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, March 13, 2026
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 a…
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The Brief for Thursday, March 12, 2026
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.
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The Brief for Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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.
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The Brief for Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Judge denies Laken Riley killer a new trial; state lawmakers pass 2027 budget; and Yamaha ditches California for Georgia.
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The Brief for Monday, March 9, 2026
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.
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The Brief for Friday, March 6, 2026
Candidates qualify for the commission that sets Georgia Power rates; and an investigation into a controversial land swap in DeKalb County
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The Brief for Thursday, March 5, 2026
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.
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The Brief for Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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…
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The Brief for Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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.
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The Brief for Monday, March 2, 2026
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…
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