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.

Davis Stay of Execution Not Unusual (2008-09-24)
Death penalty lawyers say the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to stay Troy Davis's execution yesterday was not unusual. They warn that it should not be taken as a signal as to whether the high court will decide on Monday to hear Davis's appeal.

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)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

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)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

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)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

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 8am) (2008-09-04)
Morning 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 4pm) (2008-09-04)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

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

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

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 (2 September 8am) (2008-09-02)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (2 September 4pm) (2008-09-02)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (1 Sept. 4pm) (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.

WABE Newscast (1 Sept 8am) (2008-09-01)
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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)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

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)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

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)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

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)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

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)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

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)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

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)
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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)
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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)
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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.

The Fund for Theological Education: Steve Goss Speaks with Dr. Trace Haythorn (2008-06-10)
The Atlanta-based Fund for Theological Education is looking for a new generation of young people to lead tomorrow's churches and service organizations.

WABE Newscast (9 June 8am) (2008-06-09)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Atlanta's Water Crisis: "The Blame Game" (2008-06-09)
Is there a way out of Atlanta's water crisis? Steve Goss wades through a couple of ideas with Bill Warhop, whose article in the June issue of Atlanta Magazine analyzes how we've found ourselves high and dry again this summer.

Grady Gets Less Trauma Funding Than Expected (2008-06-09)
Grady Hospital will get far less of a boost than anticipated, from a one-time injection of funds to the state's trauma network. The Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission today announced the financially-strapped hospital would get under $13 million.

'Boot' Removal Fee Public Hearing (2008-06-09)
The Atlanta City Council will hear public comment on a proposed fee increase for removing a vehicle immobilizing device.

WABE Newscast (9 June 4pm) (2008-06-09)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

AT&T Classic no more (2008-06-09)
PGA and local golf officials work to replace Classic with another annual pro golf event.

WABE Newscast (7 June 9am) (2008-06-07)
Weekend newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

MARTA: Fixing a Decades-old Problem (2008-06-06)
You might be surprised to hear high gas prices aren't a huge issue for MARTA. That's because several years ago Atlanta's mass transit system bought a number of years' worth of fuel supply for under a dollar a gallon. That's the good news. The bad news: stagnant growth and little funding. Steve Goss spoke with MARTA President and CEO Dr. Beverly Scott about the future MARTA will play in easing Atlanta's transportation situation.

state closes 6 southbound lanes on I 75/85 this weekend (2008-06-06)
Closures needed for Interstate repaving on Downtown connector

Perdue responds to mental health crisis (2008-06-06)
Governor says federal letter comes as Georgia fixes its mental health system.

Home Depot to Investors: This is the Worst of Times (2008-06-06)
Last month Atlanta-based Home Depot announced big drops in first quarter profit. Thursday, the nation's largest home improvement retailer answered to its investors. The news isn't good, although executives say the company's future outlook is promising.

WABE Newscast (6 June 8am) (2008-06-06)
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GA political parties gear up for general election (2008-06-05)
State Republicans and Democrats enlist grass roots efforts to sway voters to their party's presidential candidate.

Atlanta CFO Resigns Amid Budget Crisis (2008-06-05)
Atlanta's Chief Financial Officer, Janice Davis, will resign. In a letter sent to the mayor this morning, Davis says she leave the job on July 9th, to take a position in Texas.

Staycation: High Fuel Costs and Atlanta Tourism (2008-06-05)
The cost of transportation, both by car and by plane, is steadily and rapidly increasing. That means we're seeing an impact on various segments of the local economy, especially those related to travel. Steve Goss speaks with Bill Howard, Vice President of Marketing for the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, about what the crippling prices mean for Atlanta as a tourist destination.

WABE Newscast (5 June 4pm) (2008-06-05)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Atlanta Traffic: The Anti-Growth (2008-06-05)
Atlanta, of all major metropolitan areas, has maintained some of the most affordable costs of living in the country. But the time and cost of our commute has become so exorbitant that they have overshadowed any monetary savings. Steve Goss asks corporate relocation specialist Dennis Donovan what our city's gridlock means to attracting new business.

WABE Newscast (5 June 8am) (2008-06-05)
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Burning Money: The Crippling Effect of Jet Fuel Prices (2008-06-04)
If you think $75 to fill up your tank is a lot, imagine the cost of filling a passenger jet. It's a reality that all airlines now have to face. Although most of us don't experience the pain of higher air travel costs as often as we experience the shock of rising gasoline prices, airlines' operating expenses have pardon the pun skyrocketed. AirTran Airways CEO Joe Leonard spoke with Steve Goss about what fuel prices mean to the airline industry.

WABE Newscast (4 Jun 4pm) (2008-06-04)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Georgia Still Near Bottom on High School Grad Rate (2008-06-04)
Georgia's high school graduation rate is still among the worst in the country. A report from Education Week shows only 58% of Georgia's class of 2005 graduated on time far less than the national average of 71%.

WABE Newscast (4 June 8am) (2008-06-04)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Gridlock No More: The Get Georgia Moving Coalition (2008-06-04)
As CEO of AirTran Airlines, Joe Leonard knows how to get people where they need to be, and quickly. On the ground though, finding a solution to Georgia's transportation woes is a much harder proposition. But he and a lot of other folks are trying. Leonard and more than 50 other organizations make up the Get Georgia Moving Coalition, and as he tells Steve Goss, there is hope.

'Cash for Commuters' Sees Exponential Growth (2008-06-04)
High gas prices and long commute times mean more Atlanta drivers are cashing in on the Clean Air Campaign's 'Cash for Commuters' program.

Georgia Roads: A Billion Dollars Behind (2008-06-03)
This year, the Georgia Department of Transportation is facing a nearly $1 billion dollar budgetary shortfall. On top of that, there is a significant backlog of transportation projects across the state. The problem didn't happen overnight, and neither will the solution. GDOT's Deputy Commissioner Buddy Gratton talks with Steve Goss about what led to the department's financial deficit, and what that means for the future of Georgia's roadways.

The Cost of a Gallon: More than the Price of Oil (2008-06-03)
When the price of a barrel of oil goes up, so does the cost of a gallon of gasoline. Most of us know that. What you might not know is what other variables factor into what you pay at the pump. Dr. Hashem Dezbahsh, Professor of Economics at Emory University, breaks down how retailers come up with the cost of a gallon of gas.

Proposed Coal Power Plant Promts Court Clash (2008-06-03)
Georgia's Environmental Protection Division last year gave the go-ahead to build a 12-hundred mega-watt coal-fired power plant in Early County located in far Southwest Georgia. In Atlanta Tuesday, opponents of the plant are challenging that decision.

WABE Newscast (3 Jun 4pm) (2008-06-03)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Judge Hears Case Against Proposed Coal Plant (2008-06-03)
When the Georgia Environmental Protection Division last year gave the go-ahead to build a coal-fired power plant in southwest Georgia environmentalists challenged the decision. A judge ruled against them giving the green light for the plant's construction. But Tuesday in Fulton Superior Court, lawyers representing the environmentalists argued that was the wrong decision. WABE's Jim Burress reports.

Revised Tax Estimates May Ease Budget Standoff (2008-06-03)
Atlanta's City Council may be willing to get behind a more modest increase in the city's property tax rate than the mayor originally proposed. The projected increase is smaller than expected, because the city's tax digest has gone up.

WABE Newscast (3 June 8am) (2008-06-03)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

The Poor Man's Prius (2008-06-02)
The Geo Metro and other fuel-efficient cars from decades ago are making a comeback.

Perdue suspends gas tax hike (2008-06-02)
Suspension seen as a minor gesture towards gas pinched drivers.

Osborne Clemecy Appeal Denied (2008-06-02)
Curtis Osborne's last gasp request for clemency has been denied. His attorneys tried to convince the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles on Friday that Osborne landed on death row because his original defense lawyer was racist.

Evening Newscast (2 June 4pm) (2008-06-02)
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WABE Newscast (2 June 8am) (2008-06-02)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (1 June 9am) (2008-06-01)
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WABE Newscast (31 May 9am) (2008-05-31)
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Clayton DADS Failed to Comply with Agreement (2008-05-30)
Some Clayton County fathers claim the district is trying to kick them out of its schools, after they criticized the school board. About 100 volunteer with DADS, which stands for Diverse and Dedicated Support, to mentor at-risk students. But the group admits it didn't comply with the terms of its agreement with the school system.

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Racist Lawyer Landed Osborne on Death Row, Say Attorneys (2008-05-29)
Convicted murderer Curtis Osborne had a racist defense lawyer if he hadn't, he might not have landed on death row. That's what Osborne's current lawyers will try to show tomorrow, in a last appeal to the State's Board of Pardons and Paroles.

National Commission Hears of ICE Abuses in Georgia (2008-05-29)
A national commission heard testimony in Atlanta today, that suggests immigration agents violate workers' and citizens' rights in Georgia. The National Commission on ICE Misconduct and Violations of 4th Amendment Rights, started by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, hopes to spur immigration reform. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

Clayton School Board Proposes New Public Comment Rules (2008-05-28)
Clayton County's school board is proposing changes to when and where they hear public comments. They claim the changes will increase transparency, but some observers worry they'll make it more cumbersome for residents to weigh in on education matters.

Stacking auto insurance (2008-05-28)
consumer advocates say new option is extra protection for drivers.

Georgia: Bad Traffic. Bad Drivers. (2008-05-28)
A GMAC Insurance study shows Georgia is among the worst when it comes to knowing the rules of the road.

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Defending Atlanta's water rate hike request (2008-05-27)
Homeowners argue proposal is like a penalty for conservation.

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MARTA Etiquette Campaign (2008-05-27)
Partially in response to a high profile incident on a MARTA train, the head of the transit system says a new etiquette campaign aims to remind people how to behave.

Council President Urges a Return to Civility (2008-05-27)
Atlanta City Council President Lisa Borders is pleading for a return to civility as her fellow city leaders wrangle over the 2009 budget. This week, Borders sent a letter to her fellow council members with that request.

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GA's largest Memorial Day celebration (2008-05-26)
Keynote speaker urged crowd to help strenghen ties between the nation and its soldiers.

Opinions Split on National King Memorial (2008-05-26)
40 years after his death, Martin Luther King, Jr. is remembered as a uniter. But a new statue to commemorate the civil rights icon on the National Mall in DC has proven divisive. A commission that needs to approve the design, called it confrontational in character.' King's admirers on the street also can't agree on how to accurately depict the leader. That's what WABE's Odette Yousef found when she visited the Sweet Auburn district today.

WABE Newscast (25 May 9am) (2008-05-25)
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Memorial day travel numbers as high as gas prices (2008-05-23)
As Memorial Day weekend begins, high gas prices aren't stopping most Georgians from traveling during the holiday.

Memorial Flag (2008-05-23)
Susan Mittleman looks at an important remembrance of Memorial Day.

Taxi Drivers Feel Gas Pinch, City Explores Relief (2008-05-23)
At some Atlanta gas stations, the regular stuff crept above $4 a gallon this week, with no immediate sign of coming down. Everyone feels it, but Atlanta's taxi drivers are most especially hit by the prices, and are desperately looking to the city for relief. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

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President Carter Remembers Hamilton Jordan (2008-05-22)
Hamilton Jordan served as Jimmy Carter's Chief of Staff and is credited with planning Cater's rise to the top.

The Great Speckled Bird (2008-05-22)
The Gerat Speckled Bird celebrates its 40th anniversary

Atlanta's Great Fire of 1917 (2008-05-22)
Cliff Kuhn talks with Steve Goss about a massive fire that wiped out a huge part of Atlanta.

Judge sentenced Tesler to 5 years (2008-05-22)
Former officer's family pleaded for probation while prosecution pushed for maximum sentence.

Districts Rush to Calculate Summer School Crowds (2008-05-22)
Georgia school districts are quickly crunching numbers to figure out how many 8th graders will attend remedial summer courses after failing the math portion of the CRCT. And there isn't much time. Several metro Atlanta districts start their summer programs in less than two weeks.

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Tesler verdict platform for police oversight funding request (2008-05-21)
Board designed to hearn concerns about APD needs staff and funding.

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Cherokee County Picks Up After Latest Round of Severe Weather (2008-05-21)
Cherokee County officials estimate that more than 1000 homes suffered damage from last night's severe storms and tornado, and a quarter of them are severely damaged.

APD officer guilty of lying in no-knock trial (2008-05-21)
Jury decided Arthur Tesler only made false statements and did not violate his oath or false imprison 92-year-old woman.

State Throws Out CRCT Social Studies Scores (2008-05-21)
State superintendent Kathy Cox has decided to throw out the social studies scores of 6th and 7th graders on the CRCT. Parents and educators were alarmed this week to find that pass rates on that portion of the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests plunged to unexpected lows.

WABE Newscast (20 May 4pm) (2008-05-20)
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New Board Assumes Grady Management... Challenges Ahead (2008-05-20)
Grady Hospital is under new management, effective today. The Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation, a non-profit board of directors, now begins the tough task of turning around the financially troubled health system and it won't be easy. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

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WABE Newscast (19 May 8am) (2008-05-19)
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City Council Overrides Vetoes, Calls for Water Audit (2008-05-19)
Today Atlanta's City Council overrode three vetoes by Mayor Shirley Franklin. One of them calls for an audit of the ongoing 4 billion dollar program to update the city's aging water and sewer infrastructure.

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Jury deadlocked in no-knock warrant (2008-05-19)
Jury will recieve defendants testimony in writing.

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Robert Franklin on Morehouse (2008-05-16)
College's new president talks about school's role in shaping community

Closing arguments in no-knock trial (2008-05-15)
Jury deliberation began this afternoon in the case of the state verus APD Officer Arthur Tesler

WABE Newscast (15 May 4pm) (2008-05-15)
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Storms Provide Second Round of Insurance Concerns (2008-05-15)
Homes already weakened by last weekend's storms now face further damage from high winds and heavy rain.

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South Fulton Drags Feet on Ambulance Cuts (2008-05-15)
Cities in North Fulton County have worked out how they'll continue their ambulance service after county funding stops this summer. But communities in South Fulton are moving slowly to find a solution, as the June 30th deadline approaches.

Arthur Tesler takes stand in no-knock trial (2008-05-14)
Tesler faces 3 counts related to Johnston's death.

WABE Newscast (14 May 4pm) (2008-05-14)
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame (2008-05-14)
To Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the baseball hit "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," we go to Turner Field to see how dear the song is to Braves fans.

Georgia Aquarium Head Leaves for Ohio (2008-05-14)
The person who has led the Georgia Aquarium since its inception is moving on to new waters.

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Restaurant Group Reacts to New Gun Law (2008-05-14)
Governor Sonny Perdue yesterday signed a bill to let people with permits carry concealed weapons onto MARTA and into restaurants that serve alcohol. Groups opposed to the bill are now preparing to deal with a new reality.

Atlanta Chinese Groups Mobilize Earthquake Relief (2008-05-14)
Metro Atlanta's Chinese-American community is mobilizing to send help to earthquake victims in Sichuan Province. Today they set up a fund to raise money.

FBI agent testifies in no-knock trial (2008-05-13)
Defense lawyers say veteran officers scared his client, Arthur Tesler, into lying.

WABE Newscast (13 May 4pm) (2008-05-13)
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GDOT Commissioner Lays Out Agenda (2008-05-13)
Thousands of local transportation projects may be taken off the books of Georgia's Department of Transportation. Commissioner Gena Abraham says the process of deciding which to keep and which to throw out will begin this summer.

WABE Newscast (12 May 4pm) (2008-05-12)
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Wind Hinders Power Restoration Efforts (2008-05-12)
Part of the storm recovery has been hampered today by continued strong winds. Georgia Power has almost 1,000 workers restoring electricity to 43,000 customers statewide, but it's been challenging.

Tornado hits northern Clayton County (2008-05-12)
Residents wait for insurance adjusters for major debris removal.

Barr Announces Candidacy, Prompts Speculation as Spoiler (2008-05-12)
Former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr announced his bid for the U.S. presidency on the libertarian ticket yesterday. Now some wonder whether he'll serve as a political spoiler for presumptive Republican nominee Senator John McCain.

SCLC Urges Fight Against High Gas Prices (2008-05-09)
As oil prices hit another record high today, rising above $126 a barrel, civil rights activists in Atlanta vowed to fight back. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference wants a nationwide boycott on the five biggest oil companies, to bring gas prices down.

Auburn Ave. Prepares for Annual Festival (2008-05-09)
This evening is the opening night of the annual Sweet Auburn Festival when downtown's Auburn Avenue fills with music, stands selling curios and clothes, and smells of fried foods and barbecue.

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Brian Nichols Judge Takes Witness Stand (2008-05-08)
Today the judge presiding over the Brian Nichols case took the witness stand in a DeKalb County Courtroom. Nichols' lawyers want Judge James Bodiford off the case, because a news report indicated that he and one of Nichols' alleged victims were friends.

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WABE Newscast (7 May 8am) (2008-05-07)
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Georgia Holds First Execution Following Supreme Court Decision (2008-05-07)
A Georgia man became the first in the country to die by lethal injection after the Supreme Court upheld that method of execution.

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Drug dealer testifies in no-knock trial (2008-05-07)
Today, jury was asked whether they believe Fabian Sheats or 3 APD narcotics officers.

Death Penalty Opponents Hopeful Despite Resumption of Executions (2008-05-07)
After a seven-month moratorium on capital punishment, Georgia became the first state to resume executions, with the death of William Lynd last night. Many say state executions will continue as before, but death penalty opponents are hopeful that public opinion will shift in coming months.

Georgia Aquarium to Get Dolphins (2008-05-06)
The Georgia Aquarium will be getting dolphins. The aquarium's founder announced the addition today, touting it as the biggest development for the attraction since its opening.

WABE Newscast (6 May 4pm) (2008-05-06)
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Not enough rain brings back water ban (2008-05-06)
Metro Atlanta utilities will be able to petition ban from the state

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No knock warrant trial begins (2008-05-05)
Prosecutor and defense attorney tell jurors why they should side their argumennts.

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WABE Newscast (2 May 4pm) (2008-05-02)
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City Layoffs Continue, Prompting Anger (2008-05-02)
Layoffs continued today, as Atlanta tries to close a 140 million dollar gap in the next fiscal year budget. More than four hundred city employees will be terminated by the end of Monday. WABE's Odette Yousef went to the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency downtown, where many learned in a meeting that they had lost their jobs.

