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The Brief from WABE

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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9:19

The Brief for Friday, January 16, 2026

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2026/01/17

Senator Jon Ossoff is calling again for the Trump Administration to change its tariff policies as a recent report found that it could push Georgia’s economy towards a recession; State lawmakers are reacting to Georgians' growing frustration with data centers with bipartisan legislation going after a major tax break; and federal policy changes have shifted the way ICE operates in Georgia. We hear from WABE immigration reporter Emily Wu Pearson about what she's focusing on in 2026See

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9:24

The Brief for Thursday, January 15, 2026

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2026/01/15

In his final State of the State address, Gov. Brian Kemp proposes several new ways of spending the state's surplus; East Point temporarily pulls the plug on any potential new data centers; and Delta employees to get profit-sharing bonus equal to about one month of pay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:55

The Brief for Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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2026/01/14

Twenty-two people qualified to be on the ballot to serve out Marjory Taylor Green's term; Georgia Power says customers could see their monthly bills go down; and extra toll lanes are top-of-mind for Gov. Brian Kemp, who offered up his legislative priorities this morning at the annual "Eggs and Issues" breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:36

The Brief for Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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2026/01/13

From property taxes to birth control, state lawmakers are busy making the legislative sausage. We break down a few of the proposals; the head of an Atlanta HBCU says he was ousted without notice; and the skies were especially friendly for Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:14

The Brief for Monday, January 12, 2026

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2026/01/12

Georgia's Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner fines companies for failing to cover mental health on par with other medical issues; a conversation with the new head of the Georgia Hotel and Lodging Association; and WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali breaks down 'day one' of the 2026 legislative session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:06

The Brief for Friday, January 9, 2026

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2026/01/10

Fulton is looking for volunteers to help with its annual point in time count, to help track and respond to homelessness in the county; the city of Lovejoy is further enforcing a curfew for minors after increased criminal activity over the last year; and a chimpanzee sanctuary in North Georgia is looking for college volunteers to spend their spring break taking care of retired research primates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:21

The Brief for Thursday, January 8, 2026

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2026/01/08

Georgia's Speaker of the House Jon Burns outlines his priorities for the upcoming legislative session; a New York man pleads guilty to threatening the wife of a Georgia immigration officer; and why 4,600 people in DeKalb County call an extended-stay motel "home." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:34

The Brief for Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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2026/01/07

Georgia's attorney general says he will charge for a second time 61 people arrested during protests of Atlanta's public safety training center; legalized sports betting is likely to make its annual appearance under the Gold Dome again this session; and Georgia's unemployment numbers better than U.S. average.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:24

The Brief for Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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2026/01/06

Gov. Kemp chooses date for special election to fill MTG's vacated Congressional seat; Rep. Doug Collins faces investigation for nepotism within his office; and Georgia GOP lawmakers expected to outline plans for eliminating state income tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:57

The Brief for Monday, January 5, 2026

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2026/01/05

State health officials issue urgent request for Georgians to get a flu shot; the CDC's list of recommended vaccines just got a bit shorter; and a major shakeup within the Falcons' management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:14

The Brief for Friday, January 2, 2026

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2026/01/02

The final deadline to enroll in a “Georgia Access” health plan is coming up and the insurance is a lot more expensive for many in Georgia this year; Beverage giant Coca-Cola plans to lay off 75 employees at its Atlanta corporate headquarters as part of a broader reorganization of its workforce this year; and as we look back at some of WABE's most poignant stories from 2025, we hear about a Georgia non-profit offering incarcerated mothers the opportunity to reconnect with their

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9:38

The Brief for WEDNESDAY, December 31, 2025

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2025/12/31

Years after RICO indictments were handed out against "Stop Cop City" protesters, judge throws out the charges; Animal control in Fulton County now the responsibility of county police after botched incidents involving Lifeline Animal Project; and first-day hikes on the first day of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:34

The Brief for Tuesday, December 30, 2025

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2025/12/30

Headline-making monks make stops in metro Atlanta after 2,300-mile journey; APD says it plans to question hundreds of parents after Atlantic Station melee; and the artist behind a reflective new art installation at Piedmont Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:51

The Brief for Monday, December 29, 2025

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2025/12/30

Georgia's two new state energy regulators have both now been officially sworn in; Thousands of refugees admitted into Georgia during the Biden Administration will face reassessment; and WABE’s DorMiya Vance delves into the journey of local residents navigating the ongoing data center boom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:03

The Brief for Tuesday, December 23, 2025

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2025/12/24

Three escaped inmates from DeKalb County Jail caught; wombat scat as communication; and how a drag show has become a Christmas traditionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:33

The Brief for Monday, December 22, 2025

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2025/12/22

Three inmates are on the run after escaping from the DeKalb County Jail; G-DOT suspends roadwork for the holiday travel peak; and why rural Georgia might experience an extra tough holiday season because of interruptions to federal programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:38

The Brief for Friday, December 19, 2025

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2025/12/20

Fulton County says the damage left by a recent fire at the main jail on Rice Street has made over 500 beds at the already-crowded facility unavailable; The Georgia Public Service Commission Friday unanimously approved an expansion deal for Georgia Power expected to cost at least 15 billion dollars; Conservation partners have completed a major deal on the Georgia-Alabama state border covering 10,000 acres of critical forest and watersheds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:21

The Brief for Thursday, December 18, 2025

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2025/12/18

Federal Dept. of Justice sues Georgia's Secretary of State for not handing over private election ballots; Georgia's utility regulators are set to vote on a massive and controversial Georgia Power expansion plan; and the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter wants text messages with his son thrown out before his trial begins in February.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:49

The Brief for Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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2025/12/18

Two labor unions come out in opposition of major railroad merger; Atlanta's housing market shows a major shift from this time last year; and Atlanta's VA Medical Center expands efforts to keep women veterans safe during and after pregnancy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:18

The Brief for Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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2025/12/17

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is set to testify Wednesday before a State Senate committee investigating her; The city of Atlanta says it's dropping its traditional 'Peach Drop' this New Year's Eve at Underground Atlanta and doing a fireworks and drone countdown instead; and Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans speaks with WABE Arts about the filming the upcoming Scary Movie 6 in Atlanta and the city's role in his long-term career and personal plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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