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:43:59 +0000

Did somebody say sine die?; Police wait a full month to file incident reports after the deadly police-involved shooting in January at what's come to be known as "Cop City;" and Ari Shapiro on balancing objectivity while being true to his own life experience.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 22:57:26 +0000

Georgia's highest court will decide the legality of abortion in the state; EV owners will soon have to pay more in a use tax for charging their vehicles; and Ms, Peaches has a very, very good day.

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The Brief for Monday, March 27, 2023

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:51:22 +0000

Gov. Kemp declares Georgia a disaster area following a weekend of relentless severe weather; Fulton County's DA must respond to a motion to throw out a special grand jury investigation into his efforts to allegedly interfere with the state's 2020 election results; and the case for paying Georgia lawmakers more to do their jobs.

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The Brief for Friday March 24, 2023

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:38:32 +0000

Intrechment Creek Park is closed after what DeKalb County calls threats to public safety; speaking of DeKalb, a lot of residents in the unincorporated parts say their elected officials aren't doing much to keep their area clean; and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens stands by the project location, but says he's willing to listen if someone has a better idea.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 23, 2023

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:38:08 +0000

Georgia becomes the latest state to ban certain medical treatment for transgender youth and children; when it comes to meeting the demand for medical cannabis in Georgia, state lawmakers are all like, 'Pump the breaks, y'all!' We're good.'; and Georgia gets closer to an official definition of antisemitism.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:30:00 +0000

Georgia is approaching a national deadline to begin re-evaluating Medicaid recipients, and advocates say the state needs to do more to prevent people from losing coverage in the process; A Fulton County grand jury has indicted a hotel clerk for allegedly assisting a sex trafficking operation; 15-year-old Adam weighs in on state lawmakers banning some gender-affirming care for transgender kids; Atlanta native Gladys Knight is now officially a National Medal of the Arts recipient.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 22:43:42 +0000

Georgia is looking more and more like it will ban most trans-affirming care for children and youth; school vouchers are on the fast track under the Gold Dome; and the latest edition of "On Leadership."

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The Brief for Monday, March 20th, 2023

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:48:56 +0000

Mandatory minimums make a comeback despite years of bipartisan reforms to Georgia's criminal justice system that generally concluded such approaches are ineffective at solving the underlying issues behind crime; Heavier trucks get a green light, but just kinda and not for long; and why a Manhattan DA's prosecution of Donald Trump could complicate Fulton County's stronger case.

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The Brief for March 17th, 2023

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 22:30:00 +0000

The clean up following the wreck in Ohio of a train owned by Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern should take about three months, according to the U.S. EPA; In the last weeks of the Georgia legislative session, lawmakers continue to work on bills dealing with housing; A Jonesboro man is being sentenced to federal prison for hate crimes, for shooting into convenience stores in Clayton County in 2021 in an attempt to kill Black and Middle Eastern people; Black Children with COVID-19 were more likely to be severely ill, hospitalized or die during the pandemic than white children, according to the Morehouse School of Medicine; and the Gold Dome Scramble crew discusses guns and gambling.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 16th, 2023

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:30:00 +0000

Asian Americans are paying tribute to the lives lost in the Atlanta area spa shootings two years ago today and demanding action against what they say is ongoing hate and violence against AAPI communities; Victim advocates are trying to help families impacted by the shooting figure out the legal system; Georgia lawmakers move forward a bill blocking doctors from helping transgender kids from getting some gender-affirming care; Morris Brown College is making a comeback and building a new ... hotel.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 15th, 2023

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 22:30:00 +0000

Fulton Commissioners want to file a complaint with the Department of Justice for Wellstar Health System's closing down of two Atlanta-area hospitals in majority Black communities; A proposal to pay full tuition for all HOPE scholars in Georgia's public colleges has hit a roadblock; Fulton County is moving forward with a study on building a $2 billion jail almost four times the size of the overcrowded facility on Rice Street; And the status of a proposed titanium mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 14th, 2023

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:30:00 +0000

President Joe Biden says former President Jimmy Carter asked him to deliver his eulogy. Carter remains in hospice care in Plains, Georgia; Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill will serve time in federal prison for mistreating inmates; State lawmakers are approving another round of tax refunds.

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The Brief for Monday, March 13th, 2023

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 22:30:00 +0000

The family of an activist killed as the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in South Dekalb County are suing the city of Atlanta to release more police-worn body camera footage of the incident; Georgia will soon require every public school to run an annual intruder alert drill; With just a little more than two weeks left in the legislative session, we get caught up on the bills set to pass and those with a tougher road.

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The Brief for Friday, March 10th, 2023

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:51:56 +0000

The three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery are appealing their federal hate crime charges; Gwinnett County police are trying to rebuild the relationship with the community they police; a program in Northeast Georgia is taking a different approach to addressing opioid addiction.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 9th, 2023

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:08:06 +0000

The Anti-Defamation League says Georgia saw a spike in white supremacist propaganda last year; a look at what's in Georgia's $32 billion 2024 state budget; and the latest in events for the whole family from How Do You Atlanta.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 23:53:36 +0000

A bill to limit mining near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has stalled in the General Assembly; Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is criticizing fellow Republican top election officials for pulling out of a national voter database; A new report from the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control suggests that black adults visit the ER more frequently than others for mental health concerns

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 7th, 2023

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 23:43:33 +0000

Following Crossover Day, Georgia lawmakers have just about 10 working days left to pass new laws; the long behind schedule Vogtle nuclear power plant has achieved a key step towards actually providing electricity; and a week of scheduled action against the planned Atlanta police training facility continues after violent protests broke out over the weekend.

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The Brief for Monday, March 6, 2023

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 23:40:27 +0000

Tough weekend at 'Cop City," as nearly two dozen are arrested on domestic terrorism charges; All kinds of bills face their make it or break it moment under the Gold Dome on Crossover Day; and why you might be able to see the Braves play this season if you only want to see one game.

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The Brief for Thursday March 2, 2023

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:56:45 +0000

The NIMBYs win (as in, "Not In My Buckhead, Y'all"); Renters are a step closer to getting more protections; and got bettin' money in your pocket? Keep driving. Georgia isn't ready to expand gaming in the state just quite yet.

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The Brief for Friday, March 3rd, 2023

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:55:59 +0000

Buckhead cityhood supporters say they'll continue to fight after suffering a major setback; local election offices will no longer be allowed to accept grants to help run elections; and WABE's politics team looks back on a busy week at the state capitol.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:37:57 +0000

Like a Chinese spy balloon, your power bill is about to go up up up; Delta pilots get a sweet raise after contentious contract negotiations lead to a contract; and even as Rivian struggles financially, Georgia lawmakers remain all-in on the company's planned factory outside of Atlanta.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 23:50:23 +0000

Why a 'dangerous' dog bill under state senate consideration could include a pug as easily as a pitbull; regulations on your leaf blower are coming. But don't worry. It's a regulation to prevent any regulation. So. Blow away!; and the word on WERD.

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The Brief for Monday, February 27th, 2023

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:59:29 +0000

The party-line vote to make Atlanta's Buckhead community the City of Buckhead; Lawmakers know they have to get EV drivers to pay for road upkeep. And they have. But apparently not enough; and even more reasons scientists say E-O has got to go.

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The Brief for Friday, February 24th, 2023

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:01:15 +0000

Georgia lawmakers are considering another round of bills focused on transgender kids; the number of people staying at Georgia hotels is expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels this year; and WABE's politics team reviews the week at the state capitol.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 23rd, 2023

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 23:48:31 +0000

A run along the Atlanta beltline commemorates three years since Ahmaud Arbery was murdered; Donald Trump’s defense lawyers are blasting the Fulton special grand jury after the foreperson went public; and WABE follows up with the state's first free pre-school in DeKalb county.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 23:40:09 +0000

Speeding up an anti-semitisim bill in the Georgia House; the Tara Theater's next chapter will look a lot like its previous ones, just with a storyline a bit closer to home; and Atlanta's newest record low February temperatures aren't what you think.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 21st, 2023

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:43:27 +0000

The Atlanta Hawks decide to go coach shopping; Health insurance is expensive, so sorry about your luck local school districts. You're gonna have to pay more for increasing premiums; and the well-wishes continue to flood Plains, Ga as former U.S. President Jimmy Carter surrounds himself with loved ones in his final days.

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The Brief for Monday, February 20th, 2023

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 23:51:26 +0000

As former President Jimmy Carter enters hospice, folks across the metro share their memories and respects; Carter's progressive stance on racial equality; and DeKalb prosecutors' newly-discovered favorite charge: domestic terrorism.

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The Brief for Friday, February 17th, 2023

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 23:44:38 +0000

A new FDA rule could make a life-saving overdose reversal drug available over the counter; the WABE Politics team reacts to the partial release of a Fulton special grand jury investigation into Donald Trump; and Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young's All-star snub.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 26th, 2023

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:40:31 +0000

A sliver of a special grand jury report's inquiry into former Pres. Donald Trump and his allies' attempts to alter the outcome of Georgia's 2020 election became public info. today; advocates call for overhauling the way police handle tense situations following a record number of police-involved shootings last year; and legislating lower home prices without actually legislating lower home prices.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 15th, 2023

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 23:50:42 +0000

From promoting religious freedom to phone call prohibition, there's a whole lot of lawmaking going on; we're about to get some of the dirt Fulton County's extra-special super-duper grandest of them all jury stirred up about a former president who tried to pressure state officials to change the outcome of 2020's election; and just days after receiving a Congressional Medal of Honor, Atlanta businessman and community leader Tommy Dortch has died.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 14th, 2023

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 23:47:48 +0000

Why a memorial statue under the Gold Dome is a partisan question; Georgia's AG adds his name to a legal brief that challenges the FDA's 2000 approval of a drug used to induce abortion; and Cupid, draw back your bow...and let your arrow--actually, Cupid, scratch that. Go ahead and put that bow back in your quiver, get a gun, and shoot it until it won't shoot anymore because you don't need a permit. After all, you're in Georgia. And don't expect that to change this legislative session, either.

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The Brief for Monday, February 13, 2023

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:47:06 +0000

Fulton County's extra special grand jury report that recommends whether D.A. Fani Willis should file charges against former Pres. Donald Trump and/or his cronies for efforts to overturn 2020's election results [gasp for air to transition from that impossibly long backstory to the meat of the report] will remain hush-hush. Kinda; Now that it has funding, what will Fulton County's Reparations Task Force recommend? "Stay tuned."; and Bunnie Jackson-Ransom, Atlanta's first Black first lady, is laid to rest.

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The Brief for Friday, February 10th, 2023

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 23:49:33 +0000

Georgia lawmakers debate allowing fattened up payloads--up to an additional five tons-on state roadways; On paper, the state struggles to attract police officers; and Atlanta's entry into this year's Puppy Bowl gives a whole new meaning to Bleu cheese.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 9th, 2023

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:52:25 +0000

The family of Manuel Teran has serious questions about the body camera footage released by Atlanta Police; the IRS is suggesting Georgia taxpayers hold off on filing their 2022 tax returns; and Georgia rent prices are still climbing, but slower than they were during the height of the pandemic.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 23:53:21 +0000

After SOTU, VPOTUS turns focus to GA; the state GOP lawmaker push to make Buckhead a separate city finds traction. Again.; and why Black entrepreneurship is big in the ATL.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 7th, 2023

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 23:45:31 +0000

From state lawmakers' testy exchange about banning a COVID-19 vaccine requirement to a re-do of Georgia's 2004 constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, Tuesday proved a busy day of making law under the Gold Dome; state GOP lawmakers hate the idea of expanding Medicaid in Georgia. A new poll finds they're on their own with the issue, as the majority of Georgians support the move; and the astronomical chances Camden, Ga will ever see a space port.

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The Brief for Monday, February 6th, 2023

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:48:48 +0000

Anti-Semitic flyers in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody raise concern among the area's Jewish community; The parents of the "Cop City" demonstrator killed in a police shoot-out want more answers; and Georgia's Sec. of State is all about moving up Georgia's presidential primary. In 2028. Problem is the Dems had an earlier date in mind. Like four years earlier.

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The Brief for Friday, February 3rd, 2023

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 23:55:47 +0000

Microsoft pumps the brakes on its major tech hub in Atlanta's Westside; Georgia sniffs out what it might be like to run its own health insurance marketplace; and 1,791 reasons to bring back profanity to Forsyth County's school board meetings.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 2nd, 2023

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 23:59:41 +0000

Picture it. The calendar says you're more than half-way through your current pay period, but your bank account is still full. Like, absurdly full. You're rolling in the green. Drippin', even. What do you do? [I have absolutely no idea. Nary a clue. It's never happened to me, and it's safe to say it likely never will. But.] If you need some advice, the state of Georgia can offer a few ideas, apparently. Because that's EXACTLY the case lawmakers find us in right now. Awash with cash. Also, GOP leaders want bail to get more prohibitive, not less. And a bill unlikely to go anywhere would up the state's cigarette tax by 20-cents. Sure, that would still put it under a fraction of the U.S. average, generate a ton of cash to fund any number of programs, and save a good number of lives. But naah.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 1st, 2023

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 23:40:14 +0000

More trimming at Rivian, even before it begins construction on a multi-billion-dollar factory just east of Atlanta; You'll need four minimum-wage jobs to afford the rent for an average one-bedroom apartment in Atlanta; and safe, for now: dogs scheduled for euthanasia in DeKalb County make it to forever homes, just in time.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 31st 2023

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 23:38:49 +0000

Gov. Kemp rolls out the red carpet for EV manufacturers, even if the state hasn't quite figured out how to regulate them; the public safety training facility dubbed "Cop City" by its detractors is one step closer to being constructed; and fond of the South? So are a lot of Yankees--a million of 'em last year alone. Bless their hearts.

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The Brief for Monday, January 30th, 2023

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 23:45:26 +0000

"Imminent." That's what describes the poo that's about to hit the proverbial air rotator related to Fulton County's indictment of those accused of attempting to undo Georgia's 2020 election results [not to name any names, but Donald Trump]; Former Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, now a CNN political commentator, says he thinks the aforementioned person is going down in the aforementioned sweep; and dogs. Canines. Pups. They're not just man's best friends. That's an understatement. They're kind of the best creatures on Earth, for one thing, and if humans were as forgiving and loyal as dogs are, we'd all be in a better.... I digress. Y'all. DeKalb County's animal shelter is about to euthanize dozens and dozens of pups because of overcrowding. Picture that. How can you not go save one? PLEASE go adopt one and love it half as much as it will love you, and you'll feel good about what you've done.

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The Brief for Friday, January 27th, 2023

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 23:45:33 +0000

Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is again catching heat; A majority of Georgians now support legalizing medical and recreational marijuana; and a fond farewell to WABE Deputy Managing Editor Susanna Capelouto.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 26 th, 2023

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 23:44:31 +0000

Following the violence at the future site of a police training facility, Gov. Brian Kemp declares Georgia is in a state of emergency; Dems push for Georgia to move up its presidential primary; and maybe next year, Mr. Jones.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 25th, 2023

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 23:41:47 +0000

The GBI decides on a special prosecutor to investigate an officer-involved fatal shooting involving a state trooper; the state's public colleges and universtities hope to get a reshaken (never stirred) state funding model; and the state of the state through the eyes of Gov. Brian Kemp.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 24th, 2023

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 23:41:40 +0000

Guinea worm disease declines thanks to help from the Carter Center; Smyrna-based Glock guns are found at more crime scenes nationwide than any other gun manufacturer; and will the report from the special grand jury investigating Trump's 2020 claims of election fraud in Georgia be released?

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The Brief for Monday, January 23rd, 2023

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 01:03:49 +0000

A judge is preparing to hear arguments on whether to release a special grand jury report on the investigation into efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results; Georgia Department of Corrections plans to downsize the state’s largest women’s prison; and we hear from a residential housing expert with the Federal Reserve about Atlanta's housing market.

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The Brief for Friday, January 20, 2023

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 23:55:49 +0000

GBI says there's no body camera footage from the shooting of a state trooper and shooting and killing of a protestor near the proposed site for Atlanta's Public Safety Training Facility. Both pro and anti abortion groups rally at the Gold Dome. And a look at Lunar New Year celebrations in the perimeter.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 19, 2023

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:50:51 +0000

GBI charged 7 people with domestic terrorism a day after an officer was shot and a protestor was killed at the proposed police training facility site. Governor Brian Kemp is giving more HOPE to college kids. And a look at people who are navigating GA's restrictive abortion laws in the wake of losing Roe protections.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:57:39 +0000

Authorities are responding to a shootout at the hotly contested proposed training facility known as "Cop City"; changes to the state budget could affect how much money Georgia schools get; and while it might be "Dry January" for some, the latest episode of How Do You Atlanta has events for drinkers and teetolars alike.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 17th, 2023

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:40:05 +0000

Electric vehicles are getting special attention in the state budget; Georgia now has one of the largest Asian-American legislative delegations; and an annual teacher survey reveals educators' priorities for the coming year.

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The Brief for Monday, January 16th, 2023

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 23:44:49 +0000

Several events took place around Atlanta in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2023, including an address by President Joe Biden at the civil rights leader's former church; Dr. King's daughter, Bernice, also spoke at Ebenezer Baptist Church about how well our current leaders are living up to her father's vision; and Morning Edition host Lisa Rayam speaks with King's niece, Alveda King, about her own father's legacy.

