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, February 27, 2026
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
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
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-par…
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The Brief for Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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
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
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 i…
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The Brief for Thursday, February 19, 2026
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
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
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
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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