SPLC finds hate and extremist groups' numbers are going down, but threat level is going up; Mercedes-Benz goes all in on Atlanta; and a preview of this week's PLUGGED IN podcast. 

SPLC finds hate and extremist groups' numbers are going down, but threat level is going up; Mercedes-Benz goes all in on Atlanta; and a preview of this week's PLUGGED IN podcast.&nbsp;

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.

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 Thursday, May 22, 2025

Georgia becomes the first state to suspend its gas tax in response to the war in Iran, which has caused gas prices to spike; Governor Brian Kemp signed his fourth round of one-time state income tax rebates at the State Capitol Friday; The Princeton Eviction lab found that Atlanta had more than 144 thousand evictions last year, we hear from one of the researchers involved.

Georgia becomes the first state to suspend its gas tax in response to the war in Iran, which has caused gas prices to spike; Governor Brian Kemp signed his fourth round of one-time state income tax rebates at the State Capitol Friday; The Princeton Eviction lab found that Atlanta had more than 144 thousand evictions last year, we hear from one of the researchers involved.

The Brief for Friday, March 20, 2026

State lawmakers pass bill to suspend Georgia's gas tax; homeowner's insurance is about to see another premium increase; and a conversation with the legendary Dionne Warwick.    

State lawmakers pass bill to suspend Georgia's gas tax; homeowner's insurance is about to see another premium increase; and a conversation with the legendary Dionne Warwick.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

The Brief for Thursday, March 19, 2026

State Senate looks to ban phones in Georgia high schools; Two decades past verdict, and father convicted of killing infant child wants a new trial; and the mystique that is the Georgia Guidestones. 

State Senate looks to ban phones in Georgia high schools; Two decades past verdict, and father convicted of killing infant child wants a new trial; and the mystique that is the Georgia Guidestones.&nbsp;

The Brief for Thursday, May 22, 2025

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