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The Brief for Friday, January 13th, 2023

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:10:33 +0000

Georgia public school teachers are set for another salary increase; DeKalb's already backed up court docket will be on hold until April; and the Gold Dome Scramble team breaks down the start of the legislative session.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 12th, 2023

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:23:33 +0000

New manufacturing jobs coming to Georgia will help boost domestic solar panel production; some Atlanta police will be allowed to take their patrol cars home; and Brian Kemp begins his second term as Georgia's 83rd governor.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 11th, 2023

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 23:48:24 +0000

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp previewed his priorities for this year's legislative session at the annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast; Republican Congressman Buddy Carter of Georgia has introduced a bill to overhaul the tax system; and find out about upcoming cultural events around Atlanta with the latest episode of WABE and Rough Draft's How Do You Atlanta.

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The Brief for January 10th, 2023

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:18:43 +0000

UGA is number one for the number two time in a row; Why college football is a lot more lucrative than it used to be; and is UGA's outgoing team the best ever? [And there are lots of non-football-y things to hear, too. Promise.]

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The Brief for Monday, January 9th, 2023

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:41:23 +0000

Fulton County's special purpose grand jury looking into whether Donald Trump illegally attempted to interfere in Georgia's election in 2020 wraps its inquiry; Day one is done under the Gold Dome; and it's a lot of work being number one in college football.

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The Brief for Friday, January 6th 2023

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 23:44:45 +0000

A Ga GOP Congressman has a change of heart in his choice for Speaker of the U.S. House; Chick-Fil-A customers cry foul over their fowl app; and the magic that makes the Clarkston Community Health Center special.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 5, 2023

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 23:48:02 +0000

Will the Georgia primary be early? Both parties have different answers, but GA's Secretary of State seems to say...no. The death penalty trial for a man who shot people at spas across metro Atlanta is being postponed because the judge is busy presiding over the criminal trial of Young Thug. And while access to abortion-inducing medication is about to grow, but state law will likely stymie that for Georgians.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 23:45:03 +0000

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy keeps failing to secure the votes to become Speaker of the House... Athens Congressman Andrew Clyde is one Republican who is making McCarthy a loser. And for the first time, there's a price cap on insulin for Medicare beneficiaries. That goes into effect with help from Georgia Democratic U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock. And a look at post-new year events in Atlanta.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 23:39:24 +0000

You know how MTG had like no, as in zero, power in the last House session? Yeah. Probably not the cast this time; Speaking of the powerful, that Brian Kemp. He's #winning in a big way; and what a difference a half-page ad will make in the AJC when you're president of the Atlanta City Council.

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The Brief for Friday, December 30th, 2022

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:01:37 +0000

The FBI asks for help in ID'ing a group they say is responsible for vandalizing Ebeneezer Baptist Church this summer; Clayton County's had a week of it in terms of getting the water flowing again; and the 'Dugdown Corridor' sounds like Paulding County's got itself a pretty swell secret.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 29th, 2022

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 23:52:40 +0000

Clayton County says it's restored water to almost all residents; A case of NIMBI-ism (Not in my back island!) comes to the Georgia coast; and why watching UGA in the flesh in the Peach Bowl will cost you the prettiest penny of all.

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 28th, 2022

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 23:40:16 +0000

The federal Bureau of Prisons will have to tighten up following a Georgia Senator's investigation; Georgia puts its EV cart before its battery-operated horse, so to speak; and we revisit a February conversation with one of Delta Air Lines' first Black flight attendants, Casey Grant, about her efforts to establish "IBAD."

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 27th, 2022

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 23:38:23 +0000

As the Christmas snow and ice melt, everything from pipes to airlines melt down; the North Atlantic Right Whale is anything but alright; and we revisit a conversation with former Sen. Sam Nunn (D-Ga.) about Russia as a nuclear threat.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 22, 2022

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:40:11 +0000

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 21st, 2022

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:03:30 +0000

Governor Brian Kemp is issuing a state of emergency as Georgia prepares for freezing weather; Georgia congress members have mixed feelings as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the U.S. Capitol; Dr. Sandy Magnus is among three whom NASA inducted this year into the Astronaut Hall of Fame.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 20th, 2022

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 23:46:13 +0000

Georgia Power gets permission to hike your power bill (and its shareholders' ROI); Clayton County pumps the brakes on pandemic relief funds because of overwhelming demand; and we revisit a conversation with Ambassador Andrew Young as he turned 90.

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The Brief for Monday, December 19th, 2022

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 23:40:30 +0000

Georgia is at the center of the final Congressional committee hearing on the January 6th insurrection; The body that governs what Georgia Power can charge customers is set to vote on a rate hike (one of many to come); and state education officials ask state lawmakers for more cash, saying it's necessary to catch Georgia's students up post-covid.

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The Brief for Friday, December 16th, 2022

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:23:15 +0000

Georgia U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pushing for better protections for people who send remittances abroad; The Grady Health Foundation board has named Shan Cooper as its new chairperson; and Georgia State University will confer honorary degrees to three women who helped desegregate higher education in Georgia.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 15th, 2022

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 23:43:28 +0000

No time for TikTok if you're a state employee; Georgia Power dramatically drops its rate hike ask of the PSC; and G-DOT's gift to motorists this holiday season. f

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 14th, 2022

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:12:51 +0000

Atlanta-based Rapper Gunna has pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge; Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling for an end to General Election Runoffs; and Mark Meadows’ texts reveal new details about alleged 2020 election interference.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 13th, 2022

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:23:14 +0000

The late Georgia congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis is set to get his own stamp; A U.S. Senate investigation led by Georgia's Jon Ossoff has found widespread sexual abuse in prisons; and longtime WSB-TV journalist Richard Belcher recently spoke to All Things Considered host Jim Burress about his decision to call it quits after 50 years.

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The Brief for Monday, December 12th, 2022

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:12:57 +0000

Emory University Hospital in Midtown has fired several nurses who went viral on social media for making fun of their patients; Georgia's Secretary of State has been subpoenaed in the federal investigation into former President Trump; Emory Business School Professor Dan McCarthy talks about how companies are still feeling the effects of the pandemic.

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The Brief for Friday, December 9th, 2022

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 23:48:30 +0000

How will the balance of power look in the U.S. Senate now that Raphael Warnock has won reelection and Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema has declared as independent; a man who killed two Cobb County sheriffs earlier this year is set to spend the rest of life in prison; the Georgia Votes 2022 team reflects on what the most recent election results mean for about Georgia's political makeup.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 8th, 2022

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 23:47:20 +0000

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn arrived in Atlanta today to testify for the Fulton County special grand jury; The city of Atlanta is developing its first labor department in an effort to boost the city's economic capacity; and Governor Brian Kemp announced he is extending the state gas tax suspension one last time.

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The Brief for Wed., Dec. 7th, 2022

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:37:10 +0000

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:38:08 +0000

Voting in Georgia's senate runoff election went smoothly despite record turnout numbers and results are expected by Tuesday night; WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas reports live from Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock's campaign event; and UGA's Stetson Bennett is up for the top trophy in college football.

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The Brief for Monday, December 5th, 2022

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 23:39:42 +0000

A racial discrimination complaint leads to a federal investigation at an APS elementary; Why Election Day's weather is such a focus of academic scholars; and why monkeypox wasn't as bad as it could've been.

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The Brief for Friday, December 2nd, 2022

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:23:37 +0000

Houston Police have arrested and charged a suspect in the shooting death of Migos member Takeoff; the federal government has opened a civil rights investigation into allegations of racial discrimination at an Atlanta elementary school; and the Georgia Votes 2022 Podcast team looks into U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker's refusal to speak with the media.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 1st, 2022

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:20:29 +0000

Voters continue to brave long lines to cast a ballot in Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff; Former President Barack Obama continues to energize Georgia Dems in that race; and on this World AIDS Day, HIV continues to threaten Georgia, already one of the epidemic's hardest-hit states.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:06:35 +0000

A second juvenile dies following a weekend shootout near Atlantic Station, and APD wants the public's help in IDing those they suspect are responsible; Early voting continues to set records in the U.S. Senate runoff in Georgia; and if Georgia Power gets all its asking the sate Public Service Commission for in terms of rate increases, the average customer will hand over an extra $45-ish a month.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:42:01 +0000

Georgia Power, in making its case why regulators should allow a bump on your power bill--about $14 a month--to better please shareholders; The head of Georgia's election board opens an investigation into Herschel Walker after he reportedly took a homestead exemption in Texas, but voted in Georgia (that's a no-no, apparently); and the flu, man. That flu. It's like really, really bad this year.

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The Brief for Monday, November 28th, 2022

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:51:02 +0000

Jail inmates, eligible to vote as long as they're not actively under a conviction, face roadblocks to absentee ballots; the face of this year's General Assembly looks different as parties elect their leaders; and Georgia expands Medicaid a smidge, but if you qualify, be ready to work for it.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:45:39 +0000

SCOGA was smokin' (or smokin' something, depending on your politics) this day before Thanksgiving. Quick recap: Georgia's abortion law stands, but no, now it doesn't. Oh wait. Yeah, I suppose it does; Not as controversial is whether you can vote early this Saturday. The answer is, yes. Yes, you can!; and finally, that annual travel/turkey/scam story because, Thanksgiving.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 23:40:59 +0000

Three South Georgia jail guards are arrested and charged with beating a detainee after video of the incident goes viral; A woman Herschel Walker says he doesn't know and didn't pay for her abortion comes forward with letters and phone messages that indicate otherwise; and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) sure didn't want to, but today he sure did appear before a special purpose grand jury in Fulton County looking into whether efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia violated state law.

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The Brief for Monday, November 21st, 2022

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:41:58 +0000

Georgia's Court of Appeals deals the state's GOP a blow by refusing to close Saturday voting in the upcoming U.S. Senate runoffs; The City of Atlanta settles with the family of Rayshard Brooks for a million dollars two years after an APD officer shot and killed Brooks in a local Wendy's parking lot; and we return to Atlanta's Benteen Elementary five years after last checking in to see what's changed (spoiler: the answer is a lot. A. LOT.)

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The Brief for Friday, November 18th, 2022

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:30:00 +0000

The late Georgia House Speaker David Ralston will be laid to rest next weekend after lying in state at the Capitol; advocates want more information on widespread medical abuse at the Irwin immigrant detention center; and the Georgia Votes 2022 team discusses how the campaign trail is shaping up for the Senate runoff.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 17th, 2022

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:29:44 +0000

Clayton County's head educator is all like, "Time to go!"; what it will take to get the latino vote in a run-off elelction; and we remember Republican House Speaker David Ralston.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 16th, 2022

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:42:21 +0000

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, a Blue Ridge Republican, dies at age 68; Former President Donald Trump's influence on Georgia's U.S. Senate race now that he's announced his candidacy for a second term; and a U.S. Senate investigation finds evidence female detainees at Georgia's Irwin Detention Center were subjected to widespread medical abuse.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 15th 2022

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:44:22 +0000

Georgia's abortion ban falls; Kemp testifies before the committee investigating whether Donald Trump influenced the Jan. 6th riot; and an early employee of Atlanta's Tara Theater remembers how it was back in the day.

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The Brief for Monday November 14th, 2022

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:19 +0000

Ga's GOP selects its Gold Dome Gatekeepers; Ossoff investigates alleged medical abuses at ICE facilities; and two box cutters make it onto a Frontier flight, leading to its diversion to Atlanta. The TSA is investigating.

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The Brief for Friday, November 11, 2022

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 23:48:02 +0000

Fans and loved ones celebrate the life of Migos rapper Takeoff at State Farm Arena; the highly touted electric vehicle plant to be built by Rivian is delaying the start of production; and the latest episode of Georgia Votes 2022 looks at how the parties will prepare for the upcoming midterm runoffs on December 6.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 10th, 2022

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 23:51:59 +0000

As Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker head to a Dec. 6 runoff, questions arise around which high-profile Republicans will show up on the campaign trail; with voting in the general election come to an end, election officials are now preparing to check the tallies; and new state lawmakers, including at several high-level position, could change the makeup of the Georgia General Assembly.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 9th, 2022

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:42:37 +0000

Republicans keep control of statewide offices in Georgia, even as Senator Raphael Warnock and challenger Republican Herschel Walker are headed to a runoff (...and you thought the commercials going into Election Day were bad.); Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has some choice words for some in his own party; and COVID cases sharply increase in just a week's time.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 8th, 2022

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:20:45 +0000

On this Election Day 2022 you can check WABE.org for all the latest election news, meanwhile in Atlanta inflation is leading to some transportation companies to see higher costs, an Atlanta-area man has been found guilty of a $12 million tax-refund scheme; and a lawsuit has caused the Public Service Commissioner race to not appear on the Nov. 8 ballot.

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The Brief for Monday, November 7th, 2022

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 23:52:18 +0000

A judge relaxes Georgia's absentee deadline for a thousand Cobb County voters after their ballots didn't quite make it through the system as intended; Georgia Power is making its case to raise your light bill; and funeral arrangements for the Migos member killed in Houston last week are announced.

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The Brief for Friday, November 11th, 2022

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 22:51:42 +0000

Georgia is one early votin' kinda place. Like, really. We're talking a quarter of the state and it's still days from the election. If it can be done, to pay homage, someone should compose new lyrics for an additional stanza of "Georgia On My Mind" -- something like, "Georgia, Georgia. My vote's for you. For a ballot cast, the future ours, just waiting in that line." OK. So maybe that needs some work. I'll get back to you on it; Clayton County settles a lawsuit that led to a landmark SCOTUS decision protecting LGBTQ people from job discrimination; and in Atlanta, the rent is damn high.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 3rd, 2022

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 22:44:17 +0000

"Anytime the government is giving large amounts of money away, you're going to have fraud and abuse and theft," says Gov. Brian Kemp as he defends the roll out of a program giving $350 checks to low-income Georgians; A former Trump aide is behind political ads relying on racism and transphobia to motivate Georgia voters; and after two long months, you're again allowed to get all tooled up with firearms before entering Zoo Atlanta.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:50:32 +0000

Kennesew State student among those killed in stampede in Seoul; New email shows how lawyer involved in attempts to reverse Georgia's 2020 election outcome saught to "target" Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas; and the story behind making former incarcerated status a protected class in the city of Atlanta.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 1st, 2022

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 22:39:01 +0000

SCOTUS tells Sen. Lindsay Graham to start singin'; Member of Atlanta rap group stand-out Migos is killed in Houston; and for the first time in more than a century, Atlanta Medical Center is not saving lives in the city's Old 4th Ward.

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The Brief for Monday, October 31st, 2022

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 22:20:37 +0000

Atlanta will have a permanent police chief for the first time since June, and it's a familiar face; what matters to young voters who could make the difference in the upcoming midterm elections; and today is the final day for Atlanta Medical Center, leaving a single level 1 trauma center in the city.

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The Brief for Friday, October 28th, 2022

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 22:37:24 +0000

Legendary UGA coach Vince Dooley dies; Obama rallies Dems in Atlanta; and Doraville shows us the Monet.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 27thm 2022

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:49:07 +0000

MARTA gets new top leader; a local school system will give its students free healthcare; and it's a good time to be a Georgia-based utility megacorporation.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 26th, 2022

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:13:17 +0000

New revelations about another alleged abortion are further complicating the candidacy of Republican U.S. Senate nominee Herschel Walker; former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is the latest that will be hauled in front of a Fulton County grand jury; and a federal jury has convicted Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill on six counts of civil rights violations.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 25th, 2022

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:48:11 +0000

One thing Republicans and Democrats in Georgia seem able to agree on... the importance of electric vehicle manufacturing; Georgia's Secretary of State's office is taking steps to protect poll workers; and Georgia's 2019 abortion law enters its second day of trial pitting the state against abortion rights advocates.

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The Brief for Monday, October 24th, 2022

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 23:26:14 +0000

Early voting turnout continues to reach record numbers as big-name individuals arrive in Georgia for the high-profile battleground races; a trial over the state's abortion law gets started as patients and doctors wonder how the new law will affect other medical treatments; and Atlanta residents can breathe a little easier after a drop in ozone levels.

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The Brief for Friday, October 21st, 2022

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 23:06:31 +0000

Officials with Georgia's Secretary of State's office say that voters are turning out in record numbers for early-voting; A federal appeals court says U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham must appear before Fulton County's special grand jury into Trump-backed attempts to overturn the 2020 election; and this week's Georgia Votes 2022 podcast takes a deep dive into recent allegations that U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock's church owns a building which has evicted tenants.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 20th, 2022

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 22:54:58 +0000

WABE's own Rahul Bali joins NPR politics reporters Susan Davis and Asma Khalid for a live taping of the NPR Politics podcast ahead of the midterm elections; the creator of everyone's favorite historical hip-hop musical joins high-profile Democrats campaigning in Georgia; plus, nuclear disarmament expert and former Georgia Senator Sam Nunn offers his assessment on the threat of nuclear attack from Russia.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:44:19 +0000

After a tumultuous 2020 election cycle, the Department of Justice has appointed a lead attorney to handle issues that come up on election day; a bank branch in Stone Mountain is one of many that will begin offering financial literacy services; and the Hawks look to get off to a strong start in Wednesday's season opener.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 18th, 2022

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:05:06 +0000

Candidates are in the thick of debate season with the first gubernatorial matchup between Republican Governor Brian Kemp and Democrat Challenger Stacey Abrams on MOnday, and many others scheduled for this week; Georgians turning out to vote early are breaking record numbers for a midterm; and a Georgia organization is hoping to use some of the extra space along highways for a more practicical purpose.