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City Begins Hundreds of Lay-offs (2008-05-01)
Today marked the first wave of lay-offs among Atlanta city employees, as officials contend with a 140 million dollar budget gap for the next fiscal year. More than 400 will be terminated by Monday.

Atlanta neighborhoods thankful for tornado repairs (2008-05-01)
Vine City and Cabbagetown are rebuilding from March 14th tornado.

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GWCC near full recovery from March tornado (2008-04-30)
42 days of major repairs brings metro Atlanta's largest convention center back for business.

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Atlanta Hawks surprise NBA and the city (2008-04-30)
Some Atlanta fans think Hawks will beat Celtics in 1st round!

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WABE Newscast (28 April 8am) (2008-04-28)
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Corrective Superintendent Assumes Clayton Helm (2008-04-28)
Today was the first day on the job for Clayton County's new corrective superintendent. School board members suddenly decided late last week to hire John Thompson through June of 2009, as the system faces the possibility of losing accreditation.

GA Qualifying begins (2008-04-28)
Candidates sign and pay what they must in order to run this year.

WABE Newscast (28 April 4pm) (2008-04-28)
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Embattled Clayton school board loses lawyer (2008-04-25)
Clayton school board lawyer steps down out of frustration.

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Delta chief estimates corporate job cuts from merger (2008-04-24)
Combining with Northwest could mean job losses at the Atlanta-based air carrier's headquarters.

Study supports public transportation options (2008-04-24)
Transit Planning Board hopes study will influence public policy.

Mayor Leads Call Against Gun Bill (2008-04-24)
Anti-gun activists, public safety and transit officials, lawmakers, and business representatives in Atlanta today issued a public call to Governor Sonny Perdue to veto a gun bill.

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WABE Newscast (23 April 8am) (2008-04-23)
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Delta posts big 1st Q loss (2008-04-23)
Atlanta airline says high fuel prices and one time items are the culprit.

Teacher Beating Highlights Need for Security, Discipline, Says Union (2008-04-23)
An Atlanta teacher's union says the alleged attack of a high school teacher by a student and her parent underscores the need for more security and discipline.

WABE Newscast (22 April 8am) (2008-04-22)
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Remaining housekeeping items from DOT romance (2008-04-22)
Who will replace Mike Evans and who will be the new board chair? Two lingering questions from DOT fallout.

Delta pilots extend merger plan to Northwest pilots (2008-04-22)
Northwest pilots say their old deal was better than the latest agreement.

DOT board keeps Abraham but issues written reprimand (2008-04-21)
Board votes 8 to 3 in favor of written reprimand for Commissioner Abraham instead of resignation.

WABE Newscast (21 April 4pm) (2008-04-21)
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Author explains "Slavery by Another Name" (2008-04-21)
WABE Morning Edition host Steve Goss talks with author Douglas Blackmon about his new book "Slavey by Another Name."

WABE's Earth Day Picks (2008-04-21)
On Earth Day a number of organizations around Atlanta will be celebrating with some special events

Mayor Urges Council to Take Politics Out of Tough Budget Process (2008-04-21)
A tough budget process looms ahead for Atlanta City Hall the next fiscal year could bring a gap of roughly $140 million. Today, Mayor Shirley Franklin exhorted City Council members to take the politics out of that process.

Aga Khan dines with Governor Sonny Perdue (2008-04-18)
Shia Ismaili religious leader wraps in GA trip with reception at Governor's Mansion.

Clayton Residents Mobilize 'Mega Town Hall' (2008-04-18)
Clayton County community organizers expect four to five thousand concerned residents to turn out for a town hall meeting tomorrow. It will feel more like a crash course on civic participation, aimed at helping the County save its school accreditation.

WABE Newscast (18 Apr 4pm) (2008-04-18)
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Perdue: Abraham should keep her job (2008-04-18)
Governor makes first comments about unethical relationship within state DOT.

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State Releases County-by-County Health Disparities Study (2008-04-18)
Today, state health officials released the first-ever county-by-county look at racial and ethnic health disparities. Some of the findings were surprising.

Unethical relationship forces state DOT chair to resign (2008-04-17)
Evans says decision to resign was based on ethics.

Atlanta EMS Troubles Back in Fulton Commissioners' Court (2008-04-17)
Will Fulton County Commissioner revisit their decision to cut funding to county ambulance services? That's the key question now, after a regional council for metro Atlanta emergency services voted to urge the commission to reconsider. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

WABE Newscast (17 April 4pm) (2008-04-17)
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Expert predicts minor hurdles for Delta-Northwest merger (2008-04-17)
Why merger could experience minor turbulence during approval process

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Grady Faces $43 Million Operating Loss (2008-04-16)
Even with a forthcoming change in governance, and tens of millions of dollars from private donors and the state, Grady Health Systems projects a $43 million operating loss this year.

Atlanta Police Shred Bootleg CDs & DVDs (2008-04-16)
ATLANTA POLICE TODAY BEGAN THE PROCESS OF DESTROYING MORE THAN 20-MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF BOOTLEG MOVIES AND MUSIC C-D'S SEIZED IN THE METRO ATLANTA AREA.

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U.S. Ruling on Lethal Injections Affects Georgia Executions (2008-04-16)
The same day that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that lethal injections are not unconstitutional, Georgia's Attorney General asked the state's Supreme Court to lift stays of execution for two inmates on death row. The executions were delayed while the U.S. Supreme Court considered the constitutionality of lethal injections.

WABE Newscast (15 Apr 4pm) (2008-04-15)
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Delta and Northwest flaunt mergera (2008-04-15)
Delta and Northwest tout merger's highpoint but traders are biting the bait so far.

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Stocks Decline after Merger Announcement (2008-04-15)
After announcing their merger, shares for Delta and Northwest Airlines closed after significant declines. However, officials for the Atlanta-based Delta say the stock drop is more so related to economy. WABE's Charles Edwards reports.

Delta merger talks reportedly turn to holding company (2008-04-14)
Announcement reportedly could come Tuesday if both carriers form holding company.

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Clayton Students Vent Fears, Anger (2008-04-11)
On a day when they should have been relaxing at home during spring break, dozens of Clayton County students rallied outside the school administration complex in Jonesboro, to vent their frustrations. They're worried and angry about the possibility of their schools' losing accreditation, and blame school board members. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

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Ousted Clayton School Board Member Plans Return (2008-04-11)
A Clayton County School Board member who was ousted by his peers last month says he intends to reclaim his seat at the next school board meeting on Monday.

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State listens to new commuter rail funding idea (2008-04-11)
Lease agreement could produce money for 3 commuter rail line projects to and from the Atlanta area.

Merger memo could force tough decision for Delta CEO (2008-04-10)
Delta reportedly is asking pilots to hang tight while airline merges with Northwest.

DeKalb CEO Slams Nightclub Regulation Proposal (2008-04-10)
DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones says he opposes the latest effort to curtail nightclub activity in residential areas. Commissioner Jeff Rader has proposed an ordinance to make new nightclubs apply for special land use permits

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Top GA Republicans defend 08 session (2008-04-09)
Perdue, Cagle and Richardson say why this year's session wasn't so bad despite criticism.

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Health Officials Investigate Patient Security Breach (2008-04-09)
Georgia's Department of Community Health is investigating how private information of roughly 70 thousand Medicaid and PeachCare enrollees ended up on a publicly-accessible website.

WABE Newscast (9 Apr 4pm) (2008-04-09)
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Disappointment With State Trauma Failure as Grady Moves Forward (2008-04-08)
A day after Grady Health Systems took another definitive step toward new management, lawmakers are still reeling from their failure to fund Georgia's trauma hospitals for years to come.

WABE Newscast (8 Apr 4pm) (2008-04-08)
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Postponed police vote disappoints DeKalb chief (2008-04-08)
Commission says funding to give police pay raises and resources needs further review.

Georgia's High Uninsurance Rate Yields Fatalities (2008-04-08)
A new report says that 1000 Georgians, between the ages of 25 and 64, died in 2006 because they didn't have health insurance. The state-by-state study expands on research that shows that uninsured people have a higher mortality rate than insured people.

WABE Newscast (8 April 8am) (2008-04-08)
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Barr Considering Run for President (2008-04-07)
Former Republican Representative Bob Barr says he is considering a run for the white house under the Libertarian party.

Political novice runs for GA's 7th Congressional (2008-04-07)
Republican John Linder has represented the district for years. Now, a Democratic war veteran says he's up for the challenge.

WABE Newscast (7 April 4pm) (2008-04-07)
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A re-cap of the 2008 General Assembly (2008-04-07)
Some say 08 session no different than 07 session in terms of in-party fighting.

WABE Newscast (7 April 8 am) (2008-04-07)
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Grady Doctors Raise Alarm Over Ambulance Response (2008-04-07)
Yesterday, doctors urged Grady Health System's new directors to do what they can to keep the hospital's ambulance services funded. Fulton County will cut more than 6 million dollars of Grady EMS funding, starting in July.

Delta's 10th in Airline Quality Rating (2008-04-07)
Some say Delta's low ranking is not cause for alarm

AirTran responds to top quality ranking (2008-04-07)
AirTran's number 1, but airline's not getting a big head about the latest AQR.

Grady Donor Revealed, Lease Signed (2008-04-07)
A new, non-profit board of directors hopes to assume control of Grady Health Systems in three weeks. Yesterday, Grady's trustees took a step in that direction, by signing a lease that turns the hospital's contracts over to the board.

40 Years After the Loss of Dr. King (2008-04-04)
Reporter Philip Graitcer spoke with seniors at the Helene S. Mills Center in Atlanta's Fourth Ward about their memories of the loss of a legend.

Morehouse commemorates King assassination (2008-04-04)
An inspirational speech at King's alma mater marking the leader's death.

WABE Newscast (4 Apr 4pm) (2008-04-04)
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In With the Old Superintendent? Clayton Residents React (2008-04-04)
Today Clayton County parents awoke to headlines that their old superintendent may come back to head the troubled system. Barbara Pulliam resigned suddenly last summer and residents are sorting out how they feel about potentially bringing her back. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

WABE Newscast (4 April 8am) (2008-04-04)
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40th anniversary of MLK death commemorated in Atlanta exhibit (2008-04-03)
Photograph exhibit at King National Historic Site depicts King's death.

WABE Newscast (3 April 8am) (2008-04-03)
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WABE Newscast (3 April 4pm) (2008-04-03)
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Atlanta Students Improve Writing (2008-04-03)
Atlanta public schools' eighth graders are catching up quickly to their national peers when it comes to writing skills. A study, released today, shows that their scores on a 2007 national exam shot up 15 points since 2002, while the national average went up only 3 points.

Creative Loafing Announces "Golden Sleaze Awards" (2008-04-02)
Creative Loafing names its picks for the good, the bad and the possibly crazy in the state legislature.

WABE Newscast (2 April 8am) (2008-04-02)
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WABE Newscast (2 April 4pm) (2008-04-02)
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Reports: Delta board to reconsider merger (2008-04-02)
Experts says why reports of renewed merger talks aren't surprising.

Clayton School Board May Face Criminal Charges (2008-04-02)
Clayton County school board members may face criminal charges. Today, the county's grand jury begins probing whether their actions, which have jeopardized the system's accreditation, amount to malfeasance in office.

WABE Newscast (1 April 8am) (2008-04-01)
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Atlanta Schools Head Disputes Graduation Ranking (2008-04-01)
Atlanta schools superintendent Beverly Hall calls a new report that compares urban high school graduation rates inaccurate.' The report, by a group called America's Promise Alliance, says that Atlanta graduates less than half its high school students.

Delta rolls out new fees (2008-04-01)
Spike in airline fees could signal an upcoming rise in fares.

Wabe Newscast (1 Apr 4pm) (2008-04-01)
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Atlanta History Center Offers A Look at Folk Life (2008-04-01)
A look inside Shaping Traditions: Folk Arts in a Changing South

'Outside Groups' Driving Away Candidates for Clayton Schools (2008-04-01)
Outside groups are driving away top candidates for the job of temporary superintendent with Clayton County Schools. That's the claim of a search firm hired to identify people for the post, after the two final candidates withdrew from consideration.

Accreditation Deadline Firm for Clayton County Schools (2008-04-01)
SACS, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, will not reconsider its deadline for Clayton County schools to comply with accreditation standards.

WABE Newscast (31 Mar 8am) (2008-03-31)
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Ernie Harwell Recalls the Atlanta Crackers (2008-03-30)
Retired sports announcer Ernie Harwell talks about his time in Atlanta.

DeKalb CEO responds to grand jury report (2008-03-28)
Vernon Jones says he will push for some increased police resources.

Atlanta Gets Ready For Earth Hour 2008 (2008-03-28)
Millions around the globe will turn off lights in honor of climate change and its effect on the environment.

WABE Newscast (28 Mar 8am) (2008-03-28)
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T.I. gets "unusual" guilty plea deal (2008-03-28)
Atlanta rapper gets community service while other convicted felons face prison sentences.

Brian Jordan Offers a Preview of the Braves 2008 Season (2008-03-28)
The Atlanta Braves regular season begins Sunday in Washington, D.C. against the Nationals.

Will this be the year we return to post-season play?

WABE Newscast (29 March 4pm) (2008-03-28)
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Safety inspection cancels Delta flights (2008-03-27)
The Atlanta air carrier is making sure its MD-88 jets are safe to fly.

WABE Newscast (27 March 4pm) (2008-03-27)
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DeKalb Police May be Open to Criminal Charges (2008-03-27)
Use of force was unjustified, and could warrant criminal charges, in six cases handled by the DeKalb County Police Department in 2006. That's a finding of a special grand jury report that looked into use-of-force cases in DeKalb County.

"Runaway Bride" Story Becomes A Musical (2008-03-27)
WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss speaks with show director Deborah Childs about turning a wild news story into a musical.

WABE Newscast (27 Mar 8am) (2008-03-27)
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T.I. pleads guilty to federal gun charges (2008-03-27)
Hip hop artists gets relatively light sentence in exchange for community service.

Atlanta housing dispute continues (2008-03-26)
Some public housing residents oppose the city's plan to demolish their homes.

WABE Newscast (26 Mar 4pm) (2008-03-26)
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WABE Newscast (26 Mar 8am) (2008-03-26)
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Paula Poundstone of 'Wait Wait..." Gets A News Quiz of her Own (2008-03-26)
WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss speaks with Poundstone about her choice of neckties, her proudest professional moment. Then the regular Wait Wait Don't Tell Me' panelists gets an Atlanta-style news quiz.

New Baggage Fees? Some Tips on Packing Smarter (2008-03-26)
Delta announced this week that it will join other major airlines in charging extra for a second checked bag, starting in May. The airlines say the move will defray high jet fuel costs.

Ethics Panel to Look Into Ron Sailor Loan (2008-03-25)
The state's Ethics Commission is looking into possible violations by a lobbyist, whose company lent state Representative Ron Sailor eighty thousand dollars last year. The loan wasn't disclosed until Monday night.

WABE Newscast (25 Mar 8am) (2008-03-25)
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WABE Newscast (25 Mar 4pm) (2008-03-25)
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Paste Magazine Names the Best of Summer Music Fests (2008-03-25)
Paste Magazine's Jason Killingsworth offers a look at the best summer music festivals in the southeast for 2008.

WABE Newscast (24 Mar 8am) (2008-03-24)
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WABE Newscast (24 March 4pm) (2008-03-24)
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Fixing the Georgia World Congress Center after the tornado (2008-03-24)
Crews have been working steadily on the state run facility hardest hit by this month's tornado.

Jeanne Ashe Looks Back to Daufuskie Island (2008-03-24)
In the late 1970s, photojournalist Jeanne Moutoussamy Ashe, wife of the late tennis champion Arthur Ashe, visited Daufuskie Island off the South Carolina coast to document the lives of the Gullah culture a largely isolated community of descendants of African slaves.

Tornado victims adding up disaster cost (2008-03-21)
Hard hit residents still totaling the cost of damage.

'Hands on Atlanta' offers Relief to Storm Victims (2008-03-21)
Damage estimates from last weekend's tornado run well over 200 million dollars. Since the storm, the non-profit group Hands on Atlanta has been coordinating volunteers as part of the metro Atlanta Tornado Recovery effort. WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss spoke with Monique Shields, Director of Community and Civic Engagement, about the parts of town in most need of volunteer assistance.

WABE Newscast (21 March 4pm) (2008-03-21)
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FEMA Assistance Opens after Tornado (2008-03-21)
Fulton County homeowners whose property was damaged by last week's tornado, can now get federal help. Today, FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, opened a hotline to process requests for monetary assistance.

WABE Newscast (21 Mar 8am) (2008-03-21)
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Forsyth leads GA county growth (2008-03-20)
The county north of Fulton added 10 thousand residents between 2006 and last year.

WABE Newscast (20 March 4pm) (2008-03-20)
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WABE Newscast (20 Mar 8am) (2008-03-20)
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The Science and Spirituality of the First Day of Spring (2008-03-20)
Today March 20th marks the first official day of Spring. For most area residents the day serves as a reminder that short-sleeve weather is coming soon but for some Atlantans the day has a bit more meaning.

Martin enters crowded US Senate race (2008-03-20)
He won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Gov. in 2006. Now he wants the party's nod for US Senate.

WABE Newscast (19 March 8am) (2008-03-19)
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WABE Newscast (19 Mar 4pm) (2008-03-19)
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Delta cuts reinforce union push (2008-03-19)
Flight attendants say union status gives them a seat at the table when company makes major decisions.

New Grady Hospital Board Talks About his "First Day on the Job" (2008-03-19)
Nearly one year ago, Georgia Pacific Chairman Emeritus Pete Correll formed a group of prominent business and civic leaders with the hope of saving the financially troubled Grady Hospital Atlanta. Monday, he was appointed Chairman of Grady's new non-profit board.

A 'Lost Boy' Finds a New Home (2008-03-18)
The first lost boys of sudan came to Atlanta in 2001. These young men fled their villages in Southern Sudan, many walking more than a thousand miles -to escape the civil war of the late 1980's and 90's. Now, after living in a refugee community in Clarkston for the past few years, some of the Lost Boys are about to find themselves at home.

Tornado clean continues in Atlanta's Vine City neighborhood (2008-03-18)
African-American community near the Georgia Dome relying on volunteers for repairs.

WABE Newscast (18 March 8am) (2008-03-18)
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WABE Newscast (18 Mar 4pm) (2008-03-18)
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WABE Newscast (17 March 4pm) (2008-03-17)
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Storm repair day by day (2008-03-17)
Many parts of Atlanta recovering from Friday's tornado.

