WABE Public NewsRoom Archive

WABE Newscast (24 September 8am) (2008-09-24)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR news.

Voting advocates urge early voting (2008-09-23)
Call for early voting comes as absentee ballots cause some potential voters to raise their eyebrows.

Early voter turnout high in metro Atlanta (2008-09-23)
Thousands avoid what are expected to be long lines on November 4th

Former Rape Prosecutor Testifies in Nichols Trial (2008-09-23)
Today jurors in the Brian Nichols trial heard testimony from the lawyer who prosecuted Nichols in 2005 for raping his ex-girlfriend. Gayle Abramson Csehy testified that Nichols's actions before and during the rape showed him to be calculating and dangerous, not insane.

WABE Newscast (23 September 4pm) (2008-09-23)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (23 September 8am) (2008-09-23)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Clayton, SACS Spell Out Agreement on Accreditation Terms (2008-09-23)
On September 1, the Clayton County system became the first in the nation in 40 years to lose its accreditation. On Monday night, Superintendent John Thompson announced his plans to get the system's accreditation reinstated. Philip Graitcer reports.

Atlanta's Middle Class Feeling Credit Crisis (2008-09-23)
There's evidence an increasing number of the middle class are becoming victims of rising unemployment, higher food and energy costs, and the credit market meltdown. A new report shows those seeking debt counseling are making more money than before. WABE's Jim Burress reports.

Georgia to Execute Troy Anthony Davis (2008-09-23)
Georgia's Board of Pardons and Paroles Monday denied a final clemency appeal by Troy Anthony Davis. Georgia's Supreme Court also denied a stay of execution. Those decisions all but guarantee Davis will be put to death Tuesday via lethal injection. WABE's Jim Burress reports.

Opening Statements Lay Out Different Pictures of Nichols (2008-09-22)
More than three years after the tragedy occurred, the trial of accused courthouse killer Brian Nichols kicked off yesterday with opening statements. Jurors were presented with two different pictures of Nichols, and ultimately will have to choose one. This story contains tape that some listeners may find disturbing.

WABE Newscast (22 September 8am) (2008-09-22)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Atlanta College Students Use Strategy in Deciding Where to Vote (2008-09-22)
It's been 16 years since a Democrat carried Georgia in a presidential election. Students at Atlanta's all-female, historically black Spelman College know that. They also know to deliver Georgia to Barack Obama this go-around they have to be creative. WABE's Jim Burress has the story.

WABE Newscast (22 Sept 4pm) (2008-09-22)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Senator Isakson Addresses $700-billion Bailout Package (2008-09-22)
Congress hasn't nailed down the specifics of a proposed $700-billion Wall Street bailout. Earlier today, WABE's Jim Burress caught up with Georgia's junior Senator, Johnny Isakson, to find out more about the government's plan.

WABE Newscast (21 September 9am) (2008-09-21)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (20 September 9am) (2008-09-20)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Thurmond: Obama has better plan for GA's economy (2008-09-19)
Georgia's Labor Commissioner says Obama's tax cut plan is better for the state's working class.

GA Labor Dept. moves to 4 day work week (2008-09-19)
Change is part of Labor Commissioner's response to the state's budget crisis.

Poll: McCain leads Obama in GA by 8% (2008-09-19)
It's the latest poll from Insider Advantage about the Presidential race.

Florida Officials Dispute Clayton Exclusion Reports (2008-09-19)
Officials with Florida's public university system dispute local reports that they will not accept Clayton County high school graduates. Those reports prompted a new wave of concern among parents who elected to keep their kids in the district after it lost accreditation this month.

WABE Newscast (19 September 8am) (2008-09-19)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Anticipated lottery winner revealed (2008-09-19)
Family waited in incorporate before claiming winnings.

WABE Newscast (19 Sept. 4pm) (2008-09-19)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (18 September 4pm) (2008-09-18)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Health Officials Link Gwinnett TB Rise to Immigration (2008-09-18)
As reported cases of tuberculosis decrease in most of the state, Gwinnett County has shown a persistent increase. The county appears on track to have the second-greatest number of cases in the state this year, and health officials point to its rapidly-growing immigrant population.

For Nichols, a Reluctant Jury May be Fairest (2008-09-18)
Twelve reluctant Fulton County residents have been selected to serve on the jury for the Brian Nichols trial. But according to some, a less-than-eager panel may be the best.

Group alleges more training needed for GA poll workers (2008-09-18)
State calls on election groups to better inform them about complaints from voters.

WABE Newscast (18 September 8am) (2008-09-18)
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Historian Cliff Kuhn Recalls the Cotton States & International Exhibition (2008-09-18)
If we were to turn Atlanta's clock back 108 years, to September 18, 1895, we'd find the eyes of the world focused on Piedmont Park. The Cotton States and International Exposition opened its gates on a midway bordered with granite exhibition halls displaying the latest innovations and products across the U-S and the world. Georgia State University historian Cliff Kuhn talks with WABE's Steve Goss on the legacy of Atlanta's World's Fair .

GA jobless rate at 15 year high (2008-09-17)
Reasons for high rate including national credit, housing and fuel problems.

WABE Newscast (17 Sept 4pm) (2008-09-17)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

New Dunwoody Officials Prepare for Cityhood (2008-09-17)
Dunwoody residents yesterday selected their first mayor and nearly all of their six councilmembers. Those officials are now looking toward readying the city to stand alone by December first, in a tougher economic climate than anticipated.

WABE Newscast (17 September 8am) (2008-09-17)
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Georgia Executes Jack Alderman (2008-09-17)
Tuesday night, Georgia put to death a man convicted of killing his wife 34 years ago. Jack Alderman died by lethal injection on the same day his last minute clemency hearing was denied by the state board of pardons and paroles. WABE's Charles Edwards reports.

Special Metro Elections Bring Out Few Voters (2008-09-17)
Less than two months before the national election, voters around metro Atlanta Tuesday approved a tax, chose a mayor, and replaced a school board member. WABE's Jim Burress reports.

"Crazy" Demand Fuels Atlanta Gas Shortage (2008-09-17)
Atlanta's average price Wednesday for a gallon of regular unleaded gas was $4.10. And that's if you can find it. A dwindling supply, high prices, and a run on what's available have created a disparaging scenario. As WABE's Jim Burress reports, Atlanta's gas debacle is likely to get worse before it gets better.

WABE Newscast (16 September 8am) (2008-09-16)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Group Withdraws School Funding Suit (2008-09-16)
On the eve of a long-awaited trial, a group of 50 Georgia school systems have withdrawn their lawsuit against the state. But the Consortium for Adequate School Funding in Georgia will still seek more money for education.

State board denies clemency to Alderman (2008-09-16)
Alderman's last hope lies with State Supreme Court and US Supreme Court.

WABE Newscast (16 September 4pm) (2008-09-16)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

State board grants hearing to Alderman (2008-09-15)
A Fulton County Superior Court Judge amends a previous order in the case.

Civil Rights Center Announces Location (2008-09-15)
The Center for Civil and Human Rights will be next door to the New World of Coca Cola and the Georgia Aquarium. Today, planners behind the center accepted a two-and-a-half acre plot of land donated by the soft drink giant.

