The Brief from WABE

The grand jurors who returned an indictment against former president Donald Trump receive threats of violence; at least one of Trump's co-defendants feels a federal court might be advantageous over a Fulton Superior courtroom; and Rugby ATL will soon become Rugby LAX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former president or not, it's likely all 19 charged Monday for attempting to undermine Georgia's 2020 election will get their mug shot taken at the Fulton County Jail; What about Burt? The avowed 'fake elector' and current Leuitennant Governor could still face charges; and Fulton Co.'s Commission votes against a property tax increase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fulton County indicted Donald Trump; Fulton County indicted Donald Trump; and, in case you missed it, Fulton County indicted Donald Trump. [Yes, this episogde includes more than just that one story, but there are few headlines in all the history of this nation that carry the weight of that five-word phrase.]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City of Atlanta loses appeal to stop the "stop cop city" folks; building confidence through skateboarding; and UGA tops the AP preseason poll as the Dawgs try for national title no. three. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The GBI investigates an APD officer-involved shooting; the current head of Georgia's labor cabinet doesn't find much love for the previous officeholder; and Ga Tech contributes HOW MUCH to the local economy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 'divisive concept' could cost a Cobb Co. teacher her job; COVID is rebounding; and so is the metro's population, as Atlanta boasts more residents than ever before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grady on lockdown after shots ring out from parking garage; a MARTA bus crash leaves three dead; and why the Library of Congress is seeking the oral histories of Korean War vets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPS earnings fall short; why you'll soon be on camera every time you fill up in Atlanta; and want to displace a playing field namesake for your own? That'll be $55-million, please. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Atlanta area sees more antisemitic flyers; what cities can do now to prepare for the new norm of excessive heat; and pull up a chair for Atlanta's Black Restaurant Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump continues trying to thwart DA Fani Willis; Unwinding Medicaid; and it's win--and win now--or go home for Georgia's Chase Elliot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Trump's third indictment means in the face of local charges; a group of DAs sue the state; and what we need to do, and do now, as the heat intensifies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fulton County public safety agencies say they're ready for a Trump indictment if one comes; how MARTA plans to keep you out of its special fast lane; and why Clayton County challenges the notion there's no such thing as a free lunch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump loses again in his attempt to thwart Fulton's DA from prosecuting him; UPS and the Teamsters Union meet to finalize a contract; and billions-over, scmillions-over: there's no use in crying over late nuclear (but the fact your power bill is about to go up... again? Cry away.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Trump will soon have a chance to present arguments in court why County District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified from prosecuting him; Workers from Burger King, Dollar General, and other stores are demanding their employers provide some relief from the heat; Patrick Rodriguez is co-founder of the Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison and he recently received a large grant to pursue his work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Stop Cop City" advocates get an incremental win; Coca-Cola's gettin' fizzy with it; and enjoy it while it lasts--but the Northside Perimeter is about to get less construction-y....ish? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Yeah, but..." Rudy Giuliani says about untrue claims he made after the 2020 election about two Fulton County election workers; DeKalb moves forward with a new animal shelter; and why your zip code predicts how you experience heat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More money is coming to Atlanta's BeltLine; Fulton County's jail gets its mojo back after no A/C stole it; and what to make of all these indictments against Donald Trump? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A stamp honoring the late Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis is now available; A national Christian anti-abortion group is rallying at the state Capitol this weekend; and an Atlanta entrepreneur whose company makes toys representing kids from diverse backgrounds weighs in on the impact of the Barbie movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "Stop Cop City" folks make an investment to get a ballot question before voters; A year into Georgia's restrictive abortion law, and it's had a profound influence on reproductive healthcare in the state; and wanna buy a portion of the Atlanta Braves? Soon you can.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 'Hooch is fully open for recreation now that they've gotten that whole fecal release thing figured out; coming to the mom and pop pharmacy near you: medical cannabis products (maybe); and don't tell us we're dreaming, but Atlanta's WNBA franchise is HOT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The temps are climbing, the voter rolls are declining, and those opposed to a new jail in Fulton County are opining. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Trump attorneys push for longer delays in any potential trial; Some city employees get huge raises; See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

True the Vote told to put up or shut up; a strike among some sanitation workers looms; and Atlanta gets a Michelin Guide (which is kind of a big deal, apparently). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Fulton County Grand Jury who will decide whether to charge former President Donald Trump is set; DeKalb County sends a strong message by passing a nondiscrimination ordinance; and Alveda King reflects on her late aunt, Christine King Farris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DeKalb County and the state of Georgia are facing suit to allow voters to vote in a referendum on the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center; Officials are still trying to figure out what exactly led to 'dangerously high' levels of E. Coli, closing a long stretch of the Chattahoochee River; An Atlanta non-profit is helping people with disabilities start and grow their own businesses, as well as build community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So about that 'Hooch; Practicing picketing; and if you know of anyone, Atlanta Public Schools needs a new superintendent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPS Teamsters are ready to picket after a union-set deadline came and went for a new contract; A law restricting gender-affirming care for minors, struck down in other states, takes effect in Georgia; and (stop me if you've heard this one, OK?) A new nuclear