Surveying Georgia's Storm Damage (2008-03-17)
GPB's John Sepulvado reports on the twenty four hour weather cycle that changed many people's lives:

WABE Newscast (17 March 8am) (2008-03-17)
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Best Bets for Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Atlanta (2008-03-14)
Steve Goss speaks with Creative Loafing'sDavid Lee Simmons about the top events for St. Patrick's day in Atlanta.

Clayton Parents Await March 15 Decision (2008-03-14)
Tomorrow in Chicago, the National Accreditation Commission decides whether to revoke Clayton County's school accreditation, if it doesn't shape up by September first. Meanwhile, many Clayton parents are taking action in their own way.

WABE Newscast (14 March 8am) (2008-03-14)
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WABE NEwscast (14 Mar 4pm) (2008-03-14)
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WABE Newscast (13 March 4pm) (2008-03-13)
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ACLU Responds to Private Company (2008-03-13)
ACLU officials say Community Education Partners offering excuses on lawsuit.

WABE Newscast (13 March 8am) (2008-03-13)
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Georgia Charter School's Slow Growth Examined (2008-03-13)
WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss talks with Atlanta Magazine's Steve Fennessy about charter schools.

WABE Newscast (12 March 4pm) (2008-03-12)
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WABE Newscast (12 March 8am) (2008-03-12)
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Delta clamors for energy policy (2008-03-11)
Expert says CEO may have 2 reasons for talking tough about Congress.

WABE Newscast (11 Mar 4pm) (2008-03-11)
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WABE Newscast (11 March 8am) (2008-03-11)
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An ipod Civil Rights Tour (2008-03-11)
Learning about Atlanta's historic Auburn Avenue district is now as easy as listening to your Ipod thanks to the Center for Civil and Human Rights Partnership.

Johns Creek v. Love Shack: Appeals Expected (2008-03-11)
The battle between the city of Johns Creek and the Love Shack continues. Yesterday a judge reaffirmed his prior ruling that the store is operating illegally, and should be fined $3000 dollars a day if it stays open.

Gwinnett Restaurants Penalized Under New Standards (2008-03-11)
Another restaurant in Gwinnett County has closed after inspectors found that it violated multiple health regulations. That brings the total to nine, so far, since tougher standards kicked in December first, compared with just 5 over the same period last year.

WABE Newscast (10 March 4pm) (2008-03-10)
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Metro Atlanta braces for new air quality rules (2008-03-10)
Rules impact the amount of pollution from cars, factories and other places.

Partnership fills gap in military coverage (2008-03-10)
Effort is aimed at soldiers coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan

Nichols Trial to Resume on July 10 (2008-03-10)
Jury selection for the Brian Nichols trial resumes July 10th. Today, Cobb County Judge James Bodiford said he plans to have the trial finished by Christmas.

WABE Newscast (10 March 8am) (2008-03-10)
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Clayton Association Says Citizens Partly to Blame (2008-03-08)
Yesterday, leaders of a countywide homeowners group told Clayton County residents they were partly to blame for their schools' troubles. The Clayton County Wide Homeowners Association said weak civic participation helped to endanger the system's accreditation.

McCain stumps in Atlanta (2008-03-07)
Republican Presidential nominee holds town hall near Hartsfield-Jackson International.

Clayton May Bring in Temporary Superintendent (2008-03-07)
Clayton County may bring in a new temporary superintendent to provide a quick fix to the troubled school system.

WABE Newscast (7 Mar 4pm) (2008-03-07)
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WABE Newscast (7 March 8am) (2008-03-07)
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Lawmakers say they're near transportation tax compromise (2008-03-06)
Local sales tax would pay for local transportation fixes.

Athens Family Wins Federal Concession on Vaccines and Autism (2008-03-06)
An Athens couple spoke publicly for the first time today, after a federal court admitted that vaccines had contributed to their daughter's autism.

Emory acquires SCLC collection (2008-03-06)
Researchers will pour through the contents of 1,100 boxes of SCLC history.

Nichols Defense Team Reconfigured (2008-03-06)
Brian Nichols' defense team has been reconfigured. In a written order, Judge James Bodiford says the changes can substantially reduce the cost of the trial.

WABE Newscast (6 March 8am) (2008-03-06)
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WABE Newscast (5 March 8am) (2008-03-05)
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Lowest health score in Gwinnett history (2008-03-05)
Record low score shuts down Mar Y Tierra from serving food in Gwinnett.

Clayton Residents Organize for New Board Members (2008-03-05)
Some Clayton County residents are already working on replacing two school board members. That's even before those seats have been formally vacated.

WABE Newscast (5 March 4pm) (2008-03-05)
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Ousted Clayton board members wants probe (2008-03-05)
Norreese Haynes says grand jury should look to his removal from troubled school board.

WABE Newscast (4 March 8am) (2008-03-04)
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Clayton residents slam board over accreditation (2008-03-04)
Furor over Clayton possibly losing accrediation reaches a boiling point with county residents.

WABE Newscast (3 Mar 4pm) (2008-03-03)
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Grady Trustees Approve New Lease (2008-03-03)
In a hastily rescheduled Saturday meeting, the Grady Hospital board approved a new version of the lease for the non-profit corporation that will take over the hospital's operations.

Clayton Groups Mobilize for School Board Meeting (2008-03-03)
Clayton County's school board members should expect to get an earful tonight at their meeting. It's the first public meeting since the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools recommended that the system lose its accreditation.

SCLC files late IRS taxes (2008-03-03)
Civil rights organziation shows financial viability in 2005 and 2006 returns.

Corrections Department Responds to Prison Study (2008-03-03)
Officials with Georgia's Department of Corrections agree with a study, out last week, that suggests that the state could be smarter about its correctional policies. But they say that Georgia is already laying that groundwork.

WABE Newscast (29 Feb 8am) (2008-02-29)
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Study: Georgia Prison Rates Among Highest (2008-02-29)
Georgia has the second-highest incarceration rate in the country, but spends less on corrections than the average state. That was revealed in a national study on prisons, released yesterday by the Pew Center on the States.

WABE Newscast (29 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-29)
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Grady Expected to Name New Board, Sign Lease (2008-02-29)
Tomorrow, Grady Health Systems' trustees are expected to sign off on a lease agreement and name the members of a new board that will assume management of the facility.

Clayton woes highlight residency issues (2008-02-29)
SACS reports highlights question of holding office and living in separate district.

New Judge Promises to Move Nichols Case Along (2008-02-28)
The new judge for the Brian Nichols case held his first hearing with both sides today. He made it clear that he'll move the stalled case to trial soon.

John Lewis endorses Obama (2008-02-28)
Lewis' constituents helped him make "tough decision".

WABE Newscast (28 Feb 8am) (2008-02-28)
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Perdue Aims Legislation at Clayton School Board Members (2008-02-28)
Governor Sonny Perdue has announced legislation to let residents oust their school board members if their systems lose accreditation. It was prompted by Clayton County's experience. The system is in danger of losing accreditation, and many blame the school board.

WABE Newscast (28 Feb. 4pm) (2008-02-28)
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WABE Newscast (27 Feb. 4pm) (2008-02-27)
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Plans for New International Airport Terminal Unveiled (2008-02-27)
Light, bright, and airy that's how officials described the design for the new international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, unveiled today.

WABE Newscast (27 Feb 8am) (2008-02-27)
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Fringe Atlanta: Classical Music for a Pop Generation (2008-02-27)
Fringe Atlanta seeks to find make new classical music fans while delighting the old ones, with short films, electronic music, and visual arts in concert with Classical chamber music.

Local housing market slows (2008-02-26)
Metro Atlanta monthly housing permits decline as nationwide home prices fall.

WABE Newscast (26 Feb 8am) (2008-02-26)
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DeKalb Approves Grady Management Change (2008-02-26)
Today, DeKalb County Commissioners approved a transfer of management for Grady Health Systems. The move clears the way for a new board of directors to take the system's helm, and for state and private money to start flowing in.

WABE Newscast (25 Feb. 4pm) (2008-02-25)
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Mega Millions wife sighs relief (2008-02-25)
The 275 million dollar ticket that almost wasn't played.

WABE Newscast (25 Feb 8am) (2008-02-25)
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TAD Fix Garners Opponents (2008-02-25)
Georgia legislators are working out a fix for a recent ruling that limits how money can be used from TADs, or tax allocation districts. But some DeKalb County residents are lobbying against it.

WABE Newscast (22 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-22)
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Six Flags Water Rides Stay Open Despite Drought (2008-02-22)
Forecasters are predicting a hot, dry summer. But kids will find some relief at Six Flags Over Georgia, which will keep its water rides open in exchange for implementing a new water conservation plan.

State helps Clayton keep accreditation (2008-02-22)
Governor Perdue sends 2 state education board members to assist Clayton's efforts.

WABE Newscast (22 Feb 8am) (2008-02-22)
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Finding Opportunity in the Mortgage Meltdown (2008-02-22)
While many people have lost their homes to foreclosures, surveys of metro Atlanta show a large number of foreclosures were not primary residences, but second homes, rentals, or investment properties.

Clinton endorsement spurs Lewis' opponent (2008-02-22)
New civil rights activist hopes John Lewis' Presidential endorsement will cost him re-election this year.

Love Shack Loses Latest Round Against Johns Creek (2008-02-22)
The latest round in an ongoing dispute between an adult-novelty store and Johns Creek seems to have been settled in the city's favor.

Finding a Way Out of Foreclosure (2008-02-22)
WABE's Morning Edition Host Steve Goss talked with William Brennan an attorney with the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, and director of their Home Defense Program.

Foreclosure: A Realtor's Perspective (2008-02-21)
WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss spoke with realtor Tracy Minich of ReMax Executives.

WABE Newscast (21 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-21)
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Drug Task Force Expands Metro Atlanta Scope (2008-02-21)
A multi-jurisdictional task force aimed at fighting organized drug rings in metro Atlanta will triple in size. Today, federal drug control officials announced that 8 counties will be added to Atlanta's HIDTA, or High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, program.

Foreclosure: A Mortgage Broker's Perspective (2008-02-21)
When WABE's Morning Edition Host Steve Goss spoke with Patrick Vanderbeck, a senior loan officer with PeachState Mortgage brokers, he pointed to investors on Wall Street as having played a significant role.

Senate Passes First Grady Bills (2008-02-21)
Today Georgia's Senate passed three bills aimed at cash-strapped Grady hospital. But some say the measures don't give Grady what it really needs money.

WABE Newscast (21 Feb 8am) (2008-02-21)
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Delta Northwest talks highlight pilot seniority (2008-02-21)
Seniority is a big deal to Delta and Northwest pilots for financial reasons.

Georgia applies for electronic medical records funding (2008-02-20)
Project would fund physician conversion to electronic medical records

WABE Nescast (20 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-20)
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Foreclosure: The Role of Industry Regulations in Current Crisis (2008-02-20)
WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss spoke with Emory University law professor Dr. Frank Alexander. A national authority on housing, homelessness, and foreclosure law, Alexander believes the time-tested policy of mortgage lending in the U.S. better served both our economy and the borrower.

WABE Newscast (20 Feb 8am) (2008-02-20)
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Fulton Approves Grady Contract (2008-02-20)
Today, Fulton county commissioners voted 5-2 to approve a contract that entrusts Grady's management with a new board of directors.

Foreclosure: the basics (2008-02-19)
Dr. Dan Immerluck is an Associate Professor of City and Regional Planning at Georgia Tech, who has written extensively on real estate and lending policy.

Atlanta Sticks to Strict Watering Rules (2008-02-19)
Two weeks ago, Governor Sonny Perdue suggested that local governments relax their outdoor watering rules. But at a news conference today, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin said that Atlanta won't.

WABE Newscast (19 Feb 8am) (2008-02-19)
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WABE Newscast (19 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-19)
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Accreditation problems spur calls for resignations in Clayton County (2008-02-19)
SACS report prompts calls for school board members to step down.

Fulton Commissioners Consider Grady Contract (2008-02-19)
Tomorrow, Fulton County Commissioners will decide whether to approve a major governance change of Grady Memorial Hospital. It follows a move, made last month by Grady's trustees, to turn the system's management over to a new board of directors.

City Faces Much Smaller 2009 Budget (2008-02-18)
Just a few weeks ago, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin announced that the city faces a projected deficit of $70 million in 2008. Today, Franklin warned that the worst may be yet to come.

City Halves Festival Permitting Fee (2008-02-18)
After the drought forced them out of Piedmont Park, Atlanta's four biggest annual festivals have faced mounting costs to relocate. But today, the City Council gave the Peachtree Road Race, and the Atlanta Jazz, Pride, and Dogwood festivals some relief.

Atlanta City Council Considers Festival Fees (2008-02-18)
Today, Atlanta's City Council will discuss the possibility of lowering fees for the city's biggest festivals. After the drought forced the Peachtree Road Race, and the Atlanta Jazz, Pride, and Dogwood Festivals out of Piedmont Park, event organizers have seen their costs pile up.

Foreclosure: A View From the Courthouse Stairs (2008-02-18)
In some parts of metro Atlanta the number of foreclosures has more than doubled in the last year a trend that experts predict will only get worse.
As WABE begins a series of reports and interviews on Atlanta's mortgage crisis where many of those lost properties have ended up; the auction block on the courthouse steps.

Vice President Perdue? (2008-02-18)
Now that Senator John McCain has all but locked up the Republican presidential nomination, speculation is already turning to who he'll select as a running mate. And one name that has been floating around is that of Georgia governor Sonny Perdue.

WABE Newscast (18 Feb 8am) (2008-02-18)
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WABE Newscast (18 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-18)
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Georgia Super-Delegates Mull Tough Choice (2008-02-15)
Today, the office of Georgia Congressman John Lewis disputed news reports that he will shift his support from Senator Hillary Clinton to Senator Barack Obama. The interest in his future vote highlights the tough decision Georgia's Democratic super-delegates could face in August.

Clayton Schools' Accreditation in Jeopardy (2008-02-15)
Clayton County's Public Schools are a step closer to losing their accreditation. SACS, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, says they have until September to clean up their act.

WABE Newscast (15 Feb 8am) (2008-02-15)
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Morehouse College swears in new President (2008-02-15)
The new "Morehouse Man" outlines goals of his presidency.

WABE Newscast (15 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-15)
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Senators Seek Constitutional Amendment on Tax Ruling (2008-02-14)
State lawmakers are working on legislation to amend Georgia's Constitution, in response to a Georgia Supreme Court ruling. The ruling, announced Monday, bans the use of school property taxes for Atlanta's Beltline development, with implications statewide.

WABE Newscast (14 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-14)
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Message Board Fraud (2008-02-14)
Eve Chen reports on message board scams in our occasional series on investment fraud.

WABE Newscast (14 Feb 8am) (2008-02-14)
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Despite Deficit, Atlanta Council Aims to Increase Safety Spending (2008-02-14)
Atlanta city departments are being asked to cut a quarter of their budgets for the next fiscal year. Despite the request for deep cuts, city officials still hope to beef up police and fire safety.

WABE Newscast (13 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-13)
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WABE Newscast (13 Feb 8am) (2008-02-13)
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Remembering "Thriller" After 25 Years (2008-02-13)
Nick Marino of Paste Magazine reflects on Michael Jackson, 25 years after the release of the thriller album.

Foreclosure Freeze to Have Limited Impact (2008-02-13)
Yesterday, the U-S Treasury Secretary and 6 lenders announced a new program to stem the nationwide rise in foreclosures. But housing analysts doubt that it will have much impact on metro Atlanta's foreclosure rate.

Lawmakers mixed on Beltline amendment (2008-02-12)
Lawmakers weigh in on a constitutional amendment for Beltline funding.

WABE Newscast (12 Feb 8am) (2008-02-12)
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DeKalb Postpones Grady Contract Vote (2008-02-12)
DeKalb County's board of Commissioners has postponed a vote to approve a major management change for Grady Health Systems. Many commissioners say they have concerns about the contract, which Grady's Board of Trustees approved two weeks ago.

WABE Newscast (12 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-12)
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Atlanta Developers Look to State for TAD Remedy (2008-02-12)
Atlanta developers and civic leaders are still reeling from a Georgia Supreme Court ruling that does not allow school property taxes to be used for redevelopment. But many are optimistic that the General Assembly will remedy that.

Pilots for Delta and Northwest reportedly talk merger (2008-02-12)
Reports show pilots for Delta and Northwest are talking about the merger.

Remembering GA's First US Congresswoman (2008-02-12)
On February 12th, 62 years ago Georgia had just elected its first woman to Congress.
Her name was Helen Douglas Mankin.

WABE's Steve Goss spoke with Georgia State University historian Cliff Kuhn about her story.

GA Supreme Court Deals Blow to Beltline (2008-02-11)
A ruling from Georgia's Supreme Court bars the Atlanta Beltline from using school property taxes to fund development. That's left BeltLine officials scrambling for new ways to raise more than a quarter of the project's cost.

WABE Newscast (11 Feb 8 am) (2008-02-11)
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WABE Newscast (11 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-11)
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WABE Newscast (8 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-08)
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Transportation tax bill introduced in GA Senate (2008-02-08)
Should Georgians pay a penny sales tax to fund local transportation improvements? Senators want the issue on the Presidential ballot.

WABE Newscast (8 Feb 8am) (2008-02-08)
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Valentine's Day Dining Ideas (2008-02-08)
Some clever ideas for dining out on Valentine's Day.

Article says Delta could announce merger next week (2008-02-07)
The New York Times says Delta and Northwest have ironed out the major sticking points.

WABE Newscast (7 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-07)
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WABE Newscast (7 Feb 8am) (2008-02-07)
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Georgia Romney Supporters Expected to Back McCain (2008-02-07)
Now that former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has suspended his bid for the White House, Georgia conservatives will be realigning. Analysts predict those Georgians will go with Senator John McCain.

Atlanta Magazine Gives Downtown another look (2008-02-07)
WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss spoke with editor in chief Rebecca Burns about what's new downtown.

Fulton, DeKalb to Take Up Grady Contract in Coming Days (2008-02-07)
Both Fulton and DeKalb Counties plan to review the new contract for Grady Health Systems in the next two weeks. The contract, approved last week by Grady's Board of Trustees, turns management of the system over to a new board of directors.

WABE Newscast (6 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-06)
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WABE Newscast (6 Feb 8am) (2008-02-06)
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Election group says minor tweaking needed before Georgians vote in November (2008-02-06)
Grooup says long lines on Super Tuesday should push Georgia to improve registration checks.

