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Georgia Tech head football coach Paul Johnson talks with WABE's Steve Goss Atlanta, GA (2009-11-25) With one regular season game remaining, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team has 10 wins and just 1 loss--their best performance since they won the national championship in 1990. Here, WABE's Steve Goss talks with head coach Paul Johnson....
Now in a run-off, Atlanta mayoral candidate Mary Norwood re-visits Steve Goss on Morning Edition Atlanta, GA (2009-11-24) WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss talks with Atlanta mayoral candidate Mary Norwood....
Now in a run-off, Atlanta mayoral candidate Kasim Reed re-visits Steve Goss on Morning Edition Atlanta, GA (2009-11-23) WABE's Morning Edition hsot Steve Goss talks with Atlanta mayoral candidate Kasim Reed...
Actress Victoria Rowell On National Adoption Day Part 2 Atlanta, GA (2009-11-20) Part 2 of WABE's Rose Scott interview with actress and advocate Victoria Rowell of Young and the Restless fame. She talked about bringing awareness not only to the importance of adoption but also improving the foster care system:
Actress Victoria Rowell On National Adoption Day Part 1 Atlanta, GA (2009-11-19) This Saturday is National Adoption Day. Across the country thousands of children will officially join a new family. Actress and advocate Victoria Rowell of Young and the Restless fame sat down with WABE's Rose Scott. She talked about bringing awareness not only to the importance of adoption but also improving the foster care system:
Three Years from Johnston Death, Civilian Board at a Crossroads Atlanta, GA (2009-11-19) Saturday will mark three years since Atlanta police illegally raided the home of 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston and killed her. Johnston's death outraged citizens, who clamored for a new civilian oversight body to probe allegations of police misconduct. As WABE's Odette Yousef reports, the resulting Citizen Review Board is now at a crossroads, where its members are counting on the next mayor to help them establish credibility.
Episcopal Presiding Bishop Says Door Still Open to Gay Bishops Atlanta, GA (2009-11-16) 6 years ago, Eugene Robinson became the first openly gay Episcopal bishop. But internal battles continue. Some parishes left the church, to join other parts of the Anglican Communion. This summer, the church's General Convention resolved that the screening process for new bishops is open to gays and lesbians. Two years ago, Episcopal leaders had said they'd hold off on gay bishops. Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori told WABE's Denis O'Hayer that's not a contradiction.
Veterans Heart Georgia marks 2nd Anniversary Atlanta, GA (2009-11-11) Two years ago today, Veterans Heart Georgia was created to treat the invisible wounds that afflict many veterans--including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The non-profit organization calls on a number of mental health professionals, clergy, and others to help with the healing process. Kaye Coker is a co-director, and explained to WABE's Steve Goss how Veterans Heart Georgia connects with those in need... (for more information, visit: www.veteransheartgeorgia.org)
Sen. Isakson Predicts Health Care Debate Will Extend Into Next Year; Remains Opposed to Public Option Atlanta, GA (2009-11-10) Now that the U.S. House has passed its health care reform bill, the Senate takes center stage. But Georgia Republican Senator Johnny Isakson predicts a long and tough debate will drag into next year. Isakson told WABE's Denis O'Hayer he remains completely opposed to including a government-funded health insurance option which is part of the bill passed by the House. But Isakson insisted that, even if the public option is defeated, some health care reform can still pass the Senate.
Atlanta Housing Authority Head Talks About Efforts to End Poverty Atlanta, GA (2009-11-10) During the 1930s, The City of Atlanta was the first major U.S. city to build large public housing projects for its economically-disadvantaged citizens. It's also the first American city to replace them all with mixed-income, mixed-use communities. WABE's Steve Goss talks with Renee Lewis Glover, the president and CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority, about those efforts.
