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The Brief from WABE brings you daily news with context from Atlanta's public media outlet and National Public Radio member station. The Brief from WABE is updated daily before 7pm with a look at what is happening in the metro Atlanta area brought to you by your WABE News Team.
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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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Judge denies Laken Riley killer a new trial; state lawmakers pass 2027 budget; and Yamaha ditches California for Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Candidates qualify for the commission that sets Georgia Power rates; and an investigation into a controversial land swap in DeKalb CountySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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