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The Brief for Monday, October 17th 2022

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:34:28 +0000

Early voting day one breaks records; what in the voting process concerns former Democratic U.S. Senator Sam Nunn about the future of our democracy; and a local college gets millions in grant money to back students in a one-year classroom residency.

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The Brief for Friday, October 14th, 2022

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 23:19:54 +0000

Atlanta Medical Center locks its ER doors; all eyes are on Georgia for tonight's U.S. Senate debate; and fire up that (double-the-original-price-but-who-is-counting) new nuclear reactor!

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The Brief for Thursday, October 13th, 2022

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:54:46 +0000

The Feds come after Bartow County claiming officials fired two Black employees based on their race (Bartow says that's 'outrageous.'); Sen. Warnock (D-Ga) sends Wellstar's CEO a letter encouraging her to act right about allowing employees to accept new jobs; and victory this election cycle could come from the 'burbs, because, you know, they're "purple or whatever."

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 23:41:20 +0000

A poll of Georgia voters shows when it comes to choosing a U.S. Senate or gubenatorial candidate, it can be complicated. Very complicated; Georgia DNR to the official state reptile: "Get off my list!"; and apparently some men who are good at throwing things while wearing kilts are going to be in full effect this weekend, or at least that's what "How Do You Atlanta?" tells me.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 22:57:53 +0000

Lawsuit accuses Clayton County of racial profiling, and at the worst place and time; Two times. One Day. Amazon warehouse workers give the company a prime middle finger; And no brotherly love for the Braves in game one of the division playoffs.

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The Brief for Monday, October 10th, 2022

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 22:53:42 +0000

Russia hacks airport websites, potentially including Atlanta's Hartsfied-Jackson; the deadline for absentee ballots is quickly approaching; and apparently folks got the message because they hate most.

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The Brief for Friday, October 7th, 2022

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 22:41:01 +0000

By just about any account, Herschel Walker had a very bad week; Drivers who venture on the Northside Perimeter starting Saturday will have a very bad weekend; and Donald Trump's cronies are likely to have a very bad upcoming few months courtesy of Fulton County's DA.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 6th, 2022

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:38:17 +0000

A second trial for the Atlanta Spa shooter is postponed until January; Herschel Walker says he didn't pay for a former girlfriend's abortion, but if he did, it would be okay; and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr's advice about buying a used car.

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The Brief for Wednesday Oct 5th

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 22:44:57 +0000

Fighting over the future of the Fulton County Jail; Georgia ranks among the top of states for polluted water, according to a new report; and the debut of, 'How do you Atlanta?'

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 4th, 2022

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:39:35 +0000

A national media outlet publishes a report claiming Herschel Walker, the GOP nominee for one of Georgia's U.S. Senate seats, paid for a girlfriend to have an abortion; Issues, what? Why they won't matter so much in who gets elected; and after a year of getting drunk on equity, Atlanta homeowners are getting a sobering wake-up call.

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The Brief for Monday, October 3rd 2022

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 22:56:41 +0000

Gov. Brian Kemp extends Georgia's gas tax suspension for another month (To quote the late, great Gomer Pyle of Andy Griffith Show fame, "Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!"), allowing drivers to keep an extra 29-cents for every gallon of petrol they combust through Nov. 11th. That's a full 72-hours past Election Day. "Shazamm!"; You wouldn't think going from four lanes to three would be enough to turn Atlanta drivers' homicidal. If you don't keep off a stretch of the northside perimeter for the next eight months, G-DOT predicts you'll become a full-fledged serial killer; and a Georgia Republican says because the pandemic is 'over' [air quotes], time to return to the good ol' days when landlords need not wait 30 days to kick late-paying renters to the curb.

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The Brief for Friday, September 30th, 2022

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 22:49:38 +0000

Not perfect, but not unconstitutional. That's what an Atlanta federal judge ruled today in the years-long legal challenge to Georgia's regulations on voting; 'This time, we really really mean it!' is kinda how the conversation might go between Delta's pilots and airline management after its union, ALPA, opened a strike authorization vote; and Rivian: Unplugged. A local judge essentially pumps the brakes on Georgia's largest-ever economic development effort, putting into question the future of the $5-billion + project. Oh. And. Happy Birthday, Mr. President! The ever-spry Jimmy Carter turns 98 on Saturday.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 29th, 2022

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 22:39:24 +0000

Wellstar speeds up its timeline for shutting down Atlanta Medical Center; Hurricane Ian leaves massive amounts of destruction in Florida but has little effect on metro Atlanta's weather; and Herschel Walker's lack of commitment kills a televised U.S. Senate debate in one of Georgia's smaller TV markets.

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 22:49:17 +0000

Ian could bring widespread devastation to coastal Georgia; The FBI steps in to investigate Coffee County's vote tampering scheme; and what does it say when you're running for elected office and a group of influential voters picks its endorsements but skips you? ...Don't answer.

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 27th, 2022

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:43:07 +0000

Georgia emergency officials "aren't worried" about devastation from Hurricane Ian, although they figured all 159 counties should be under a state of emergency anyway; Georgia Power feels it's time for you to cough up more cash each month to keep the lights on, so it's asking the powers that be (AKA Georgia PSC) for permission to up your bill by about $170 a year, on average; and got a fetus? Has it ever had a heartbeat? If you said, "Yes!", the State of Georgia has $3k for you.

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The Brief for Monday, September 26th, 2022

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 22:45:41 +0000

Despite the throngs of salivating developers, the soon-to-be-vacant Atlanta Medical Center in the Old 4th Ward is off-limits. For now.; Georgia preps for Ian; and it only took thirty years, but those who live around Lake Lanier now have a contractual guarantee to water (what now, Alabama and Florida?!).

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The Brief for Friday, Septemeber 23, 2022

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 22:50:00 +0000

Coffee County gets new voting machines to replace its new voting machines; The Home Depot's workers at a Philly store aren't feeling HQ's brotherly love, which prompted a petition to unionize; and a $5.5-billion dollar commitment to build electric vehicles in the U-S apparently isn't good enough to win favorable treatment from the federal government. That's prompted Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock to step in on behalf of South Korean auto manufacturer Hyundai.

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The Brief for Thurs. September 22, 2022

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 22:46:59 +0000

Atlanta's main post office gets close to a heroic rename; Sen, John Ossoff addresses safety at U.S. prisons; and summer goes out with a bang

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 21st 2022

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 22:59:51 +0000

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 20th, 2022

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 22:51:20 +0000

An Atlanta attorney gets life in prison for a road rage murder conviction; Sen. John Ossoff (D-Ga) challenges the U.S. Dept. of Justice to accurately report the number of inmate deaths on its watch; and limbo competition or debate for a U.S. Senate seat? Why the, "Aw, shucks..." strategy could be political suicide.

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The Brief for Monday, September 19th 2022

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 22:42:17 +0000

The first verdict in more than a thousand total pending lawsuits against Sterigenics' release of ethylene oxide finds the company on the hook for more than $350-million; the Carter Center gives U.S. politicians, officials and voters alike the chance to promise to do right in upcoming elections; and The Home Depot is all like, "We got this" if there's a real economic downturn.

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The Brief for Friday, September 16th, 2022

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 22:40:18 +0000

Dear Forsyth County GOP: Um....; Welcome to the land of "Take this job and shove it!"; and many GOP hopefuls in other states are pulling back from abortion as an issue, afraid of igniting a crowd of voters who might angrily cast a ballot against them. Notice the use of the word, "other" in that previous sentence.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 15th, 2022

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:41:43 +0000

Another month. Another record number of jobs for Georgians; Gov. Kemp announces $130-million to boost Grady Memorial Hospital as it prepares to absorb a loss the closure of Atlanta Medical Center will create. And while it's a lot of money, his Democratic challenger Stacy Abrams says it's only a temporary Band-Aid.; and Dugdown part deuce.

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 14th, 2022

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 22:42:28 +0000

One of two Cobb County law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty is laid to rest as hundreds join the funeral procession; health advocates continue to bring attention to the void Atlanta Medical Center's closure will cause in the city's urban core, and Molly Samuel starts a deep dive into the beginnings of an ambitious conservation project known as the Dugdown Corridor.

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 13th, 2022

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:46:47 +0000

Bracing for the closure of one of Atlanta's largest safety net hospitals; how the looming rail strike could ripple through Georgia's fragile supply chain; and WABE mourns the loss of longtime legal analyst Page Pate, who died Sunday in a drowning accident off the coast of St. Simon's Island.

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The Brief for Monday, September 12, 2022

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 23:02:27 +0000

No race in the country has had more spent on TV ads than for Georgia's U.S. Senate seat; Hundreds of millions of dollars could be on its way to Grady Hospital in the aftermath of Atlanta Medical Center's closure; and how Atlanta's housing market became so red hot.

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The Brief for Friday, Sept. 9th, 2022

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 22:51:13 +0000

Cobb County authorities offer new details in the shooting deaths of two deputies; the British Consulate General in Atlanta is inviting the public to sign a book of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II next week; and the University System of Georgia announced it will extend a temporary waiver for SAT and ACT requirements at most public colleges and universities.

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The Brief for Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 22:52:06 +0000

Tributes and condolences pour in from Georgia dignitaries after the death of England's Queen Elizabeth II; Atlanta's Latin American Association says there's been an increase in the number of asylum seekers in recent months; and sales of electric vehicles in the southeast U.S. have doubled in the past year, but still lag behind the rest of the country

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The Brief for Wednesday, Sept. 7th, 2022

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:56:22 +0000

Atlanta city officials are demanding more details on Wellstar Health System's planned closure of the Atlanta Medical Center; Georgia U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is isolating in India after testing positive for COVID-19; and a jury has awarded $77 million to the family of a man who died after being dismissed from an addiction treatment facility

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The Brief for Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 22:55:25 +0000

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens tests positive for COVID-19; community groups are handing out bottled water after flooding in Northwest Georgia leaves thousands without running water; and more than 100,000 Georgians have requested absentee ballots for the November general election under new rules for mail-in voting.

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The Brief for Friday, September 2, 2022 LIVE! From DragonCon

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:57:35 +0000

We're live from DragonCon 2022 in this Brief, so keep that in mind when you listen. It was really, awesomely cool to see, but it was also really, awesomely loud. We return to our regularly scheduled studio after Labor Day. Godspeed. (No, really, it's worth a listen. I mean it.); Why being pregnant means you can bypass Atlanta traffic jams; and it's an otherwise sleepy weekend in the city this Labor Day. Not. Between the aforementioned DragonCon, Black Gay Pride, and something y'all get all worked up about down in these parts--college football--200k extra bodies are in town. Be safe. Have fun.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 1st, 2022

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 22:43:21 +0000

Closure of Atlanta's Wellstar Medical Center becomes a political issue; Try not to as he might, Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-SC) will have to testify before a special grand jury in Fulton County; and Delta's pilots up the pressure on the airline to reach a new contract with them.

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 31st, 2022

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:55:55 +0000

Wellstar said to be unloading Atlanta Medical Center; Fights are down in Clayton County Schools; and more Monkeypox vaccine is coming to the area.

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The Brief for Friday, Aug. 30th, 2022

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:20:43 +0000

Burning bridge is structurally sound, on first glance anyway; Fulton's DA tells celebrities that keeping their glam off social media might just help them not get robbed; and a Georgia Democratic U.S. Senator aligns with Alabama's GOP representation, but it could be much ado about nothing.

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The Brief for Monday, August 29th, 2022

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 22:55:13 +0000

A major crash on an Atlanta Interstate and subsequent fire shuts down I-285 for most of the afternoon; Gov. Brian Kemp has to testify before a special purpose grand jury in Fulton County, but not before the election; and a local student is diagnosed with monkeypox.

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The Brief for Friday, August 26th, 2022

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 22:42:15 +0000

Subpoenas. Subpoenas. Subpoenas. Subpoenas. Subpoenas. Subpoenas. Subpoenas. Subpoenas. Subpoenas.; Maybe it's the clear backpacks? Maybe not. Either way, Clayton County asks its parents not to cuss at home and to give educators a break as brawls early in the school year are up 200%; and better have about $25k if you want to bring a baby into the world. And that's just to get to their first birthday.

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The Brief for Thursday, August 25th, 2022

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 22:53:27 +0000

A MARTA board member throws the agency under a rapid transit bus; Secretary Governor Senator Chancellor Sonny Perdue has questions before he'll make a judgement call on whether forgiving $10,000 in student loans is a positive or a negative--like what kind of car you drove or what brand of clothes you wore in college; And now that we've got that out of the way, we should play a game. Yeah? You're onboard? Cool. So here's how it works. I'm the Fulton County DA's office. You're any and every Republican lawmaker in Georgia (and one in South Carolina, if it tickles your fancy). Here we go. When I say 'subpoena,' you say, 'quash!' Ready? Okay!..."

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 24th, 2022

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:44:26 +0000

Cases of COVID-19 dip a smidge as a new, targeted booster vaccine nears; Georgia's governor and a South Carolina Senator still don't want to talk to a Fulton County special grand jury; and for our "Pretty Penny" series, a look at travel cost trends.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 22:46:36 +0000

Two Atlanta police officers charged in the 2020 killing of Rayshard Brooks will see those charges dropped as a special prosecutor finds they broke no law; Atlanta's average mortgage payment doubled in the past two years--housing prices are the focus in the latest installment of our series, Pretty Penny;" and because COVID-19 and monkeypox just aren't quite enough to completely consume our worrying heads, now there's confirmation of a bird flu outbreak in Georgia. You're welcome.

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The Brief for Monday, August 22, 2022

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 22:58:21 +0000

Midtown on lockdown; new rules for absentee ballots are in effect as the window to request one opens; and be it a new car or a used one, it'll cost ya a pretty penny.

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The Brief for Friday, August 19th, 2022

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 23:08:39 +0000

Here's what happened today in the 'Things you can't do in Georgia according to court rulings today' category: 1. Tell the Governor his version of Medicaid expansion is not gonna fly. As such, if you're someone who will benefit from that limited expansion, it might behoove you to remember the sage words of the Atlanta native known as RuPaul: "You better work!" Or, if you're feeling frisky, Brittney Spears offered similar advice when she said, "You better WORK [expletive]." 2. Offer a voter a bottle of water if said voter is at a polling location, no matter how much said voter is sweating or melting or even if said voter is on fire+; 3. Vote for a Public Service Commissioner++; or 4. Avoid testifying before a Fulton County special purpose grand jury, no matter how hard you try if your name is Lindsey Graham and you're a Republican U.S. Senator from South Carolina.

+ Judge's decision was because of proximity to election, not, apparently, because of the merits of the law

++ This could have changed within the time it took me to type this sentence. This just in. In fact, the story has changed after the Sec. of State says he's withdrawn the contest so there will be NO PSC vote on your ballot. The story contained within has been updated to reflect the latest.

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The Brief for Thursday, August 18th, 2022

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:34:09 +0000

Atlanta officials move quickly to remove a hate symbol from the city's LGBTQ core; Delta's CEO says the carrier is almost to its optimum staffing level and that hiring will likely taper off soon; and Awnaw! A member of Nappy Roots becomes the latest shooting victim in the city after he was jumped, kidnapped and shot in the leg trying to escape an attempted robbery.

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 17th 2022

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 22:35:39 +0000

Rudy comes to Atlanta, but he isn't happy about it; Gov. Kemp lives in Atlanta, but still isn't happy about his appearance before a special grand jury; and how rising temperatures affect your kid's classroom time.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 16th, 2022

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 22:44:34 +0000

Profits for Atlanta-based The Home Depot were drippin' from their display fauCets in Q2; UGA is the defending national champion in college football. Apparently, that's not enough to get the most love from college coaches; and WABE legal analyst Page Pate breaks down what former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani might or might not say when he appears tomorrow before a special purpose grand jury.

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The Brief for Monday, August 15th, 2022

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 22:45:38 +0000

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) really doesn't want to come to Atlanta; Rudy Giuliani really doesn't want to come to Atlanta; and in related news, two high-profile Trump cronies are set to come to Atlanta.

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The Brief for Friday, August 12th, 2022

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 23:22:08 +0000

Want a monkeypox vaccine? In Atlanta? You better be quick (and your WiFi better be, too). Actually, since we're on the subject, you'd better just sit there, not blink, and anticipate the appoint times going live. Because if you hesitate a millisecond, you ain't gettin' that shot. Matter of fact, there are 240 appointments for *how* many millions of folks?; On again. Off again. On again. Off... now are we talking about my relationship or whether the Georgia Public Service Commission race will be on November's ballot? ; and lots of folks want one of them fancy new Rivian EVs. Problem is, they still can't find the parts to make enough of them. Guess that means another year on MARTA.

