We have a remembrance of Congressman David Scott, who died this week at the age of 80. And we hear what three major candidates for Georgia governor are saying about a significant impending issue: How Georgia will count votes after a 2024 law banned QR codes from being used in tabulation takes effect in July. Plus, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials say an unidentified "petroleum-based product" has been located at the base of the airport where the Flint River begins. Also, we go to Southeast Georgia where dozens of homes are destroyed, resident are forced to evacuated and firefighters are battling at least two largely uncontained blazes that have scorched tens of thousands of acres so far. 

We have a remembrance of Congressman David Scott, who died this week at the age of 80. And we hear what three major candidates for Georgia governor are saying about a significant impending issue: How Georgia will count votes after a 2024 law banned QR codes from being used in tabulation takes effect in July. Plus, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials say an unidentified "petroleum-based product" has been located at the base of the airport where the Flint River begins. Also, we go to Southeast Georgia where dozens of homes are destroyed, resident are forced to evacuated and firefighters are battling at least two largely uncontained blazes that have scorched tens of thousands of acres so far.&nbsp;

Each week, WABE's Managing Editor Alex Helmick takes a look at the work from his team of award-winning reporters, producers and hosts. 

Each week, WABE's Managing Editor Alex Helmick takes a look at the work from his team of award-winning reporters, producers and hosts.

WABE's Week In Review

 Congressman dead at 80 and wildfires ravage parts of Southeast Georgia

In our post-Primary Election Day coverage, we breakdown the many runoffs next month. Plus, some races will not need runoffs after big and perhaps unexpected outright primary wins. We are also joined by the Political Breakfast team.  

 

In our post-Primary Election Day coverage, we breakdown the many runoffs next month. Plus, some races will not need runoffs after big and perhaps unexpected outright primary wins. We are also joined by the Political Breakfast team. &nbsp;
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Primary results lead to scores of runoffs and some big surprises

We have a Primary Election special episode where we dive in to the races for Georgia governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and attorney general. Plus we'll hear about plans to battle redistricting in Georgia. Primary Election Day in Georgia is May 19. 

 

We have a Primary Election special episode where we dive in to the races for Georgia governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and attorney general. Plus we'll hear about plans to battle redistricting in Georgia. Primary Election Day in Georgia is May 19.&nbsp;
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2026 Primary Election special 

We look at the the life of Ted Turner--the billionaire entrepreneur, philanthropist, and environmentalist--whose impact stretches from media to nuclear disarmament. Plus, One of the few Black teachers ever hired by a south Georgia school district claims she was the victim of racial harassment and now, an appellate case is shedding light on the alleged behavior by school officials. We'll also have a look at the United States Soccer Federation officially opening its new home just south of Atlanta. And a tapestry, handmade by Atlanta stitchers, is on its way to Virginia to join an exhibition commemorating America's 250th anniversary. Also, North Atlantic Right Whales had their most successful calving season in more than 15 years. They give birth off Georgia’s coast each winter.

We look at the the life of Ted Turner--the billionaire entrepreneur, philanthropist, and environmentalist--whose impact stretches from media to nuclear disarmament. Plus, One of the few Black teachers ever hired by a south Georgia school district claims she was the victim of racial harassment and now, an appellate case is shedding light on the alleged behavior by school officials. We'll also have a look at the United States Soccer Federation officially opening its new home just south of Atlanta. And a tapestry, handmade by Atlanta stitchers, is on its way to Virginia to join an exhibition commemorating America's 250th anniversary. Also, North Atlantic Right Whales had their most successful calving season in more than 15 years. They give birth off Georgia&rsquo;s coast each winter.

Congressman dead at 80 and wildfires ravage parts of Southeast Georgia

WABE's Week In Review

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