The World Cup is underway and Atlanta is gearing up to host its first game. We look at preparations from transportation to fanfests to health and safety. And the Buford Highway Orchestra Project is a free program that started during the pandemic to help students who were feeling the fear and isolation of COVID. It now  serves as a reprieve from the stress of stepped up immigration enforcement. Plus, we continue our look at America celebrating its 250th birthday this year with a look through the Atlanta lens. 

The World Cup is underway and Atlanta is gearing up to host its first game. We look at preparations from transportation to fanfests to health and safety. And the Buford Highway Orchestra Project is a free program that started during the pandemic to help students who were feeling the fear and isolation of COVID. It now &nbsp;serves as a reprieve from the stress of stepped up immigration enforcement. Plus, we continue our look at America celebrating its 250th birthday this year with a look through the Atlanta lens.&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

Is Atlanta ready for the World Cup? 

Election day is Tuesday and big names have been spending time in Georgia helping candidates make their final pitches to voters, but we look at some races that have been less in the spotlight. Plus, the Atlanta Dream are heading to Game 7 of the WNBA finals. And Georgia scientists have found a new way to track a small, ferocious and quite elusive animal.

Election day is Tuesday and big names have been spending time in Georgia helping candidates make their final pitches to voters, but we look at some races that have been less in the spotlight. Plus, the Atlanta Dream are heading to Game 7 of the WNBA finals. And Georgia scientists have found a new way to track a small, ferocious and quite elusive animal.

The WNBA finals go to Game 7 and the downballot races that could change Georgia politics

Several communities in Georgia are eyeing potential legislation in an effort to rein in the use and potential abuse of license plate readers from Atlanta-based Flock. Also, U.S. Post Office officials say they are taking extraordinary measures-- like extra deliveries, special pickups, and more localized drop offs to board of election facilities-- to make sure ballots are returned on time and safely. We'll also break down the political landscape as President Donald Trump makes his second visit and former President Barack Obama is set to come here in less than a week. Plus, the Trump administration is changing how it interprets the Endangered Species Act and that could have an affect on some iconic Georgia species. And since it is Halloween season, we'll take a trip to one of the nation's premiere haunted houses, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. 

Several communities in Georgia are eyeing potential legislation in an effort to rein in the use and potential abuse of license plate readers from Atlanta-based Flock. Also, U.S. Post Office officials say they are taking extraordinary measures-- like extra deliveries, special pickups, and more localized drop offs to board of election facilities-- to make sure ballots are returned on time and safely. We'll also break down the political landscape as President Donald Trump makes his second visit and former President Barack Obama is set to come here in less than a week. Plus, the Trump administration is changing how it interprets the Endangered Species Act and that could have an affect on some iconic Georgia species. And since it is Halloween season, we'll take a trip to one of the nation's premiere haunted houses, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.&nbsp;

Lawmakers eyeing Flock regulations and Trump, Obama campaigning in Georgia

On this special episode, we focus on some of the big races in the state for November's election. Early voting is already shattering midterm records as Georgians hit the polls in what will likely be a defining election for the course of our state and country. Our news team looks at the races for governor, U. S. senator, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state and labor commissioner. The topics vary from personal attacks to data centers to unfounded claims of voter fraud. You can find more at our special election hub at wabe.org/2026election.

 

On this special episode, we focus on some of the big races in the state for November's election. Early voting is already shattering midterm records as Georgians hit the polls in what will likely be a defining election for the course of our state and country. Our news team looks at the races for governor, U. S. senator, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state and labor commissioner. The topics vary from personal attacks to data centers to unfounded claims of voter fraud. You can find more at our special election hub at wabe.org/2026election.
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