New Clayton Policies Won't Change Accreditation Report (2008-02-06)
Clayton County's School Board members are taking last-minute steps to keep the system from potentially losing accreditation. But the moves are unlikely to change the evaluation from an accrediting organization, expected mid-February.

Huckabee, Obama recieve support in East Metro Atlanta (2008-02-05)
Georgia voters reveals their deciding factors on Super Tuesday

Midtown Atlantans Share their Votes (2008-02-05)
Just before noon in midtown Atlanta, a slow trickle of voters ambled into the All Saints Episcopal Church, across from the Bank of America Plaza, to vote. WABE's Odette Yousef caught up with a few on their way out.

Last minute canvassing on Super Tuesday (2008-02-05)
Super Tuesday in Atlanta, Georgia brought out last minute supporters of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

WABE Newscast (5 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-05)
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WABE Newscast (5 Feb 8am) (2008-02-05)
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GA Voters Need ID on Super Tuesday (2008-02-05)
The bottom line is this: if you're voting today you need photo id.

State GOP Member on Super Tuesday (2008-02-04)
Mr Tannenblatt revealed his loyalties in the contest

WABE Newscast (4 Feb. 4 pm) (2008-02-04)
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Romney Woos Georgians in Final Hours (2008-02-04)
In the final hours before Georgians head to the polls, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney came to Atlanta to woo voters. He spoke to a crowd of roughly 700 people at a hotel on the Georgia Tech campus.

WABE Newscast (4 Feb 8am) (2008-02-04)
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McCain Rallies Georgians Days Before Voting (2008-02-04)
In the homestretch before Georgia's presidential primary, conservative voters are having a chance to hear the candidates out. Governor Mike Huckabee visited Macon yesterday, and on Saturday, Senator John McCain spoke at a rally at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center.

GA Democrat Weighs in on Super Tuesday (2008-02-04)
former Congressman Buddy Darden an avowed lifelong Democrat offers his insight on his party's contests

Cobb Judge to Preside Over Nichols Case (2008-02-04)
Cobb County Superior Court Judge James Bodiford will take over the Brian Nichols trial. Last week, Judge Hilton Fuller recused himself, under fire for comments made to The New Yorker Magazine, and for multiple delays in the case.

Is clock ticking on a Delta-Northwest merger? (2008-02-04)
Some experts says lengthy negotations will deflate interest among investors.

Tuesday Election Could be Decided by Large Voter Blocks (2008-02-03)
With the outcome of the Georgia Presidenital Primaries all but certain, political experts belive the race could be heavily influenced by large voter blocks.

WABE Newscast (1 Feb 8am) (2008-02-01)
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WABE Newscast (1 Feb 4pm) (2008-02-01)
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Questions Linger over Lasting Nichols Damage (2008-02-01)
As the search continues for a replacement judge for the Brian Nichols trial, there are questions about whether there is lasting damage from how the case has progressed so far.

Future of hubs part of rumored merger talks (2008-02-01)
A NWA hub in Memphis and a Delta hub in Cincy could be gone if both airline merge.

Drought moves Dogwood to Lenox (2008-02-01)
Annual festival will take place outside Lenox Mall.

WABE newscast (31 Jan 8am) (2008-01-31)
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Clinton Owes Edwards "Gratitude" (2008-01-31)
About four thousand Georgia democrats got a close up look at presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the annual Jefferson Jackson Day dinner at the World Congress Center.

Georgia Democrats Get a Closer Look at Clinton (2008-01-31)
Thousands of Georgia Democrats got a closer look at Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton last night at the annual Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Atlanta.

WABE Newscast (31 Jan. 4 PM) (2008-01-31)
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Search for New Nichols Judge Underway (2008-01-31)
The search has started for the next judge in the Brian Nichols case. Yesterday, Judge Hilton Fuller recused himself, amid mounting controversy over the case's cost, and recent comments printed in The New Yorker magazine.

Voters rights group offers election day assistance (2008-01-30)
Election group says lean on them as a resource to solve voting problems.

WABE Newscast (30 Jan 8am) (2008-01-30)
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Reaction to Nichols' judge's comments in New Yorker (2008-01-30)
Will New Yorker article lead to Fuller's ouster in Nichols' case?

Key Congressional chairman opposes rumored Delta-Northwest merger (2008-01-30)
Oberstar's fiery comments could ground a merger deal for now.

WABE Newscast (30 Jan. 4 pm) (2008-01-30)
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Legislators Float Transportation Funding Ideas (2008-01-30)
A committee of Georgia lawmakers wants communities to decide which transportation projects they need and to have them pay for them. The Joint Study Committee on Transportation Funding has issued 19 recommendations, meant to clean up Georgia's transportation mess.

'Historic Vote' for Grady Board (2008-01-29)
Yesterday, Grady Health Systems' Board of Trustees voted overwhelmingly to lease out the management of the system to a new, non-profit board of directors. Many say the move is the most affirmative step that the board has taken so far to save the financially troubled institution.

WABE Newscast (29 Jan 8am) (2008-01-29)
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WABE Newscast (29 Jan 4pm) (2008-01-29)
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Atlanta Remembers the Birth of Coke (2008-01-29)
Coke celebrates it 106th birthday on January 29th 2008.

Grady Vote Crucial to Recruiting Medical Residents (2008-01-28)
Today Grady Health Systems' trustees are expected to take a critical step toward changing the system's governance. For the two medical schools affiliated with Grady, the move could not come soon enough medical students across the country submit their selections for residency positions starting this week.

WABE Newscast (28 Jan 8am) (2008-01-28)
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Early voting begins in Georgia (2008-01-28)
As Georgia opens its polls to early voters, campaigns for leading Democratic candidates stump for votes.

WABE Newscast (28 Jan. 4 pm) (2008-01-28)
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An inside look at a Japanese Culinary Club (2008-01-25)
If you like a little culture with your meal and are tired of the same old options for dining out, you might be interested to know about an underground gourmet club. It offers unique interpretations of traditional Japanese fare, if you're lucky enough to get invited.

Grady Faces Critical Vote on Monday (2008-01-25)
Grady Health System's Board of Trustees will hold a critical meeting on Monday. They are expected to approve a contract to set up a new non-profit governing board.

Wabe Newscast (25 Jan 4pm) (2008-01-25)
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WABE Newscast (25 Jan 8am) (2008-01-25)
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Atlantans not "stimulated" by federal economic package (2008-01-24)
Some say the stipends won't help economy in long term.

WABE Newscast (24 Jan 8am) (2008-01-24)
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WABE Newscast (24 jan 8am) (2008-01-24)
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House Speaker Puts Fire to Grady's Feet (2008-01-24)
House Speaker Glenn Richardson plans to introduce a bill that forces Grady Health Systems to accept a new board of directors, or forego state funding. He spoke to members of Atlanta's Press Club today downtown.

WABE Newscast (24 Jan 8am) (2008-01-24)
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WABE Newscast (24 jan 8am) (2008-01-24)
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WABE Newscast (24 Jan 8am) (2008-01-24)
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Educators Keep an Eye on 2008 Funding Changes (2008-01-23)
Educators are keeping a close eye on several variables in 2008 that could have broad implications for how Georgia's schools are funded.

Dream Ready To Roll (2008-01-23)
Atlanta's newest professional franchise finally has a name. The Atlanta Dream Is the 14th Team Of The Women's National Basketball Association.

Memorial service for slain DeKalb officers (2008-01-23)
Thousand traveled to New Birth to remember officers killed while off duty.

WABE Newscast (23 Jan 8am) (2008-01-23)
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WABE Newscast (23 Jan. 4 PM) (2008-01-23)
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Wabe Newscast (22 Jan 4pm) (2008-01-22)
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Georgians Revive Roe Debate on 35th Anniversary (2008-01-22)
Today is the 35th anniversary of the US Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion. In Georgia, hundreds of pro-life advocates braved cold weather to support what they call the human life amendment. Tonight, we'll have two reports. The first from WABE's Charles Edwards.

MLK Service Veers into 2008 Politics (2008-01-22)
With Governor Mike Huckabee and former president Bill Clinton in attendance, politics weren't far from the minds of those gathered in Ebenezer Baptist Church's Heritage Sanctuary yesterday. It was the 40th commemorative service since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. died.

WABE Newscast (22 Jan 8am) (2008-01-22)
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WABE Newscast (21 Jan. 4pm) (2008-01-21)
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WABE Newscast (21 Jan 8am) (2008-01-21)
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Ebenezer and black endorsement impact Huckabee's campaign in Georgia (2008-01-21)
Church appearance and separate church endorsement could help sway moderate voters

MLK Service Sends Message to Atlantans (2008-01-21)
From the stage at Ebenezer Baptist Church's Heritage Sanctuary today, dignitaries of all levels highlighted the need of continuing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s struggle for equality and justice. It was the 40th commemorative service since King's death.

Analyst says consumers better benefit from a Delta-Northwest deal (2008-01-21)
Airline consulant says a merger between Delta and United would be bad for consumers.

3rd arrest in DeKalb cop killings case (2008-01-18)
DeKalb officials say a routine traffic stop produces 3rd arrest in police murder investigation.

WABE Newscast (18 Jan 8am) (2008-01-18)
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Pearl Cleage on "A Song for Coretta" (2008-01-18)
As a testament to the life and legacy of Coretta Scott King, renowned playwright Pearl Cleage has written a play entitled A Song for Coretta which opens officially this Monday the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday at 7 Stages Theatre.

WABE Newscast (18 Jan 4pm) (2008-01-18)
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DeKalb Education Board Refuses Sembler Offer (2008-01-18)
In a surprise move, DeKalb County's Board of Education today shut down negotiations with the Sembler Company, over the sale of school property. The board voted unanimously not to sell land near the intersection of North Druid Hills and Briarcliff Roads, that Sembler hoped to use in a large-scale, mixed-use development project.

Do Delta and Northwest have enought time to merge? (2008-01-18)
Is a year enought time to merge Delta and Northwest together? One expert with merger experience says yes.

WABE Newscast (17 Jan 8am) (2008-01-17)
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WABE Newscast (17 Jan. 4pm) (2008-01-17)
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Wachovia Gift Helps Franklin Build Legacy Projects (2008-01-17)
The Wachovia Foundation is giving $1 million to each of Atlanta's two, major, long-term projects. The contributions to the Beltline and the Center for Civil and Human Rights will lay a firmer ground for two projects that Mayor Shirley Franklin started, but won't finish.

2nd arrest in DeKalb cop killings (2008-01-17)
DeKalb police catch 2 in connection with police slayings

Atlanta Wins Playful City Award (2008-01-17)
Atlanta is being rewarded for being the top playful city in the country.

Hispanic Legislators Hope for Easier Session (2008-01-16)
Georgia's Hispanic legislators hope that 2008 will be an easier year for them than 2007 was. At a breakfast this morning, they told Latino leaders that the General Assembly should focus on issues that affect everybody not just on immigration.

WABE Newscast (16 Jan 8am) (2008-01-16)
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WABE Newscast (15 Jan 8am) (2008-01-15)
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PeachCare Gets $325 million Federal Boost (2008-01-15)
PeachCare can breathe easier in 2008. The program, which provides health insurance to children of Georgia's working poor, has received 325 million dollars in federal funding.

WABE Newscast (14 Jan 8am) (2008-01-14)
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Fast-Growing School Systems Worry About Tax Changes (2008-01-14)
Several fast-growing school systems in Georgia say that a new tax proposal will cripple their ability to keep apace of student growth. The proposal, by House Speaker Glenn Richardson, would replace school property taxes with sales taxes.

WABE Newscast (2008-01-14)
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Clayton Educators Worry About Probe (2008-01-14)
Clayton County educators are worried about what this week will bring. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, or SACS, will visit the county this week to investigate allegations of misconduct by members of the Board of Education.

Journalists offer inside look on "A Hidden Shame" (2008-01-11)
Last year, Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporters Andy Miller and Alan Judd's multi-part series A Hidden Shame exposed over 100 suspicious patient deaths during a 5-year period.

Staffing dispute makes Atlanta airport unsafe says controllers. (2008-01-11)
Is is safe to fly in and out of Hartsfield-Jackson? Air Traffic Controllers and the FAA has different views.

WABE Newscast (11 Jan 8am) (2008-01-11)
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Atlanta Festivals Forced Out of Piedmont (2008-01-11)
The Peachtree Road Race, The Atlanta Dogwood Festival, The Atlanta Jazz Festival, and The Pride Festival will have to find new venues this year. That's because the drought has forced the city to impose tough new restrictions on park use.

MARTA Head Addresses Escalator Problems (2008-01-11)
MARTA's top official wants to tell the public that it's safe to use the system, despite three escalator malfunctions that left 15 people injured on New Year's Eve.

Organization pushes for more adult education funding (2008-01-11)
Non profit recommends budget item for state lawmakers preparing for 2008 session

Judge OKs coal fired power plant permit (2008-01-11)
Environmentalists up in arms over decision to uphold state permit.

Creative Loafing Hosts Atlanta Fiction Party (2008-01-10)
The entries are in for Creative Loafing's 7th Annual Fiction Contest. Arts & Entertainment editor David Lee Simmons will discuss what it takes to win.

WABE Newscast (10 Jan 8am) (2008-01-10)
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Fulton Cuts to Grady May Hurt Indigent Care (2008-01-10)
Grady Health System may have to cut some medical services. That's what board members say after Fulton County decided to give the system $24 million less than it did last year.

Genarlow Wilson Gets Full Scholarship (2008-01-10)
Once a prison inmate, Genarlow Wilson begins a new chapter in his life. After spending two years behind bars for having consensual sex with a teenage girl, Wilson is set to start college, thanks to the support of syndicated talk show host Tom Joyner and the Tom Joyner Foundation.

WABE Newscast (10 Jan 4pm) (2008-01-10)
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Georgia Leaders Declare Unity for 2008 Session (2008-01-09)
Today Georgia's top lawmakers flew around the state to unveil their common agenda for the General Assembly's upcoming session. Education, water, transportation, and health care top the list.

Pundits play down New Hampshire's impact on Georgia primary (2008-01-09)
Experts point to states other than New Hampshire and Iowa.

WABE Newscast (9 Jan 8am) (2008-01-09)
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WABE Newscast (9 Jan. 4pm) (2008-01-09)
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Georgia Ranks Better-Than-Average on School Quality (2008-01-09)
A new national report says Georgia schools still do poorly when it comes to student achievement scores. But it actually gives the state a higher-than national average score overall for the quality of its education system.

Atlanta Announced Affordable Housing Loan Fund (2008-01-08)
Today Mayor Shirley Franklin and several community partners unveiled a multi-million dollar fund to boost affordable housing in Atlanta.

WABE Newscast (8 Jan 5pm)` (2008-01-08)
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Remembering the Desegregation of UGA (2008-01-08)
On January 9th, 1961, Georgia's flagship university, the all-white University of Georgia, was about to admit its first two black students.

The public weighs in on Speaker Richardson's tax plan (2008-01-08)
Lawmakers considering bill heard from the public about funding schools with sales tax instead of propert tax

Mayor Franklin gives State of the City Address (2008-01-08)
The mayor unveils her plans for the last 2 years of her final term in office.

WABE Newscast (8 Jan 8am) (2008-01-08)
Morning newscast from WABE 90.1, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Critics say School Funding Ideas Inadequate (2008-01-07)
A Governor's task force on education finance is recommending that school systems be given more flexibility in how they use state funds.

WABE Newscast (7 Jan 8am) (2008-01-07)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (7 Jan 4pm) (2008-01-07)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Grady Compromise Strips Trustees of Authority (2008-01-04)
Atlanta business leaders say that details of how to change management of Grady Health Systems will be worked out by January 14th. It appears that the contract will confer more autonomy on a new board of directors than Grady's trustees had originally wanted.

WABE Newscast (4 Jan 4pm) (2008-01-04)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Iowa's impact on Georgia's primary (2008-01-04)
Which Democrat and Republican will win Georgia next month? Some say the same ones that one Iowa Thursday night.

WABE Newscast (4 Jan 8am) (2008-01-04)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Georgia Power says grid can handle peak winter usage (2008-01-03)
Should metro Atlanta homeowners worry as the temp dips low? Georgia Power says no.

State House party leaders gear up for 2008 session (2008-01-03)
What is Georgia's top transportation issue? Party leaders in the state House don't agree.

WABE Newscast (3 Jan 8am) (2008-01-03)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (4pm Jan 3) (2008-01-03)
Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Even as Iowa Readies for Caucus, Candidates Turn Toward Georgia (2008-01-03)
As Iowans get ready to caucus this evening, several candidates are already looking ahead to Georgia's February 5th primary.

Fulton Swears In New Manager (2008-01-02)
Today Zachary Williams will be sworn in as Fulton County's new manager. He will assume operational control of a county in transition.

Wabe Newscast (2 Jan 4pm) (2008-01-02)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Hartsfield-Jackson Keeps Busiest Distinction (2008-01-02)
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport kept its place as the world's busiest airport in 2007. It's the third year in a row that the airport held that distinction.

Local reaction to return of live late night TV (2008-01-02)
Live late night TV resumes despite the writer's strike. Not every one will watch immediately.

Local gov't want control in GA water plan (2008-01-02)
Local officials hope final water plan will give them sought after representation.

WABE Newscast (2 Jan 8am) (2008-01-02)
Morning headlines from WABE 90.1, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Local reaction to return of live late night TV (2008-01-02)
Live late night TV resumes despite the writer's strike.

WABE Newscast (31 Dec 8am) (2007-12-31)
Morning headlines from WABE 90.1, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Ethics crackdown leads to 2 state lawmakers paying fees (2007-12-31)
The Georgia Ethics Commission has stepped up efforts against violators and it seems to be working.

Drought Still Doesn't Beat 1954 (2007-12-31)
2007, it turns out, won't be the driest year on record in Georgia. Heavy rainfalls over the last few days brought the year's total rainfall up by about three inches.

New Year brings new theatre for Metro ATL performing arts group (2007-12-31)
New London Theatre has moved out into its own facility although financial challenges remain.

Former GA Senator Pushes for Bi-partisanship (2007-12-31)
Former U-S Senator Sam Nunn says he has a plan to push the 2008 presidential candidates to be less divisive and more forward about their plans for the country.

WABE Newscast (31 Dec 4pm) (2007-12-31)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Grady Contract Language at Issue (2007-12-28)
Grady Health Systems' Board of Trustees hopes to finalize the language of a new leasing contract in the next two weeks. The contract would lease out the daily operations of the system to a new board of directors.

Former D.A. Offers Advice to Teens about Georgia Law (2007-12-28)
Former Dekalb District Attorney J. Tom Morgan has seen countless court cases in his role as both a D.A. and a prosecutor in the state of Georgia. But one area of the law that has frustrated him over the years is rules dealing with teenagers, and worse, often just how little teens know about those laws. That sentiment led Morgan to publish Ignorance is No Defense a book that explains more than 100 laws that are relevant to teenagers.

Motion to Remove Nichols Judge May Complicate (2007-12-28)
A motion filed by Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard yesterday asks the judge in the Brian Nichols case to recuse himself. Nichols is charged with killing four people as part of a courthouse escape attempt. But some criminal attorneys say that finding a new judge could further complicate things.

WABE Newscast (28 Dec 8am) (2007-12-28)
Morning headlines from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (27 Dec 4pm) (2007-12-27)
Evening newscast from 90.1, WABE. Your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (27 Dec 8am) (2007-12-27)
Morning headlines from 90.1 WABE, your source for the classics and NPR News.

Xmas tree sales are good news for bankrupt Pike (2007-12-27)
Winter sales of Christmas trees help the company as it remains in Chapter 11.

Advance Fee Fraud: an old scheme with new tricks (2007-12-27)
One of the most enduring scams is the advance-fee fraud - whereby a scam artist convinces his victim to send money, usually overseas. It's more successful than ever, largely thanks to the Internet which provides scammers easy access to victims, victims' personal information, and anonymity.

Grady holds 1st public meeting on lease agreement (2007-12-27)
Public asked questions about Grady board's plan to give bulk of power to non profit.

New Year's Resolutions Mean Income for Area Health Clubs (2007-12-27)
Now that Christmas has passed Georgians are counting down the days before New Year's. Of course with New Year's come resolutions. And each year, the most popular New Year's resolution stays the same: lose weight, and get in shape--which means income potential for area health clubs.

Gwinnett seeks open heart surgery center (2007-12-26)
Medical Center argues Gwinnett is largest county without facility.

WABE Newscast (26 Dec 8am) (2007-12-26)
Morning newscast from WABE 90.1, your source for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (26 Dec 4pm) (2007-12-26)
Evening newscast from 90.1, WABE. Your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (24 Dec 8am) (2007-12-24)
Morning newscast from WABE 90.1, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (24 Dec 4pm) (2007-12-24)
Evening newscast from 90.1, WABE. Your home for the classics and NPR News.

Military reunion at Hartsfield Jackson (2007-12-24)
US Soldiers return from Iraq to hugs, tears and smiles from family members

Holiday Fraud Prevention Tips (2007-12-21)
Federal Trade Commission estimates that nine million Americans have their identities stolen each year.

Atlanta Schools Better, Parks Greenspace Slow to Grow (2007-12-21)
The latest annual report on Atlanta's economic development goals shows good progress on improving the high school graduation rate. But the city's making slow progress when it comes to increasing parks and greenspace.

St. Joseph's Settles $26 million Case (2007-12-21)
St. Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta will pay $26 million to settle a whistleblower case, that the hospital over-billed the government for Medicare services.

WABE Newscast (21 Dec. 4pm) (2007-12-21)
Evening newscast from 90.1, WABE. Your home for the classics and NPR News.

3 of Genarlow Wilson's co defendants released (2007-12-20)
Lawyers hopes case influences lawmakers debating sex offender bill.

WABE Newscast (20 Dec 4:30 pm) (2007-12-20)
Evening newscast from 90.1, WABE. Your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (20 Dec 8am) (2007-12-20)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Tips for Handling the Christmas Travel Crush (2007-12-20)
Hartsfield Jackson officials predict that tomorrow and January 2nd will be the heaviest days of the holiday travel season. But travelers can heed some tips to ease the experience.

WABE Newscast (19 Dec 8am) (2007-12-19)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

DeKalb Commissioners Order Contracts Audit (2007-12-19)
DeKalb County Commissioners are asking KPMG to audit years of county contracts with private vendors. They are concerned that county employees circumvented policies on how to award contracts.

Wabe Newscast (19 Dec 4pm) (2007-12-19)
Morning newscast from 90.1, WABE. Your home for the classics and NPR News.

Wabe Newscast (18 Dec 4pm) (2007-12-18)
Morning newscast from 90.1, WABE. Your home for the classics and NPR News.

Reflections on former House Speaker Tom Murphy (2007-12-18)
Politicians, civil rights groups and other remember the nation's longest serving House Speaker

WABE Newscast (18 Dec 8am) (2007-12-18)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Pulitzer Prize Walker's Papers Headed To Emory (2007-12-18)
Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize-winner and internationally known Georgia-born novelist and poet, will place her archive with Emory University.

State PSC approve Georgia Power rate hike compromise (2007-12-18)
Lower than requested increase goes in effect in January

Senior Advocate Offers Fraud Safety Tips for the Elderly (2007-12-18)
Elderly citizens are often vulnerable targets of fraud. As part of our occasional series on investment fraud, Susan Mittleman reviewed some basic terminology and some strategy for seniors Mittleman spoke with Jim Baggett, a volunteer leader with Georgia's AARP's Fraud Fighters.

Wabe Newscast (17 Dec 4pm) (2007-12-17)
Morning newscast from 90.1, WABE. Your home for the classics and NPR News

WABE Newscast (17 Dec 8am) (2007-12-17)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Seeking traffic advice from other cities (2007-12-17)
Business leaders wonder if ideas from other cities can help solve metro Atlanta's traffic problem.

Feds Warn of Jury Duty Scam (2007-12-14)
Feds offer details on jury duty scam that asks for personal information.

WABE Newscast (14 Dec 8am) (2007-12-14)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

GA Legislative Session One Month Away (2007-12-14)
In one month the Georgia General Assembly will convene its 2008 legislative session.

Feds Warn of Jury Duty Scam (2007-12-14)
Feds offer details on jury duty scam that asks for personal information.

WABE Newscast (14 Dec 4:30pm (2007-12-14)
Evening newscast from 90.1, WABE. Your home for the classics and NPR.

Feds Warn of Jury Duty Scam (2007-12-14)
Feds offer details on jury duty scam that asks for personal information.

WABE Newscast (13 Dec 4pm) (2007-12-13)
Evening newscast from 90.1, WABE your home for the classics and NPR News

Civil and Human Rights Promises to be a Different Kind of Museum (2007-12-13)
It was announced on Tuesday that Atlanta's new Center for Civil and Human Rights hopes to break ground in 2009.

DOT report not surprising to some (2007-12-13)
Some elected officials say they've known for some time about problems within Georgia's Transportation Department.

WABE Newscast (13 Dec 8am) (2007-12-13)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Child Advocates Fear PeachCare Cuts (2007-12-13)
For the second time, President Bush has vetoed a bill to expand funding for children's health insurance programs in several states. That's making children's advocates in Georgia nervous that state legislators will cut PeachCare's enrollment and services next session.

Skateboarding Brothers (2007-12-12)
You're never too old to skateboard. Such is the case for Eric and Graham Gyger.

WABE Newscast (12 Dec 4pm) (2007-12-12)
Afternoon news cast from 90.1. Your home for the classics and NPR news.

Falcons Head Coach Resigns (2007-12-12)
One day after former Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced on federal dog-fighting charges the Falcon's head coach Bobby Petrino has announced he's leaving the team.

WABE Newscast (12 Dec 8am) (2007-12-12)
Morning Newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (11 Dec 8am) (2007-12-11)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.

Local Pastors Team Up to Fight Senior Fraud (2007-12-11)
fraud, Susan Mittleman reports on one way some folks are trying to educate themselves, their families and their communities on how to keep their hard-earned money from landing in the wrong hands.

Debate over proposed GA water plan (2007-12-11)
Debate over long term water plan for Georgia includes discussion of Savannah River.

WABE Newscast (11 Dec 4pm) (2007-12-11)
Evening Newscast from 90.1, WABE you home for the classics and NPR News.

Man Cleared of 28-Year-Old Conviction (2007-12-11)
A man who was charged with the rape, assault, and burglary of an elderly woman 28 years ago has been cleared. 48-year old John White was released from Macon State Prison last night, after a DNA test proved he was innocent.

Metro Foreclosure Rate Hits All-time High (2007-12-11)
An Alpharetta real estate group consulting group says metro Atlanta's foreclosure rate has hit an all-time high.

Decatur votes on charter petition (2007-12-11)
DeKalb County city could be 1st in state to move entire school system into charter status.

Delta Airlines Offers Airline Etiquette Advice (2007-12-10)
Delta Air Lines is launching a new series of etiquette videos aimed at dealing with those awkward and often trying situations when traveling.

Vick Sentencing Garners Mixed Reactions (2007-12-10)
Atlantans had a variety of reactions to Michael Vick's 23-month prison sentence. WABE's Odette Yousef sampled some at an Atlanta Pancake House.

WABE Newscast (9 Dec 9am) (2007-12-09)
Morning newscast from 90.1, WABE. Your home for the classics and NPR News.

WABE Newscast (7 Dec 8am) (2007-12-07)
Morning newscast from 90.1, WABE your home for the classics and NPR News.

Atlanta Drivers Cool to Funding Trauma (2007-12-07)
House Speaker Glenn Richardson wants drivers to pay for Georgia's trauma care network of hospitals. He proposes hiking annual tag registration fees by $10, and increasing speeding fines. This morning, WABE's Odette Yousef asked some drivers what they thought.

Atlanta Remembers 1941 (2007-12-07)
This date has lived in the minds of those who lived through it for over six decades.

Atlanta Considers White House Foreclosure Plan (2007-12-07)
Georgia finance experts are still exploring the details of the new White House plan to cut down on the number of home foreclosures nationwide. The plan was announced one day after an Atlanta Regional Commission expert declared the metro area in a foreclosure crisis

WABE Newscast (6 Dec 8am) (2007-12-06)
Morning newscast from WABE your home for the classics and NPR News.

Metro Atlanta in Foreclosure Crisis (2007-12-06)
The White House is expected to announce an arrangement with mortgage lenders this afternoon to slow down the nation's foreclosure rate. But closer to home, a top city planning expert says Atlanta's foreclosure rate has already hit crisis proportions and may get worse.

Remembering an Unpleasant Day in Atlanta History (2007-12-04)
WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss speaks with Georgia State University History professor Cliff Kuhn about the second formation of the Ku Klux Klan.

Car Washes Educate on Drought Measures (2007-12-04)
Some car washes are on an educational mission to let drivers know they're drought-friendly.

Atlanta Food Critic offers tips on getting a great meal (2007-12-03)
WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss catches up with Atlanta Magazine's renowned restaurant reviewer Christiane Lauterbach.

Civil Rights Center to Bring Jobs, Money (2007-12-03)
The Center for Civil and Human Rights will create more than $1 billion in economic activity in its first 10 years. That's according to a new economic impact study released today by the Center for Civil and Human Rights Partnership.

Paste Magazine Editor offer " the Best Music of the Year" (2007-11-30)
Decatur-based Paste Magazine is a magazine very much alive, thanks in part to its creative way in attracting new readership.

Regional Board Approves Transportation Plan (2007-11-29)
Today, local leaders approved a concept plan to integrate transportation systems throughout the region. The Transportation Planning Board will now begin gathering public input on it, through May.

Grady Buys Time for Negotiations with Loan (2007-11-28)
Grady Health Systems' Board members face some tricky negotiations with state and county leaders in the coming weeks, to secure future funding for the institution. But a $54 million loan from investment firm Goldman Sachs buys the board time to broker those compromises.

Fulton, DeKalb Reluctant to Back More Grady Bonds (2007-11-28)
Fulton and DeKalb County leaders are reluctant to back additional bonds to provide Grady Health Systems with 200 million dollars. Grady board members included that request in their 500 million dollar funding plan to save the system.

Governor, Lt. Governor Balk at Grady Board Demand (2007-11-27)
State leaders are balking at a demand that they commit to an annual appropriation of 30 million dollars to Grady Health Systems. The demand was part of a resolution that Grady's Board of Trustees passed yesterday.

Grady Board Approves Governance Change (2007-11-27)
Yesterday, Grady Health Systems' board of trustees decided to relinquish their authority to a new, private, not-for-profit board of directors. It followed months of heated debate. But some say the more arduous tasks are still ahead.

Grady Board to Vote on Governance Change (2007-11-26)
Today, Grady Health Systems' Board members will decide whether to change their governance structure. The long-anticipated vote could ensure state and private funding for the cash-strapped system.

GA Retailers Counting on Black Friday (2007-11-23)
Today marks the start of the holiday shopping season. It's often called Black Friday because, if all goes well, retailer's balance sheets move out of the red and into the black.

Musician looks inward to create Celtic-Native American Music (2007-11-23)
Arvel Bird plays a style of music that is hard to classify. Whatever his fans choose to call it, it is a style that's rooted in his family background.

Kathryn Johnston Family to Sue City, Police Chief (2007-11-21)
Today, exactly one year after Atlanta police shot 92-year old Kathryn Johnston during a botched drug raid, her family will file a lawsuit.

Day before Thanksgiving travel at Hartsfield-Jackson (2007-11-21)
Relatively short security lines at the world's biggest airport

Lieutenant William Trivelpiece interview (2007-11-21)
On the first anniversary of the shooting death of 92 year old Kathryn Johnston by Atlanta Police officers during a botched drug raid, WABE's Steve Goss asked the APD's new commander of the Narcotics Unit if the replacement of the division's senior and experienced personnel might compromise the Narcotics Unit's effectiveness...

Johnston Family Sues Atlanta, Police (2007-11-21)
Today, exactly one year after 92-year old Kathryn Johnston was shot by Atlanta police in her Neal Street home, her family is suing. The suit claims that Atlanta and its police department encouraged corruption, which led to Johnston's death.

Mayor, Police Chief Praise Changes since Kathryn Johnston (2007-11-20)
Nearly one-year after 92-year old Kathryn Johnston's death, the police department has made positive changes. That was the message today from Atlanta's mayor and police chief who say that new measures will prevent a repeat of the tragedy.

Vick starts federal dog fighting sentence early (2007-11-19)
Vick enters N.W. VA jail 22 days ahead of sentencing date

Home Builders Association Opposes Gray Water Reuse Mandate (2007-11-19)
Tomorrow, Sandy Springs will consider whether to require home builders to build gray water reuse systems in all new houses. But the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association says that would not help the current drought.

Perdue Pleased with Army Corps Drought Measures (2007-11-16)
Georgia leaders are pleased with the US Army Corps' decision today to reduce water flows into Florida, and to let Georgia retain rainwater.

Secretary of Education Praises Atlanta Public Schools (2007-11-16)
Atlanta Public Schools continues test achievements.

Corps of Engineers Reduces Flows to Florida (2007-11-16)
The US Army Corps of engineers has begun reducing the flow of water downstream into Florida. But it says the bigger impact on Georgia's shrinking water supply will come from retaining new rainwater.

Committee Recommends 501c3 to Grady Board (2007-11-15)
The only viable option for Grady Health Systems right now is to restructure under a new, private, non-profit board. That was the consensus, today, of a committee that explored lifelines for the financially-strapped institution.

Emory, Morehouse Say Grady Crisis Affects Residency Programs (2007-11-14)
Emory University and the Morehouse School of Medicine say that uncertainty over Grady Hospital's future is making it tougher to recruit medical residents to their programs.

Pike Family Nurseries Falls Victim to Drought (2007-11-14)
Norcross-based Pike Family Nurseries has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The largest privately-owned garden center in the country has fallen victim to the drought.

Lawmakers Say Grady, Emory Dodging Abortion Clinic Questions (2007-11-14)
Georgia lawmakers are demanding answers to the question of whether tax dollars were used in Grady Hospital's family planning program. The clinic, which was allowed to perform abortions for women on a fee-for-service basis, was shut down in June.

GA Supreme Court Hears Troy Davis Arguments (2007-11-13)
New evidence has cast doubt on the 1991 conviction of Troy Davis, and that's why he should get a new trial. That was the argument of Davis' lawyer today before Georgia's Supreme Court. But prosecutors say the new evidence is unreliable.

Nichols' Lawyers Ask for Further Delay (2007-11-09)
Today a lawyer for accused courthouse shooter Brian Nichols said recent developments are cause for another postponement in the trial. Jury selection is currently scheduled to resume on November 26th.

Richardson provides more details for ad valorem elimination plan (2007-11-07)
Even with detials, plan has many scratching their heads with concern for local services.

New transportation planning for Atlanta (2007-11-06)
Connect Atlanta will chart the city's transportation for the next 25 years.

Perdue Warns Against Tax Overhaul (2007-11-05)
Today, Governor Sonny Perdue warned against rushing into major tax reform without analyzing its potential consequences. He spoke at the Atlanta Press Club.

Gov. Perdue not alone in praying for rain (2007-11-02)
Georgia Baptist Convention calls for a state wide day of rain prayer this Sunday

Fulton DA Howard sues Brian Nichols' judge (2007-11-02)
DA wants GA Supreme Court to remove Judge Fuller from case of accused Fulton Courthouse gunman.

"Hitman" Scam Uncovered (2007-11-01)
Criminals are getting more creative - and bold - when it comes to trying to separate you from your money through fraud scams. Susan Mittleman reports on one of the newest email scams - in our occasional series on Fraud.

Water Utilities Still Determing Water Restrictions (2007-11-01)
Today's the first day that city and county water utility companies in North Georgia are working under tighter state limits. But many are still hashing out how, exactly, to get their customers to use less water.

Florida Riverkeeper Sounds Off on Tri-State Water War (2007-10-31)
WABE's Morning Edition Host spoke with Dan Tonsmire from the Apalachicola Riverkeeper an environmental advocacy group to get his take on the Southeast's water shortage crisis.
He began by talking about what's at stake for that part of Florida.

Atlanta Police Say Old Ponzi Scheme Reborn (2007-10-31)
SUSAN MITTLEMAN HAS THIS REPORT AS PART OF OUR OCCASIONAL SERIES ON INVESTMENT FRAUD.

Atlanta Public Schools 'Solid' - Progress to Continue (2007-10-31)
Atlanta public schools are making great strides. That's what schools superintendent Beverly Hall told community leaders and educators today, in her State of the Schools address.

Atlanta Getting Safer, Despite Police Department Woes (2007-10-30)
The city of Atlanta is getting safer and safer that was the message today from Police Chief Richard Pennington and Mayor Shirley Franklin . They spoke to business leaders and Atlanta police, at the annual state of crime in the city breakfast.

Most Public School Students in South 'Low-Income' (2007-10-30)
A new report finds that, for the first time in more than 40 years, the majority of public school students in the South are low income. The South is now the only region of the US where that is true.

Debate over drought deadline for Metro Atlanta (2007-10-30)
280 days? 113 days? 80 days? The deadline for no water depends on who you ask and what you count.

Drought prompts conservation at ATL airport (2007-10-29)
Hartsfield Jackson mulls plans to adjust water use in bathrooms, curbside cleaning and other areas

WABE's Top Halloween Weekend Picks (2007-10-26)
WABE's list of best bets for celebrating the Halloween Weekend in Atlanta.

"Paste" Editor discusses the magazine's history and what new music is worth a listen (2007-10-26)
. WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss spoke with the magazine's Editor-in-Chief Josh Jackson and began by asking where the name Paste came from anyway.

Former President Carter talks about the Past, Present and Future of the Carter Center (2007-10-25)
Former President Jimmy Carter recently published his 24th book Beyond the White House: Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope chronicles the 25-year history of the Carter Center's work around the globe.

City Kicks Off Old 4th Ward Redevelopment Effort (2007-10-24)
Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward is due for an update to its redevelopment plan, and city officials kick off that effort tonight at a public meeting.

US Army Corps of Engineers says state's water situation is under control (2007-10-24)
Yesterday WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss spoke with the Army's Colonel Byron Jorns, and asked if the Army Corps is the sole authority for supervising the level of Lake Lanier.

Dalai Lama Addresses Thousands in Centennial Olympic Park (2007-10-23)
In his last public appearance in Atlanta yesterday, the Dalai Lama spoke to thousands of people in Centennial Olympic Park.

Drought spurs efficiency sales (2007-10-23)
Demand for water efficient fixtures and other products are on the rise.

State counters Georgia Power rate hike proposal (2007-10-23)
State advisors question numbers provided by Atlanta-based energy company.

New Service Alerts on Downtown Traffic (2007-10-23)
City leaders hope that a new service, called Downtown Navigator, will alleviate fears of traffic congestion in downtown Atlanta.

Legisative committee tackles police lineups (2007-10-23)
Method of identifying suspects under scrutiny by some state lawmakers.

Emory Student Journalist Reflects on Dalai Lama Visit (2007-10-23)
His Holiness, the Dalai Lama's visit to Emory University has generated a good deal of media attention but, only a small number of journalists were afforded interview access to the Tibetan spiritual leader. One of those was Chris Megerian, editor of the student newspaper, The Emory Wheel .

Emory Welcomes Dalai Lama as New Professor (2007-10-22)
In a ceremony this morning, the Dalai Lama became Emory University's newest professor.

University System of Georgia Launches New Website (2007-10-19)
Click and Learn from University System of Georgia!

Atlanta Awarded WNBA Team (2007-10-19)
City Officials Welcome New Professional Team From WNBA!

Atlanta Water Supply Dangerously Low (2007-10-11)
Atlanta officials are imploring the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop releasing so much water from Lake Lanier.

Statue of Tiber in Atlanta (2007-10-09)
The statue was uncovered in 1512 as workers constructed a house in Rome.

DeKalb Leaders Postpone Vote on Bar Hours (2007-10-09)
DeKalb County Commissioners have postponed a vote on whether bars, clubs, and other late-night venues should close two hours earlier. More than 600 people turned out at their meeting today to weigh in on the controversial issue.

Harlem, Georgia Remembers Laurel and Hardy (2007-10-08)
The first weeknd of October is a weekend festivals. There was the Atlanta Greek festival, another in Oakland Cemetery, and a folk fest in Athens. But one of the most unusual festivals was the Oliver Hardy Festival that took place in Harlem, Georgia, a town of 2,000 about 30 miles west of Augusta.

Fight Brewing Over DeKalb Bars' Closing Hours (2007-10-08)
DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones says he'll fight a proposal to close the county's late-night venues earlier. County Commissioner Jeff Rader has proposed rolling back closing times for bars, clubs, and late-night entertainment venues to 2 am Mondays through Saturdays.

Grady Committee to Consider Non-Profit (2007-10-06)
A committee has been appointed to explore how Grady Health Systems could be managed by a new, private, non-profit board. The committee has turned out very differently from what Grady Board members outlined at their meeting in late September.

Credit bureaus to offer credit freeze option (2007-10-05)
Experian's announcement completes credit freeze trifecta.

Remembering Atlanta's Cotton Expo (2007-10-05)
It's Friday, October 5th,and if we were to turn Atlanta's clock back 126 years to this date in 1881, odds are we'd be attending the opening of the International Cotton Exposition the biggest single event the city had ever hosted up until that time.

GA lawmakers debate credit freeze price (2007-10-04)
The disputed dollar amount is attached to a bill letting Georgia lock credit reports from identity theft.

Violent Ring Busted in Atlanta (2007-10-04)
State, local, and federal law enforcement agencies say they've take eight of the most dangerous men off Atlanta's streets. The men are charged with a string of unusually violent homicides and assaults that took place over the summer.

Nichols Trial to Go On Without Funding Solution (2007-10-04)
Jury questioning in the Brian Nichols death penalty trial will begin as scheduled, on October 15th. At a hearing this morning, Judge Hilton Fuller said he doesn't know where money will come from to go forward, but hopes for an eleventh-hour solution.

The "White Boy with the Black Press" recalls Atlanta in the 1970's (2007-10-04)
In 1969, photojournalist Boyd Lewis was hired by The Atlanta Voice to cover the black community for the newspaper. A collection of his photographs, entitled, That 70s Atlanta is now on view at the Mason Murer Gallery.

Child Advocates: Juvenile Justice System 'Outdated,' 'Lacks Clarity' (2007-10-03)
Child advocacy groups are gearing up to focus attention on Georgia's outdated and confusing juvenile justice system. They say the laws make it difficult for agencies that deal with troubled youths to communicate with each other.

Presidential Veto Won't Impact PeachCare Soon (2007-10-03)
President Bush's veto today of a bill to expand federal funding for children's health insurance by $35 billion won't immediately affect PeachCare. That's because the program learned yesterday that it will get $43 million federal to continue coverage through November.

GA Tech Researchers Study Human-Robot Relationship (2007-10-02)
People name them, they dress them rearrange their homes to accommodate them. No, they're not children or pets they're vacuum cleaners. Two Georgia Tech researchers have found that when it comes to Roombas - self-navigating vacuum cleaners - the emotional attachments can run deep.

Debate over equal funding for Atlanta's Beltline (2007-10-02)
West Atlanta advocates say their half of the 22-mile long project is underfunded.

Lawrenceville Man Allegedly Volunteered for Nazi SS (2007-10-01)
Federal prosecutors hope to deport a Lawrenceville man who allegedly was a member of the Nazi SS during World War II.

PSC hears Georgia Power rate hike request (2007-10-01)
State regulators will decide if customers should pay for company's improvement projects.

Consumer Guru Pans Atlanta Schools (2007-09-28)
Popular consumer advisor Clark Howard says Atlanta's Public Schools are - quote - a bad joke. The radio host and author still won't confirm rumors that he'll run for Atlanta mayor in 2009, but today he outlined what sounded much like a platform agenda for members of Atlanta's Press Club.

WWII POW: Bill Price (2007-09-28)
Durning the war his plan was brought down over Japan.

Festival of Trees lives on (2007-09-27)
30 year annual charity sale of Christmas Trees moves to Atlanta History Center

Creative Loafing Names "Atlanta's Best" (2007-09-26)
Creative Loafing's annual Best Of Issue hits newsstands tomorrow but is available on-line today.

Georgia's Uninsured Children Stand to Gain from House Bill (2007-09-26)
A bill that the U.S. House passed yesterday could potentially halve the number of uninsured children in Georgia. But President Bush has vowed to veto the measure, which expands federal funding for state programs like PeachCare by $35 billion.

DeKalb Defers $5 million Infusion to Grady (2007-09-25)
Today the DeKalb County commission put off a vote to infuse $5 million into the cash-strapped Grady Health Systems.

Local Author Explores Peachtree Creek (2007-09-24)
Peachtree Creek and its tributaries meander for more than 60 miles through most of metro Atlanta.

Grady Board to Explore Non-Profit Management (2007-09-24)
Grady Health System's board members have decided to look more closely at leasing management to a private, non-profit board. In a unanimous vote today, they authorized the formation of an exploratory committee to examine how that change could look.

Grady Agreement Pushes Toward Non-Profit (2007-09-22)
Today Grady Health System's governing board takes a closer look at the possibility of becoming a non-profit organization.

TB Cases Focus Lens on Public Health Concern (2007-09-21)
Four Cobb County high school students learned today that they do not have active tuberculosis. They came into contact with a teacher suspected of having the disease. Health officials say this and other recent, highly-publicized cases in metro Atlanta are serving to raise awareness of TB.

Lawyer Argues to Suppress Evidence Against Alleged Terrorist (2007-09-20)
The lawyer for an accused terrorist conspirator in Georgia hopes to get some evidence against his client suppressed before his trial begins.

Atlanta Congressman Named Among 'Most Corrupt' (2007-09-19)
One of Atlanta's Congressional representatives, David Scott, has been named one of the 22 most corrupt members of Congress. Watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington accuses Scott of evading more than 170 thousand dollars in state and federal taxes.

Atlanta Traffic Congestion Bad... But Not All Bad (2007-09-18)
In 2005, the average metro Atlantan spent 60 hours stuck in traffic. But a new report about traffic congestion shows that Atlanta drivers are better off than commuters in many other urban areas.

SCLC travels for Jena 6 (2007-09-18)
The Atlanta-based civil rights organization joins national outcry over racial tensions in the LA town.

Nichols Defense Has No Money (2007-09-17)
The death penalty case of Brian Nichols has officially run out of money. His lawyers today asked a Fulton County Superior Court judge to force the state to pay defense expenses, or remove the death penalty option.

Board changes state's high school graduation requirements (2007-09-14)
More math and science requirements. Foreign language becomes optional.

Cobb Arts Center Throws Civic Center in Question (2007-09-14)
The new Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, which opens this weekend, is expected to enhance the metro region's cultural offerings. It may also affect how the city of Atlanta thinks about strengthening its art scene.

Piedmont Parking Deck Set for Construction (2007-09-13)
The Atlanta Botanical Garden expects to break ground on a new parking deck in Piedmont Park this fall. A judge yesterday effectively eliminated the last legal challenge to the deck, ruling that the Botanical Garden does not have to open its records to the public.

A Look at the Atlanta Beltline (2007-09-13)
The Atlanta Beltline has been a topic of conversation and debate in the press and the city's neighborhoods for more than two years. In an effort to find out more about the Project, WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss, and producer Kevin Keller, signed on for a free ride around the proposed Beltline path. You can see a map of the Beltline and hear more interviews with the project's key players by visiting WABE's Beltline Page.

Ft. McPherson Planners Propose Science Park (2007-09-11)
The Fort McPherson army base in Southwest Atlanta will house a major new science park research center. That's the vision of a planning committee that unveiled its proposal today, with Governor Sonny Perdue and Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.

Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Leader Weighs in on Grady (2007-09-11)
Grady Health System's financial troubles have been the topic of discussion in the media and among civic leaders for months. Last week, we had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Chris Edwards, the vice-chairman of the Fulton DeKalb Hospital Authority Board and asked him how Grady came to acquire such a massive debt .

Cobb formalizes armed police partnership with code department (2007-09-11)
If you're in violation of code in Cobb, the next person to knock on your door could be an armed police officer.

MARTA Offers Top Job to Sacramento Transit Chief (2007-09-10)
Today MARTA's Board of Directors unanimously voted to offer the job of General Manager to Beverly Scott. Scott currently heads the Sacramento Regional Transit District in California.

Campaign targets underage drinking in GA (2007-09-10)
TV and Radio PSA blame family and friends for underage drinking

MARTA Set to Vote on New General Manager (2007-09-10)
Community leaders hope that the dream of regional transit in metro Atlanta will become a reality under MARTA's next general manager. Today, MARTA's Board is expected to approve the appointment of Beverly Scott to that post.

Groups Ramp Up Voter Education Efforts (2007-09-07)
Groups that opposed the new Voter ID law are ramping up efforts to prepare voters for county elections on September 18th. Yesterday, a federal judge upheld the law, which requires voters to show a state-issued ID at the polls.

Atlanta Commuter Reflects on Her 'Low-Car Diet' (2007-09-07)
About a month ago WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss interviewed Spelman College biologist Lola Brown . She had just begun her Low-Car Diet a promotion sponsored by the car rental company Flexcar, where she agreed to give up use of her own automobile, in favor of alternate means of transportation. Now that the month-long experiment has ended, Steve caught up with Ms. Brown and asked her about the experience.

Giant Panda Cub Turns One (2007-09-06)
Zoo Atlanta's baby panda cub was feted by hundreds of fans today on her first birthday.

New Gas Pipeline to Run Through East Point (2007-09-05)
A natural gas pipeline will run through East Point. State Regularors have approved a settlement between the city and Georgia Power, paving the way for construction.

Grady Gets $15 Million from Fulton County (2007-09-05)
Grady Health Systems will get $15 million from Fulton County to help tide it over through the end of the year.<

Proactive advice for homeowners about foreclosure (2007-09-05)
Consumer experts say homeowners should seek help early rather than late.

Sleep in Space (2007-09-04)
If you've ever traveled across time zones, you're probably familiar with jet lag...Imagine how you'd feel traveling in space,or even to Mars. In the last part of her sleep series, Susan Mittleman reports on how sleep researchers are working to prepare astronauts for the planned Mission to Mars.

State OKs pipeline settlement (2007-09-04)
Georgia Power will provide money and concessions to East Point. The city won't stand in the way of pipeline

Housing Experts Unclear Why Georgia Foreclosures so High (2007-09-04)
The collapse of the sub-prime mortgage market is taking a toll on homeowners all over the nation. But why is Georgia's foreclosure rate among the worst?

GA restauarnts will take food code classes (2007-09-04)
The seminar will prepares restaurants for the state's new health codes

FBI probed Coretta Scott King (2007-08-31)
King's widow was the subject of an FBI investigation well after MLK's assination

Georgia Capital Defender Resigns (2007-08-31)
Georgia's top Capital Defender has resigned. Chris Adams, Director of the state's Capital Defender's Office, says budget cuts are making it impossible to defend people who face the death penalty.

Decatur Book Festival leader on the Weekend Event (2007-08-31)
The 2nd Annual Decatur Book Festival starts today and runs through Sunday in and around the Square in downtown Decatur. Darren Wang is executive director of the festival.

Panda Birthday Bash Starts Sunday (2007-08-31)
Sunday kicks off a week-long birthday bash for the baby that Atlanta loves to spoil. Zoo Atlanta's giant panda cub, Mei Lan, turns one year old next Thursday and everyone's invited.

Children in Georgia Barred from Health Care (2007-08-30)
Child advocates say that administrative barriers are keeping hundreds of thousands of children in Georgia from getting health care. Speaking to the press yesterday, they called on lawmakers to streamline the enrollment processes for Medicaid and Peachcare.

Georgia Child Advocates Urge Congress to Pass Law (2007-08-29)
Today children's advocates in Georgia called on Congress to reauthorize the federal law behind the state children's health insurance program, also known as SCHIP. That program, in Georgia, is called PeachCare, and provides health insurance for children of the working poor.

DeKalb Commissioners Float Third Grady Plan (2007-08-29)
A third plan to save the Grady Health System has emerged. Yesterday, DeKalb County Commissioners Larry Johnson and Connie Stokes made recommendations to the county's full board, on how to save the financially troubled institution.

Baggy pants ordinance gets public hearing (2007-08-28)
ATL city councilman wants to add baggy pants to indeceny code.

Aging Affects Sleep for Baby Boomers (2007-08-28)
As baby-boomers reach retirement age they may not only have more time on their hands, they may also have more sleepless nights.

Vick Apology Moot from PR Standpoint (2007-08-28)
In a short statement yesterday, Michael Vick finally apologized publicly for his role in a dogfighting operation. But when it comes to fans, was that enough, from a public relations standpoint?

Sacramento Transit Head Favored to Lead MARTA (2007-08-27)
The next head of MARTA may be en route from California. Today the system's search committee nominated Dr. Beverly Scott, head of the Sacramento Regional Transit District, to become MARTA's next General Manager.

Vick is still a Falcon for financial reasons (2007-08-27)
The Falcons have to abide by NFL rules governing signing bonuses.

Vick Set to Enter Plea (2007-08-27)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback is due in court today to enter a guilty plea on federal dogfighting conspiracy charges.

Vick pleads, Falcons react (2007-08-27)
Both Michael Vick and Atlanta Falcons are moving forward despite the cloud of the dog fighting scandal.

Decatur Baptist's First Female Pastor Talks About Her New Church Home (2007-08-24)
The Baptists and all of their various denominations-- have millions of adherents: conservative, moderate and liberal; but only a small number of Baptist churches are pastored by women. So, when Decatur's First Baptist Church called Julie Pennington-Russell to become its senior pastor, it generated a fair amount of attention among Baptists and the media including WABE.

State charges against Vick still possible (2007-08-24)
Attorney representing Commonwealth of Virginia to decide on state charges against Falcons' QB.

Clayton County Ponders Cracking Down on Renters (2007-08-24)
The head of the Clayton County Commission says that thugs are renting apartments and bringing drugs, gangs, and graffiti into the county's neighborhoods. He wants to crack down on them by collecting tenant information from landlords. But the ACLU says the idea poses all sorts of problems.

Dental Provider Gets Contracts Extended (2007-08-24)
A popular children's dental provider has had its contracts extended with health care organizations that administer Medicaid and Peachcare. Help a Child Smile was slated to lose its contracts, and as a result, thirty-thousand patients, at the end of this month.

Vick files guilty plea in federal court (2007-08-24)
Vick pleads to single count of interstate commerce.

Cagle says Grady needs to be non-profit before before state steps in (2007-08-23)
GA's Lt. Gov spoke to the Atlanta Press Club about health care.

Cagle wants Georgians to shop for insurance at Heath Marketplace (2007-08-23)
Various companies will offer health insurance plans to consumers under Cagle's plan.

Fort Benning Soldiers Victimized in ID Theft Operation (2007-08-23)
More than a dozen military service personnel at Fort Benning are victims of an elaborate identity-theft operation. Atlanta police yesterday arrested two teenagers for allegedly stealing the service personnel's identifying information to order credit cards in their names.