Center for Civil & Human Rights Location to be Announced (2008-09-15)
Monday morning, the location of Atlanta's Center for Civil and Human Rights will be unveiled. WABE's Jim Burress reports.

WABE Newscast (15 September 8am) (2008-09-15)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (15 Sept. 4pm) (2008-09-15)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (14 September 2008) (2008-09-14)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (13 September 9am) (2008-09-13)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Downtown Connector Paving Finished Early, Contractor Could Yield $1M Bonus (2008-09-12)
Weekends on the 75/85 interchange through downtown Atlanta this summer have consisted of brake lights, lane closures, and irate drivers. The reason a massive $28-million repaving project. All of that's a thing of the past. WABE's Jim Burress explains.

Atlanta's homeless react to donation meters (2008-09-12)
Will the meters get stolen and will the money really go to shelters? Questions from homeless people in Atlanta about the idea.

Davis Denied Clemency, Scheduled for Execution (2008-09-12)
Georgia's Board of Pardons and Paroles has upheld the scheduled execution of Troy Davis on September 23rd. That's in spite of new evidence they heard today, which suggested that Davis was framed in the 1989 murder of a Savannah police officer, and that witnesses were coerced into implicating him.

WABE Newscast (12 September 8am) (2008-09-12)
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911 Operator Says Fulton Communications Center "Hostile" Environment (2008-09-12)
Yesterday the Fulton County Personnel Board heard the county's 9-1-1 Center described as a high-stress workplace where co-workers often fought, and supervisors rarely reported harassment. Former employee Gina Conteh was appealing a ten-day suspension she received last year. Conteh was recently fired for botching an emergency call from a Johns Creek woman who later died.

Tyler Perry Speaks To WABE (2008-09-12)
Filmmaker and Atlanta resident Tyler Perry is back at the box office. The Family That Preys is his sixth movie and it opens this weekend. WABE's Rose Scott talked to Perry about his latest venture and why he loves Atlanta.

WABE Newscast (12 September 4pm) (2008-09-12)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Tennessee Folds College Savings Plan, Joins Georgia (2008-09-11)
Tennessee is folding its struggling tax-free college savings plan and replacing it with Georgia's 'Path2College 529' plan. As WABE's Jim Burress reports, the move is considered a 'win-win' for both states.

Georgia Tech remembers 9-11 on 7th anniversary (2008-09-11)
Studnets and professors listen to speeches and songs dedicated to lives lost during 2001 attacks.

WABE Newscast (11 September 4pm) (2008-09-11)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Group recommends school board fixes (2008-09-11)
Recommendations must go through state education board and legislature

WABE Newscast (11 September 8am) (2008-09-11)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Georgia Tech #1 According to Hispanic Business Magazine (2008-09-11)
Hispanic Business Magazine says Tech's Engineering program is tops for Hispanics.

Head of Newly-established Citizens Review Board Talks About Board Priorities (2008-09-10)
The illegal shooting death of 92-year old Kathryn Johnston by Atlanta police in 2006 prompted the creation of a 'Citizen Review Board' to look into complaints against law enforcement. WABE's Steve Goss talks with the Board's newly-hired executive director, Cristina Beamud.

'Green' Energy Tax Credits Slow to Take Off (2008-09-10)
Georgia recently began giving tax credits to residents who installed so-called 'green' energy in their homes. While much of those credits have gone unclaimed, WABE's Jim Burress reports that could soon change.

WABE Newscast (10 September 8am) (2008-09-10)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

City Cracks Down on Panhandlers, Unveils "Donation" Meters (2008-09-10)
Atlanta begins a concentrated effort today to crack down on illegal panhandling in the downtown tourist district. As part of that, city leaders urge people to refrain from giving money to those who solicit them on the street. Instead, they hope people will stick their spare change into new so-called donation meters. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

WABE Newscast (10 Sept. 4pm) (2008-09-10)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Judge rules in favor of GA voting machines (2008-09-09)
Denies suit brought by a group pushing for optical scan machines or for machines with a paper audit trail

1st Martin ad airs in Georgia (2008-09-09)
Democrat running for US Senate uses Max Cleland to win back the Vietnam vet's old seat in Congress.

Otis Redding Celebrated at Gerogia Music Hall of Fame (2008-09-09)
Soul singer Otis Redding's stardom was short; he died less than five years after his first hit. September 9th would have been his 67th birthday, and at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon, Reddings life is being celebrated in a special exhibit. Philip Graitcer reports.

Benefits of State Intervention in Schools Unclear (2008-09-09)
Tonight a group of Lovejoy residents will meet to drum up support for a state intervention in Clayton County Schools. But the state would likely need a constitutional amendment to get involved in local districts, and it's not clear that state takeovers always help.

WABE Newscast (9 September 4pm) (2008-09-09)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

"Behind the scenes" political figure died Sunday (2008-09-09)
David Franklin helped the careers of Atlanta's black mayors including ex-wife Shirley Franklin.

WABE Newscast (9 September 8am) (2008-09-09)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Atlanta Food Bank Supplies Hit Historic Low (2008-09-08)
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is dealing with the lowest supply food in its 30-year history. The organization, which distributes nearly 20 million pounds of food every year to soup kitchens, congregations, and other community groups, says the economy is taking a toll.

Chickens: The Newest Addition to the Backyard Garden (2008-09-08)
As times get lean, more and more folks are growing fruit and vegetables in their backyards to supplement their diets. Now there's an increasing number of Atlantans chickens as a home-grown food source.

Forbes.com Ranks Atlanta #1 City in the US for Singles (2008-09-08)
Beating out San Francisco, Atlanta is tops for those in the market for a mate.

WABE Newscast (8 Sept. 4pm) (2008-09-08)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Clayton Schools Will Not Appeal Accreditation Loss (2008-09-08)
Clayton County's school district will not appeal the loss of its accreditation. Today would have been the deadline to challenge the decision by SACS, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Grady Gets $5 Million from Kaiser (2008-09-08)
Grady Health Systems today received a 5 million dollar gift from health care provider Kaiser Permanente of Georgia. The money will cover care for 1000 uninsured patients with chronic illnesses, and it will also purchase 10 new ambulances.

WABE Newscast (8 September 8am) (2008-09-08)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (7 September 9am) (2008-09-07)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (6 September 9am) (2008-09-06)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (5 September 8am) (2008-09-05)
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One Week on Job, New Grady CEO Suprised at Number Uninsured (2008-09-05)
At the end of his first week on the job, Grady Health Systems' new C-E-O says he's surprised at how many uninsured patients other area hospitals are redirecting to Grady's facilities. But Michael Young is still confident that with improvements, Grady will win enough paying patients to cover its costs.

PR veteran expected to lead ACVB talks about his plan (2008-09-05)
Centennial Olympic Park would be the focal point of marketing scheme.

WABE Newscast (5 September 4pm) (2008-09-05)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

ACVB evecutive committee recommends new President (2008-09-04)
William Pate brings almost 3 decades of marketing experience to the job if approved by full board.

SACS: State Should Consider Accreditation Intervention (2008-09-04)
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools says Georgia should consider ways to intervene more forcefully when school districts get into trouble. Governor Sonny Perdue has recently begun looking into such options, after Clayton County lost its accreditation this week.

WABE Newscast (4 September 4pm) (2008-09-04)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Appeals Court Upholds Strip Search Policy (2008-09-04)
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta has upheld Fulton County jail's practice of strip searching all detainees. WABE's Jim Burress reports.

Georgians React to Palin Speech (2008-09-04)
Georgians had mixed reactions to Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's speech. Palin was a surprise addition to John McCain's ticket, and many voters got their first real introduction to the relatively unknown politician last night.

WABE Newscast (4 September 8am) (2008-09-04)
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Death Warrant Signed for Troy Davis (2008-09-03)
Troy Davis will be executed on September 23rd, according to a death warrant signed by a Chatham County Judge today. Davis was convicted of killing a Savannah police officer in 1989, but seven of the nine witnesses against him have since recanted.

WABE Newscast (3 September 4pm) (2008-09-03)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (3 September 8am) (2008-09-03)
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Waffle House Museum Serves up Memories (2008-09-03)
They won't be serving them scattered, smothered and covered at this location, but they do offer platefuls of memories. Today the Waffle House opened a museum at its first location, on East College Avenue in Decatur

GA religious conservatives back Palin (2008-09-03)
News of daughter's pregnancy does not affect support from groups like Georgia Christian Coalition

WABE Newscast (2 September 4pm) (2008-09-02)
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WABE Newscast (2 September 8am) (2008-09-02)
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Council Overrides Veto on Fire Station (2008-09-02)
The Atlanta City Council has overriden the mayor's veto of an ordinance that would reopen Fire Station Number 7 in the West End. The vote followed an impromptu back-and-forth with Mayor Shirley Franklin, who showed up unexpectedly at Council's regular meeting.

New Grady CEO Takes Helm (2008-09-02)
Today marks the first day on the job for Grady Health Systems' new CEO, Michael Young. Young will have to oversee a major turnaround at the financially troubled hospital, which nearly closed last year.

WABE Newscast (1 Sept. 4pm) (2008-09-01)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (1 Sept 8am) (2008-09-01)
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Clayton Students, Parents Unsure of Future (2008-09-01)
Few Clayton County residents ventured out to a county-wide barbecue this Labor Day. Planners originally hoped the event would celebrate the district's success in maintaining accreditation. Instead, the system lost its accreditation effective today, and many students and parents are uncertain of the future. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

Expert: McCain needed to scale back RNC (2008-09-01)
UGA political expert expect both McCain and Obama to make Gulf Coast appearances if Gustav causes major damage.

WABE Newscast (31 August 9am) (2008-08-31)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (30 August 9am) (2008-08-30)
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Clayton residents respond to loss of accrediation (2008-08-29)
Parents seek answers express frustration about agency revoking accreditation

Clayton Superintendent responds to loss of accreditation (2008-08-29)
John Thompson says district will appeal SACS ruling, which is effective September First.

WABE Newscast (29 August 8am) (2008-08-29)
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Clayton Parents Angry at SACS (2008-08-29)
Clayton County parents are still reeling from yesterday's news that their school district will be stripped of its accreditation on Monday. Many believe that SACS, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, should have offered more help.

Expert: McCain's V.P. may help win Georgia (2008-08-29)
At the same time, UGA professor doubts Hilary Clinton's female supporters share Palin's stance on issues.

Dragon Con Mania (2008-08-29)
To fantasy and science-fiction fandom Labor Day means dragon con Atlanta's annual homage to the strange and the frightening and 96-straight hours of fun and games.

WABE Newscast (29 Aug 4pm) (2008-08-29)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

King Center Visitors Reflect on Barack Obama's Nomination (2008-08-28)
Visitors to the King Center in Atlanta discuss their feelings about Barack Obama's presidential nomination.

Clayton Students, Parents to Learn Fate Today (2008-08-28)
Today, Clayton County parents and students will learn the fate of their school district's accreditation. Yesterday, a national commission of educators held a phone conference to decide the matter.

WABE Newscast (28 August 8am) (2008-08-28)
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WABE Newscast (28 Aug 4pm) (2008-08-28)
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Clayton Stripped of Accreditation (2008-08-28)
Effective September first, the Clayton County School district will be the first in the nation to lose accreditation in nearly 40 years. Today, SACS, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, announced that the district has not significantly addressed several problem areas over the last six months. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

Spelman Voter Registration Drives Democratic Votes (2008-08-27)
Georgia is considered a swing state in the upcoming presidential election. According to the Barack Obama campaign, the key to winning Georgia is getting people to the polls.

DNR Board approves recommended cuts (2008-08-27)
Cuts would hurt park enthusiats and some land owners.

Judge Urges Removal of Clayton School Board Members (2008-08-27)
A state administrative court judge today recommended that Governor Sonny Perdue remove four Clayton County School Board members. The decision comes on the same day that Board members will learn the fate of their district's accreditation status.

New Brazilian consulate in Atlanta (2008-08-27)
Old consulate closed 7 years ago due to budget cuts

WABE Newscast (27 August 4pm) (2008-08-27)
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Nunn Says Georgia in Play for Democrats (2008-08-27)
Former Georgia Senator Sam Nunn today told reporters that he believes Barack Obama has a shot at winning the state in November. He also threw his support behind the Democratic presidential candidate's choice of running-mate, Senator Joseph Biden.

WABE Newscast (27 August 8am) (2008-08-27)
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Local Republican Talks About Attending GOP Convention (2008-08-26)
The Republican National Convention opens next Monday in St. Paul, Minnesota. More than 2,300 delegates will cast their ballots for President and Vice-president. As all that happens, Loretta Lepore, co-chair of Georgia Women for McCain, will be part of the action.

WABE Newscast (26 Aug 4pm) (2008-08-26)
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Clayton Attendance Down by 2000 Students (2008-08-26)
Attendance at Clayton County Schools is almost 2 thousand fewer than it was at this time last year. District officials admit that much of that is due to fear that the schools will lose their accreditation in September.

WABE Newscast (26 August 8am) (2008-08-26)
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Biden Won't Sway Georgia Voters (2008-08-25)
While convention delegates are optimistic that Obama could win the state, local political analysts say that Georgia would go for Republican Nominee John McCain if the election were held today. They think that adding Delaware Senator Joseph Biden to Obama's ticket won't boost the Democratic nominee's chances here.

WABE Newscast (25 August 4pm) (2008-08-25)
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Fulton County 911 Center Audit Begins Today (2008-08-25)
Today a group of outside auditors begin a review of Fulton County's 9-1-1 center. The review was prompted by the death of a Johns Creek woman earlier this month, who waited nearly an hour for an ambulance.

Clayton to Learn Fate of Schools Thursday (2008-08-25)
Clayton County schools will know the fate of their accreditation status by Thursday. A national commission decides Wednesday on whether the district's board of education has adequately addressed 9 mandates needed to keep accreditation.

Drought watchers hopeful Fay brings heavy rain to Lanier (2008-08-25)
Forecasters predict between two to four inches of rain this week.

WABE Newscast (25 August 8am) (2008-08-25)
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WABE Newscast (22 August 4pm) (2008-08-22)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Lawyers Say State Violating Consent Decree (2008-08-22)
Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services hasn't held to its part of a 2005 consent decree. That's what lawyers who filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of children in foster care say. They're asking a federal judge to hold the state in contempt.

Air Tran furloughs pilots (2008-08-22)
Company blames fuel costs, which is 50 percent of airline's costs.

Gang indictments in East Point (2008-08-22)
Indictments based on investigations by East Point Police Department unit.

WABE Newscast (22 August 8am) (2008-08-22)
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CDC Cuts Georgia From Advanced HIV Testing Program (2008-08-22)
Earlier this month, the C-D-C reported the number of new HIV cases in the U.S. each year is much higher than first thought. The discovery came partly as a result of better testing and reporting technology. But as WABE's Jim Burress reports, the CDC has cut Georgia's funding for the program that provided those numbers.

Refugee Students Build International Community at a DeKalb County Charter School (2008-08-22)
At one Stone Mountain elementary school, a typical day is more than just math, reading or language arts; many of the students are refugees from more than 40 countries, and the school's trying to build an international community. Philip Graitcer has this story.

New marketing strategy for Georgia Aquarium (2008-08-21)
Offering a new attraction every 90 days is the Aquarium's attempt to lure new visitors and to bring back old ones.

State responds to NTSB report on HOV exit (2008-08-21)
Last year, seven people died in a bus crash at the I-75 South HOV exit ramp to Northside Drive.

WABE Newscast (21 August 4pm) (2008-08-21)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (21 August 8am) (2008-08-21)
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Roswell Takes Over Ambulance Dispatch from Fulton (2008-08-21)
City of Roswell officials say their ambulance response has decreased by 3 to 5 minutes since they took Fulton County's 911 Center out of the picture this month. Fulton's emergency communications center has been the subject of intense scrutiny lately, after an operator mishandled a call from a Johns Creek woman who later died.

WABE Newscast (20 August 8am) (2008-08-20)
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Spelman College History Professor Talks About Being a Democratic Convention Delegate (2008-08-20)
The Democratic National Convention begins Monday in Denver. There, delegates from every state will cast their ballots for their nominees for President and Vice-president. William Jelani Cobb, a History professor at Spelman College, is a first-time delegate to the convention--committed to Senator Barack Obama. When WABE's Steve Goss spoke with Cobb, they talked about the Atlanta caucus at which he was elected as a delegate.

Fulton 911 Center 25-30% Understaffed (2008-08-20)
Fulton County's 911 Call Center has been understaffed by more than 25% since last year. That's what the former director of the center told county commissioners today at their regular meeting.

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Lewis opposes Medicaid changes (2008-08-20)
Federal officials say the change would save the U.S. government and state govenrments money over time.

Fulton selects company for 911 center audit (2008-08-19)
The death of a Johns Creek woman prompts audit to be done by Emergency Services Consulting.

APS Superintendent Hall gives state of the schools address (2008-08-19)
Address cites improvements and remaining challenges.

Atlanta Public Schools Superintendant Beverly Hall Talks About Decline in APS Test Scores (2008-08-19)
Many Georgia school systems' performance have slid because of new academic standards that were adopted to meet the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act . In 2007, 84 percent of Atlanta Public schools made the grade. By 2008, the passing rate had slipped 11 percentage points.

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Beatles Invade Atlanta Stadium, This Day in 1965 (2008-08-18)
If we were to turn Atlanta's clock back 43 years, to August 18th, 1965, we'd find a city within the grip of 'Beatlemania'. The 'Fab Four' had just opened their second North American tour and were set to play at Atlanta Stadium in what turned out to be their only Atlanta appearance. Georgia State University historian Cliff Kuhn speaks with Steve Goss about the event.

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State Development Leaders Promote Georgia to China Business Executives (2008-08-18)
Forging face-to-face business relationships are essential in cementing ties with Chinese business leaders. As Shannon Van Sant reports from Beijing, representatives from Georgia are using the Olympics as a means of networking.

Atlanta Council Votes to Reopen Fire Station (2008-08-18)
Atlanta's City Council voted overwhelmingly to reopen Fire Station Number Seven in the West End yesterday, but only after more than an hour of debate and clarification.

Food show opens market to Georgia Growers (2008-08-18)
The Georgia Department of Agriculture hosts 2nd annual food show for state-based food companies.

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State woes prompt 2nd call for special session (2008-08-15)
State Agriculture Commissioner says the move would help solve financial problems.

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City Council to Attempt Reopening Fire Station (2008-08-15)
On Monday, Atlanta City Council is expected to pass legislation aimed at reopening Fire Station Number 7 in the West End. City Councilmember Caesar Mitchell co-wrote the legislation, which would pull $1.1 million from other departments' budgets.

Spelman to offer Chinese (2008-08-15)
School hopes classes will help close racial and gender gaps in the financial services industry.

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Faulted 911 Operator to Appeal Termination (2008-08-15)
The Fulton County 911 operator who was fired for mishandling a call from a Johns Creek woman plans to appeal her termination. The caller died after waiting nearly an hour for an ambulance to arrive at the correct address.

Delta Airlines tests new check-in system (2008-08-15)
Airline says program designed to speed up process.

Trustee to calculate Vick's worth (2008-08-15)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback has "little knowledge" of his finances as he serves a prison sentence for charges related to dog fighting.

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Proposed education cuts (2008-08-14)
Slow revenues have Georgia Education Dept. and all state agencies looking to trim their budgets

Fulton 911 Center Falsely Claimed Accreditation (2008-08-14)
Contrary to claims made on its website and by its former director, Fulton County's 911 Center is not accredited. The center has come under scrutiny after a 911 operator mishandled a call earlier this month, resulting in the death of a woman in Johns Creek. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

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GBI Could Close Two State Crime Labs (2008-08-13)
The proposed cuts come as Gov. Perdue tells all state agencies to trim their budgets by six percent.

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City Councilman Kwanza Hall Talks About Old Fourt Ward Master Plan (2008-08-12)
Councilman Kwanza Hall speaks with Steve Goss about what the plan means to one of Atlanta's oldest and most historic areas.

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Another Clayton School Board Member Resigns (2008-08-12)
Yesterday, Clayton County School Board member Rod Johnson tendered his resignation for a second, and, he says, final time. It was at a special administrative hearing, where some Clayton residents hope to dislodge remaining school board members for violating state ethics laws.

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First day of school (2008-08-11)
Southwest Atlanta school starts the year as a AYP school for the first time since 2004.

Judge Denies Bid to Temporarily Allow Guns at Airport (2008-08-11)
For now, guns are still banned at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport. A federal judge has denied a bid to allow licensed gun owners to bring their weapons to unsecured areas of the airport. The issue landed in the courts after a new state gun law went into effect on July first.

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Delta and Northwest pilots ink deal (2008-08-11)
Remaining issue: how to merge seniority lists of both pilot groups.

AAA Now Offers Georgia Drivers an Online Defensive Driving Course (2008-08-11)
Upon completing the course, drivers will receive a 10% discount on their automobile insurance premiums.

Steve Goss Speaks With Dr. Carlton Brown, President of Clark Atlanta University (2008-08-11)
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Clark Atlanta University a school that has faced a number of challenges financially and academically. What will its future hold? Steve Goss speaks with the school's new president, Dr. Carlton Brown.

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Previous Report Highlighted 911 Center Deficiencies (2008-08-08)
Yesterday, Fulton County Manager Zachary Williams announced that an outside auditor will come in to investigate the county's 9-1-1 call center, and find out what led to a woman's death over the weekend. 39-year-old Darlene Dukes died in her Johns Creek apartment while waiting for an ambulance, because a 9-1-1 operator botched the call. But a year ago, a report from one of the county's ambulance providers called for such an audit and was ignored. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

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Community leaders try to increase the number of registered voters in Georgia's Asian population (2008-08-08)
The Georgia Secretary of State's Office's latest active voter registration data shows that Asian Pacific Islanders in the state are not very involved in the political process.With the Asian population in Georgia continuing to rise, this statistic has sparked Asian community leaders to action.

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Delta moves Mumbai flight (2008-08-08)
Atlanta-based carrier will originate non-stop daily flight to India from Atlanta starting this winter.

Fulton Releases Tape of Botched 911 Call (2008-08-07)
Fulton County today released tape of a 911 call from a Johns Creek woman who died over the weekend. It took nearly an hour for an ambulance to arrive at 39-year-old Darlene Duke's apartment, because the emergency call-taker at first dispatched an ambulance to the wrong address. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

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1st punches thrown in US Senate race (2008-08-06)
Chambliss and Martin spar over voting records and campaign finance.

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Fulton County voters choose not to re-elect Sheriff Freeman (2008-08-06)
Retired FBI agent Jackson takes momentum from his runoff victory into November's general election.

1st punches thrown in US Senate race (2008-08-06)
Chambliss and Martin spar over voting records and campaign finance.

Johns Creek Woman Dies While Waiting for Ambulance (2008-08-06)
Medical professionals in Fulton County's Emergency Medical Services community are stunned at a series of errors that led to the death of a Johns Creek woman on Saturday. 39-year-old Darlene Dukes called 911 with a respiratory problem, and an ambulance didn't arrive for more than hour. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

Ellis beats Watson in DeKalb CEO runoff (2008-08-06)
Ellis says he'll take a grass roots approach to shaping his adminstration's priorities.

Delta Adds WiFi Internet to Most Domestic Flights (2008-08-05)
Initial service should start this fall, with most of its domestic fleet online by next summer.

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Expert: Jones needs the black vote (2008-08-04)
DeKalb CEO urging voters to make history with their runoff election vote.

New Grady CEO Hopes to Break Even in 2-3 Years (2008-08-04)
Grady Health Systems' incoming C-E-O hopes to have the financially troubled institution breaking even within 2 to 3 years. He spoke with reporters today, after spending the last few days visiting the Grady Hospital and preparing for his new post.

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Braves Announcer Skip Caray Dies (2008-08-04)
After more than three decades as the 'Voice of the Braves,' Skip Caray dies at age 68.

More Diverse Runoff Voters Predicted (2008-08-04)
Not all the numbers are in, yet, to say how many voters cast their ballots in the various local primary races in mid-July. But preliminary numbers looked lower than the 30 percent high that was projected. And even fewer are expected to show up for the runoffs tomorrow.

Incoming Grady CEO to Meet the Press (2008-08-04)
Today Grady Hospital's incoming C-E-O will have his coming out for the local media he'll be in Atlanta for the first time since being named to the position. Michael Young, who takes the reins in September, was recently named head of the troubled Grady Health System.

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Delta frequent flyer changes (2008-08-01)
Atlanta-based air carrier moves to three tier system. Experts says it could make Delta money.

Many Georgia Bridges Labeled "Structurally Deficient or Obsolete" (2008-08-01)
Shortly after last year's deadly Minnesota bridge collapse, Georgia inspectors re-inspected similar bridges throughout the state. There are only two, and both were given the all clear.' Still,as WABE's Jim Burress reports, keeping ahead of aging bridges is a constant and costly concern.

Candidate Vernon Jones Talks with Steve Goss About Upcoming Democratic Runoff for US Senate (2008-08-01)
Jones faces Jim Martin in the August 5th runoff election.

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AJC Newsroom to Shrink by 73 (2008-08-01)
The newsroom of the Atlanta Journal Constitution will shrink again. In a memo sent to AJC employees today, the paper's editor wrote that 73 people have accepted the latest round of buyouts.

The Varsity Celebrates 80 Years as Atlanta Icon (2008-08-01)
In 1928, The Varsity opened as the "world's largest drive-in." Eighty years later, it's still an Atlanta Icon. Susan Mittleman looks back at the history of the place made famous by its chili cheese dogs, onion rings, and its famous call--"What'll ya have?"

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Some City Employees Got Raises, while Others Laid Off (2008-07-31)
Today Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin defended pay raises that the city has given to dozens of city employees this summer, after laying off hundreds of others. In some cases, the salary increases were close to $20,000.

Atlanta Fire Department Dismantles Elite Squad (2008-07-31)
Budget and personnel cuts have forced Atlanta's Fire Department to dismantle its most elite squad of firefighters. Squad Four, which responded to the city's most high-profile and difficult incidents, has been split between the department's regular units.

Candidate Jim Martin Talks with Steve Goss About Upcoming Democratic Runoff for US Senate (2008-07-31)
Martin faces challenger Vernon Jones in August 5th runoff election.

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Burrell Ellis Talks to Steve Goss About Running for DeKalb County CEO (2008-07-30)
Ellis faces Stan Watson in run-off election August 5th.

Steve Goss Talks With Adair Simon About Her Documentary on China's Three Gorges Dam (2008-07-30)
Steve Goss Talks to Adair Simon About Her Documentary on China's Three Gorges Dam

Chattanooga Excited About High-Speed Rail; Georgia Says It's a Long Way Off (2008-07-30)
Now that Volkswagen has committed to building a plant in Chattanooga, leaders there say there's even more reason for a Chattanooga to Atlanta high-speed rail line. Georgia officials agree, but they say there's at least problem: funding.

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Group says special session needed to fixed state budget (2008-07-30)
Recommendation part of new report from Georgia Budget and Policy Institute

Finance Committee Votes to Reopen Fire Station (2008-07-30)
Yesterday it was standing-room only at the Finance Committee meeting of Atlanta's City Council. Residents of the City's West End showed up in force to lobby for the reopening of their neighborhood fire station - Station Number 7.

Group says special session needed to fixed state budget (2008-07-30)
Recommendation part of new report from Georgia Budget and Policy Institute

AirTran's Atlanta Presence Likely to Lessen (2008-07-29)
Company executives say Atlanta's hub will likely see more routes cut as the airline focuses on direct, point-to-point leisure routes that other carriers have abandoned.

National Transportation reform (2008-07-29)
US Transportation Secretary Mary Peters came to Cobb County to unveil a transportation reform plan.

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Stan Watson Talks to Steve Goss About His Bid for DeKalb County CEO (2008-07-29)
Watson faces Burrell Ellis in runoff election for DeKalb County CEO.

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The Trial of Leo Frank: Part One (2008-07-28)
Cliff Kuhn and Steve Goss discuss the infamous Leo Frank murder trial.

The Trial of Leo Frank: Part Two (2008-07-28)
Cliff Kuhn continues his look back at the infamous Leo Frank murder case.

Atlanta gets transportation advice from 6 states (2008-07-28)
Chamber of Commerce hopes panel discussion will influence public policy.

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Atlanta gets transportation advice from 6 states (2008-07-28)
Chamber of Commerce hopes panel discussion will influence public policy.

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Georgia Department of Labor Releases Unemployment Numbers for June (2008-07-24)
Numbers, compared to a year ago, show an overall slowing of the economy

Minimum wage goes up today (2008-07-24)
Higher wage could present some problems for small businesses.

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Working women hear Presidential sales pitches (2008-07-24)
Presidential surrogates speak to Business and Professional Women USA in Atlanta

First Hearing Set for Lawsuit Over Conflict Defenders (2008-07-23)
Tomorrow morning, a judge will hear the first arguments in a class-action lawsuit filed against the state's public defenders agency. It centers on a decision to replace four full-time lawyers from Fulton County's conflict defenders office with attorneys on contract.

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Georgia's Board of Regents Ask Colleges and Universities to Cut Budget Proposals (2008-07-22)
Amid a bleak budget forecast, Governor Purdue has asked that all state agencies shave next year's budgets by 3.5% But the University System of Georgia is asking the state's public colleges and universities for a 5% cut. WABE's Jim Burress reports.

Transgender female claims sexual discrimination against state leaders (2008-07-22)
No comment from House Speaker and State Senate Pro Tempore

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Stephenson, Grady Negotiate Smaller Severance Package (2008-07-21)
Grady Health System's interim Chief Executive Officer, Pamela Stephenson, will leave the position on September first, with a much less favorable severance package than originally planned.

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Grady Chooses New CEO to Manage Turnaround (2008-07-21)
Grady Health Systems' Board of Directors today chose a new Chief Executive Officer to turn around the financially troubled institution. Michael Young, a hospital administrator of 29 years, will take over in September.

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DeKalb fatal shooting indictment (2008-07-18)
Officer's lawyers say Torrey Thompson will be found not guilty.

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Starbucks Closing Ten Metro Atlanta Stores (2008-07-18)
Starbucks announced Friday it is closing 13 stores in Georgia, 10 of which are in the Atlanta metro area.

Steve Goss Speaks to Leatrice Ellzy of the National Black Arts Festival (2008-07-18)
As Atlanta's National Black Arts Festival kicks off its 20th year in the city, Steve Goss and Leatrice Ellzy discuss what's in store for this year.

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$275-million Library Bond on November Ballot (2008-07-17)
Funds would build several new libraries across the county

Airport improves its wheelchairs (2008-07-17)
New luggage carriers are supposed to help address previous problems for wheelchair bound passengers.

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Coca-Cola Releases Second Quarter Earnings (2008-07-17)
The Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company sees a drop over same-quarter earnings from 2007.

Rainy day fund saves Georgia's budget (2008-07-17)
Next step is cutting each state agency by 3.5 percent

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Challenges face Dems in US Senate runoff (2008-07-16)
Has Jones peaked and can Martin rally support from losing candidates?

Georgia Catches 1200 Violent Fugitives (2008-07-16)
Today in Atlanta, U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey said federal and local law enforcement agents nationwide caught more violent fugitives in June than ever before. Georgia's effort was one of the most successful, catching 1200 in one week, alone.

Dunwoody Looks to Next Steps (2008-07-16)
Dunwoody residents have less than 5 months to get their city operating. On Tuesday, voters in the unincorporated area of DeKalb County overwhelmingly approved a measure to form a city.

More than 20,000 homeless in Georgia (2008-07-16)
State officials hope report puts a face on the problem in Georgia

Lewis and Scott sail to primary victories (2008-07-16)
Early support of Hilary Clinton for President didn't hurt their re-election bids.

DeKalb CEO heads towards runoff (2008-07-16)
A DeKalb County Commissioner will face off against a DeKalb County lawmaker for the county's top job.

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John Lewis Race Lures Voters to Polls (2008-07-15)
The Secretary of State's office reports no problems so far at any of Georgia's polling stations for today's local primaries. At one station in Midtown, Atlanta, WABE's Odette Yousef found that the race for Georgia's 5th Congressional district pulled several voters to the booth.

Georgia Voters Head to Polls (2008-07-15)
Although voter turnout was expected to be low---neither that--- nor high temperatures could keep voters away from the polls.

General Aviation Numbers Nosedive Due to Fuel Costs (2008-07-15)
Atlanta's general aviation airports see drop-offs in traffic, due in part to high aviation fuel prices.

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Questions Loom as Dunwoody Residents Mull Cityhood (2008-07-14)
Tomorrow, residents of the unincorporated area of DeKalb County known as Dunwoody will decide whether to form their own city. The question has been debated for years, its feasibility and the impact on the county have been analyzed and re-analyzed. But as voters prepare to go to the polls, there are still some big question marks. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

Clayton School Board to Consider New Ethics Code (2008-07-14)
Clayton County's Board of Education votes tonight on a new set of ethics policies aimed at helping the system salvage its accreditation. The rules apply to more people in the school system, and go into more detail, than the existing ethics code.

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City closes West End fire station (2008-07-14)
Residents cry out against Mayor Franklin's budget cuts.

State Expects 30% Turnout in Local Elections (2008-07-14)
State officials are expecting more voters to turn out for the statewide General Primary Elections tomorrow than in 2006. That's because it's happening during a presidential election year.

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ATL City Council responds to Franklin's cuts (2008-07-11)
Franklin counters by saying council should have passed property tax increase.

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Franklin blames economy and council for $21 million cuts (2008-07-11)
Council says Mayor could have made cuts without cutting filled positions.

King Siblings In Legal Battle over Father's Estate (2008-07-11)
The children of Martin Luther King, junior, are in a legal battle over how money generated from their famous father's work is being used. Bernice King and Martin Luther King the third have filed a lawsuit against their brother, Dexter King, in Fulton County Superior Court.

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Nichols Jury Selection Begins (2008-07-10)
Today, Brian Nichols entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity then jury selection began. Nichols is accused of killing 4 people in 2005, in an alleged shooting rampage that began at Fulton County's Courthouse.

Georgia Energy Tax Credit an Uncertain Incentive (2008-07-10)
Aside from its environmental impact, a clean energy tax credit that went into effect July 1st has the potential to save Georgia homeowners and businesses a lot of money. But to get it, you'll likely have to act quickly.

WABE Newscast (10 July 8am) (2008-07-10)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (10 July 4pm) (2008-07-10)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (09 July 4pm) (2008-07-09)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Delta to inspect MD-80s (2008-07-09)
These inspections shouldn't cancel flights unlike earlier aircraft reviews

WABE Newscast (9 July 8am) (2008-07-09)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Obama Hosts Town Hall in Powder Springs (2008-07-09)
Today, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama held a town hall meeting in Powder Springs, to address the nation's slowing economy. Close to 3,000 Georgians showed up to ask their questions. WABE's Odette Yousef was there.

WABE Newscast (8 Jul 4pm) (2008-07-08)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (8 July 8am) (2008-07-08)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Coke Settles Longstanding Lawsuit (2008-07-08)
After nearly eight years, Atlanta-based Coca-Cola has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $137.5 million dollars.

Atlanta Drivers Among the Worst (2008-07-07)
A recent study shows Atlanta drivers more likely to have an accident when compared to other large cities.