reactor is set to come online at Georgia's Plant Vogtle this mo... Oh.OK. Sure. I'll stop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Fulton County detention officer has been arrested following an incident involving excessive force over the weekend; As a heat advisory goes into effect, Atlanta's former climate policies director weighs in on what communities should be doing to protect residents from extreme heat; and WABE's DorMiya Vance explores how LGTBQ+ rappers feel they fit into Atlanta's hip hop scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine King Farris, sister to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has died; UPSers are poised to strike as a walk out is "imminent"; and ready yourself for a record-breaking holiday travel weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Sec. of Energy touts "Bidenomics" and EVs in Atlanta; brace yourselves for a 'Grade-A' heat wave; and the only thing cool right now is Atlanta's housing market. But just kind of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The highest profile conviction related to Atlanta City Hall corruption sees a rare happening--prosecutors move to dismiss a charge they used to win a conviction; Because I made a sacred vow never to combine the adjective for the word 'heat' with the name of our lovely city, I won't. (And I hope you never do, either. But, if you do and then follow said unsaid word with a small chuckle, smitten by your own sense of humor, then I'm sorry. We cannot be friends.) That said, there's a reason it's not called "Coldlanta," and we'll understand that reason later this week very, very intently; and Washington funds a BeltLine connection that, for the first time, connects part of the trail directly to transit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State election officials stop threatening Fulton County they're gonna turn this car around and go right back home;  The "Stop Cop City" folks can't get a referendum on the ballot if they can't get the city clerk to approve their application. Guess who's not approving their application?;  And I'll tell you what I want, what I really--really--want. I want it not to be 28 years ago this week that the Spice Girls debuted with the catchy tune, because that makes me REALLY old. But. I also really, really want you to consider the points Aisha Harris makes as she explores her identity through a pop culture lens in her new book, Wannabe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antisemitic demonstrations have led to renewed calls for a controversial piece of state legislation; Fulton County has new plans to reduce its long-overcrowded jail; and the U.S. Army Field Band tries its hand at hip-hop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DeKalb DA Sherry Boston announced her office will not work with the Georgia's attorney general to prosecute protestors of the proposed public safety training center; Effingham County school district is facing a lawsuit over claims of racial discrimination; and a look at abortion restrictions in Georgia one year after the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An update to Georgia's voting machines is coming.... after 2024; more EV comes to GA; and a smidge of How Do You Atlanta? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stop "Cop CIty" folks can now start collecting signatures to put the project's future on the ballot; Fulton County's Sheriff threatens to sue the Fulton County Commission; and it's been a year since MPox made its rounds. Now what?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A petition to put the proposed training facility known as "Cop City" on the ballot has temporarily stalled; representatives for the Atlanta Beltline say 2024 will see a boom in affordable housing along the trail; and where to find Juneteenth celebrations in and around Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia's jobless numbers trend upward for the first time in a long time; a 'fix' to a vulnerability to Georgia's new voting system is out--but it won't be in place for the next presidential contest; and take a ride on Marta's bus rapid transit line, coming to a dedicated highway lane near you soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new notification system for victims, a new deal for UPS drivers, and a new anti-discrimination ordinance for a Georgia city. All of this and more on the Brief from WABE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stacey Abrams, Covid-19, and the bi-weekly installment of the On Leadership with Atlanta Business Chronicle podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Georgians are losing insurance, and more Georgians are getting wifi. Also, Trump ... Yes, the former President spoke at the Georgia GOP conference this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Georgia GOP Convention kicks off in Columbus; The Georgia department of natural resources warns harmful air quality is forecasted to continue into the weekend; and there are only a few weeks left for many transgender kids to access gender-affirming care before a new law takes effect in Georgia July 1st. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Alabama’s Congressional maps, which could have some bearing on Georgia; The state is continuing to reevaluate all Georgians with Medicaid for continued health coverage this year; and “Food that Rocks” in Sandy Springs plus 50 years of kids' hip-hop and films on the latest How Do You Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fulton County commissioners say yes to one GOPer and no to the other and after Monday's 16-hour city council meeting, we learn what passed while many of us were asleep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It took a minute, but Atlanta's City Council voted to fund the controversial police and fire training center; Well, not ALL representatives. We hear from one who didn't; and pinch yourself. No, reallly. Go ahead. I'll wait. ...its' not THAT hard, but okay. See! Okay.... now that you've been adequately pinched, get this--one of Plant Vogtle's new nuclear reactors is close to going fully online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opponents of Atlanta’s proposed public safety training center filled City Hall today; A number of Republican presidential candidates are making their way to Georgia this week; Emory University researchers are collaborating on a potential HIV vaccine based on the same technology as the COVID vaccine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three people who were arrested for their involvement in helping protesters of Atlanta’s proposed public safety training facility will be released on bond; Fulton County prosecutors are reportedly expanding their 2020 election investigation into Trump; The Board of the Atlanta Public School District will not renew its superintendent's contract. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a reason HBCU donations have gone up recently; as "Cop City" moves forward, more, dirtier accusations fly; and why you used to be able to enjoy 16,000 acres of pure natural bliss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GBI charges Cop City detractors with financial fraud; A Delta customer charges the airline with being less than carbon neutral; and area parents of Asian heritage charge their district to teach more AAPI history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.