The Brief from WABE
The Brief from WABE
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.Social links:
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The Brief for Friday, January 2, 2026
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…
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The Brief for WEDNESDAY, December 31, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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;…
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The Brief for Thursday, December 18, 2025
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 hi…
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The Brief for Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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
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 …
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