WABE Newscast (7 July 8am) (2008-07-07)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Georgia Voters Can Avoid Lines by Voting Early (2008-07-07)
With voter turnout expected to be high, voters can avoid next week's long lines by voting early.

Atlanta Beltline, Inc. President/CEO Updates Progress of Project (2008-07-07)
It will be more than two decades before Atlanta's Beltline Project is complete. Even so, challenges faced today could have an impact on the final project. Atlanta Beltline Inc. president Terri Montigue talks with WABE's Jim Burress about roadblocks faced and progress made.

WABE Newscast (07 July 4pm) (2008-07-07)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (6 July 9am) (2008-07-06)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (5 July 9am) (2008-07-05)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Sunflower Farm Festival (2008-07-03)
A farm in Rutledge, Georgia hosts the annual festival over the 4th of July weekend.

WABE Newscast (3 July 8am) (2008-07-03)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Peachtree Road Race Claims Ready for Emergencies (2008-07-03)
Organizers for Atlanta's Annual Peachtree Road Race say they're ready to handle any medical emergencies at tomorrow's event. That's in spite of the fact that their usual ambulance provider had its funding cut this week, and had to cut back on resources.

Salman Rushdie speaks with WABE (2008-07-03)
Salman Rushdie, Distinguished Writer in Residence at Emory University, has just published his new novel, The Enchantress of Florence .

WABE Newscast (03 July 4pm) (2008-07-03)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (2 Jul 4pm) (2008-07-02)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

39th Peachtree Road Race (2008-07-02)
Race organizers work past 2 hurdles affecting this year's event.

Condo Auction Sets New Standard in Atlanta Market (2008-07-02)
Faced with a slow housing market, the developers of Atlanta's Tribue Lofts took a chunk of condos and put them on the auction block.

WABE Newscast (2 July 8am) (2008-07-02)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Nichols Trial to Start Next Week, but Site Still Uncertain (2008-07-02)
With the start of Brian Nichols' trial just eight days away, there's still uncertainty over where it will take place.

Mental Health Agreement (2008-07-02)
Governor strikes a deal with federal government over out-of-hospital care for the mentally ill.

52 Years Ago Today: Georgia's State Flag Flies with Confederate Colors (2008-07-01)
Dr. Cliff Kuhn of Georgia State University talks about the 1956 Georgia General Assembly decision to include the Confederate Battle Flag in the state's flag design.

Georgia State University Presidential Search Down to Zero (2008-07-01)
After naming three finalists for GSU's top job, the state's Board of Regents are heading back to the drawing board. The last of the three candidates has withdrawn from consideration.

On First Day New Gun Law, Debate Turns to Courts (2008-07-01)
A new law allowing licensed gun owners to carry concealed weapons into airports, MARTA, and some restaurants went into effect today. But still, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and the head of Hartsfield-Jackson declared that the airport will remain a gun-free zone. Right afterward, they were served with papers for the first lawsuit on the issue, filed by Georgia's gun lobby. WABE's Odette Yousef has the story.

WABE Newscast (1 July 8am) (2008-07-01)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (1 Jul 4pm) (2008-07-01)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (30 June 4pm) (2008-06-30)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

State Supreme Court hears arguments about Georgia's sex offender law (2008-06-30)
Court considers whether a second failure to register as a convicted sex offender should equal life in prison.

Colonel Chuck Dryden's Death (2008-06-30)
Tuskegee Airman and Atlanta resident passes away at 87.

Landmark Decision Halts Coal Plant (2008-06-30)
In what environmentalists call a nationally-significant ruling, a Fulton County judge today effectively halted construction on Georgia's first coal-fired power plant to be built in 20 years. Activists say the ruling should permanently change how Georgia's Environmental Protection Division does business.

WABE Newscast (30 June 8am) (2008-06-30)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (29 Jun 9am) (2008-06-29)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

New Atlanta budget prompts more cuts (2008-06-28)
Mayor and City Council disagree over whether budget will definetly trigger layoffs.

WABE Newscast (28 Jun 9am) (2008-06-28)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (27 Jun 4pm) (2008-06-27)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Democrat Rand Knight Talks About Why He's Running for US Senate (2008-06-27)
All this week WABE presents conversations with each of the five candidates running for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate from Georgia.

WABE Newscast (27 June 8am) (2008-06-27)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

ATL City Council passes budget (2008-06-27)
Franklin dissapointed council eliminate property tax increase proposal.

WABE Newscast (26 June 4pm) (2008-06-26)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Vernon Jones a 'No-Show' for Scheduled Candidate Interview (2008-06-26)
Vernon Jones, despite accepting WABE's offer, failed to show for his scheduled interview. Repeated calls to the Jones campaign have not been returned.

WABE Newscast (26 June 8am) (2008-06-26)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Lengthier Atlanta Ambulance Response May Be on Horizon (2008-06-26)
Next week, the ambulance service that covers the City of Atlanta will lose nearly one-third of its budget. No one can predict the immediate fallout, but Grady E-M-S officials think it will drastically extend the amount of time it takes for an ambulance to be on-scene. Earlier this week, WABE's Odette Yousef checked out a car accident with Grady EMS, to find out how longer waits could affect people in the city.

State responds to pre-K funding report (2008-06-25)
Early care department wants exact count of children on the state-pre K waiting list.

East Point Fire Cuts Could Affect Medical Response (2008-06-25)
The City of East Point has decided to close 2 fire stations to plug a 5 million dollar hole in its budget. City officials say it won't affect fire response but don't know yet whether it will hurt response to medical emergencies.

State responds to pre-K funding report (2008-06-25)
Early care department wants exact count of children on the state-pre K waiting list.

Democrat Jim Martin Talks About Why He's Running for US Senate (2008-06-25)
All this week WABE presents conversations with each of the five candidates running for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate from Georgia.

WABE Newscast (25 June 8am) (2008-06-25)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Delta Northwest pilot negotiators reach tenative deal (2008-06-25)
Union says deal outlines merger process but can't disclose plans until pilot approval.

WABE Newscast (25 June 4pm) (2008-06-25)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

State responds to pre-K funding report (2008-06-25)
Early care department wants exact count of children on the state-pre K waiting list.

WABE Newscast (24 June 8am) (2008-06-24)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Clayton Superintendent Sets Record Straight: District Will Maintain SACS Accreditation (2008-06-24)
In order to keep accreditation, the Clayton County School District must meet nine standards set forth by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or SACS'. A published media report quotes Clayton County's new superintendent as saying he has doubts about meeting the deadline. But Tuesday, he held a press conference to set the record straight. WABE's Jim Burress reports.

Democrat Josh Lanier Talks About His Run for the US Senate (2008-06-24)
Josh Lanier talks about why he thinks voters should choose him for US Senate.

WABE Newscast (24 June 4pm) (2008-06-24)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Report urges increased Pre-K spending (2008-06-24)
Governor says state early care dept. says Georgia is meeting pre-K demand.

Nunn on Obama's VP list (2008-06-23)
Former US Senator from Georgia brings national defense and foreign policy experience to the table.

South Fulton Cities Face Longer Ambulance Response (2008-06-23)
Nearly all the cities of south Fulton will take their chances with longer ambulance response times, starting next week. Come July 1st, the county will stop subsidizing ambulance services, and most South Fulton cities don't plan to cover the difference.

