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Norwood, Reed Battle for LGBT Vote Atlanta, GA (2009-11-20) Atlanta's gay and lesbian voters could play a pivotal role in deciding who wins the mayoral runoff, but the community is torn. As WABE's Odette Yousef reports, Mary Norwood and Kasim Reed focused their energies this week on winning those votes.
Atlanta food banks struggle to fill need Atlanta, GA (2009-11-20) The Department of Agriculture recently announced that 49 million Americans are living in households that lack consistent access to food. It's the highest number on record.
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:
Norwood stumps for runoff votes and calls for code enforcement reform Atlanta, Ga (2009-11-20) The at-large city councilwoman says a broken system is keeping homeowners from having the decent, safe neighborhoods they desire.
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:
Tyler Perry donations to 2 Atlanta aid groups Atlanta, GA (2009-11-19) Perry, who was once homeless, gives a total of $150,000 help feed people during the holidays.
Lowery endorses Reed Atlanta, Ga (2009-11-19) Rev. Joseph Lowery says his endorsement of Reed has is more about capability than race.
Early voting begins in runoff elections Atlanta, Ga (2009-11-18) Voters say they cast ballots today because they're going out of town but want to participate in the Atlanta Mayoral runoff.
State Lawmakers Renew Push for Horse Racing, Betting in Georgia Atlanta, GA (2009-11-17) The debate over gambling is on again at the State Capitol. Faced with state budget shortfalls, some lawmakers will propose a constitutional amendment legalizing pari-mutuel wagering in Georgia. On Nov. 18, a study committee will hold a hearing on opening a horse racing track in Metro Atlanta. The committee chairman is Rep. Harry Geisinger (R-Roswell). In a conversation with WABE's Denis O'Hayer, Geisinger said legalized betting on horse racing would boost the state's treasury and its economy.
Georgia Gets Failing Grade Preterm Birth Rate Atlanta, GA (2009-11-17) The United States is doing a terrible job when it comes to improving resources to reduce the national preterm birth rate which is 12.7 percent. Georgia isn't far behind that rate is nearly 11-percent among women in childbearing ages 18-44. A report from the March of Dimes gives the state an F -Grade. WABE's Rose Scott reports:
Georgia's new top water wars lawyer Atlanta, GA (2009-11-17) Anaylst says replacing Paul Clement with Seth Waxman could benefit Georgia's argument.
Mayor's race too close to call Atlanta, GA (2009-11-17) 3 polls shows leads within margin of error. Reed and Norwood agree race is too close to call.
Atlantans React to SoVo and David Magazine Closure Atlanta, GA (2009-11-17) Atlantans are still processing the sudden news that the city's two major publications for the gay and lesbian community have shut down. Southern Voice reported LGBT news for 21 years, and David Magazine covered entertainment. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.
Gwinnett joins fed program to weed out undocumented inmates Atlanta, GA (2009-11-16) Joining Cobb, Whitfield, and Hall, Gwinnett becomes the latest Georgia county to partner with the federal government to try and crack down on undocumented inmates.
City Council votes for Delta's new airport Atlanta, GA (2009-11-16) The deal now goes to Mayor Shirley Franklin's desk for her signature.
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.
LGBT Community Mainstay, Southern Voice Closes Suddenly Atlanta, GA (2009-11-16) Atlanta's largest gay and lesbian affairs newspaper has shut down. Employees of Southern Voice showed up to work this morning to find the locks changed and a sign on the door, informing them of the closure. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.
Church leaders endorse Reed Atlanta, GA (2009-11-13) Clergy members from predominately black churches say Reed is the man for their people.
Banks Prohibited From Charging Overdraft Fees Without Consent Atlanta, GA (2009-11-13) Banks earn as much as 38 billion dollars a year from overdraft fees. But as Jonathan Shapiro reports, the Federal Reserve is aiming to change that.
Norwood Campaign Denies Shielding Candidate from Media Atlanta, GA (2009-11-13) Mary Norwood's campaign today denied that it has shielded its mayoral candidate from reporters all week. As Norwood's rival, Kasim Reed, trotted out for several highly-orchestrated press conferences, the news media has stewed and puzzled over Norwood's reticence to get in front of cameras. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.