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The Brief for Thursday, August 11th, 2022

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:00:51 +0000

Trump done got him a real life Southern defense lawyer. Two, in fact; Gov. Kemp wants to get re-elected really bad. [OK-your turn, and all together: 'How Bad Does He?'--Good! That was good. Y'all have done this before, haven't ya?] He wants to get re-elected SO bad, he's willing to give back another $2-billion of your cash to do it.; Moving on now. And, yes. Sure. He said really homophobic things, and there was that felony thing, too. And some gun charges. Drug deals. And he's talked about his child's hymen in the media. But. Who hasn't? Plus, everybody deserves a second chance, and Atlanta hip-hop icon T.I. is no exception. All the good work he's done since raking in the cash and fame got him some right good recognition from both the state and the federal governments. Way to go, Clifford!

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The Brief for August 10th, 2022

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:01:28 +0000

A day after unveiling her economic plan, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams tests positive for COVID-19; a major project to bring a terminal hotel to Atlanta's airport quietly goes away; and after being offline for two weeks, Atlanta's National Weather Service radar is back online.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 9th, 2022

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 23:00:39 +0000

Rudy Giuliani couldn't possibly make it to Atlanta today to chat with that special Fulton County Grand Jury because his heart condition prevented him from getting on a plane. So, a Fulton County judge, not wanting Giuliani to suffer a broken heart for missing that conversation, postponed his appearance 'til next week. And in a total, "Bless your heart!" momemnt, the judge said if he still can't get on a plane, they'll even sport him a bus ticket to get his rear to his second favorite city on Earth. (Can you imagine?!); Sen. Lindsey Graham's [R-SC] attorneys didn't even pull the doctor's note card, but instead just aruged that same U.S. Constitution thingy Trump is accused of trying to circumnavigate shields Graham from having to testify at all; and Georgia GOP officials (the same ones who re-drew districts that now dillute into oblivion any cohesive Black democratic voting block) tell a court, Naah, race has NOTHING to do with why it's impossible for Black people in Georgia to elect a fellow African-American to office. NOTHING. It's their fault, actually. Somehow. Just trust us. Oh, and will you please put the PSC race back on the ballot for November? You're the best!

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The Brief for Monday, August 8th, 2022

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 23:00:31 +0000

The men who killed Ahmaud Arberry get life in prison sentences. Again; the U.S. Senate's reconciliation bill includes provisions from Georgia (and excludes some, too); and if you think it's hot, just think about if your office was outside.

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The Brief for Friday, August 5th, 2022

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 22:41:05 +0000

Georgia's system of electing members to the Public Service Commission gets sent back to the drawing board; an Atlanta physician discusses what monkeypox looks like from her practice; and why even the worst seat at Truist Park isn't so awful.

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The Brief for Thursday, August 4th, 2022

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:20:49 +0000

Monkeypox is spreading; Loggerheads are breeding; and U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is fighting.

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 22:52:42 +0000

Overheard at Plant Vogtle today (maybe--but don't quote me on it): "Fire 'em up!"

Don't you love the smell of new nuclear in the summer?

Okay, Sure. Construction took a smidge more than twice the cash originally forecast to build the two new nuclear reactors--but, hey, what's an extra $16-billion? Am I right?! And sure, this was all supposed to happen like, what, six years ago? Details. Plus, who's counting anyway? Okay, okay. Granted. Georgia Power customers have been funding the work on their electricity bills month after month for all those years while deadline after deadline passed and the cost overruns saw no limits. But hey. All in the past, no? Afterall, one of the new units is constructed! And it could generate power as soon as next year!

Also on The Brief: The area's major philanthropic arm kicks in millions to relocate the residents of Forest Cove; and Democratic U.S. Senator, Rev. Raphael Warnock, talks insulin, Medicare prescription caps, student loan forgiveness, and (almost) fully answers a question about debating his GOP opponent, Herschel Walker.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 22:37:18 +0000

A U.S. Senator fights a bit more to keep from testifying before a special grand jury investigating Donald Trump's post-election behavior; Third party candidates who find it too hard to get onto Georgia's ballot hope to convince the U.S. Supreme Court of their plight; and Sprite fans, don't worry--it'll still taste the same once those green bottles are no more.

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The Brief for Monday, August 1st, 2022

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 22:45:52 +0000

For Music Midtown, this is the day the music died; the Atlanta City Council approves a six-figure donation to a non-profit abortion fund; and why an embryo/fetus could save its parents $3,000 on this year's state taxes.

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The Brief for Friday, July 29th, 2022

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 22:51:40 +0000

Monkeypox cases are increasing exponentially. Monkeypox vaccines are not.; a federal indictment accuses the Atlanta-based 'Black Hammer Party' of being aligned with 'Hammer and Sickle'; and Georgia teachers get a separate check to buy classroom materials, which hopefully means they won't be spending so much of their own money to outfit their classrooms.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 28th, 2022

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:45:22 +0000

With violent crime up in the city, Atlanta's mayor says he and APD are doing "everything possible" to combat it; Not there yet, but at least a smidge closer--the Chattahoochee River gets some bipartisan love from federal lawmakers; and Camden County *REALLY* wants a spaceport. And by Camden County, we mean officials, not residents. Cause they don’t want it *REALLY* bad.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:56:55 +0000

The CEO of a Georgia gunmaker testified in front of Congress on Wednesday. Sen. Raphael Warnock is touting the passage in the Senate of a bill that invests $50 billion in domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing. A look at candidate Stacey Abrams' plan to address Georgia's housing problems; and a conversation about how women of color in Georgia will be affected by the state's new abortion law.

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The Brief for July 26th, 2022

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:55:13 +0000

With federal courts proving unfavorable, a group of abortion rights advocates turn to state court to challenge Georgia's more restrictive abortion law; The best line from today's Congressional hearing on conditions at the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta was easily, "It is never a good idea to leave prison doors open." Uhhhh. No arguments; and Atlanta in general is a hot city [Now don't you dare give into the urge to chuckle 'Hotlanta" at this point, either. Resist. No good will come of it.], but at the street level, that heat can be worse than the ones just a block or two away.

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The Brief for Monday, July 25th, 2022

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 22:46:22 +0000

Calling the optics "horrific," a Fulton Co. judge first scolds, then removes, D.A. Fani Willis from prosecuting GOP Lt. Gov. nominee Burt Jones for his alleged involvement in attempts to thwart Joe Biden from becoming President; Next time you flush your toilet, there's a chance Fulton County will scoop it up to track for Monkeypox; and anyone who has been around these parts for more than a minute knows summer in Georgia means it'll be hot. But don't be so quick to dismiss the heat as just a fact of life. WABE kicks off "The Heat Effect," a series of stories looking at how increases in temperature affect all our lives.

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The Brief for Friday, July 22, 2022

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 22:48:54 +0000

An Atlanta attorney convicted of murdering his wife only to be de-convicted could be re-convicted; Ten-million bucks and ten years later, even after getting FAA approval, Camden County's proposed spaceport just entered a big NIMBY black hole; and Georgia forfeits $1.8 billion to attract a manufacturing facility valued at $5.5 billion.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 21st, 2022

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 22:55:13 +0000

Three years after Georgia lawmakers passed a more restrictive abortion law--and one day after a federal appeals panel let it stand--Georgia's Department of Revenue is still working out the details of how to handle fetuses as dependents; A skeptical judge rules 11 'fake' electors must accommodate a Fulton County special grand jury's subpoena; and Georgia Power's plan for making electricity for the next 20 years involves sun, storage, and shi...stuff. It involves stuff. Stinky, smoldering stuff.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 20th, 2022

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 22:55:46 +0000

Years in the making, a federal appeals court gave the green light to Georgia's abortion law that bans the procedure once a fetal heartbeat is detected; Rudy Giuliani wanted a choice about responding to a Fulton County special grand jury summons. A New York judge delivered, giving the former Trump campaign attorney the choice of showing up or getting locked up. His call; and basketball legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier gets a hero's welcome--and a pretty sweet honor--by his former high school.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 19th, 2022

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:53:10 +0000

Sixteen top state GOPers learn they're targets of a special grand jury investigation in Fulton County; Cobb's East Side Elementary to upset parents: "No way our War Eagle is anti-semetic! The Nazi version looks over its left shoulder and carries a swastika in its talons. Our logo's War Eagle looks over his left shoulder and carries the initials 'ES' in his talons. Clearly, they're worlds-apart different;" and that old Commodore 64 in the depths of your closet? Pull that out and see how popular you are at the next vintage computer festival.

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The Brief for Monday, July 18th, 2022

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 22:43:20 +0000

Another elected GOP official fights a subpoena to appear before Fulton County's special grand jury looking into whether former Pres. Donald Trump and his cronies illegally interfered with Georgia's 2020 election; Delta orders a lot of shiny new planes; and MARTA's latest soccer station debuts in DeKalb.

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The Brief for Friday, July 15th 2022

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 23:50:25 +0000

One of Georgia's most influential Republicans asks a judge to stop Fulton County's DA from prosecuting him; Cobb County's School Board hastily votes to arm some school employees; and Monkeypox cases are on the rise in metro Atlanta.

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The Brief for Thursday, July 14th, 2022

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 22:55:00 +0000

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) REALLY doesn't want to come to Atlanta to answer a special grand jury's questions about election interference; Gwinnett is Great(er) in terms of adding new residents; and only Phoenix bested Atlanta in a ranking of the nation's cities seeing the sharpest increases in housing costs.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:55:47 +0000

Multi-million dollar fundraising hauls are coming in for Georgia's U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican nominee Herschel Walker; Afghan women who evacuated to Georgia last year reflect on taking their families and leaving everything behind; and rural Georgians are seeing more guaranteed income programs.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 12th, 2022

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 22:43:30 +0000

A federal judge rules getting an absentee ballot in your mailbox when you've not asked for it could lead to confusion. So, better not allow that; State health officials strap in and ready for the next strain of COVID-19; and you thought residential rents were high along the BeltLine? Yeah. They look downright cute compared to commercial rents. That's why BeltLine officials are now focusing on keeping commercial rental rates in check.

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The Brief for Monday, July 11th, 2022

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 22:48:24 +0000

In the debate over gun control and its subsequent implementation, Georgia takes a prominent place; Herschel Walker, the GOP nominee for one of Georgia's U.S. Senate seats, tosses a WABE reporter from a public event this weekend; and for one abortion services non-profit, the message post-overturning of Roe vs. Wade isn't all that different from before the decision.

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The Brief for Friday, July 8th, 2022

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 22:46:32 +0000

Nineteen people in Georgia either now have, or have had, Monkeypox. A vaccine just became available. Good luck getting it, though, as there's about one dose for every 8,300 Georgians; No bond for Gunna; and what to do with all that state tax money?!

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The Brief for Thursday, July 7th, 2022

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 22:59:30 +0000

"They tried to make me go to testify, but I won't go, go, go!" --U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to Fulton County following being subpoenaed by a special grand jury looking into Pres. Trump's alleged interference in the 2020 election; Hartsfield-Jackson's Concourse D ['D,' as in 'David,' (those who ride the Plane Train at will totally get that. 'David' is incorrect, by the way--at least under the official NATO phonetic alphabet. 'D,' officially, should be "as in 'Delta'." Think about it though--if that's the phonetic example read over the Plane Train’s PA, everyone who halfway hears it would be all like, "Delta concourse? That's what I'm flying... better get off here!" And that'd be pandemonium, especially in Atlanta, where Delta Air Lines operates like 70+% of all flights.] gets $50-million in federal cash to get fatter; and Georgia's Sec. of State, Republican Brad Raffensperger, says purging the official voter list by tens of thousands of folks helps more people vote, and makes it easier for them to do it.

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 6th 2022

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:45:58 +0000

Was it the work of God or Satan? Depends on whom you ask in Elbert County, Ga. Either way, somebody (or some diety) sure didn't care for the Georgia Guidestones—so much so, they blew ‘em up this morning. [Law enforcement frowns on that type of thing, by the way]; Why Georgia's increasing COVID numbers tell us little about the state of the pandemic; and come along as members of the Muscogee Creek Nation see an essential part of their homeland for the first time.

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The Brief for Tuesday, July 5th, 2022

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:05:24 +0000

Fulton County's extra-special super duper grand jury looking into whether Donald Trump's also extra-special super duper grand quest to overturn the 2020 election broke Georgia law summonsed Rudy Giuliani, Lindsay Graham, and a host of other close Trump associates to testify; Atlanta's City Council passes a resolution that holds bad landlords criminally responsible for their properties' bad conditions; plus, the troubling relationship between banning abortion and higher maternal death rates in Georgia.

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The Brief for Friday, July 1st, 2022

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 22:43:00 +0000

New [fiscal] year, new laws; For one of Georgia's U-S Senators, the Pills Are Too Damn High; and attacking Atlanta's rapidly-expanding crime rate with a different kind of court--no gavels here, but plenty of bleachers instead.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 30, 2022

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:38:37 +0000

SCOGA 86s Tex McIver's murder conviction; Southern Company says, 'Shut 'em down' about its carbon-gushing coal power plants. Georgia's PSC responds with, 'Naah. You're good;' also...why you'll need $632 more a month this year compared to last if you wanna realize the American Dream.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 22:42:14 +0000

You KNOW it's gonna be bad when Delta does what Delta just did; in Buckhead, it's time to start the "Told Ya So" dance; and DeKalb's library system goes all laissez faire on bibliophile scofflaws.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:47:53 +0000

DeKalb's DA declines to charge police officers who killed a man believed to have a mental illness; Atlanta lawmakers consider ways to curb negligent landlords; and the company saying, "Get Off My Mine!"

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The Brief for Monday, June 27th, 2022

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 22:41:22 +0000

Wellstar and United Healthcare decide to play nice after nine months of...not; the fallout from Friday's SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe v. Wade continues as Georgia readies to implement its stricter abortion law; and warehouses are a sign of economic strength, but about those trees coming down to make room for them....

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The Brief for Friday, June 24, 2022

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:48:36 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade; The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade; and The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 23rd, 2022

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 22:57:22 +0000

The feds come hunting for more information about efforts to overturn Georgia voters' choice for President; Senate politics turns to gas prices; and organized labor ain't what it used to be, but it's getting there.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 22:38:39 +0000

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are up by a significant number in Georgia; You'll now need a six-figure salary to meet the minimum affordability standard for the average Atlanta home; and SFQP serves up LGBTQ Pride "Southern style" for everybody.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 21st, 2022

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 22:36:47 +0000

Stories of Georgians take center stage as the inquiry into former Pres. Donald Trump's big lie continue in Washington; Turnout on this primary runoff Election Day is minimal in the metro; and a new study shows the pandemic had a negative effect on students' math scores.

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The Brief for Monday, June 20, 2022

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 22:37:31 +0000

Georgia's top elections officials are set to testify before the committee investigating the Jan. 6th attacks; Atlanta's City Council considers stronger protections for renters in the city; and Georgia claims three of the top 100 most-polluting power plants in the nation.

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The Brief for Friday, June 17th, 2022

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 22:44:02 +0000

Georgia's top elections officials will answer questions Tuesday before the January 6th panel in Washington while the state's top attorney appears before a special grand jury looking into former Presdient Donald Trump's alleged interference into Georgia's 2020 election; Coastal Georgia officials show off their storm readiness for this year's hurricane season; and the GOP runoff in Georgia's 10th House District used to be just nasty. Now, it's downright ugly.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 16th, 2022

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 22:46:41 +0000

"AT-LAN-TAH," the centrally-located metropolis it is, will host part of the 2026 World Cup; It's never been easier to find work, say Georgia labor officials; and the long-term psycological trauma caused when politicians and adults 'other' LGBTQ youth.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:51:05 +0000

A Georgia Republican Representative gives a tour of Congress on Monday. Those constituents riot on Tuesday; From Bottoms to top: Atlanta's former mayor gets a gig in DC; and a conversation with a rural Georgia sheriff's deputy who sued--and won--her landmark transgender healthcare case.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 14th, 2022

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 22:55:06 +0000

In the 10th Congressional District, it's a race of, "GOP, You Know Me;" those early voting locations are lookin' pretty sparse this go-around; and the heat is on.

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The Brief for Monday, June 13th, 2022

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 22:59:00 +0000

A key Georgian testifies at the Jan. 6th hearings in Washington, saying he told the President there was no fraud; an area academic says it's too soon to judge whether the hearings will change peoples' political minds; and the Walker campaign 'clarifies' what it means to be considered law enforcement.

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The Brief for Friday, June 10th, 2022

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 22:42:37 +0000

When absentee ballots don't favor your party, one approach is to limit their use and change the rules. An analysis shows it worked for Georgia's GOP anyway; the weather is supposed to get hot, hot, hot over the weekend. And while a dip in the pool in Fulton County is one way to deal with this weekend's heat, you might have to wait a bit. Fulton County's pool inspectors apparently can't keep up with keeping up residents' pristine waters.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 9th, 2022

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 22:42:37 +0000

The state has money to burn as tax revenues are on fire ; the City of Atlanta will give more cash to those who put out fires if the mayor has his way; and House Democrats are ready to fire the filibuster after gun control legislation that passed their chamber is doomed on arrival in the Senate.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 8th, 2022

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 22:48:51 +0000

When it comes to debating gun laws on The Hill, you'll be hard-pressed to find a state with more polar representation than Georgia; the Muscogee Creek Nation is successful in protecting the land they were purged from hundreds of years ago--for now, anyway; and the fed's investigation into China's efforts to eclipse U.S. trade laws on solar components has all but pulled the plug on new instillations in Georgia.

