The Brief from WABE

Five charged with exploiting immigrants seeking to work through the H2A Visa program; A man scheduled for execution gets last minute court order to intervene; and from regulator to regulatee--a Georgia Public Service commissioner 's new, private, corporate gig. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia reports its first death from West Nile Virus this year; the former head of Southern Company tapped to run Georgia's public college and university system; and the steadfast soul of New Hope--preserving a church formerly enslaved people founded and kept strong, even when outside efforts tried to interfere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let the hagglin' begin as the Atlanta City Council gets hungry for a jail deal; Don't believe the political polls, says a prominent Georgia faith leader; and if Atlanta's newest airline sounds anatomical, it kinda is? How you'll soon get to Guadalaraja's biggest airport for less than an arm and a leg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia's parole board is set to consider clemency for a man scheduled for execution this week; A prominent non-profit leader takes a new gig promoting Atlanta; and a conversation with a 12-year-old Atlantan about to make it big in Hollywood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Georgia Department of Public Health announced two additional measles cases in an ongoing outbreak; Two-and-a-half decades after the terror attacks of 9/11, Georgians in the armed forces continue to struggle with the aftermath; and the 9/11 terrorist attacks forced significant changes at airports around the country ... including here to home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia is among 10 states asking the High Court to block mail-in ballot restrictions; 'Quietly busy' is how you could classify ICE activity in Georgia; and two candidates with two plans for fixing one big problem--the uninsured. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suspect accused of planning a mass shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson to appear before a federal judge; the quiet move to quiet, potentially, public outcry over data centers; and treating Georgia's women veterans who are at higher risk for PTSD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More metro Atlanta police officers are fired for peeping at Flock camera files for personal reasons; Diesel prices break another record this week; and the new math for new apartments -- less costs more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The end of summer feels a lot like the middle of summer; Diesel prices hit an all-time record in Atlanta; and a year after a raid on Korean workers putting together a massive EV battery plant in south Georgia, a look at the lingering effects its had on the sector in Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A solemn ceremony at the Georgia Capitol as the two-year mark approaches in the Apalachee high school shooting; The region doesn't have enough housing to fit us all, an issue that's especially top of mind to the working poor. A look at the regional plan to fix it; and ticked on—the potentially dangerous little buggers are at a 10-year high in Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The emotional decision to let a father jailed for decades out on bond while his 'shaken baby' conviction gets a second look; About that $128-million warehouse the government just bought to whip into an immigrant detention center—there's been a 'change of plans.' And 'safeguards' is the word of the day on the gubernatorial campaign trail when it comes to Flock cameras.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia's newest congressman is sworn in—why he shouldn't get too comfortable; Prices are up, but civilian federal pay is not; and Atlanta United goes retro, sending it all the way back to... 2017?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A metro Atlanta congressional district is about to have a representative. Why the trip to DC might be a short one; The state's handing out of federal money to up the efficiency of folks' houses and apartments is no secret. So why don't more people know about it?; and a state law meant to keep abused animals from having to languish in shelters isn't quite working like lawmakers intended. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock is calling for a statewide moratorium on new data centers; Georgia has confirmed four new cases of measles; Candidates for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson make the case for how they'll pay for the promises they're making on the campaign trail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fired Georgia Southern Univ. staffer says $250k settlement a "major win" for LGBTQ student rights; Less litigation over More MARTA; and "Just take our word for it" -- Georgia Power and the public service commission hammer out a plan to prevent consumers from paying for huge datacenter power upgrades (Just don't expect to see the details.).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public pushback as Atlanta's City Council considers privatizing baggage screening at Hartsfield-Jackson; one of the state's most contaminated sites isn't so nasty now; and getting into the Guinness Book of World Records with the help of a friend... and MARTA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of a man accused of a fatal stabbing along the Beltline is calling for mental health reforms; an increasing number of law enforcement agencies are participating in a program to assist ICE; and tensions are growing between the political camps of Keshia Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson in Georgia's race for governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta police have a suspect in custody they allege is responsible for a stabbing on the Beltline that left a man dead; A judge in Stockbridge has postponed the city's investigative hearing into its youngest ever mayor; Homelessness in the parts of Fulton County outside the City of Atlanta has risen by 34-percent since last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Brian Kemp has appointed former Public Service Commissioner Stan Wise to complete the term of Tricia Pridemore, who's stepped down; The city of Stockbridge is preparing to present an independent investigation into alleged misconduct by its mayor; and author and personal finance expert Anthony O'Neal discusses how to achieve financial freedom with WABE business reporter Marlon Hyde. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few dozen protestors rallied against Flock Safety and its surveillance cameras at the company's annual conference in Atlanta; Faith and community leaders are continuing to question the delay of law enforcement’s investigation into the Mississippi drowning death of a Black teen; Tonight in Atlanta, audiences get a first look at a new documentary that examines Eric Garner's death ... we hear from from Garner's mother, one of the film's executive producers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cuts by the Trump administration have led to hundreds of vacancies at the CDC; Faith leaders in Atlanta are traveling to Mississippi to join a rally in support of deceased teen Nolan Wells; and Atlanta celebrates 50 years of one of its most iconic playgrounds -- and the designer who created it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homeowners trade big remodels for smaller renovations, according to The Home Depot's latest investor call; a record number of parents are exempting their children from routine vaccines, the CDC says; and Georgia health officials confirm a 7th known case of the measles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta's heatwave stays put this week; Why medical cannabis might be coming to a doorstep near you; and Georgia exports and imports more goods in July compared to a year ago, with cars being the exception. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More work on the perimeter will likely mean traffic woes for many drivers this weekend; Former CDC researchers have something to say about changes to the MMR vaccine; and the ups and downs of trying to increase solar panel manufacturing in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MARTA'S board selects its interim CEO to be its next leader full-time; Atlanta's population growth slows; and Atlanta's city council asks Mayor Dickens for a formal heat plan, as it's formally hot right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One injured in shooting at Warner Robins High School; Too little space and too few staffers make for two big problems at the Fulton County Jail; and APD opens internal review of how officers use Flock cameras. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure on DeKalb Schools to spell out how and when immigration can show up; Fulton County's lowball offer for the city jail; and the Atlanta Press Club inducts a WABE icon into its hall of fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MARTA's board close to naming agency's next GM and CEO; City of Atlanta looks to hike trash collection fees; For some refugee women new to Georgia, why 'settling in' means getting outside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of the shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; The father of the Apalachee High School shooter is asking for a new trial after being found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to 15 years in prison; The Georgia Department of Transportation is completely closing down a westside section of I-285 this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Georgia-raised soldier killed in Iran will be laid to rest in Canton; Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to mark anniversary of CDC shooting; and bringing affordable housing to one of the city's least affordable neighborhoods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite voting against her appointment to head Atlanta's CDC, U.S.Senator John Ossoff says he's ready to work together with Dr. Erica Schwartz; Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Rick Jackson's opponent in the gubernatorial primary, but flipped and is now bolstering Jackson in the general election; and a majority of Atlanta employers are looking to add to their payrolls. Why that's a double-edged sword, and why NOT using AI to custom tailor your resume might give you the edge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holding out for a massive payout works, apparently. The Falcons now employ the highest-paid running back in NFL history; The secret to a clean community? Ditch the sad photos of nature in turmoil. Instead, play up the social aspects of clean-ups; and why Atlanta's city council wants a full report of all the unpaved streets in the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cases of cyclosporiasis continue to increase in Georgia and across the nation; Georgia Democrats convene to strategize for November's midterms; and Hey Twin! One metro Atlanta city's reliance on AI to tighten up its image.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weather is behind decision to postpone massive road closure scheduled for the weekend; a man with leukemia dies after being detained at Georgia's Stewart Detention Center; and the importance of preserving not just Georgia's salt marsh, but also the land next door. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump nominee to lead CDC advances past Senate committee; Father of Apalachee High School shooter gets 15-years; and ACLU of Georgia sues ICE for alleged wrongdoing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Delta jets get too close for comfort at Atlanta's airport; Georgia's GOP nominee for governor pulls $89-million out of his rainy-day fund to craft a narrative about his Democratic opponent; and what we learned about Colt Grey from his sentencing in Georgia's deadliest ever act of school violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Apalachee school shooter will spend the rest of his days in prison, as a judge sentences Colt Gray to life in prison with no parole; Georgia's largest health outfit lays off hundreds; and state officials say the City of Atlanta is responsible for a massive fish kill last month, but city officials say, "Nuh-uh."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prosecutors say infamy may have been the motive behind a 2024 school shooting in Georgia; The Atlanta-based CDC could have a new director following a senate vote this week; and the Okefenokee Swamp is the first place in Georgia to be added to the UNESCO world heritage list See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 16-year-old in Georgia is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty Friday to killing four people and injuring several others in a shooting at his high school nearly two years ago; The Cobb County school board and Superintendent Chris Ragsdale continue to deal with the fallout of President Donald Trump’s rally at Wheeler High School this week; The new 25-year-old owner of a local newspaper talks about what made him get into a business that has contracted significantly in recent years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Brian Kemp heads to DC to ponder data centers; Clayton County does the same closer to home; and the suspected Apalachee High shooter plans to plead guilty tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump stumps for Georgia GOP nominees, touts Trump Accounts; Gwinnett County father serving life sentence for shaken-baby death gets new trial 20 years later; and Tyler Perry Studios to expand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pres. Trump scheduled to visit Cobb County Wednesday; Decatur to tap 20 to combat homelessness; and lineup changes for the Hawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.N. considers naming the Okefenokee a World Heritage site; Elected at age 22, and restricted six months in, the mayor of Stockbridge feels some growing pains; and making a new vehicle look old--but still better--proves a successful recipe for Buford's Vintage Modern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A dairy producer owned by the Coca Cola company is dealing with the effects of a cyberattack; Fulton county's sheriff is looking for public input on jail overcrowding; and we hear from the owner of a new board game cafe opening soon near the BeltlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detained man in ICE custody dies during transfer between two Georgia detention centers; Georgia could quickly transition to daylight saving time year-round; and President Donald Trump likely to focus on Georgia during primetime address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Confirmation clash: nominees for top federal offices face a Georgia grilling; Atlanta's part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is over. Was it worth it?; And once scrappy, now seasoned. The Chattahoochee Nature Center turns 50.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A person potentially facing the death penalty for the fatal stabbing of a woman on a MARTA train pleads not guilty; Atlanta's city council steps in over a pay dispute at Hartsfield-Jackson; and Atlanta's final FIFA World Cup game promises to be kind of a big deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A guilty plea from a former executive at the High Museum; the victory one of Georgia's U.S. Senators is enjoying after the bipartisan housing bill becomes law; and the nuanced windfall of hosting the FIFA World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Postal union calls for investigation into deaths at Palmetto mail processing center; Libertarians fail to get enough signatures to appear on November's ballot; and the argument for more public toilets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ensuring ballots are as private as private can be might prove disruptive to November's election; Big-box bookstores are back; and a conversation with the iconic Harry Connick, Jr., who performs this weekend in Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A heat dome makes the hot Atlanta summer...hotter; A judge upholds a commission given the authority to strip local DAs from office; and what's left for Atlanta as it hosts one more FIFA World Cup match. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.