Parents Sue for Children's Dental Care (2007-08-22)
Parents of children covered by PeachCare and Medicaid want a federal judge to force their health plans to keep a popular dental provider. They filed a class-action lawsuit today on behalf of 100,000 children in Georgia.

Counties Balk at Backing Grady Loan (2007-08-22)
Top officials in Fulton and DeKalb Counties are balking at a proposal to borrow $100 million to cover Grady Hospital's short-term debt. On Tuesday, two major financial institutions offered to loan that money, but only if the counties agree to co-sign.

Councilmember to Announce 10 Worst Intersections (2007-08-21)
Today, Atlanta City Councilmember Mary Norwood will announce what residents consider to be the 10 worst intersections in the city.

The Importance of Sleep for Kids (2007-08-21)
IF YOUR HAVING TROUBLE GETTING YOUR CHILD OUT OF BED IN THE MORNINGS THERE COULD BE A REASON HE OR SHE IS TIRED. SIMPLY, SLEEP IS NOT A PRIORITY FOR ALL KIDS, OR THEIR PARENTS. BUT AS SUSAN MITTLEMAN REPORTS IN PART 3 OF HER SLEEP SERIES SOME EXPERTS WOULD LIKE THAT TO CHANGE.

Area High School Focuses on Freshmen (2007-08-21)
Across Georgia public school systems are trying to solve not one but two pressing problems How to raise the number of schools meeting the annual yearly progress requirements of the Federal No Child left behind act And how to improve the state's dismal high school graduation rate. But at Heritage High School in Rockdale County educators think 9th graders hold the key to both.

Atlanta's worst bottleneck intersections (2007-08-21)
Today, Atlanta City Councilmember Mary Norwood unveiled the 10 most reviled intersections in the city.

Financial Institutions Offer Grady Bail-Out (2007-08-21)
Grady Hospital's Board of Trustees today approved a plan that would inject 125 million dollars into the cash-strapped hospital system. But it's contingent on whether Fulton and DeKalb Counties sign on as backers.

What's the deal with Friday traffic in Atlanta? (2007-08-20)
Friday morning rush hour isn't while Friday afternoon rush hour starts before lunch? What gives?

City Approves McMansion Limits (2007-08-20)
Atlanta's City Council has voted 14-0 in favor of an ordinance that would limit the building of McMansions.

APS Superintendent on the State of Atlanta Schools (2007-08-17)
WABE's Morning Host Steve Goss talked with Superintendent Dr. Beverly Hall and asked her to describe one of the district's newest transformations: the single gender academies

Vick faces tough prosecutors (2007-08-17)
Ass. US Atty in VA has ties to Atlanta says former federal prosecutor

Former DeKalb Sheriff Confesses to Rival's Murder (2007-08-16)
Convicted assassin Sidney Dorsey has confessed to ordering the hit against DeKalb County's Sheriff-Elect in 2000. Derwin Brown was gunned down in front of his home, just days before he was scheduled to take office.

RICO charges could be just around the corner for Vick (2007-08-16)
Reportedly, Vick must decide whether to fight the current charges, take a plea or face a new batch of worse charges.

Georgia Launches 511 Traffic Information Line (2007-08-15)
Georgians will now have all the information they need to become smart travelers. That's what Governor Sonny Perdue said today, at the official launching of the Georgia 5-1-1 phone service.

Public Lobbies for More Grady Input (2007-08-14)
Grady Hospital's board and DeKalb County are planning to hold public forums about the hospital's future. At a meeting of state and local leaders yesterday, members of the public expressed anger because they felt excluded.

Possible plea deal for Mike Vick (2007-08-14)
Reports show Vick's lawyers and US prosecutors are talking about a plea for #7

The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation (2007-08-14)
A few weeks ago, the driver of a tractor trailer fell asleep at the wheel, slammed into a car, and killed 4 people in Dacula, Georgia. It's an example of what sleep researchers consider one of the greatest dangers from chronic sleep loss, as susan mittleman reports in part 2 of her sleep series.

Possible plea deal for Mike Vick (2007-08-14)
Reports show Vick's lawyers and US prosecutors are talking about a plea for #7

Vick's Co-defendents Consider Plea Deal (2007-08-14)
Michael Vick's two remaining co-defendants in a federal dog fighting case appear ready to enter plea agreements. But attorneys of the Atlanta quarterback say that will NOT change Vick's legal plan.

Possible plea deal for Mike Vick (2007-08-14)
Reports show Vick's lawyers and US prosecutors are talking about a plea for #7

Atlanta Woman tries "Low-Car Diet" (2007-08-13)
Could you survive a month without your car? Getting to work, to the store using alternate means of transportation? Lola Brown, a biologist at Spellman College, volunteered to turn in her car keys for a month. WABE's Morning host Steve Goss spoke with her last week, and asked her to describe her low Car Diet.

Why We Sleep (2007-08-13)
You may be clicking on this story with your eyes only half-way open. And if you are, you are not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from sleep-related illnesses. In part one of a five-part series, Susan Mittleman explores why we sleep.

Grady Summit Exposes Little Consensus (2007-08-13)
Yesterday, for the first time, county, state, business, and community leaders gathered under the same roof to discuss ideas on how to save Grady Hospital. Hundreds of members of the public showed up, too. The path ahead is far from clear.

American Idol Hopefuls Flock to Georgia Dome (2007-08-13)
Yesterday, thousands of hopefuls lined up outside the Georgia Dome to register to audition for the popular TV show American Idol.

Midwest grounds AirTran's merger bid (2007-08-13)
Why didn't Midwest sell itself to AirTran? Some say it was AirTran's approach. AirTran says it didn't offer enough money.

Too many students, too little housing at Clark Atlanta University (2007-08-10)
Enrollment surge and necessary dorm renovations have caused housing crunch

Sam Olens Responds to Immigration Controversy (2007-08-10)
On Wednesday morning, WABE aired an interview with Jerry Gonzalez, head of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials. Gonzales feels many recently passed ordinances unfairly target the Latino immigrant community . Yesterday, Sam Olens chairman of the Cobb County Commission accepted our invitation to respond.

Atlanta Posts Highest Growth in 35 Years (2007-08-09)
Last year, the city of Atlanta had its highest rate of population growth in 35 years. That's according to the figures released today by the Atlanta Regional Commission.

Downtown Atlanta Crime Bucks Trends, Decreases (2007-08-09)
Crime is up in Atlanta but not if you're looking downtown. The first six months of this year saw a 36 percent decrease in downtown crime, compared with last year.

Dealing with 103 degrees in Atlanta (2007-08-09)
Record summer highs aren't keeping some Atlantans inside

ATL baseball fans cheer Bonds and Aaron at the same time (2007-08-08)
Atlanta fans react to Barry Bonds breaking Aaron's home run record Tuesday night.

Hank Aaron was King (2007-08-08)
An eye witness to Hank Aaron's home run talks about that moment.

City audit tells Hartsfield-Jackson to improve tracking of airplane landings (2007-08-08)
Audit says airport relies of small carriers to report landings.

Funding the Beltline's westside (2007-08-08)
ARC blames tight budget constraints. Transit advocates say it's an issue of fairness.

Children's Dental Network May be Overwhelmed (2007-08-08)
100,000 children in Georgia are set to lose dental care with their current providers at the end of August. The question is, will they have somewhere else to go?

Retired Delta pilots say show them the pension benefits (2007-08-08)
Bankruptcy court filing say Delta owes $100 million in benefits

Latino Leader Blasts Cobb Comission (2007-08-08)
Jerry Gonzalez, head of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials speaks with Steve Goss about his recent resignation from the Cobb County Hispanic/Latino Initiative. Steve first asked about the original intent of that group.

Strip Project Recalls Atlanta's Summer of Love (2007-08-07)
Maybe you don't need reminding, but it was 40 years ago that the Summer of Love made its impact on not just San Francisco, but other parts of America as well. Major American cities each had their hippie districts . In Atlanta, it was a section of Midtown called The Strip Patti Kunkle and Patrick Edmonson are working on the Strip Project with the hope that the memories of that time and place won't be lost. In an earlier conversation, I asked Patrick to identify where it was

Amnesty Appeals for New Davis Trial (2007-08-07)
Today, Amnesty International publicly appealed for a new trial for Troy Davis. Davis was convicted in 1991 of killing a Savannah police officer, but now there are doubts about his guilt.

Rev. Al Sharpton heads SCLC's voting discussion (2007-08-06)
Sharpton ran a youth panel aimed at voter empowerment

Obama addresses SCLC (2007-08-06)
The Democrat running for President spoke to the civil rights organization celebrating 50 years.

Buckhead trades clubs for hotels and condos (2007-08-03)
Move over clubs and bars. Make way for the "The Streets of Buckhead"

DeKalb CEO Opposes Non-Profit Grady Board (2007-08-02)
DeKalb County's CEO is unwilling to turn over Grady Hospital's governance to an independent, non-profit board.

Police Finally Get Overtime Pay (2007-08-02)
It may be close to payday for hundreds of Atlanta police officers who claim they weren't compensated for overtime between 2001 and 2004. The city is poised to pay $7.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit.

Joe Patten: The Phantom of the Fox (2007-08-02)
Ask Atlantans to list the characteristics of our city's most cherished icon the Fabulous Fox Theatre, and they're likely to cite the starry blue ceiling, the Arabesque architecture, the Mighty Moeller organ but NOT the white-haired gentleman who lives there upstairs. He's Joe Patten, the wizard behind the curtain, the Phantom of the Fox'. Patten's association with the theatre began over 50 years ago.

Wayne Williams lawyers want 2nd opinion on FBI test results (2007-08-02)
Williams' lawyers seeking outside review of DNA evidence

Federal drought $ presents catch 22 for GA farmers (2007-08-01)
USDA loans provide short term relief but prolong financial debt burden farmers say

New Fulton DFACS Director Faces Challenges (2007-08-01)
Four months after reassigning its head, Fulton County's troubled Division of Family and Children Services has a new director.

Stores gear up for sales tax holiday (2007-08-01)
It takes anywhere from 1 month to 4 to prepare for the tax-free shopping rush.

Mixed Use Developments (2007-07-31)
New mixed-use developments are going up all around Atlanta.

"Deadly Medicine" Explores Dark Side of Eugenics (2007-07-31)
Deadly Medicine Creating the Master Race is currently on display at the Global health Odyssey at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. The traveling exhibit traces the transition of Eugenics a theory that sought to apply Charles Darwin's theories of survival of the fittest' to human beings. Eugenics' ultimate distortion by Nazi Germany led to the slaughter of 6 million Jews. Professor Paul Lombardo an historian who has researched Eugenics, take us through the exhibit.

We Just Can't Help Ourselves... Atlantans Addicted to E-Mail (2007-07-27)
Atlantans are more addicted to their e-mail than people in almost every other major U.S. city. A new survey says that only people in Washington, D.C. have a worse habit.

GA houses dirty power plants (2007-07-27)
National report include Georgia power plants on its 50 dirtiest power plant list.

Vick debate takes place outside Falcons complex (2007-07-27)
Vick's indictment spurs comments of support and opposition on 1st day of Falcons' training camp.

Davis Hearing for Commuted Sentence in August (2007-07-26)
The state board of Pardons and Paroles will hold a hearing August ninth in the case of Troy Anthony Davis who is convicted of killing a Savannah police officer in 1989.

New Indictments Against Black Family Mafia "Deal Serious Blow" (2007-07-26)
Yesterday, federal authorities announced the indictments of 16 more members of the Black Mafia Family. The network allegedly ran a $270 million cocaine ring, with a major hub in Atlanta. Its two leaders were apprehended in 2005, and await trial in Detroit in November. Mara Shalhoup, senior writer with Creative Loafing, began reporting on the BMF in Atlanta last year. WABE's Odette Yousef asked her about the significance of yesterday's indictments.

County Commissioners Consider Grady Funding Boost (2007-07-26)
The CEO of Grady Hospital is asking Fulton and DeKalb counties for an extra $20 million to keep the facility open through the end of the year. Fulton County already contributes more than $80 million a year, and DeKalb County pays $20 million.

Georgia Scores Poorly for Child Well-Being (2007-07-25)
One in five children in Georgia live in poverty, and the state has the second-highest high school dropout rate in the country. Those are some of the facts in a new report that ranks Georgia near the bottom of a list of child well-being.

Atlanta's Unhealthy Commute Tied to Speeders (2007-07-25)
Metro Atlanta has the second-unhealthiest commute in the country. That's according to a study by Forbes.com.

Castleberry Plant Shut Down (2007-07-24)
An Augusta meat processing plant thought to be the source of the recent botulism outbreak and massive product recall was closed Monday so that federal and state food safety inspectors can find the cause of the contamination.

Passengers applaud Delta's "green" effort (2007-07-24)
Some airline passengers don't mind paying extra for trees.

Delta goes green (2007-07-23)
Delta says $5.50 gets you a tree and less of a carbon footprint.

Making MLK memorial from Stone Mountain granite (2007-07-23)
Officials will quarry the mountain and prepare piece of granite for new memorial in D.C.

African Ancestry, Inc President Gina Paige Talks About the DNA Project (2007-07-20)
One of the features at this year's National Black Arts Festival (which begins today in Atlanta) is the DNA Project. Festival goers will have the opportunity to trace their ancestral lineage, wherever it may lead. Gena Paige is President and Co-founder of African Ancestry, Incorporated , the company that is providing the service.

Private Tolls May Relieve I-20 Congestion (2007-07-19)
Georgia's Department of Transportation will begin soliciting bids from companies to build private toll lanes. They'll be on Interstate 20 in DeKalb County, and they're meant to relieve traffic congestion.

Kathryn Johnston Case Gets Congress' Attention (2007-07-19)
The case of 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston has made its way to Washington. Johnston's death at the hands of Atlanta police officers has Congress scrutinizing the way that confidential informants are used in drug enforcement.

Festival Director Stephanie Hughley Talks About National Black Arts Festival (2007-07-19)
The National Black Arts Festival begins tomorrow in Atlanta, with events scheduled through July 29th. Earlier, Steve Goss spoke with festival director, Stephanie Hughley, about the wide variety of activities being held at locations all over Atlanta...

Immigration Law Helps and Hurts Police Work (2007-07-18)
A new law in Georgia requires law enforcement officers to notify federal immigation authorities when they arrest undocumented immigrants for a felony crime or driving under the influence.Police say the new state law could help deport criminals more quickly. But already immigrants throughout the state are suspicious about contacting the local police for anything.

Actor Neal Hazard Talks About New Play "The Bluest Eye" (2007-07-17)
The Horizon Theatre is currently presenting the stage adaptation of Toni Morrison's first novel, The Bluest Eye . It's a play that explores the devastating toll of racism on a small town, a family, and an innocent girl. When Steve Goss spoke with actor Neal Hazard yesterday, he provided a brief summary of the story...

Davis Granted Stay of Execution (2007-07-17)
Troy Davis has been granted a 90-day stay of execution. Davis was convicted in 1991 of murdering a Savannah police officer. His execution had been scheduled for 7pm tonight.

Federal Bill Behind Peachcare Up for Reauthorization (2007-07-17)
Washington lawmakers have until September 30th to reauthorize the federal bill behind programs like Peachcare. Peachcare provides health care to children of Georgia's working poor.

Parole Board Mulls Davis Clemency (2007-07-16)
Should Troy Davis live or die? That's the question that the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles is deliberating today. Davis is convicted of killing a Savannah police officer in 1989, and is scheduled for execution tomorrow evening.

Davis Execution Goes Before Parole Board (2007-07-16)
Today the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles will hear pleas to change the sentence of Troy Anthony Davis. Davis was convicted in 1991 of killing a Savannah police officer.

Georgia's Medicaid System Penalized (2007-07-16)
THE STATE HAS PRESCRIBED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN FINES FOR PEACH STATE HEALTH PLAN, ONE OF GEORGIA'S NEW MEDICAID MANAGED CARE GROUPS. THE PENALTY HAS SOME CRITICS QUESTIONING WHETHER THE NEW MEDICAID SYSTEM IS WORKING.THE ATLANTA BUSINESS CHRONICLE'S CRYSTAL EDMONSON REPORTS.

Future of Grady Now in Hospital Authority Hands (2007-07-13)
Grady Hospital's future is now officially in the hands of its governing board, the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority. The Authority must decide soon whether to convert the financially-troubled hospital to a non-profit.

GA revenue report shows controversial property tax cut affordable (2007-07-13)
Gov. Perdue and House Republicans squabbled over 142 million dollar proposal that ended with a veto

Grady Task Force to Present Final Recommendations (2007-07-13)
Grady Hospital must convert to a non-profit and replace its governance structure. Those are recommendations of the Greater Grady Task Force. Today the Task Force meets to hash out a roadmap for those changes.

GA revenue report shows controversial property tax cut affordable (2007-07-13)
Gov. Perdue and House Republicans squabbled over 142 million dollar proposal that ended with a veto

New Clinic Offers Services Outside the CIty (2007-07-13)
An innovative health clinic just by Lake Oconee , 80 miles east of Atlanta is bringing badly needed medical services to the region... and helping reduce the number of people who have to drive into the city for life-saving treatment. It was founded by Atlanta urologist Bob Cowles.

Hoax E-mail on Driving Laws Makes the Rounds (2007-07-12)
If you've receive an e-mail that says all cell phones used while driving must be hands-free, don't be alarmed. The message is a hoax.

Zoning Committee Postpones Decision on Anti-McMansion Proposal (2007-07-11)
Atlanta's Zoning Committee has postponed a vote on the Residential Scale Ordinance. It's aimed at curbing the growth of McMansions in the city.

Auto consumer experts advises drivers on illegitimate mailings (2007-07-10)
State's consumer protection wing sues Bill Heard over potential recall mailing

Supreme Court Expedites Wilson Hearings (2007-07-10)
Georgia's Supreme Court will hear arguments sooner rather than later in the case of Genarlow Wilson. Yesterday, the court granted a motion to expedite the hearings.

Advocates Rally to Change Davis Death Sentence (2007-07-10)
A coalition of activists is trying to save a man on death row for killing a Savannah police officer. Troy Anthony Davis is scheduled for execution a week from today.

Robots Start Your Engines (2007-07-09)
In a parking lot alongside the traffic-snarled Downtown Connector, a car moves along the pavement, between yellow lines and around traffic cones. Georgia Tech scientists are hoping that this car may one day help improve Atlanta's traffic. Philip Graitcer has the story.