Nobel Prize Winner Harry Kroto Critiques Science Education Atlanta, GA (2009-11-09) In 1996, Harry Kroto won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in discovering "Carbon 60." The geodesic molecule looks similar to the architecture made famous by Buckminster Fuller. So in homage, Kroto named the molecule after him calling it "Buckminsterfullerene." Recently, Kroto visited Georgia Tech where he shared that light-hearted approach with science students. When he spoke with WABE's Jim Burress, Kroto critiqued today's approach to science education:
CAU Professor Predicts Race Will Be Part of Mayoral Runoff. But He Says the Role of Race Will Be More Complicated Than Before Atlanta, GA (2009-11-06) An AJC study of Tuesday's general election found people voted by race. Clark-Atlanta political science Prof. William Boone co-authored a study of Atlanta's racial voting. It stirred anger when political operative Aaron Turpeau used it to call on African-Americans to vote as a bloc for a single black candidate. Speaking with Denis O'Hayer, Boone said in the runoff, African-American voters will see race in more complicated terms than before including Mayor Franklin's support for Kasim Reed.
This Day in 1928, The Atlanta Daily World Debuts Atlanta, GA (2009-11-06) The next segment in WABE's occasional series on Atlanta history returns to Nov. 6, 1928 for the debut of the Atlanta Daily World--the first successful African-American daily newspaper in the United States. Georgia State University historian Cliff Kuhn talks with WABE's Steve Goss about the paper's earliest days.
Atlanta Mayoral Race: Regional Commission Chair Says Next Mayor Must Open Arms to Atlanta's Neighbors Atlanta, GA (2009-11-05) It's one thing Atlanta's mayoral candidates probably won't mention much during the runoff campaign: the next mayor can't do much without the state government. And, to get help from the state, the next mayor will need political support from the suburbs surrounding Atlanta. WABE's Denis O'Hayer spoke with Sam Olens, chairman of the Cobb County Commission, and chairman of the Atlanta Regional Commission, about what it will take for the next mayor to forge a city-suburbs coalition.
Herndon Home Hits Hard Times Atlanta, GA (2009-11-05) The Herndon Home is facing financial uncertainty just as it's preparing to celebrate its centennial next year. The imposing two-story brick mansion sits largely unseen on a quiet street near Clark Atlanta University. Jeanne Bonner reports.
Atlanta Eagle Employees Vow Fight; Case Will Go to Trial Atlanta, GA (2009-11-03) Employees of a Midtown gay bar arrested during a controversial police raid will take their case to trial. As WABE's Jim Burress reports, they're vowing to fight the charges.
Emory Political Scientist Says "Closet Republican" Charge Can Work to Norwood's Advantage Atlanta, GA (2009-11-02) Party affiliation was the big issue in the last televised debate among the 4 major candidates for Atlanta Mayor. The front-runner, City Council member Mary Norwood, faced charges from Council President Lisa Borders, and former State Senator Kasim Reed, that she's a Republican. Norwood denied it. Michael Leo Owens is an Emory University associate professor of political science. WABE's Denis O'Hayer asked if party should be such an issue, when there's no party affiliation in fixing potholes.
High Museum Exhibit Celebrates Atlanta Architect Atlanta, GA (2009-11-02) The High Museum's new exhibition "John Portman, Art and Architecture," celebrates the work of this prolific Atlanta native. At a time when many architects are feeling the sting of recession, Susan Mittleman reports the exhibit seems both fitting, and ironic.
Go Green This Halloween Atlanta, GA (2009-10-22) According to the National Retail Federation, consumers on average will spend 56-dollars and change this Halloween. But as WABE's Rose Scott reports if you want to save money and be environmentally conscious go green:
Atlanta School Board Elections: Advocacy Group Says Reforms Must Continue Atlanta, GA (2009-10-16) Since 1993, a group of community leaders called EduPac has endorsed Atlanta School Board candidates in a bid to improve Atlanta's schools. This year, Edu-Pac endorsed the incumbents in all seven contested races. The group's co-chair, Curley Dossman said the next 4 years will bring 3 big challenges: continuing reforms; funding them; and possibly choosing a successor to Superintendent Beverly Hall. Dossman told WABE's Denis O'Hayer the last 4 years have seen what he called major improvements.