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 7th 2022

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:45:03 +0000

Life for two fomer Atlanta reality TV stars is about to get REALLY real after a federal jury found them guilty of swindling banks of about $30-million; Parents object to the closing of their Southeast Atlanta neighborhood elementary school, but APS isn't fazed; and competition is stiff, but the payoff is big. What the region could gain if FIFA picks ATL.

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The Brief for Monday, June 6th, 2022

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 22:53:57 +0000

Turns out lots of Georgia Dems got all strategic in the recent primary, crossing party lines and voting against Trump-backed candidates. It worked. And now, some in the Trump GOP arena are calling for Georgia to do away with its open primary system; Starbucks employees at a store in NW Atlanta vote overwhelmingly to unionize; and Georgia confirms its first case of Monkeypox.

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The Brief for Friday, June 3rd, 2022

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 23:13:46 +0000

Georgia's voting machines have holes, a study finds; Forest Cove residents get keys to new places and opportunities; and remembering the Orly air disaster sixty years later.

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The Brief for Thursday, June 2nd, 2022

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 22:40:56 +0000

Georgia's Sec. of State spends about four hours in front of a special grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump broke state election laws; Seventy congregations in Georgia's United Methodist denomination are released from the church; and Cobb County's sheriff seeks to slow the rate of inmates dying while under his care by putting a bracelet on them.

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:52:25 +0000

Covid-19 cases continue their upward trend in Georgia; Atlanta Housing says it’s undeterred after a developer abruptly pulled out of a mixed-use development planned for the Civic Center site. The voting rights group Fair Fight says record turnout during last week’s primary election is a reflection of voter determination and outreach; and WABE’s Molly Samuel chats with Dan Chapman about his new book called A Road Running Southward.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Tue, 31 May 2022 22:56:05 +0000

Atlanta’s mayor says residents at the troubled Forest Cove apartment complex should be able to start moving out in the next week or so; technology is helping some Atlanta companies keep up with the region's fast-paced real estate market; Pride Month starts this week with many in-person events in Atlanta returning this year. Plus, we’re with scientists on the Georgia coast counting migrating whimbrels.

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The Brief for Friday, May 27, 2022

Fri, 27 May 2022 22:58:59 +0000

There will not be a runoff in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor. State Senator Burt Jones is the winner, after his senate colleague, Butch Miller conceded the race Friday. The Georgia Votes 2022 podcast crew looks back at this week’s primaries; members of the Atlanta City Council met this week to discuss ways to keep renters in their homes; and another effort is underway to block a proposed spaceport in coastal Georgia.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 26th, 2022

Thu, 26 May 2022 22:47:42 +0000

Hundreds of new solar panel jobs are coming to North Georgia; a rule change being considered in Europe could significantly diminish the amount of wood pellets being imported from Georgia; the gas tax suspension that Atlanta-area drivers have been enjoying since mid-March has been extended through mid-July; and Memorial Day weekend once again means jazz at Piedmont Park.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

Wed, 25 May 2022 23:02:29 +0000

Gov. Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker were among the big winners in Tuesday night’s primaries; while several candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump failed to unseat their incumbent opponents. WABE’s politics team helps us break down the results. Plus, some shareholders voice their concerns with Atlanta-based Southern Company; and a memorial service honors former Georgia U.S. Senator Max Cleland, who died late last year at age 79.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Tue, 24 May 2022 22:55:17 +0000

It's primary day in Georgia and officials say voter turnout is approaching record levels for a midterm election. WABE caught up with voters on Tuesday to hear what's on their minds; Tech Cast takes a look at online election misinformation and what's being done to fight it. Stephannie Stokes reports on record home prices in Metro Atlanta; and two Georgia Army bases will likely have new names by 2024.

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The Brief for Monday, May 23, 2022

Mon, 23 May 2022 23:15:25 +0000

Georgia's primary elections are Tuesday. WABE's Rahul Bali profiles the GOP race for Senate; Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens makes a final push for voters to approve $750 million in infrastructure spending; Molly Samuel has a look at Public Service Commission races. Plus, Morehouse School of Medicine honors a longtime Georgia State Representative.

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The Brief for Friday, May 20th, 2022

Fri, 20 May 2022 22:49:26 +0000

In the worst kept economic development news in Georgia history, Hyundai announced plans for a massive electric vehicle manufacturing plant in coastal Georgia; Early voting is apparently what all the cool kids are doing this year; and we do a little 'Civics 101' lesson WABE style to round out the week. We could call it, "PSC You Know Me?' (We don't, but we could if we wanted to.)

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The Brief for Thursday, May 19th 2022

Thu, 19 May 2022 22:46:18 +0000

Georgia's transportation and trade sectors are off the chain; Herschel Walker is making more public appearances as the state's primary nears; and why you pay more for car insurance than other drivers in other states pay.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 18th 2022

Wed, 18 May 2022 22:45:57 +0000

A week before the Georgia Primary sees one GOP gubernatorial candidate pumping the brakes on campaign spending; A Democratic congresswoman gets personal in the abortion debate; and tag along for our version of House Hunters ATL (er, ATC?).

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 17th, 2022

Tue, 17 May 2022 22:47:00 +0000

Demonstrators who’ve camped out for months in protest of a planned police training center in Southeast Atlanta clash with cops; Heritage? Hate? Either way, students at a North Georgia high school sue the district claiming there’s a decidedly divisive double standard; and Georgia’s ports are all like, “What global supply chain slowdown inflation pandemic-y thing are you talking about? We’re good.”

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The Brief for Monday, May 16th, 2022

Mon, 16 May 2022 22:56:09 +0000

Georgia's 7th District: Three women. Two incumbents. One seat; Atlanta's mayor finds the money to move residents from dilapidated Forest Cove; and the new president of Southface Institute has something to tell you about sustainability, no matter who you are.

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The Brief for Friday, May 13th, 2022

Fri, 13 May 2022 22:56:51 +0000

With one week left for early voting in Georgia's 2022 primary election cycle, Gov. Brian Kemp heads to Elijay to make the case why he and his opponent (and used-to-be bud)--former U.S. Sen. David Perdue--are like apples and oranges; The case against Young Thug, Gunna, and two dozen or so others indicted for racketeering this week is a 'stretch,' says WABE legal analyst Page Pate; and forever's gonna start Sunday night--it's a total eclipse of moon, Atlanta. [Turn around, bright eyes.]

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The Brief for Thursday, May 12th 2022

Thu, 12 May 2022 22:46:32 +0000

Hyundai to Rivian: "Anything you can do I can do better; I can do anything better than you;" To support the state for the next year, Georgia officials will spend $2,796.29-ish for every man, woman and child in its borders; and why coastal Georgia residents are once bitten, twice shy three times over again. Spoiler: the answer is hurricanes.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Thu, 12 May 2022 00:23:21 +0000

COVID is a creepin' again; a Spelman graduate becomes the first Black woman to hold a seat on the Federal Reserve Board; and DeKalb County's school board applies a Band-Aid after the state's top education official calls for a full organ transplant.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 10th, 2022

Tue, 10 May 2022 22:40:18 +0000

Rapper Young Thug is living up to his name if you believe Fulton County's DA, who charged him, rapper Gunna, and more than two dozen others on running a crime syndicate in the city; two Georgians who bragged about their parts in the Jan. 6th insurrection in DC will spend some time incarcerted for their parts; and the tech industry's mark on metro Atlanta isn't likely to dissipate anytime soon.

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The Brief for Monday, May 9th 2022

Mon, 09 May 2022 22:55:07 +0000

Police try to understand why two separate adults fired at children waiting for their school bus this morning; Early voting is hot in Georgia, with more GOP early birds showing up than Dems; and...How do you like all that inexpensive, carbonless energy those two new nuclear reactors are churning out from Georgia’s Plant Vogtle? Oh. Wait. Six years past due and now more than double the original $14-billion price tag, that's not what's happening. At all.

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The Brief for Friday, May 6th, 2022

Fri, 06 May 2022 22:42:04 +0000

MTG gets a WIN from the SOS; Primary candidates must differentiate themselves if they hope to move on to the general election, and this week, differentiate they did; and a mother of a trans daughter tells why she hopes she never has to tell her kid why she can't play lacrosse on her high school's team.

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The Brief for Thursday, May 5th, 2022

Thu, 05 May 2022 22:45:02 +0000

Iowa Shmiowa. Bring that first Presidential primary down here, y'all; how loosening restrictions on raw milk in Georgia could keep people from overdosing; and why biologists say it's a good thing there's SO much turtle tickle happening along the coast.

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The Brief for Wednesday, May 4th, 2022

Wed, 04 May 2022 22:57:39 +0000

It's not whether you win or lose, but how your gender is classified on your birth certificate; When it comes to debates, GOP U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker is as consistent as he is invisible; and it took a whole lotta tryin', but Atlanta's parks are movin' on up.

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The Brief for Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022

Tue, 03 May 2022 22:43:43 +0000

Far from final, a leaked SCOTUS opinion draft on Roe V. Wade has all sides energized on what a decision would mean for abortions in Georgia; candidates for state school superintendant argue your kid's classroom isn't the place to vet hot-button political issues; and a big donation means all 22-miles of Atlanta's BeltLine will connect by 2030.

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The Brief for Monday, May 2, 2022

Mon, 02 May 2022 23:11:56 +0000

Early voting began Monday ahead of Georgia's May 24th primary elections; a special grand jury has been selected in Fulton County in the investigation into whether former President Donald Trump broke the law in his attempts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results; and reporter Stephannie Stokes looks into the long history of problems at the troubled Forest Cove apartment complex.

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The Brief for Friday, April 29, 2022

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 22:50:27 +0000

Elected officials continue their criticism of the DeKalb County school board’s decision to fire the district’s superintendent this week. Protests are planned Saturday at Stone Mountain State Park after park executives approved a permit for a commemoration of Confederate Memorial Day. With less than a month before Georgia’s primaries, the Georgia Votes 2022 podcast crew explores what TV ads can tell us about the state of the campaigns.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 28th, 2022

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:45:51 +0000

Teaching or talking about stuff that falls into the category of 'divisive' is now unlawful in Georgia; MTG says satan is at work among the "criminals and abusers" of the Catholic Church (Yeah. The church wasn't so happy about it.); and it might take a while, but corporate travel is coming back.

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The Brief for April 27, 2022

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 23:13:19 +0000

The state of Georgia and Rivian are expected to officially sign the papers next week on the economic deal to bring the electric truck maker’s $5 billion factory to a site just east of Atlanta. Covid-19 infections continue to tick upward in the state; violent crime in Atlanta often happens in the early morning hours and the city is beginning to offer resources and training to businesses that stay open late; and an annual arts event is back at historic Oakland Cemetery after a pandemic hiatus.

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The Brief Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 22:55:03 +0000

A daily news podcast from WABE in Atlanta.

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The Brief Monday, April 25, 2022

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 22:53:13 +0000

A daily news podcast from WABE in Atlanta.

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The Brief April 22, 2022

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 22:50:49 +0000

A daily news podcast from WABE in Atlanta.

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The Brief for April 21, 2022

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 22:55:20 +0000

A daily news podcast from WABE in Atlanta.

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The Brief for April 20, 2022

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 23:02:21 +0000

A daily news podcast from WABE.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:25:14 +0000

A daily news podcast from WABE in Atlanta.

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The Brief for Monday, April 18, 2022

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:01:41 +0000

What’s behind a significant drop in the number of voters registering at Georgia’s Department of Driver Services offices? Voting rights advocates want state officials to investigate. Victims of forced labor at the Chattahoochee Brick Company were remembered at a memorial over the weekend as the city of Atlanta mulls plans to purchase the land. New car prices in Atlanta are among the highest in the nation; and students at a Cobb County high school want the name of a Confederate general taken off their school building.

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The Brief for Friday, April 15, 2022

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 22:57:39 +0000

Atlanta’s police chief Rodney Bryant says he’ll retire June 1st and the city has announced how it plans to go about picking his replacement; Southern Company touts a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, but a new report says the Atlanta-based company has been working against public policy meant to address climate change. Guns take center stage on the campaign trail this week in Georgia; and a look ahead to a full weekend for Atlanta sports fans.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 14, 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:20:31 +0000

CIA director Bill Burns spoke about Russia, China and other geopolitical issues during a talk in front of hundreds of Atlanta college students at Georgia Tech Thursday; former President Donald Trump is helping to pay for ads bashing Gov. Brian Kemp, while another series of ads celebrates the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Plus, how Georgia residents are coping with skyrocketing insulin prices

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 22:48:58 +0000

In John Deere Green*, Gov. Brian Kemp inks three ag-related measures into law; state elected officials say they'll inquire into the meteoric rise in housing prices across Georgia; and the not-so-distinct fine line between problematic inflation and just a long-term market adjustment.

*Note: it's unclear (but highly unlikely) whether Gov. Kemp actually signed the farm bills with a dark green ink pen; however, that doesn't take away from the fact that it's a good visual, a great early '90s country music hit, or that Billy Bob loves Charlene.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 22:46:53 +0000

Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy Georgia no longer requires a concealed carry permit?; Dickens First 100 Days; and WABE mourns the loss of a decades-long voice, Atlanta music scene fixture, and friend.

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The Brief for Monday, April 11, 2022

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 22:31:17 +0000

Arguments begin in a long-anticipated trial about voting rights in Georgia, and whether the state violated the voting rights of Georgians by making it harder to vote in 2018 and 2020. Scottie Scheffler is the new Masters Champion. And the Atlanta Hawks have secured a spot for the play-in tournament and set a few season records.

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The Brief for Friday, April 8th, 2022

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:00:28 +0000

A Georgia Supreme Court trailblazer reacts to the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to a spot on the U.S. Supreme Court. Child care centers in Metro Atlanta have added inflation to their list of ongoing pandemic worries; WABE launches its Georgia Votes 2022 podcast to track this year’s races, plus the Braves and the Masters make for a big sports weekend.

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The Brief for Thursday, April 7th, 2022

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:54:41 +0000

It's Code Blue for East Point's only inpatient hospital/ER--pulling the plug (mostly) on Wellstar Medical Center-South; Is it just us, or do twisters seem to hate the South more than they used to?; and the Braves ride the wave of a World Series victory for this season's opening day.

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The Brief for Wednesday, April 6th 2022

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 23:08:38 +0000

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 5th, 2022

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:00:17 +0000

Reworking Georgia's election laws until officials solve what was never a problem before; a house for the first time in the city proper is almost out of the realm of possibility; luckily, buying a gallon of gasoline no longer is; plus, the ever-expanding realm of NFTs.

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The Brief for Monday, April 4th, 2022

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 22:57:51 +0000

Sine Die. Sine Die. Sine Die.

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The Brief for Friday, April 1, 2022

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 22:46:18 +0000

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The Brief for Thursday, March 31st, 2022

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 22:44:41 +0000

After fighting for more than a decade for higher wages, the unionized group who cleans Atlanta's airport secured a major wage increase; Employers in Georgia's ag industry owe farm workers a few million dollars in underpaid wages; and, "This sneeze brought to you by climate change. Climate change. Causing you to sneeze your head off earlier--and longer--than ever before. Climate change."

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 30th, 2022

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 22:59:13 +0000

Mental health parity gets its day in Georgia, as sweeping, bipartisan changes to the state's mental health laws pass the General Assembly; Fulton County has a new tool to keep its eye on those who do bad things most often; and the Hawks dip their talons into NFTs.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 29th, 2022

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:00:09 +0000

Catching some 1,600 ballots marked with questions about citizenship status means Georgia's voting verification system works, says Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger; Is a mandate with a way out still a mandate?; and Rivian won't only build its EV trucks in Georgia, it will service them here, too.

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The Brief for Monday, March 28th, 2022

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 22:52:53 +0000

The priciest zip codes in Atlanta now feature average home sales in the seven-figure range; Hartsfield-Jackson will spend eight-figures to modernize its security screening machines; and Donald Trump was in Georgia this weekend, but fewer Republicans turned out compared to past events to see him.

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The Brief for Friday, March 25th, 2022

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 22:54:20 +0000

A mask without a mandate smells just as sweet says the Georgia House; Atlanta's housing prices are officially 'unaffordable'; and Trump's stump fuels fight within Ga's GOP.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 24th, 2022

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:49:55 +0000

COVID-19 cases are on the decline and employment is up. So why are Georgians so down? Could be 'cause we don't have enough mental health providers; One permit could soon get you 159 options for parking your food truck; And pick your poision, because clean air don't care. Vapers (as in those who vape) and smokers (as in those who...well, smoke) are about to get a lot more intimate all huddled together outside of Georgia's restaurants and bars.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 23:03:45 +0000

The first person to go to trial for corruption at Atlanta City Hall is the first person convicted at trial for corruption at Atlanta City Hall; How about a state tax refund? Yeah? ...one Georgia tax refund coming up!; and she's got lots of crops despite not lots of years. Meet Georgia's youngest certified farmer, who's 'this many' years old.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:59:24 +0000

Despite fervent objection, a ban that prevents state government agencies from mandating COVID vaccines moves closer to becoming law; this, as a new variant threatens to become the next, new outbreak; and coming to a grocery store shelf near you: water spinach.

