Baby, it's dry outside; Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, part of the CDC, meet in Atlanta; and a journey inside Inman Park's 'tree house.' 

Baby, it's dry outside; Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, part of the CDC, meet in Atlanta; and a journey inside Inman Park's 'tree house.'&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.

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The Brief for Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Fire crews are making gains on two large wildfires in South Georgia; Georgia Governor Brian Kemp says he will not delay the May 19th party primaries to allow for a special session to redraw congressional and state legislative lines; The race for the Republican and Democratic nominations to replace retiring Congressman Barry Loudermilk continue to focus on President Donald Trump and his policies. 

Fire crews are making gains on two large wildfires in South Georgia; Georgia Governor Brian Kemp says he will not delay the May 19th party primaries to allow for a special session to redraw congressional and state legislative lines; The race for the Republican and Democratic nominations to replace retiring Congressman Barry Loudermilk continue to focus on President Donald Trump and his policies.&nbsp;

The Brief for Friday, May 1, 2026

Man claims he lost fingers, lower legs after Fulton County Jail failed to give him antibiotics; A look at the candidates for Georgia Secretary of State; and for the most part, candidates for the Georgia Public Service Commission agree on one issue--even across party lines. 

Man claims he lost fingers, lower legs after Fulton County Jail failed to give him antibiotics; A look at the candidates for Georgia Secretary of State; and for the most part, candidates for the Georgia Public Service Commission agree on one issue--even across party lines.&nbsp;

The Brief for Thursday, April 30, 2026

Wildfires continue to burn across South Georgia; Georgia has a new way to track voting; and how the Atlanta region became the number one market for 'build to rent' homes.  

Wildfires continue to burn across South Georgia; Georgia has a new way to track voting; and how the Atlanta region became the number one market for 'build to rent' homes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Brief for Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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