WABE's Week In Review
Georgia is set for new voting machines and the chaotic year at the CDC
The ACLU and several Georgia human rights groups are asking the Department of Homeland Security to stop detaining immigrants in temporary holding cells in the basement of an Atlanta immigration office. Plus, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis blasted Republicans at the state Capitol who sh…
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Georgia's Senate candidates talk Iran and we investigate unfulfilled parkland promises
Candidates for Georgia's U.S. Senate seat weigh in on the controversial war in Iran launched a week ago by President Trump and Israel. Plus, we go to the town of Social Circle, east of Atlanta, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking at building a warehouse detention facility. And we h…
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Georgia lawmakers eye tax cuts and more abortion access restrictions
President Donald Trump was in Georgia touting his economic plan, including his sweeping tariffs. A day later, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the president exceeded his authority in implementing them. Plus, Georgia lawmakers are making key changes to tax relief, college scholarships and mental health …
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Election deniers unfounded claims led to affidavit in Fulton raid and ICE readies another metro Atlanta facility
Unsealed affidavits related to the FBI raid on the Fulton County elections hub shows it's part of an investigation into "deficiencies or defects" in the 2020 vote count. It is part of President Donald Trump's unfounded claims of election fraud in Georgia. Also,a small Hall County city is asking th…
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Fulton sues feds over election raid and a billionaire Trump supporter jumps into the governor's race
Fulton County leaders filed a motion this week in federal court wanting the return of 2020 election documents seized in a recent federal raid. Plus, Georgia lawmakers move forward on a bill to prevent local governments and school districts from opting out of a statewide cap on annual property tax i…
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FBI raids Fulton for elections records, ICE opens another metro Atlanta office and many Georgia schools are not testing for lead in drinking water
The FBI raided the election office of Fulton County this week looking for records from the 2020 election in Georgia. President Trump disputed his loss in the state saying the election was stolen. Several audits showed Trump's claims were false. Also, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has opened a…
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Georgia lawmakers eye pausing new data center construction and showcasing the musical talents of Atlanta's unhoused
Georgia officials are warning residents to brace for the severe wintry weather hitting much of the county. Plus, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has filed a bill to pause building new data centers in Georgia. And judges here are seeking funds from the state for better personal security when they're…
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Trump immigration policies impacting Georgia and some residents could see relief from spiking power bills
Governor Brian Kemp is proposing new spending for state workers including teacher pay raises as well on million to help curb homelessness. Plus, another metro Atlanta city is pausing data center development as the area continues o see rapid growth in the large facilities. And some Georgia Power cu…
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Different approaches to cutting Georgia taxes and people protest ICE killing in Minnesota
Lawmakers present different ideas on making life more affordable by cutting taxes as the Georgia legislative session is set to begin. And we look at a report on the DeKalb County families living in extended stay hotels because they can't afford a more permanent place to live, and how that can take …
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Fani Willis pushes back against state lawmakers and health support for pregnant veterans
Fulton County DA Fani Willis appeared before a committee that's investigating her and forcefully pushed back against lawmakers. Plus, military veterans face a greater risk for pregnancy complications than civilians. So the Atlanta VA is working to connect pregnant and postpartum vets with extra sup…
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