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The Brief for Monday, March 21st, 2022

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 22:43:34 +0000

The Falcons bid adeu to Matt Ryan; the push for mental health parity reaches a critical point under the Gold Dome as health insurance companies add their concerns; and Atlanta homeowners got 17% richer (on average)(on paper) in the last 12 months, while prospective homebuyers... didn't.

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The Brief for Friday, March 18, 2022

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 22:56:53 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agency is prioritizing lead cleanup in two neighborhoods on Atlanta’s westside; a bill making its way through the Georgia General Assembly could reward prospective homebuyers who are saving up for a purchase; and a national non-profit group hopes to shed light on the disproportionate impact violence has on Black women and girls in the U.S.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 17, 2022

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 23:08:11 +0000

It could take a few days, but relief could be on the way for drivers after the Georgia legislature passed a state gas tax suspension; with travel demand expected to be good in the spring and summer, Delta is giving most of its employees at 4% pay raise; and an artist and scientist discuss creativity in a conversation from the Atlanta Science Festival.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 16th, 2022

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:55:25 +0000

One year after eight people, including six Asian women were shot and killed at Atlanta-area spas, the community remembers their lives and calls for continued change. A suspension of Georgia’s gas tax could be imminent after a bill moves swiftly through the capitol. Republicans trying to re-make Georgia’s election laws appear not to be done after a sweeping overhaul in 2021; and Georgia State’s men’s basketball team preps for a big matchup Thursday with top-ranked Gonzaga.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 15th, 2022

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:58:40 +0000

On a key day for the Georgia General Assembly some bills advance, others fail, while another, dealing with homeless encampments, heads to a study committee; Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams returns to the campaign trail; MARTA’s leader heads to Capitol Hill, plus, a look at how global factors could affect how fast electric vehicles catch on in Georgia.

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The Brief for Monday, March 14th, 2022

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 23:00:24 +0000

After 12 years, The Braves bid farewell to star first baseman Freddie Freeman; Sam Massell would give you a buck's head lapel pin if you fell into his trap. The former mayor of Atlanta and lifetime unofficial mayor of Buckhead died at age 94; and a U.S. Astronout Hall of Fame inductee in our own back yard reflects on her three missions to space.

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The Brief for Friday, March 11th, 2022

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 00:00:48 +0000

Bundle up, as the coldest weather of the season is knocking on our door; A ban on Critical Rac... um, Divisive Concepts gets closer to becoming law in Georgia; and even if the state suspends the gas tax, it'll take minute to trickle down.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 10th, 2022

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 23:52:47 +0000

Georgia's newly-redone election rules need just a little more re-doing, state Republicans say; If it seems you're hearing lawmakers talk ad nauseam about what can and can't be taught in Georgia's classrooms, there's a reason; and, "Play Ball!" Major League Baseball and its players come to a tentative agreement and end a nearly 100-day lockout.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 23:49:43 +0000

Wealthy Georgians would pay significantly less in state taxes--and low earners could pay more--under a proposed change to current tax law; Another bill stipulates all that saved cash must be accepted at any outlet doing business in Georgia, AND be able to make exact change; And temperance and temprement are what keep former UN Ambassador Andy Young sharp, he says. The Civil Rights icon turns 90 on Saturday.

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 8th, 2022

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 23:59:41 +0000

Coca-Cola's relationship with Russia falls flat; Georgia lawmakers try to uphold free speech by telling social media companies they can't censor posts from politicians, even those with a propensity for lying; and a former aide to Atlanta Mayor Emeritus Kasim Reed takes her corruption charges before a federal jury. She's the first to go to trial.

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The Brief for Monday, March 7th, 2022

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:18:20 +0000

Efforts to ban 'divisive concepts' from Georgia classrooms narrows a bit as it goes through the Gold Dome; The US has a lot more control over the near-term future of oil than you might think, says one local expert; and a 19-year-old from Talking Rock, Ga. is tearing up the Nascar Truck Series Championship.

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The Brief for Friday, March 4th, 2022

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 23:47:43 +0000

COVID cases drop dramatically across (most of) the state, prompting municipalities to drop their mask mandates; Divisive concepts is an awful way to promote democracy one state lawmaker argues as bills move forward to ban certain conversations about race in Georgia's classrooms [Divisive Concepts would be a great name for a mediocre cover band though, wouldn't it?]; And because Ms. Gloria Jenkins says so. At age 80, she's among the first to volunteer for a joint Fulton County/AmeriCorps partnership matching seniors in need with folks who can help.

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The Brief for Thursday, March 3, 2022

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 23:46:14 +0000

Georgia joins other states trying to figure out whether and how TikTok is having a negative influence on our childrens' mentail wellbeing; DeKalb County has a truckin' school that might be the perfect fit for a future long-hauler who just doesn't know it yet; and EV-manufacturer Rivian has to do something to pay for that $5-billion new facility in the works for the east Metro. Adding $12k to the sticker price for all the trucks folks have already put deposits on? Proabably not the best way to do it.

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The Brief for Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 23:49:58 +0000

Metro Atlanta's COVID infection rates get the CDC's green light; Billion-dollar income tax cut, anyone?; and a high-profile Georgia lawmaker bets on beagles [and no, we're not talking about dog fighting].

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The Brief for Tuesday, March 1st, 2022

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 23:42:49 +0000

A federal judge in Atlanta finds Georgia might have voilated the Voting Rights Act in the way it redrew voting districts, but he let them stand anyway; Starting April 1st, Dr. Secretary Governor Chancellor Sonny Perdue is officially the head of Georgia's public institutions of higher education; and "Say it ain't so, Joe!" Opening day for the Braves (and all of Major League Baseball) is canceled after players and owners failed to come to a labor agreement today.

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The Brief for Monday, February 28th, 2022

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 23:53:49 +0000

In addition to moving forward on legislation that relaxes Georgia's current gun laws, state lawmakers took multiple opportunities to denounce Russia's invasion of Ukraine; Many Georgia GOP members are angry that Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Green (R-Rome) spoke at an event hosted by a known white nationalist, but not so angry they'll publically denounce the congresswoman; And why the reporting on Reality Winner--the former NSA contractor who spent four years in a federal prison for leaking a five-page document to the media--might not paint a full picture of the person or of the crime.

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The Brief for Friday, February 25th, 2022

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 23:47:20 +0000

"People are ready to die," says a metro Atlanta Ukrainian pastor about his peoples' resistance to Russia's invasion; Under a bill Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA 6) has introduced, out-of-pocket costs for insulin will cap at $35; and Atlanta needs more hotels. Again.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 24th, 2022

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:01:21 +0000

"More than anything" the people of Ukraine need from us, according to one state Republican Senator, is prayer; Speaking of the Georgia Senate, it voted today to ban transgender girls from playing on public or private school sports teams to maintain 'fairness'; And on this episode of, "Housing Used to be Affordable in Atlanta," prices... (wait for it).... spike again! Compared to two years ago, the average selling price for a chunk of the American Dream is up a full $100k. [Side note: in January of 2011, the average selling price was just a smidge shy of $145,000. Now, it's $438,500.]

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:53:45 +0000

Georgia GOP lawmakers move closer to banning bans [at least some, anyway]; This date marks two years since three white men murdered Ahmaud Arbery, who was jogging through a Brunswick neighborhood when they rolled up on him, blocked him in, and shot him to death; and a $1.5-million grant to 15 Atlanta churches aims to help slow the city's out-of-control housing price increases.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 23:56:56 +0000

The three men convicted in November of murdering Ahmaud Arbery have also been found guilty on federal hate crimes charges; the city of Atlanta announces more details on its plan to relocate residents of the long-neglected Forest Cove apartments; and amid strong backlash from neighbors, the state of Georgia says it’s been asked to directly oversee the development of the $5 billion dollar Rivian electric truck factory east of Atlanta.

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The Brief for Monday, February 21, 2022

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:47:58 +0000

The federal hate crimes trial of the three white men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery goes to a Brunswick jury; State lawmakers focus on bans and blocks as Georgia's GOP looks to outline what to keep out of public education. (That's not going over so well with a slew of education advocates and teachers); and Atlanta United will take the city's noted tree canopy on the road this season in the form of a green uniform.

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The Brief for Friday, February 18th, 2022

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 23:41:29 +0000

Closing arguments are set in the federal hate crimes trial of the three white men found guilty of killing Ahmaud Arbery; The State of Georgia is getting a multi-million dollar check to settle with a consulting company accused of profiting from the opioid crisis; and why your local gas station says Georgia Power shouldn't profit twice from the EV explosion.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 17, 2022

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 23:59:14 +0000

Stop me if you've heard this before: Nuclear expansion at Plant Vogtle is delayed. Stop, you say? Okay; The all-GOP elected body that oversees Vogtle's expansion and other utility issues in Georgia saw Republican state lawmakers redraw its districts. Coincidently, that eliminated the one Democrat who'd gained enough momentum to be a serious contender. Oh, you've heard that one too, eh?; Well, in completely related news, Gwinnett County's next school board race will be non-partisan. The move comes after Democrats swept the previous contest.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 16th, 2022

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:54:08 +0000

Racist text messages are at the heart of a federal hate crimes trial in Brunswick of the three white men convicted of murdering Amaud Arbery; Coastal Georgia knows sea level rise is coming, so they're preparing; and with all the talk about how not to talk about race and racism with students, especially as it relates to Critical Race Theory, one noted author on the topic offers a framework for just such a conversation.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:53:49 +0000

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The Brief for Monday, February 14, 2022

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 23:43:06 +0000

On the heels of a report showing schools and daycare centers account for the majority of new COVID-19 cases in Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp wants to ban districts from requiring students wear masks; Racist, hateful language punctuated opening statements in the federal hate crimes trial of the three white men found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery; and WABE's year-long investigation into the conditions at Forest Cove Apartments gets the attention of--and promise from--Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.

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The Brief for Friday, February 11th, 2022

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Resident of Atlanta's Buckhead community won't be voting on whether to become a separate city, at least not this year; After a year as the top legal voice in Georgia, SCOGA Chief Justice David Nahmias says he's done effective this July ; And Atlanta might not have a team playing for this year's Super Bowl title. But don't let that stop you from boasting. After all, Cincinnati doesn't have an exclusive on the venue's straws, now does it?

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The Brief for Thursday, February 10th, 2022

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:24 +0000

Georgia's #2 becomes the #1 most powerful opponent to Buckhead cityhood; whether Camden County must abdandon its aim to land a spaceport is up to voters ; and can Coke keep prices low enough that people affected by inflation and the pandemic afford to consume its products. It's the new Coke Challenge.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 23:55:53 +0000

A US Senator from Georgia is worried elected officials have too much insider access to play the stock market game with any fairness; Georgia's top doc is worried lawmakers might go too far in opposing vaccinations; and members of the state's GOP fear regulation of free speech on college campuses is silencing conservative voices. But don't you worry. Instead, get caught up with a quick listen to The Brief from WABE.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 8th, 2022

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 23:49:41 +0000

For the third time this year, Spelman College receives a bomb threat; there's been a sharp drop in new COVID infections reported in Georgia, but the numbers of folks who must be hospitalized remains high; and guilt and distress are two things most would agree have no place in public school classrooms. Georgia's GOP says the fear of that possibility alone is enough to pass a law that would prevent certain topics related to race from being taught in schools. [So sorry, kids--you can't blanketly claim guilt or distress as a way to get out of third period.]

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The Brief for Monday, February 7, 2022

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:59:05 +0000

Metro Atlanta sees Covid-19 cases falling or remaining steady during the first week of February; immigrants seeking asylum in Georgia courts are finding more success under the current administration; lawmakers debate changes to the state's hands-free driving laws and a conversation with U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock on what more federal funding for tech education could mean for Georgia.

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The Brief for Friday, February 4th, 2022

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 23:51:27 +0000

The three white men guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, who was Black, rescind their guilty pleas on federal hate crimes charges; Years after parts of their back yards were taken for the BeltLine, and some 30 Decatur homeowners are finally going to see a check in the mail; And how do you get elementary school kids to come back to school on a Saturday to get a shot? Throw a big superhero-themed party. Oh, and give 'em $100.

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The Brief for Thursday, February 3rd, 2022

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:51:56 +0000

Mea Culpa, power grab, or simply because they can? State House Republicans have the backs of Gwinnett County's GOP minority, who are using that power to counter Democratic gains at the county level; Fixing a problem that doesn't exist is how the head of Georgia Equality, Jeff Graham, describes an effort by the Georgia Senate to prevent trans students from joining sports teams aligned with their gender identity; and Cobb County is set to vote on limits for short-term rentals, like AirBnB.

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The Brief for Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 23:48:57 +0000

After Democrats swept elections for Georgia's largest school district, senate Republicans feel it's time to make those seats non-partisan; Kind of like Y2K, only this time for real, one state official urges Georgians to look beyond their cell phones as telecom shutters 3G service; And the power of a refrigerator to help provide those with food insecurity more healthful food.

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The Brief for Tuesday, February 1st, 2022

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:51:55 +0000

Gwinnett County Republicans have a redistricting map that looks... different...than the one the current all-Democratic county commission drew up. That's not going over so well; state GOPers want to put $6,000 vouchers into parents' hands so they can choose where to send their kids to school--public or private; and a second day of bomb threats against HBCUs has the FBI and APD combing Spelman's West Atlanta campus.

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The Brief for Monday, January 31st, 2022

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:13 +0000

A federal judge strikes down plea agreements in the hate crimes trial for the men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery; Gov. Kemp tours a metro school to tout his education agenda (but says nary a word about proposed state laws banning Critical Race Theory and some books); and Georgia Power sunsets all of its remaining coal fired powerplants.

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The Brief for Friday, January 28th 2022

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 23:50:12 +0000

Baby, it's cold outside--the coldest weather metro Atlanta's seen in at least four years is upon us; Turns out that tossing an old M-60 battle tank followed by parts of a defunct bridge into the ocean can really help the underwater ecosystem off Georgia's coast; and a local coalition says the best way to cut down on former inmates returning to prison is to remove questions about convictions from college admissions forms.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 27, 2022

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 23:44:28 +0000

Teachers aren't happy about two bills from the Ga State Senate that would ban "divisive concepts" from their classrooms. The head of Georgia's largest educator organization says they plan to let lawmakers know it; East Cobb gets the greenlight to cityhood--why one official is asking to pump the breaks; and housing appreciated in value a staggering 20% in metro Atlanta last year.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 26th, 2022

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:50:56 +0000

Banning Critical Race Theory in Georgia becomes an official Senate proposal. And while it's top-of-mind for many state lawmakers, it's not tip-of-tongue, as the bill never mentions CRT specifically; mental health improvements get wide support; and the pandemic's effect on Georgia restaurants.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 25th, 2022

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:51:10 +0000

Calling it illegal governmental overreach, Georgia's Attorney General celebrates victory after the Biden administration withdraws its OSHA-enforced vaccine mandate; the GOP-controlled Georgia Senate says banning critical race theory, stipulating conditions for when and how social media companies ban politicians, and preventing women from having abortion pills mailed to them are top of their legislative agenda this session; and neighbors of the newly-announced Rivian EV factory east of Atlanta serve up a big helping of NIMBY.

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The Brief for Monday, January 24th, 2022

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 23:45:34 +0000

Fulton's DA gets her wish for a special grand jury to dig deeper into Pres. Donald Trump's alleged election metaling efforts; A potential state constitutional amendment sees a majority of Senators support it. It died anyway. And how do you overcome the 90-foot elephant in the room when discussing the future of Stone Mountain Park? Point a finger and plan anyway.

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The Brief for Friday, January 21, 2022

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 23:42:59 +0000

Years into a public health crisis and state health officials still have to bargain hard to get an adequate cut of the budget pie; Fulton County writes a seven-figure check to study building a new jail; and a conversation with researchers who say Black women in rural Georgia are dying unnecessarily and disproportionately from cervical cancer.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 20, 2022

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 23:51:53 +0000

Georgia's Sec. of State said it would take a subpoena before he'd cooperate with Fulton County's investigation into whether former President Donald Trump broke Georgia election law. Mr. SOS, your wish might just be a Special Grand Jury's command; Georgia sets a new record for the number of residents with a job; and AirBnB says Midtown, Atlanta is where it's gonna set up shop for its big, corporate tech hub. Those are just a smattering of the stories you'll hear on today's version of The Brief from WABE.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 19th, 2022

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 23:45:15 +0000

Stacey Abrams stumps for the first time since launching her gubernatorial re-bid; Behind on your mortgage or utilities because of the pandemic? Georgia has $350-million for folks in that position; and a conversation with the head of Georgia's AME Church, whose op-ed in the New York Times questions whether Democrats have abandoned the Black community because of their softness on voting rights legislation.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 23:45:12 +0000

COVID's Omicron variant shows an initial decline; Georgia's University System treats every employee like smokers; and a look at trends emerging this week at the Gold Dome as Georgia's focus turns to paying the bills.

