Public pushback as Atlanta's City Council considers privatizing baggage screening at Hartsfield-Jackson; one of the state's most contaminated sites isn't so nasty now; and getting into the Guinness Book of World Records with the help of a friend... and MARTA. 

Public pushback as Atlanta's City Council considers privatizing baggage screening at Hartsfield-Jackson; one of the state's most contaminated sites isn't so nasty now; and getting into the Guinness Book of World Records with the help of a friend... and MARTA.&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.

The Brief from WABE

🔊 WABE Podcasts > News, Politics, Health

The Brief for Wednesday, August 26, 2026 wav

The family of a man accused of a fatal stabbing along the Beltline is calling for mental health reforms; an increasing number of law enforcement agencies are participating in a program to assist ICE; and tensions are growing between the political camps of Keshia Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson in Georgia's race for governor.

 

The family of a man accused of a fatal stabbing along the Beltline is calling for mental health reforms; an increasing number of law enforcement agencies are participating in a program to assist ICE; and tensions are growing between the political camps of Keshia Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson in Georgia's race for governor.
&nbsp;

The Brief for Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Atlanta police have a suspect in custody they allege is responsible for a stabbing on the Beltline that left a man dead; A judge in Stockbridge has postponed the city's investigative hearing into its youngest ever mayor; Homelessness in the parts of Fulton County outside the City of Atlanta has risen by 34-percent since last year. 

Atlanta police have a suspect in custody they allege is responsible for a stabbing on the Beltline that left a man dead; A judge in Stockbridge has postponed the city's investigative hearing into its youngest ever mayor; Homelessness in the parts of Fulton County outside the City of Atlanta has risen by 34-percent since last year.&nbsp;

The Brief for Monday, August 24, 2026

Governor Brian Kemp has appointed former Public Service Commissioner Stan Wise to complete the term of Tricia Pridemore, who's stepped down; The city of Stockbridge is preparing to present an independent investigation into alleged misconduct by its mayor; and author and personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal discusses how to achieve financial freedom with WABE business reporter Marlon Hyde.

 

Governor Brian Kemp has appointed former Public Service Commissioner Stan Wise to complete the term of Tricia Pridemore, who's stepped down; The city of Stockbridge is preparing to present an independent investigation into alleged misconduct by its mayor; and author and personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal discusses how to achieve financial freedom with WABE business reporter Marlon Hyde.
&nbsp;

The Brief for Wednesday, August 26, 2026 wav

In 1 playlist(s)

The Brief from WABE

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips