Fighting over the future of the Fulton County Jail; Georgia ranks among the top of states for polluted water, according to a new report; and the debut of, 'How do you Atlanta?'

Fighting over the future of the Fulton County Jail; Georgia ranks among the top of states for polluted water, according to a new report; and the debut of, 'How do you Atlanta?'

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 Wednesday Oct 5th

All of metro Atlanta will be under a high wind warning and a flood watch this weekend, ahead of the arrival of the outer bands of Hurricane Isaias; Atlanta-based Delta has cut its annual profit forecast amid surging fuel costs driven largely by the war with Iran; and senator Jon Ossoff and Congressman Mike Collins took to the debate stage for the first time this week.

All of metro Atlanta will be under a high wind warning and a flood watch this weekend, ahead of the arrival of the outer bands of Hurricane Isaias; Atlanta-based Delta has cut its annual profit forecast amid surging fuel costs driven largely by the war with Iran; and senator Jon Ossoff and Congressman Mike Collins took to the debate stage for the first time this week.

The Brief for Friday, October 9th, 2026

It's probably gonna rain. A lot. And get windy, too.  Maybe a tornado?  In other words, Isaias is comin'; After a lot of firings, UPS is hiring 100k helpers for the holidays; and it was a good run for the Braves. 

It's probably gonna rain. A lot. And get windy, too.&nbsp; Maybe a tornado?&nbsp; In other words, Isaias is comin'; After a lot of firings, UPS is hiring 100k helpers for the holidays; and it was a good run for the Braves.&nbsp;

The Brief for Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

Detained immigrants stage a hunger strike at a south Georgia facility; Yesterday, it was a numbered tropical disturbance. Tomorrow, it's likely to be a hurricane. What forecasters are saying today about Isaias and Georgia; and el nino is coming. And when it comes to construction disruption, el nino could be el grande.

Detained immigrants stage a hunger strike at a south Georgia facility; Yesterday, it was a numbered tropical disturbance. Tomorrow, it's likely to be a hurricane. What forecasters are saying today about Isaias and Georgia; and el nino is coming. And when it comes to construction disruption, el nino could be el grande.

The Brief for Wednesday Oct 5th

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