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The Brief for Monday, January 17, 2022

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 23:59:59 +0000

Why Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s family says don't poach his words if you're not going to embody his beliefs; State agencies are fixin' to come to the governor with hands extended; and remembering MARTA CEO Jeff Parker, who died by suicide on Friday.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 4th, 2022

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 23:49:12 +0000

The COVID-19 numbers are out, and Georgia is seeing an exponential number of new cases; What's good on the environment front as we kick off 2022; and COVID pills? What COVID Pills? Georgia's largest hospital system hasn't seen a single pill yet. But, hey--they're comin'.

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The Brief for Friday, January 14, 2022

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 23:45:42 +0000

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The Brief for Thursday, January 13th, 2022

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 23:51:04 +0000

The governor touts record tax revenues in his State of the State, and pledges to give a big chunk of the surplus to teachers; Democrats respond with, "Hey--Remember that Medicaid expansion thing you swore was too expensive?"; and why the head of GSU's Economic Forecasting Center says he's stocking up now on things he'll need a few months out.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 12th, 2022

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 23:51:48 +0000

Tax refund, everyone? Gov. Kemp brings the bacon to the annual Eggs and Issues breakfast; If the Omicron strain is less severe than other COVID-19 variants, you wouldn't know it by looking at area hospitals; and the father convicted in 2016 of purposefully leaving his child in a hot car to die will argue before the Supreme Court of Georgia that the original trial court made lots of mistakes.

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The Brief for Tuesday, January 11th, 2022

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 23:53:41 +0000

The reason COVID data was nonexistent this week? IT at DPH is so Y2K, apparently; The President and Vice President pick Atlanta's AUC to push for federal voting rights protections; and it's easy for UGA fans to overlook that 40+ year championshipless stretch when ya Dawgs end the season at the top. Crimson who?

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The Brief for Monday, January 10th, 2022

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 23:54:34 +0000

The President and VP head to Atlanta tomorrow to push for federal voting rights legislation, but some voting rights groups say they should stay in DC; Georgia's COVID-19 numbers reported in one day top the six figure mark; and not that UGA fans are worked up about it, but the Bulldogs are vying for the national football championship tonight. Go Dawgs.

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The Brief for Friday, January 7th, 2022

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 23:46:24 +0000

Life in prison. That's the sentence for three men convicted of murdering Ahmad Arbery; Georgia's tax revenue picture is so good... [How good is it?!] It's SO good, the governor wants to give every state employee a $5k annual pay bump; and what the head of Atlanta Public Schools (which holds WABE's broadcast license) has to say to parents who were upset this week at a last-minute shift to virtual learning.

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The Brief for Thursday, January 6th, 2022

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 23:50:16 +0000

The person who decides what ideas get consideration under the Gold Dome says 2022 will not be the year when distracting topics like abortion get a reading. No sir, no ma'am. Instead, the GOP will stick to things like expanding access to guns and how race is taught in public schools; We can't tell you how many COVID infections the state saw today because for the second time this week, officials say a data issue got in the way; Former Senator Johnny Isakson, who stepped down in 2019 due to a battle with Parkinson's, was remembered today as one of the last great middle ground seekers in the Senate; and a year after insurrection threatened democracy, U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D- Ga 5) recounts the moment and the causes behind it.

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The Brief for Wednesday, January 5th, 2022

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 23:42:04 +0000

Governor Kemp gets fired up about folks being able to carry guns without a permit; A prominent name in the state's GOP says the party will get it all wrong if it focuses on guns and abortion and other incendiary topics during the upcoming legislative session; and it's not felt like winter across the state. But is it about to?

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The Brief for Monday, January 3, 2022

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 23:39:08 +0000

Thousands across Georgia remain without power after storms, heavy wind and even snow in some parts brought down power lines; Atlanta has a new mayor as Andre Dickens is sworn in; and if 2021 was an 'off' political year in Georgia, someone forgot to pass along that memo. Hear those stories and lots more in the first episode of The Brief from WABE for 2022.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 20, 2021

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 23:40:05 +0000

Infections of the record-breaking Omicron variant are starting to sound like a broken record; hospitals across the metro aren't preparing for a crisis--they say that crisis is here; and just as Gov. Kemp signs into law new, Republican-favoring legislative districts for Georgia, the ACLU sues to stop them on the basis they violate the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 23:45:28 +0000

Omicron continues its rapid rampage across Georgia, with the National Guard on standby to help at state testing centers; a warning from top health officials and the state's attorney general about fake COVID tests; and the area could see a lot of rain as strong storms move through the region in the coming days.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 28th, 2021

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:50:27 +0000

Omicron's spread leads to the single biggest day for new COVID-19 infections so far this pandemic, with Fulton County reporting more than 14,000 cases; the peach will have to wait another year to drop; and implicit racial bias and its potential influence on Georgia's high infant mortality rates.

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:51:59 +0000

Omicron promises to fuel an exponential increase of COVID-19 infections in metro Atlanta; Gov. Kemp seeks to make Juneteenth a state holiday; and metro Atlantans tell us how their yuletide celebrations look different amid the pandemic and its latest variant.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 23:55:58 +0000

Atlanta is bringing back a mask mandate. Georgia is not; Georgia's Gov and Atty General sue the Biden Administration. Again; and the state looks to educate a workforce to fit the electric vehicle wave coming. It's all in today's Brief from WABE.

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The Brief for Monday, December 20, 2021

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:48:39 +0000

Georgia lawmakers from both sides of the isle remember former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson as a statesman invested in reaching common ground. This, a day after the Republican died at the age of 76; COVID's latest variant is coming in a big way; and federal officials give the green light to Camden County to move forward with a spaceport.

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The Brief for Friday, December 17, 2021

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 23:56:49 +0000

Oh, my! [cron] Officials predict the latest COVID variant could spread extremely quickly, especially with holiday gatherings upon us; GOP Senate hopeful Herschel Walker never graduated from the Univ. of Georgia, although you'd think otherwise if you'd read his website; and the "Super Bowl of HBCUs" is back in Atlanta after a year off for COVID. Want a ticket? Too late. Seats are sold out, promising one of the biggest events yet for Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 16, 2021

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:49:42 +0000

Georgia announces it's wooed the biggest car company you've never heard of; if there ever was a time to be jobless in Atlanta, November was it; and it's taken two years to clean up one shipwreck, but Georgia (finally) bids adieu to the Golden Ray.

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:19:53 +0000

Infectious disease experts are urging Georgians to get a Covid-19 booster to help better protect themselves from the omicron variant. Feral hogs, a nuisance on the Georgia coast for years, are now being blamed for making marshes more vulnerable to climate change. An Atlanta actor discusses the state of the film industry in Georgia; and ground is broken near city hall for a memorial to the victims of the Atlanta Child Murders.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 14th, 2021

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:14:20 +0000

Six million Georgia residents have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine over the past year, but state health officials are still hoping to persuade millions more to roll up their sleeves as holiday travel season continues. Georgia’s Republican House Speaker previews the upcoming legislative session; and a new center in Atlanta will help address those who stutter, thanks to the financial support of Atlanta United and Falcons’ owner Arthur M. Blank.

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The Brief for Monday, December 13th, 2021

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:11:30 +0000

Hospitalizations from Covid-19 are on the rise across Georgia, especially in the northwest part of the state. The Red Cross says Georgians can help tornado relief efforts across the South and Midwest by donating blood. Gov. Brian Kemp faces a primary challenge in 2022 after falling out of favor with former President Donald Trump. And Atlanta’s Peach Bowl returns to full capacity Dec. 30th, meaning an uptick in short-term rentals.

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The Brief for Friday, December 10th, 2021

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:14:15 +0000

Georgia's Republican Party "is going to suffer a bloodbath," claims one of the state's top Republicans after former U.S Senator turned GOP gubernatorial hopeful David Perdue sues to overturn the 2020 election; Georgia Republicans are making Buckhead cityhood a statewide issue; and what housing affordability looks like in a neighborhood where housing prices have become anything but. It 's just a sample of what you'll hear in The Brief from WABE News for this Friday, December 10th, 2021.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 9th, 2021

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:10:15 +0000

Atlanta’s mayor-elect and Georgia’s Republican governor met in person Thursday, hoping to mend the relationship that was strained under the current mayoral administration; another case of the Omicron variant is detected in Georgia; Atlanta continues to outpace the nation when it comes to the rate of inflation; a financial analyst in the “poultry capital of the world” weighs in on the state of the economy in Gainesville.

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 8th, 2021

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:12:59 +0000

Georgia’s state income tax makes up between $13-14 billion of the state’s budget, but some 2022 Republican candidates are campaigning to do away with it; new documents reveal Cobb County schools surveyed parents about Covid-19 testing this summer, but then ignored the results; and an organization focused racial equity in the South is out with a new report.

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The Brief for Tuesday, December 7th, 2021

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 23:58:50 +0000

The transition period between Atlanta mayoral administrations will likely be filled with questions about the Buckhead city movement; a judge in Georgia puts the vaccine mandate for federal contractors on hold for now; an Emory University professor says the baseball lockout isn’t likely to curb fan enthusiasm following the Braves’ World Series title. Plus...dancing robots.

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The Brief for Monday, December 6th, 2021

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:11:02 +0000

Former U.S. Senator David Perdue draws strong reaction from both parties after he announces a run for governor in 2022. Georgia educators explore ways they can help students re-capture learning lost during the pandemic shutdown; and how will supply and labor issues affect future foreign investments in Georgia?

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The Brief for Friday, December 3rd, 2021

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 23:41:49 +0000

Atlanta's Mayor-Elect is ready to keep Buckhead from becoming its own city; Democrats canvas the state to drum up support for Pres. Biden's Build Back Better Bill; and the urgent message from those who run Atlanta's animal shelter.

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The Brief for Thursday, December 2nd, 2021

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 23:48:25 +0000

Gov. Brian Kemp says he's prepared to fight Stacy Abrams' bid for Georgia governor. He almost says the same thing about a potential challenge from fellow GOPer, former U.S. Sen. David Perdue. For Mayor-Elect Andre Dickens, it's fixing the current out-of-control housing market that's on his plate; and speaking of that market. Is it about to fix itself?

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The Brief for Wednesday, December 1st, 2021

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:42:47 +0000

Separate police shootouts end in multiple deaths and serious injuries, including one officer; Stacey Abrams announces her run for Georgia Governor; and a shift is coming to Atlanta City Hall after Andre Dickens wins the contest for mayor, and Doug Shipman beats a longtime incumbent for council president.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 30th, 2021

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:44:00 +0000

It's Election Day across the metro. Again; Nine billion dollars in federal road and transportation funds might not go as far as it used to, thanks to labor shortages and high materials prices; and after years of pushing for a memorial at the former Chattahoochee Brick Company, advocates could soon get their wish. That's if the City of Atlanta can pull off the land's purchase.

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The Brief for Monday, November 29th, 2021

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:55:35 +0000

A local sheriff asks a federal judge to dismiss his indictment over use of excessive force related to a restraint chair; No cases of the Omicron version of COVID-19 are in Georgia. Yet; and "Take This Job and ...." reshape it into something flexible and equitable, says a Clayton State professor. And if CEOs do, many fewer employees will leave.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 23:41:23 +0000

A verdict in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery- -GUILTY.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:13:41 +0000

The fate of three white men accused of killing Amhaud Arbery last year is now in the fate of the jurors; the legal wheels are in motion for Robert Aaron Long, the person behind this spring's Atlanta-area spa shootings; and this Thanksgiving will be remembered as the year of high gas prices and low food supplies.

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The Brief for Monday, November 22, 2021

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:43:16 +0000

Attorneys in the Brunswick murder trail of Ahmaud Arbery's accused killers present their final arguments; a new poll shows a potential toss-up in the runoff for Atlanta mayor; and two Democratic representatives but just one seat. Um.

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The Brief for Friday, November 19, 2021

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:02:02 +0000

Georgia's GOP redraws the state's 14 U.S. House districts, rebuffs allegations that the new map gerrymanders out Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath; You get a booster. You get a booster. EVERYONE(ages five and up) gets a COVID-19 vaccine booster under CDC guidelines released today; and closing arguments could begin in Brunswick next week as the trial of three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 18th, 2021

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 23:53:40 +0000

The defense calls just one of three defendants in the trial for the killing of Ahmaud Arbery; School's back in session, and not on Zoom this year. What that means for students and teachers who have to re-adapt; and a Buckhead Bye Bye is one step closer to being a thing after key legislation was filed under the Gold Dome today.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:47:57 +0000

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 23:51:08 +0000

Georgia sues the federal government over the Biden Administration's vaccine mandate; a North Georgia private boarding school settles a lawsuit with 20 former students who say a former educator molested them; and a conversation with the CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, which seemed to thrive despite the pandemic.

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The Brief for Monday, November 15, 2021

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 23:54:01 +0000

In the trial of three white men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery, the judge dismisses a motion to strike high-profile Black clergy from the proceedings. Again; COVID-19 numbers are creeping up once again, and the partisan accusations of unfairness and misconduct aren't new, but the lines of Georgia's 56 Senate districts are.

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The Brief for Friday, November 12, 2021

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 23:52:08 +0000

The Cobb County School District maintains its accreditation (for now); Georgia is in a COVID-19 lull, but that could change this winter; and a week into the U.S. borders re-opening to international travelers, we hear from two Atlantans who have seen the closure's effects over the last 20 months.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 11, 2021

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:49:40 +0000

The future of electric vehicles is bright, but what incentives consumers need to spur EV uptake sparked discord among Georgia lawmakers; the GOP wants Gwinnett County's Board of Commissioners to grow, but that push isn't going over as smoothly as some might expect; and WABE legal analyst Page Pate offers insight on the hiring of a federal law clerk with a history of what many call racist behavior. and beliefs.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 10th, 2021

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 23:48:58 +0000

Day four of testimony in the trial of the three white men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery , and neighbor and law enforcement testimony dominated the proceedings; That old adage about pleasing some of the people none of the time? It's especially apropos when it comes to redrawing Georgia's legislative districts; and Gwinnett officials are ready to fork over as much as $10,000 if you can help them catch an arsonist who set fire to a clothing rack at the Mall of Georgia in Buford.

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 9th, 2021

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:27:24 +0000

Georgia remembers a legendary Senator who, in the face of adversity, only fought harder; New district lines advance under the Gold Dome. Are they fair? Depends on who ya ask; and Georgia's largest mall was evacuated because of a fire.

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The Brief for Monday, November 8th, 2021

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 23:47:50 +0000

After years of waiting, it looks like Atlanta's Summerhill neighborhood will soon see a grocery store close to home; The Atlanta City Council now must decide what to do with a zoning plan meant to spur housing after it got a tepid response from just about every neighborhood group in the city; and any elf looking to take up residence on a Cobb County shelf this holiday season better think twice. That's because a judge there banned the vexing little figures as a gift to parents everywhere.

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The Brief for Friday, November 5, 2021

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 22:42:20 +0000

Day one of opening statements in the trial of three men accused of killing Ahmad Arbury got underway in Brunswick; Didn't Georgia outlaw daylight saving time? So why are we 'falling back' this weekend?; And a victory so big it needed not one--but two--parades--the Atlanta Braves and their fans celebrate winning the World Series.

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The Brief for Thursday, November 4, 2021

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:15:36 +0000

Amid a controversy over the racial make up of the jury in the trial of three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery, opening statements are finally set; The GOP walks a fine line when it comes to re-drawing the state's legislative boundaries; and tomorrow is Braves Day in Georgia. Seriously. The Governor said so and everything.

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 22:41:39 +0000

The Braves win the World Series; Atlanta's key elected positions go to a runoff after no candidate brought home a majority win; Just as it looks like a jury is set for the trial of the men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbury, objections over the racial makeup of those jurors put the brakes on opening arguments; and did we mention The Braves won the World Series?!

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The Brief for Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 01:05:42 +0000

It's Election Day, and Atlanta votes whether everything old is actually new again; The Braves could bring home a World Series Championship tonight; and the CDC seems on-board with vaccinating kids 5-11 for COVID-19.

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The Brief for Monday, November 1st, 2021

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 22:49:08 +0000

A day before Election Day, and the ballot for Atlanta Mayor remains long. But will lines to cast ballots also be long? Maybe. Probably not; the political chess match known as redistricting begins just as the election wraps; and perhaps the Braves are just giving fans their moneys worth, or perhaps they chose not to show off. Either way, they dropped Game 5 Sunday to the Astros. Okay, Braves. Let's not do that again in Tuesday's game six. Cool?

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The Brief for Friday, October 29th, 2021

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 22:55:45 +0000

The state sues the feds over a requirement that all federal contractors be fully vaccinated; The Braves play host to the Astros at Truist Park, the first time the area's hosted a World Series game in more than 20 years; and longtime WSB-TV anchor Jovita Moore dies just months after learning she had an aggressive form of brain cancer.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 28, 2021

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:48:21 +0000

Could Gov. Kemp face an unexpected opponent?; Atlanta prepares to host Game Three of the World Series; and should you get a booster for COVID-19? One expert says it's confusing.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:42:57 +0000

The family of a man killed by three Georgia sheriff's deputies wants prosecutors to push for a second trial after a deadlocked jury forced a mistrial. The head of Atlanta's Center's for Disease Control and Prevention is calling on ADULTS to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as federal regulators get closer to authorizing shots for more children. Former Georgia Senator David Perdue may consider a run for governor.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:50:00 +0000

"Brown" rakes in the green during the previous quarter (just don't expect UPS to drop any of those extra surcharges); the ins-and-outs of using a specialized martial art to train police officers; And bye-bye Golden Ray.

