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This Week on WABE: Managing editor Alex Helmick runs down the latest current events throughout Atlanta in "WABE's Week in Review," ft. Sam Gringlas, Chamian Cruz is on BlueSky 🔎, JulienVirgin.com, Meimei Xu, Marisa Mecke, Jess Mador Stephannie Stokes, Melissa Feito wabe.org/wabes-week-in-…

BREAKING: James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr., the nation’s 39th president and the only Georgian to ever serve in the White House, has died at age 100. wabe.org/the-amazing-li…

Former President Jimmy Carter will be buried next week near the home in Plains. But first, six days of tributes and services will trace the arc of Carter's life, from his tiny Southwest Georgia hometown to the State Capitol and Washington, D.C. wabe.org/six-days-of-tr…

PAD Atlanta announced Thursday morning that their Community Response services have been suspended until further notice due to their month-to-month contract extension with the City of Atlanta expiring on Dec. 31. wabe.org/pad-atlanta-ja…

Atlanta is preparing for the funeral services for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and the public is invited to view the 39th president and Georgia native as he lies in repose. wabe.org/how-to-attend-…

The National Weather Service upgraded the approaching winter storm in Georgia from a watch to a warning, signaling that hazardous weather is imminent. Up to three inches of snow and sleet and up to one-third of an inch of ice are possible in the northern half of the state from 7

This week on WABE, the 2025 legislative session starts in Georgia, a state senator is arrested for defying a ban against his entering House chambers, and a lawsuit brings up questions around the rights of people in extended-stay hotels. Alex Helmick wabe.org/wabes-week-in-…

Us 🤝 Alex Helmick Alex, managing editor of WABE News , is bringing a new slate of Atlanta stories from this week’s Week in Review podcast! Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts. #AmplifyingAtlanta

Georgia lawmakers want to eliminate state taxes on college athletes who are getting paid for their name, image and likeness to attract more student-athletes to the state. Senate Bill 71 aims to help do just that. Marlon J Hyde reports. #gapol wabe.org/georgia-is-con…

Atlanta’s nightlife scene creates nearly $5.1 billion of annual revenue, according to the City of Atlanta’s nightlife impact report. However, the industry is still experiencing inflation and a decline in patrons, partly due to changing consumer habits. wabe.org/atlanta-nightl…

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This Week on WABE: Managing editor Alex Helmick runs down the latest current events throughout Atlanta in "WABE's Week in Review," ft. Stephannie Stokes, Chamian Cruz is on BlueSky 🔎, Rahul Bali, Meimei Xu, DorMiya Vance, Jess Mador wabe.org/wabes-week-in-…

The Georgia General Assembly’s 40-day session is underway. The WABE newsroom is tracking many of the bills under consideration and is here to keep tabs on why they matter and where they stand with our 2025 Gold Dome Bill Tracker. #gapol wabe.org/2025billtracker

Librarians may be at risk. Current Georgia law prohibits the distribution of sexually explicit or harmful material to minors, but there's an exemption for libraries. Senate Bill 74 would remove that exemption. If passed, a librarian could be charged with a misdemeanor if they

WABE host and legendary Atlanta radio personality Lois Reitzes announced her retirement Thursday after 45 years with the NPR affiliate station. "City Lights" will continue production after her departure, with the host scheduled to remain a contributor. wabe.org/wabes-lois-rei…

Legendary Atlanta radio personality Lois Reitzes announced her retirement Thursday after 45 years with WABE. Known for her distinctive voice and remarkable commitment to the arts, the broadcast veteran will retire from her weekday hosting duties effective June 25, 2025. “City

This Week on WABE: Managing editor Alex Helmick runs down the latest current events throughout Atlanta in "WABE's Week in Review," ft. Sam Gringlas, Stephannie Stokes, Jess Mador, Rahul Bali, Chamian Cruz is on BlueSky 🔎, Jim Burress, Marlon J Hyde, Meimei Xu wabe.org/wabes-week-in-…

The shrimp industry in Georgia is grappling with an emergent, climate-driven disease that scientists have only recently cracked and economic headwinds that are unlikely to be solved by simply slapping a tariff on foreign shrimp. Emily Jones via grist wabe.org/georgia-shrimp…

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The federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S., a government lawyer said Friday. wabe.org/ice-is-reversi…