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 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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
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
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.
09:20
The Brief, Thurs, June 18, 2026
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
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
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
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 …
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The Brief for Friday, June 12, 2026
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
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 o…
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The Brief for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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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