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The Brief for Monday, October 25th, 2021

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 22:47:29 +0000

Week two of jury selection in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial got underway in Brunswick; Georgia reaches a COVID vaccine milestone, albeit it a tad later than just about every other state in the U.S.; and to say it's been a minute since the Braves prepped for a World Series game would be an understatement. Nonetheless, it's been a minute. Or, if you're counting, it's been 11,574,720... ish minutes. Game one against the Astros is tomorrow in Houston.

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The Brief for Friday, October 22, 2021

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 23:17:24 +0000

Georgia will start offering all three vaccines next Tuesday to those eligible for booster shots, even as less than half of the state’s residents are vaccinated. WABE reporter Lisa Hagen brings us the latest on jury selection in the trial of three men charged in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick. And Georgia U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux discusses what congress can do to help relieve supply chain troubles.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 21, 2021

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:27:39 +0000

Graduation rates for Metro Atlanta high schools are in, and Martha Dalton brings us a summary of the numbers. We check in with our “Did You Wash Your Hands” podcast, featuring a conversation with a doctor at Grady Hospital about her conversations with people who are vaccine hesitant. The Braves try to earn a spot in the World Series and the Hawks kick off their season with a new mural in East Atlanta.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 23:14:46 +0000

Cases of Covid-19 are down in Georgia, but the infections that remain are almost all blamed on the delta variant. Money for expanded rental assistance could be at risk in negotiations over the spending plan in Washington D.C., leading Georgia Democrats to sound the alarm. A retired detective who investigated the Atlanta Child Murders in the late 70s and early 80s shares his thoughts on new DNA analysis planned for evidence in the case.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 23:24:22 +0000

A new look at DNA from Atlanta's Child Murders of the late '70s and early '80s will soon take place; we learn what Georgia institutions have been named to this year's "Clean 13"; a Decatur woman fights to stay in the home she's rented for nearly three decades and Atlanta United marks Pride month with a series of billboards in downtown Atlanta.

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The Brief for Monday, October 18, 2021

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 23:20:56 +0000

It was Day 1 of jury selection in the trial of the three men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in 2020. WABE's Lisa Hagen is in Brunswick and recaps the first day. Covid-19 case counts are down in Georgia and across most of the country; a strike by film and TV workers appears to have been averted, and the Braves land in Los Angeles ahead of Game 3 of the NLCS Tuesday.

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The Brief for Friday, October 15, 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 23:20:53 +0000

Some Atlanta-area businesses may feel the effects of a potential strike by film and tv workers, but it won't have a major impact on the economy overall, says one Kennesaw State professor. Georgia faces an extra hurdle if it wants to keep all the money earmarked for rental assistance during the pandemic. And the CEO of TKE, an Atlanta-based elevator company weighs in on the changing nature of office space.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 14, 2021

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:25:44 +0000

The city of Atlanta reveals more details about what a new development at "The Gulch" will look like; community organizers call on the federal government to do more to help women re-join the workforce; and an Atlanta-based non-profit is working to help distribute and administer Covid-19 vaccines across the globe.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:57:44 +0000

GOP Senate hopeful Herschel Walker's campaign first played off, then denounced, what appeared to be a swastika in the social media profile of the host of a Texas campaign fundraiser in his honor (oh, and that event ended up being canceled, too); Tenure isn't what it used to be in Georgia, and lots of academics aren't happy about it; and Wellstar and United Healthcare continue pointing fingers at the other in their ongoing contract stalemate. Those stories, and a lot more of what happened in and around Atlanta today, on this edition of The Brief from WABE.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:53:57 +0000

Georgia is among the states hardest hit by a pandemic-related labor shortage; Tenure at Georgia's public colleges and universities could lose some of its bite; and Georgia's Sec. of State holds responsible Fulton County officials after two elections employees shed 300 voter registration applications. Fulton Commission Chair Robb Pitts isn't having it.

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The Brief for Monday, October 11, 2021

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 23:02:57 +0000

On the eve of early voting for November's municipal elections, Fulton County is under the election microscope again after it announced the firing of two election workers, suspected of destroying voter registration applications. When will supply chain issues end? And how are they affecting Atlanta companies? We put those question to Pervinder Johar with Blume Global. And the Braves take a lead in their playoff series with Milwaukee.

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The Brief for Friday, October 8, 2021

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 22:57:39 +0000

A firey plane crash claims the lives of all four aboard the Cessna 210, shutting down the airport for most of the afternoon; Getting a COVID vaccine puts pregnant people at a slightly higher risk of complications, but the CDC is urging them to get innoculated anyway; and the pandemic last year forced the cancellation of the state fair. Not this time, though. So, to all the Georgia State Fair fans who've so patiently waited these past two years, we say, "Enjoy." This weekend is for you.

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The Brief for Thursday, October 7, 2021

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 22:56:47 +0000

Atlanta mayoral hopefuls talk transit at a BeltLine forum; Forumed out? That fatigue, and the fact that upcoming races are non-partisan, could be behind the high number of undecideds in the city; and two of the 18 former NBA players indicted for insurance fraud have ties to the Atlanta area. Those stories and much more are on today's edition of The Brief from WABE.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 6th, 2021

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:55:05 +0000

That flu nobody got last season? Yeah, it's coming; Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Green's district comes nowhere close to Buckhead. Doesn't' matter. She's throwing her support behind the campaign to make it a separate city anyway; and $1.1-million to buy all state Department of Labor employees lunch, daily, for more than a year is money well spent Commissioner Mark Butler tells WABE. That's all in today's edition of The Brief from WABE.

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The Brief for Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 23:06:29 +0000

SCOGA to GDOT on a sovereign immunity claim: You didn't seize it, so shut it--the lawsuit can move forward; Wait for it. WAIT for it. WAIT FOR IT... the CDC isn't *quite* ready to offer holiday recommendations related to the pandemic; and a vaccine mandate comes and goes, but hospital systems are mum on how many called their bluffs, quit, or were fired.

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The Brief for Monday, October 4, 2021

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:57:43 +0000

The politics behind the very outside-of-Buckhead campaign to split Buckhead from Atlanta; Why the airport had to report a recent fuel spill to state officials, but the agency it reports to didn't have to inform those near the spill; and Hollylanta union workers vote to authorize a strike.

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The Brief for October 1, 2021

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 23:08:11 +0000

A judge rules against the defense in the upcoming Ahmaud Arbery murder trial; the New Georgia Project works to register the last frontier of the unregistered voters--young people; and the Braves win! Now what?

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The Brief for Thursday, September 30, 2021

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:56:31 +0000

A big, but hush-hush, weekend fuel spill at Atlanta's airport leaves its environmental mark; Atlanta's bustling film industry could authorize a strike as soon as tomorrow; and why models say COVID could be waning--but it's unlikely to go away.

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 23:02:13 +0000

Gov. Brian Kemp defends his handling of the 19-month pandemic; a federal appeals court rules against a group wanting to parade the Confederate Flag; and Fulton's DA secures lots of indictments at the last minute.

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:53:29 +0000

Two of the three killed when a train derailed in Montana this weekend were from Georgia; one metro family hopes the R. Kelly guilty verdict on federal sex trafficking charges might lead their daughter to return home; and why three-year-high oil prices could keep Atlantans shelling out more at the pump for some time to come.

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The Brief for Monday, September 27, 2021

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 23:00:14 +0000

A look at former President Donald Trump's middle Georgia rally this weekend; a conversation with the author of a report concluding Trump faces a "serious" legal battle for his alleged interference in the 2020 election; and if you're a first responder, you and 79,999 of your colleagues are getting a cool one-time, one grand bonus from Georgia's federal stimulus funds.

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The Brief for Friday, Sept. 24, 2021

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 22:50:54 +0000

Donald Trump plans for a Georgia rally this weekend. It comes a day after a damning report indicates he could face more than a dozen charges in Georgia related to election interference; the director of the CDC explains her choice to sanction a wider swath of the population for a COVID booster; and Cobb County charges students for defacing school property with anti-Semitic messages.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 23, 2021

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:50:33 +0000

A CDC panel gives the nod for a COVID booster to those 65 and older; an update on the investigation into a Dunwoody apartment explosion; and a group of candidates running for Atlanta mayor say they're getting no attention. They get some today on the Thursday edition of The Brief from WABE.

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 22:47:27 +0000

The confusion about whether to get a COVID booster; Gwinnett County's police department faces a lawsuit for failing to discipline an officer; and state troopers are in short supply. The head of the GSP tells state lawmakers it's largely because of the salary. It's all on today's Brief from WABE.

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 22:58:05 +0000

Georgia has a record surplus in its coffers; Clayton County Schools provides COVID-19 vaccines to eligible students and teachers; and a teen weighs in on new restrictions at a local shopping center.

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The Brief for Monday, September 20, 2021

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 22:46:51 +0000

The FBI joins the investigation into a Georgia State Police trooper's killing of a Black man during a traffic stop; what last month's mortgage activity tells us about where Atlanta's housing market is headed; and a conversation with Joyette Holmes, the former Cobb DA, about the upcoming Ahmaud Arbery murder trial.

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The Brief for Friday, September 17, 2021

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:57:36 +0000

A quick look at Atlanta and regional news, paired with a bit of depth on an important topic of local concern. It's The Brief from WABE.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 16, 2021

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:47:05 +0000

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:33:55 +0000

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 22:44:45 +0000

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The Brief for Monday, September 13, 2021

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 23:11:58 +0000

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The Brief for Friday, September 10, 2021

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 22:56:01 +0000

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The Brief for Thursday, September 9, 2021

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 23:54:24 +0000

Catch up with the day's top Atlanta and regional news as reported by the WABE News team

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 22:58:59 +0000

Get a quick summary of all the day's top Atlanta and Georgia news plus a little context to go with it.

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 22:49:52 +0000

Hear the latest news from Atlanta as reported by 90.1 WABE.

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The Brief for Monay, September 6, 2021

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 23:27:25 +0000

On this Labor Day, hear the day's top news stories from Atlanta and the region as reported by WABE News.

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The Brief for Friday, September 3, 2021

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 22:48:54 +0000

Gov. Brian Kemp looks to increase protections for those working Covid-19 vaccination events after reports of harassment in recent weeks; Atlanta drops its ban on gatherings of 50,000 people or more; and a new basketball league in Atlanta will pay teenagers to play and promises to prepare them for the NBA.

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The Brief for Thursday, September 2, 2021

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 22:54:37 +0000

First-time unemployment claims in Georgia drop even as coronavirus cases near record levels again.; the former district attorney in Brunswick now faces charges and a historian remains skeptical of a federal plan that aspires to rebuild Black communities devastated by the building of highways in the 1950s.

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The Brief for Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 22:55:00 +0000

A Georgia State instructor reflects on the decision to risk her job rather than hold in-person classes amid a spike in Covid-19 cases; Georgia is among the tops states in the country when it comes to the percentage of low-income residents who are having trouble paying rent; and another water supply win for Metro Atlanta.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 22:52:19 +0000

The remnants of Hurricane Ida continue soaking parts of Georgia; an endangered fish that was once the subject of a Supreme Court case has made a comeback; and how the recent Covid-19 surge is affecting Atlanta-area nurses.

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The Brief for Monday, August 30, 2021

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 23:00:54 +0000

The state of Georgia takes steps to encourage vaccination and reinforce hospitals amid a spike in Covid-19 cases. An Atlanta coffee shop changes its approach to conducting business during the pandemic. And U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock addresses the concerns of Georgia military veterans.

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The Brief for Friday, August 27, 2021

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:44:56 +0000

The end of a nationwide eviction moratorium has left many tenants around Atlanta without any other protections. The head of Atlanta's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling on school districts to take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19. State officials have reported one of the highest one-day totals of new coronavirus infections since the start of the pandemic. Hear those stories and more in the latest edition of The Brief.

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The Brief for Thursday, August 26, 2021

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:40:35 +0000

Residents throughout Georgia can now apply for rental assistance through a statewide program. Georgia's Department of Public Health is asking residents to reduce the strain on hospital emergency rooms that are stressed to "unprecedented levels" by a surge in COVID-19 patients. A physician in one of those emergency rooms shares his perspective on the current wave of the pandemic. Hear those stories and more in the latest edition of The Brief.

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 22:42:19 +0000

A federal judge has scheduled a trial in early 2022 for three Georgia men charged with hate crimes in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Employees of Atlanta-based Delta airlines will soon face stiff penalties if they choose not to get the COVID-19 vaccine. A conversation about what federal regulators' decision to fully approve a COVID-19 vaccine could mean for the pandemic. Hear those stories and more in the latest edition of The Brief.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:49:33 +0000

Former president Donald Trump’s pick to run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia has joined the race for the seat held by Senator Raphael Warnock. Governor Brian Kemp says Georgia National Guard personnel will be deployed to hospitals around the state to handle the current wave of the pandemic. Only a few weeks into the school year, its already abundantly clear it'll be one complicated by COVID-19. Hear those stories and more in the latest edition of The Brief.

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The Brief for Monday, August 23, 2021

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 22:41:18 +0000

The group that oversees Stone Mountain Park has officially adopted a new logo that does not include an image of the large Confederate carving on the side of the mountain. A federal judge says part of Georgia’s sweeping new election law that broadly prohibits taking pictures of a voted ballot is likely unconstitutional. Atlanta-based CARE is one of the humanitarian organizations responding to a wave of recent disasters in Haiti. Hear those stories and more in the latest edition of The Brief.

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The Brief for Friday, August 20, 2021

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 22:42:11 +0000

The mayors of some of Georgia's biggest cities are pushing back on Governor Brian Kemp's move banning municipalities from requiring businesses to follow mask mandates. A federal appeals court says the pause on evictions designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus can remain in place for now. An Afghan who worked for the U.S. military and later came to Georgia on a special immigrant visa worries about others still in Afghanistan. Hear those stories and more in the latest edition of The Brief.

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The Brief for Thursday, August 19, 2021

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 22:43:51 +0000

Republicans running for Senate in Georgia are slamming president Joe Biden and Democrats, such as Senator Raphael Warnock, over the military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Atlanta hospital leaders worry the current COVID-19 surge could last for another month. Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order that stop local governments from requiring private businesses to follow public health rules like mask and vaccine mandates. Hear those stories and more in the latest edition of The Brief.

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The Brief for Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 22:39:50 +0000

Atlanta's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there's increasing data about the value of COVID-19 booster shots. Georgia’s Republican-controlled state election board has moved closer to a potential takeover of the elections office in the state’s largest county. Airlines and airports have gotten hundreds of millions in federal relief dollars during the pandemic, but those who keep Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport clean say they are not being paid a living wage. Hear those stories and more in the latest edition of The Brief.

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The Brief for Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 22:42:58 +0000

A handful of candidates filed paperwork to enter the Atlanta mayor's race on the first day of qualifying. Georgia surpasses 1,000,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases as new infections continue to surge in the state. The state's elected officials weigh in on the situation in Afghanistan, and a veteran reflects on the U.S. withdrawal from the country. Hear those stories and more in the latest edition of The Brief.

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The Brief for Monday, August 16, 2021

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:39:39 +0000

Governor Brian Kemp says he's still against mandating masks or vaccines to slow a surging pandemic. Now that Georgia lawmakers have U.S. Census data, it's time to start the process of redrawing districts. Hot weather is a killer, and researchers want to figure out which Atlanta neighborhoods are the most vulnerable. Hear those stories and more in the latest edition of The Brief.

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The Brief for Friday, August 13, 2021

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Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:20:46 +0000

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Tue, 10 Aug 2021 22:39:33 +0000

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Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:41:29 +0000

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The Brief for Friday, July 30, 2021

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Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:58:41 +0000

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The Brief for Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:47:47 +0000

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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:51:59 +0000

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The Brief for Friday, July 23, 2021

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 22:42:43 +0000

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The Brief for Monday, July 19th, 2021

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 22:54:13 +0000

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The Brief for July 7th, 2021

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The Brief for Friday, July 2, 2021

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:39:38 +0000

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The Brief from WABE for Thursday, July 1st, 2021

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 22:46:04 +0000

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The Brief for Wednesday, June 30th, 2021

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The Brief for Monday, June 28th, 2021

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The Brief for Friday, June 25th, 2021

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Thu, 24 Jun 2021 22:39:28 +0000

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Wed, 23 Jun 2021 22:40:16 +0000

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The Brief for Thursday, June 17, 2021

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Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:44:31 +0000

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The Brief for Tuesday, June 15th, 2021

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:39:33 +0000

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Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:49:30 +0000

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Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:01:27 +0000

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The Brief from WABE for Thursday, June 10th, 2021

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 23:15:14 +0000

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The Brief from WABE for Wednesday, June 9th 2021

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:39:29 +0000

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The Brief from WABE for Tuesday, June 8th, 2021

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 23:47:45 +0000

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June 7, 2021

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 22:57:32 +0000

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