WABE Newscast (23 June 4pm) (2008-06-23)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Democrat Dale Cardwell Talks About Why He's Running for US Senate (2008-06-23)
All this week WABE presents conversations with each of the five candidates running for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate from Georgia.

Public Defenders Compromise on Conflict Office (2008-06-23)
Attorneys are closing in on a compromise to retain at least some lawyers in Fulton County's Conflict Defenders Office. The office, which handles conflict-of-interest cases involving multiple defendants, closes at the end of July because of funding shortages.

Bidders Buy Condos at Big Discounts (2008-06-23)
In a slow condo market, developers of Tribute Lofts offer condos to the highest bidders.

Delta plans to cutback Shanghai winter service (2008-06-23)
Winter demand not as high as Delta expected for daily non stop flights.

First Obama-McCain poll in Georgia (2008-06-23)
Insider Advantage/Poll position poll shows McCain with slight lead in Georgia.

WABE Newscast (22 Jun 9am) (2008-06-22)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (21 Jun 9am) (2008-06-21)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (20 June 4pm) (2008-06-20)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (20 June 8am) (2008-06-20)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Digital TV Conversion Nears (2008-06-20)
On February 17, 2009, television transmission in the U.S. will go fully digital. For more than 100,000 Atlanta TV viewers, that means their TVs will go dark--without a converter box. Steve Goss talks with Todd Sedmak of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration about what viewers need to do before next February.

Georgia Growers take Tomato Hit (2008-06-20)
Even though Georgia-grown tomatoes have long been cleared for safety, shoppers wary of getting salmonella have been staying away. The crop is selling at half of what it used to.

Ninth Inning (2008-06-19)
'Baseball is Life' is a phrase that T-shirt sloganeers have mass-produced in recent years. But for a cancer hospice near Atlanta's Turner Field, baseball really has become the very fabric of life for many residents. Philip Graciter brings us this special story.

National Health Museum coming to ATL (2008-06-19)
Museum will feature exhibits showcasing how the body heals, feels, thinks and eats.

Metro Atlanta Part of Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Crackdown (2008-06-19)
FBI officials in Washington today announced that a three-month nationwide crackdown on mortgage fraud netted hundreds of arrests. Seven happened here in metro Atlanta yesterday. But federal law officials say mortgage fraud is still a serious problem for the region.

WABE Newscast (19 June 4pm) (2008-06-19)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

GM Opens Bids for Doraville Plant Makeover (2008-06-19)
General Motors has started taking bids from developers who want to buy and re-purpose their plant in Doraville. The plant will close in late September.

Former Child Advocate Asks if Foster Care Quotas are at Fault (2008-06-18)
Georgia's former Child Advocate wants to know whether state mandated limits on the number of children placed in foster care led to the death of a toddler. 16-month old Amiya Brown died in May, days after a Fulton County case worker looked in on suspicious injuries the child got at home.

WABE Newscast (18 June 8am) (2008-06-18)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

GA jobless rate jumps in May (2008-06-18)
Housing slowdown, credit crunch and gas prices all attribute to rise in state's unemployment rate.

Judge, sheriff's deputy accused of human trafficking (2008-06-18)
Indian woman allegedly accepting a nanny job but was made into modern-day slave.

WABE Newscast (18 Jun 4pm) (2008-06-18)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Sailor pleads guilty to taking church money (2008-06-17)
The latest guilty plea involving the former state lawmaker at the center of a public corruption probe.

Metro Atlanta counties deal with high gas prices (2008-06-17)
Counties looking at buying more fuel efficient cars and shorter work weeks.

Later Start Dates for Schools? (2008-06-17)
State schools superintendent Kathy Cox will ask districts to think about starting their school years later. The extra time could keep many schools from falling short of federal No Child Left Behind requirements.

High Fuel Costs Promt Cut at AirTran (2008-06-17)
On September 3rd, AirTran Airways will halt service between Atlanta and Newburgh, New York.

WABE Newscast (17 June 4pm) (2008-06-17)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Metro Atlanta cities deal with high gas prices (2008-06-17)
Higher taxes could be the result of rising fuel costs.

WABE Newscast (17 June 8am) (2008-06-17)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Cliff Kuhn Talks About Delta's Early Days in Atlanta (2008-06-17)
On June 17th, 1929, what is now Delta Airlines began passenger service to Atlanta. Dr. Cliff Kuhn of Georgia State University talks with Steve Goss about Delta's early days.

WABE Newscast (16 June 4pm) (2008-06-16)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (16 June 8am) (2008-06-16)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Monday Final Day to Register for July Primary (2008-06-16)
Voters who wish to cast a ballot in next month's Georgia primary election must submit their registration by June 16th.

Isakson holds Q&A with buisness leaders (2008-06-16)
The US Senator answered question about leadership from the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

WABE Newscast (15 June 9 AM) (2008-06-15)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (14 Jun 9pm) (2008-06-14)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

New Aquarium Development Could Shed Light on Sea Dragons (2008-06-13)
The Georgia Aquarium hopes that a new development in their sea dragon exhibit will shed light on a mysterious creature. Two of its sea dragons have apparently mated successfully and the male is carrying the eggs.

Transit supporters applaud Perdue's backing of commuter rail (2008-06-13)
The Governor says the state should spend money to operate Atlanta-Lovejoy line

WABE Newscast (13 June 4pm) (2008-06-13)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (13 June 8am) (2008-06-13)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

State Officials Still Piecing Together Salmonella Cases (2008-06-13)
State health officials are still investigating seven cases of Georgians who have fallen ill with Salmonella. A nationwide outbreak of the illness has been tied to certain kinds of tomatoes, but so far, the Georgia cases vary widely.

14th Street Construction Cam (2008-06-13)
Now you can watch a time-lapsed view of 14th Street construction.

Georgia Fails to Protect Consumers in Individual Health Insurance Market (2008-06-12)
Georgia gets failing grades when it comes to protecting consumers in the individual health insurance market. That's according to a new study from Families USA, a Washington-based group that advocates for high-quality, universal health care.

WABE Newscast (12 June 8am) (2008-06-12)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (12 June 4pm) (2008-06-12)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (11 June 8am) (2008-06-11)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (11 Jun 4pm) (2008-06-11)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Southern Baptists Choose Conservative Georgia Pastor as President (2008-06-11)
A Cherokee County pastor beat out five candidates to win the top spot within the Southern Baptist Convention. As WABE's Jim Burress reports the election of Reverend Johnny Hunt means a victory for the more conservative arm of the denomination.

New Panel Launches Study on School Board Practices (2008-06-10)
The group says Georgia's board of education wanted a study of school board best practices long before Clayton County schools landed in trouble. That district may lose accreditation in September, largely because of ethical violations by its school board members.

Atlanta-based AT&T Wireless Banks on New iPhone (2008-06-10)
With Monday's unveiling of the new, cheaper iPhone 3G', Apple is betting a lot on the gadget's future. So is Atlanta-based AT&T Wireless. WABE's Jim Burress reports.

State delays closing public defender office (2008-06-10)
Council members say decision shouldn't rest with executive director alone.

CRCT costly for school systems (2008-06-10)
Teaching students for math re-take has upped county budget expectations.