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The Brief from WABE
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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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The Brief for Friday, March 6, 2026
Mar 600:09:28Tap to summarizeCandidates 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.
Transcribe →The Brief for Thursday, March 5, 2026
Mar 500:09:46Tap to summarizeSome 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.
Transcribe →The Brief for Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Mar 400:09:51Tap to summarizeDespite 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.
Transcribe →The Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Mar 300:09:58Tap to summarizeFather 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.
Transcribe →The Brief for Monday, March 2, 2026
Mar 200:09:01Tap to summarizeClosing 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.
Transcribe →The Brief for Friday, February 27, 2026
Feb 2700:09:16Tap to summarizeThe 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.
Transcribe →The Brief for Thursday, February 26, 2026
Feb 2600:09:39Tap to summarizeGeorgia 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Brief for Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Feb 2600:09:12Tap to summarizeGovernor 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Brief for Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Feb 2400:09:24Tap to summarizeAnti-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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Brief for Monday, February 23, 2026
Feb 2300:09:35Tap to summarizeMarietta 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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