Party leaders court Gov. Kemp to make a U.S. Senate run in 2026; President Donald Trump's first signed bill of his second administration bears the name of a murdered Georgian, Laken Riley; and bringing back Atlanta's south downtown. 

<p>Party leaders court Gov. Kemp to make a U.S. Senate run in 2026; President Donald Trump's first signed bill of his second administration bears the name of a murdered Georgian, Laken Riley; and bringing back Atlanta's south downtown.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>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.</p>