Headline-making monks make stops in metro Atlanta after 2,300-mile journey; APD says it plans to question hundreds of parents after Atlantic Station melee; and the artist behind a reflective new art installation at Piedmont Park. 

Headline-making monks make stops in metro Atlanta after 2,300-mile journey; APD says it plans to question hundreds of parents after Atlantic Station melee; and the artist behind a reflective new art installation at Piedmont Park.&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, December 30, 2025

Gov. Kemp chooses date for special election to fill MTG's vacated Congressional seat; Rep. Doug Collins faces investigation for nepotism within his office; and Georgia GOP lawmakers expected to outline plans for eliminating state income tax. 

Gov. Kemp chooses date for special election to fill MTG's vacated Congressional seat; Rep. Doug Collins faces investigation for nepotism within his office; and Georgia GOP lawmakers expected to outline plans for eliminating state income tax.&nbsp;

The Brief for Tuesday, January 6, 2026

State health officials issue urgent request for Georgians to get a flu shot; the CDC's list of recommended vaccines just got a bit shorter; and a major shakeup within the Falcons' management. 

State health officials issue urgent request for Georgians to get a flu shot; the CDC's list of recommended vaccines just got a bit shorter; and a major shakeup within the Falcons' management.&nbsp;

The Brief for Monday, January 5, 2026

The final deadline to enroll in a “Georgia Access” health plan is coming up and the insurance is a lot more expensive for many in Georgia this year; Beverage giant Coca-Cola plans to lay off 75 employees at its Atlanta corporate headquarters as part of a broader reorganization of its workforce this year; and as we look back at some of WABE's most poignant stories from 2025, we hear about a Georgia non-profit offering incarcerated mothers the opportunity to reconnect with their children

The final deadline to enroll in a &ldquo;Georgia Access&rdquo; health plan is coming up and the insurance is a lot more expensive for many in Georgia this year; Beverage giant Coca-Cola plans to lay off 75 employees at its Atlanta corporate headquarters as part of a broader reorganization of its workforce this year; and as we look back at some of WABE's most poignant stories from 2025, we hear about a Georgia non-profit offering incarcerated mothers the opportunity to reconnect with their children

The Brief for Tuesday, December 30, 2025

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