Grady and DeKalb Commissioners Discuss Grady (2007-07-09)
Today commissioners from Fulton and DeKalb Counties meet to discuss recent recommendations on how to save Grady Hospital.

Coke Wins Racing Deal (2007-07-09)
Atlanta-based Coca-Cola has scored a major marketing victory with NASCAR.
Now Coke is hoping a win with NASCAR also means a win with fans. Coke is expected to announce today that it has edged out Pepsi to become the official soft drink of Daytona Speedway, and nine other racetracks.

Emory School of Public Health Gets Record Gift (2007-07-09)
A new $50 million gift will let Emory's Rollins School of Public Health double its space. It's the largest contribution the school has ever received.

Child Protection Act Co-Author Matt Towery Speaks About Genarlow Wilson Case: part two (2007-07-06)
Matt Towery, CEO of Insider Advantage, was a co-author of the state's Child Protection Act when he was a representative in the Georgia House in 1995. Genarlow Wilson is in prison for violating that law when he had consensual oral sex with a 15 year old girl. Wilson was 17 years old at the time. In continuing their conversation, Steve Goss asked Mr. Towery to comment on the jury's decision to convict Wilson...

Lutheran Congregation Hopes to Sway Policy on Gay Clergy (2007-07-06)
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will likely once again debate its ban on gay clergy who are in relationships. The congregation of St. John's Lutheran Church in Atlanta hopes to influence the debate.

Child Protection Act Co-Author Matt Towery Speaks About Genarlow Wilson Case: part one (2007-07-06)
Genarlow Wilson is currently serving a mandatory 10-year prison sentence for violating Georgia's Child Protection Act when he was convicted of having consensual oral sex with a 15 year-old girl when he was 17. Former State Representative Matt Towery co-authored that piece of legislation. In a conversation they had yesterday, Steve Goss asked Mr. Towery to explain the impetus behind the original bill as it was drafted in 1995...

Georgia schools snail up AYP (2007-07-06)
The number of adequate yearly progress schools climb by 2% from 2007 to 2006.

Lutheran Pastor to be Immediately Defrocked (2007-07-05)
The pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church in Atlanta is to be defrocked immediately. That's the decision by an appeals committee of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It's because he's in a same-sex relationship.

Genarlow Wilson's sentence protested in Douglas Count (2007-07-05)
Rally outside of Doulgas County's courthouse calls for Wilson's release.

Peachtree Road Race's Fastest (2007-07-05)
55-thousand people packed the streets yesterday to walk run or roll in America's largest 10-K, the Peachtree Road Race. WABE's Kevin Keller has more.

Charcoal vs. Propane (2007-07-03)
Not every agrees on how to cook barbecue... especially on Independence Day.

Race Director Tracy Russell Talks About Peachtree Road Race (2007-07-03)
The annual Peachtree Road Race steps off tomorrow morning at Lenox Square for its 6.2 mile walk-jog-wheel-run to Piedmont Park. In anticipation of the event, Steve Goss checked in with the new director of the race, Tracey Russell, who's been on the job in Atlanta since January. To provide a little background, he asked her to well provide a little background on herself .

Coca Cola Creates Scholarship for UGA Students (2007-07-03)
The coca-cola foundation will donate a million dollars to the University of Georgia . The money will go to students who are the first in their families to attend college. The Atlanta Business Chronicle's Crystal Edmonson has more.

Business Leaders Call for Overhaul of Grady Hospital Board (2007-07-02)
A task force of business leaders is calling for an overhaul fo Grady Hospital's Board. Critics say the board is too political, outdated and overwhelmed by the hospital's financial troubles. But the proposal to change the board is facing some opposition. The Atlanta Business Chronicle's Crystal Edmonson reports.

iPhone Mania (2007-06-29)
Tonight the Apple i-phone will go on sale at A-T-and-T stores across the country. That news had some lined up days in advance to be among the first to get the combination cell phone,i-pod,and web device.

Attorney for Suspended Officer Says Client Uninvolved (2007-06-29)
Yesterday, three more Atlanta police officers were suspended as the FBI continues investigating claims of widespread police misconduct. It all started with the botched drug raid that left 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston dead in November.

MARTA Set to go Breeze-Only on Sunday (2007-06-29)
Tomorrow's the last chance for MARTA passengers to apply for a free Breeze Card. Starting Sunday, the system will switch to Breeze-only.

Atlanta Chemicals Producer Pollutes Chattahoochee (2007-06-29)
An industrial chemicals company in Atlanta pleaded guilty today to violating the Federal Clean Water Act. The improperly treated water was discharged into the Chattahoochee River.

Genarlow Wilson rejects plea deal (2007-06-29)
Wilson's legal team moves forward with appeal and State Supreme Court argument

Dr. Celia Pearce Speaks About ActionQuest (2007-06-28)
One of the events associated with this week's United States Social Forum is ActionQuest , an interactive game played out on the streets and neighborhoods of Atlanta. Dr. Celia Pearce of Georgia Tech is a co-creator of the Big Game'. Steve Goss spoke with her earlier this week, and began their talk by asking what her role as a game designer is...

Three More Atlanta Police Suspended as Federal Investigation Continues (2007-06-28)
Three Atlanta police officers have been suspended with pay in relation to an ongoing federal investigation. The investigation is the latest fallout from the November police shooting of 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston.

Douglas DA: pleas deal means no sex registry for Genarlow Wilson (2007-06-28)
Deal sent to Wilson's legal team on Monday allows for "1st offense".

State Senator reacts to US Senate immigration vote (2007-06-28)
Rodgers glad amnesty bill died in the Senate Thursday morning

New Child Advocate Tom Rawlings Discusses the Position: part 2 (2007-06-27)
Judge Tom Rawlings has been tapped by Governor Perdue to lead the office of Child Advocate a position responsible for oversight of Georgia's child welfare agencies. In continuing our conversation, Steve Goss asked Judge Rawlings what lessons he could draw from the experiences of his predecessor, Dee Simms...

New Child Advocate Tom Rawlings Discusses the Position: part 1 (2007-06-27)
On June 15th Governor Perdue announced the appointment of Juvenile Court Judge Tom Rawlings as Georgia's new Child Advocate to replace Dee Simms. The Office of Child Advocate is charged with overseeing the state's agencies that are set up to safeguard the welfare of Georgia's children. When Steve Goss talked with Judge Rawlings last week, he began by asking him how his background qualifies him for his new job

Judge: Genarlow Wilson is not eligible for bond (2007-06-27)
Douglas County Sup. Ct. Judge cites Georgia law saying aggravated child molesters can't get bond.

Teacher Quality in Georgia 'Weak, but Progressing' (2007-06-27)
A national report says that teacher quality in Georgia is weak, but progressing. It was prepared by the National Council on Teacher Quality. But state educators disagree with the evaluation.

Atlanta Permitting Process Drastically Improved (2007-06-27)
Atlanta is issuing most types of building permits much more efficiently than before. That's what Mayor Shirley Franklin and members of her Permitting Improvement Project announced today.

Senator Isakson Pushes to Add Language to Immigration Bill (2007-06-27)
Atlanta-based Home Depot says it's being forced by local governments to provide accommodations for the day- labor markets that often pop up in its store parking lots.

Hightower Attorney Says Lethal Injection is Cruel and Unusual Punishment (2007-06-26)
On Monday, a Fulton County Superior Court judge, denied a temporary stay of execution for convicted murderer John Washington Hightower. Philip Graitcer reports.

Turner Broadcasting Gives $1 Million for Civil Rights Center (2007-06-26)
Turner Broadcasting has made the first significant monetary contribution to Atlanta's proposed Center for Civil and Human Rights. The $1 million donation will go toward pre-development work.

Grady Collapse Could Flood Other Hospitals (2007-06-26)
Grady Hospital's mounting financial troubles could lead to an all-out collapse. And if it does, it will affect everyone in the metro region.

Former State Child Advocate Dee Simms speaks about Her Experience: part 2 (2007-06-26)
Dee Simms has been Georgia's Child Advocate since 2000 originally appointed by Governor Roy Barnes and then reappointed by Governor Sonny Perdue. Her tenure in that office ended on June 15th when Judge Tom Rawlings received an appointment from the Governor. In continuing their earlier conversation, Steve Goss asked Miss Simms if she had any advice for the new Child Advocate...

Lawyers dispute Wayne Williams DNA results (2007-06-26)
DNA sequence from less definitive test shows dog hairs are the same.

Former State Child Advocate Dee Simms Speaks about Her Experience: part 1 (2007-06-26)
Macon attorney Dee Simms was appointed Georgia's first Child Advocate by Governor Roy Barnes in 2000 to act as a watchdog over children's welfare services. She was reappointed to that post by Governor Sonny Perdue. But her critical report of the Fulton County office of the Division of Family and Child Services earlier this year caused no small amount of acrimony between her office and that of Governor Perdue.

Last Pleas Fail for Hightower - Execution Set for Tonight (2007-06-26)
The first execution in the state of Georgia in nearly two years is scheduled for tonight. Convicted murderer John Hightower's last request for relief to the U.S. Supreme Court has been denied.

Grady Funds Dangerously Low (2007-06-25)
A Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce task force is set to release a report on the financial status of Grady Hospital and it looks like the news will be worse than expected.

Fulton DA Howard to announce Wayne Williams DNA test results (2007-06-25)
Vet lab at UC Davis tested hair from Williams' dog and dog hair found on victims of ATL child murders

Emory Professor Drew Westen talks about Politics (2007-06-25)
The Political Brain The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation is a new book by Emory University Psychology and Psychiatry Professor Drew Westen. In it, he describes how effective the Republican Party have been in appealing to the voters' emotions, and how that's translated into winning at the polls. WABE's Morning Edition Host began by asking Dr. Westen what motivated him to write this book, years of research, or helping the Democrats?

Donna Narducci talks about the Atlanta PRIDE Festival (2007-06-22)
This weekend is the annual Atlanta Pride Festival in Piedmont Park, with organizers expecting a few hundred thousand people to participate. This week, Steve Goss talked to PRIDE Committee Executive Director Donna Narducci about this year's event and they began their conversation with some background on the first Atlanta Gay PRIDE festival 37 years ago...

Fallout Begins from Corrupt Police Officer Case (2007-06-22)
A man serving prison time because of the testimony of two discredited Atlanta police officers is free. Mingus Williams, who was convicted of drug crimes, was released from prison today.

Waiting on Wayne Williams' DNA tests results (2007-06-22)
Results expected to be sent to prosecutors today in case of notorious Atlanta child killings of the 70s and 80s

IMMIGRATION DEBATE CONTINUES (2007-06-21)
Georgia business leaders on are calling on Georgia's Republican U.S. Senators, Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, to support an immigration bill that many private citizens are demanding they oppose.

GA AG Baker says he's "middle man" in Genarlow Wilson negotiations (2007-06-21)
Baker says defense lawyer and prosecutor together to get Wilson out of prison.

Wal-Mart Offers Atlantans Plastic Bank Accounts (2007-06-21)
Wal-Mart executives unveiled a new financial tool for shoppers today at its Gresham Road Supercenter in DeKalb County. It's a pre-paid debit card, and by the end of the year, Georgians will find them at over 30 stores.

Alice Lovelace Talks About the United States Social Forum (2007-06-20)
In Atlanta next Wednesday, the United States Social Forum will convene for the very first time, guided by the mission statement: Another World is Possible, Another U.S. is Necessary! Alice Lovelace is the National Staff Lead Organizer of the forum, in an interview yesterday, Steve Goss asked her to describe the relationship between the U.S. group and the World Social Forum...

10TH DISTRICT RESULTS (2007-06-20)
Republican former State-Senator Jim Whitehead emerged as the clear front runner in the race to fill Georgia's 10th U.S. Congressional District seat with nearly 40 percent of the total votes. But, as WABE's Kevin Keller reports, that doesn't mean the race is over.

Chattahoochee Hills Prepares for Cityhood (2007-06-20)
Yesterday, voters overwhelmingly supported a move to incorporate the Chattahoochee Hills Area. The city will be known as Chattahoochee Hills County, and until it formally incorporates on December 1st, there's a lot of work to do.

The Vatican's 10 Commandments for Drivers (2007-06-20)
The Vatican has announced 10 Commandments for drivers.

Atlanta reacts to 10 Driving Commandments (2007-06-20)
Motorists in Georgia's capital city weigh in on the Vatican's advice for safe driving.

Delta mulls large aircraft order (2007-06-19)
Boeing or Airbus? Decision, decisions for Delta as its expands international flight network.

Atlanta Schools Show Improvement (2007-06-19)
The Atlanta Public Schools have released the 2007 results on the criterion referenced competency tests. The results show some improvement over the last year, but the city's students still lag behind state averages in almost all cases. WABE's Odette Yousef reports

New Theatre Makes Audience Part of the Show (2007-06-19)
Don't expect to go to a play at the Out of Hand Theater and just sit back and watch. At a performance, you could be frisked, have your cell phone borrowed, or meet with a life coach. It's all part of a plan by Out of Hand Theater to make theater going fun and stimulating. As part of WABE's continuing look behind the scenes at Atlanta arts organizations, Philip Graitcer has this report.

Grant Park Fights Over Wind Turbine (2007-06-19)
Grant Park residents have been less than neighborly since learning that one homeowner plans to build a wind turbine on his property. Both sides have retained lawyers, and neighbors have appealed the zoning permit.

President of Georgia Perimeter College speaks about the university (2007-06-18)
Georgia Perimeter College is the largest 2-year college in the state and the fastest growing now with 5 campuses. Last week, Steve Goss had the chance to talk with G-P-C's new president, Dr. Anthony Tricoli about what it is that students find most attractive...

Wild turkeys in Atlanta? (2007-06-18)
In the lush, mostly upper class neighborhood of historic Druid Hills in Atlanta a flock of wild turkeys trot, mate, nest, and raise their babies. It's hard to know how long this flock has roamed the neighborhood, but Marianne Gardner reports on what it's like to live with a bunch of turkeys.

Coca Cola VP Jeff Seabright speaks about partnership with WWF (2007-06-18)
In Beijing last week Coca-Cola and the World Wildlife Federation announced a partnership to conserve and protect freshwater resources. Annually, Coca Cola uses 290 billion liters of water. Last week, Steve Goss asked Jeff Seabright, Coke's Vice-President of Environment and Water Resources...why now? What's the impetus behind the collaboration with the WWF?

Lawmakers want special session for Genarlow Wilson (2007-06-18)
Three lawmakers, a notable pastor and others says legislature should return to the captiol to make "Romeo and Juliet" provision retroactive.

Dr. Anthony Tricoli, President of Georgia Perimeter College, interview (2007-06-15)
Morning Edition's Steve Goss talks with Georgia Perimeter College President Dr. Anthony Tricoli

PeachCare Set to Un-Freeze Enrollments (2007-06-15)
Peachcare will begin accepting new enrollments again in July. The health insurance program covers children of Georgia's working poor. The freeze will be lifted because last week, Congress finally made up for Peachcare's federal funding shortfall.

Lawyers: AG Baker wrong about number of "Romeo and Juliet" sex offenders in prison (2007-06-15)
Baker says habeas order applies to more than 13 hundred sex offenders. A claim lawyers dispute.

Governor Replaces Child Advocate (2007-06-15)
Governor Sonny Perdue has replaced the state's Child Advocate. The office services as an independent watchdog over Georgia's child welfare system.

Genarlow Wilson Attorney Claims Prosecutorial Intimidation (2007-06-14)
The battle to free Genarlow Wilson took an unusual turn as his attorney accused Douglas County prosecutors of intimidating a witness. Lawyer B.J. Bernstein's comments were prompted by a story in today's Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

10 Govs support Delta flying to China (2007-06-14)
Governor Perdue leads gubernatorial support for Atlanta airline's bid for non-stop route to Shanghai.

Riverdale Motel Fire was Arson (2007-06-13)
The motel fire that killed five people in Riverdale last Thursday was arson. State officials are offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

2nd whale shark dies at Georgia Aquarium (2007-06-13)
Norton died early Wednesday morning and months of declining health.

Georgia Aquarium critcs call for "soul searching" after Norton's death (2007-06-13)
Norton's death re-fuels debate over capitvity of whale sharks and other large fish

Low Georgia Grad Rates Don't Faze Officials (2007-06-13)
Education professionals are not fazed by a new study that places Georgia among states with the lowest high school graduation rates. The study by Education Week says that Georgia has the third-lowest graduation rate in the country.

Genarlow Wilson bond hearing set for July 5th (2007-06-12)
Superior Court Judge will decide whether to let Wilson free pending appeal.

Fulton County Jail Officials Found Shredding Documents (2007-06-12)
Fulton County Jail officials were found shredding documents yesterday. The jail has been under scrutiny since 2005, when a judge ordered it to address overpopulation, understaffing, and delays in releasing inmates.

Will Rogers Speaks About Being Influenced By Civil Rights Leader (2007-06-12)
Here Will Rogers Speaks with Kerry Cotten Williams about his life as a Mississippi teenager in the civil rights movement and how he was shaped by civil rights leader Medgar Evars.

Hartsfield-Jackson Gets $40 Million in Federal Grants (2007-06-11)
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport will receive $40 million from the Federal Aviation Administration. The money is aimed at improving airport safety and capacity.

A day of joy and pain for Genarlow Wilson's family (2007-06-11)
Sup. Ct. Judge grants Wlison's petition for freedom followed by appeal motion from the state.

Ordinance to Designate "Free Speech Zones" (2007-06-08)
A PROPOSED CITY ORDINANCE WOULD LIMIT PROTESTORS AT OUTDOOR EVENTS TO SPECIALLY-DESIGNATED FREE SPEECH ZONES. OPPONENTS SAY IT VIOLATES THEIR FREE SPEECH RIGHTS BUT SUPPORTERS IN CITY HALL SAY IT LEVELS THE FIELD FOR EVERYONE WITH A MESSAGE...

Regional Office of NAACP in Atlanta to Close (2007-06-08)
The NAACP's regional office in Atlanta is closing. But it's not likely to affect the operations of the group's local branches.

City Hall Says Free Speech Zones Level Playing Field (2007-06-08)
A proposed city ordinance would limit protestors at outdoor events to specially-designated free speech zones. Opponents say it violates their free speech rights. But supporters in City Hall say it levels the field for everyone with a message.

Iraq Soldier Struggles to Readjust: part two (2007-06-08)
In the second part of her report, Susan Mittleman talks to Shawhan and the Atlanta VA about how returning vets can recognize, and get help for some of the difficulties they may face coming home

Debate over former ATL mayor's prison sentence takes place in fed. appeals court (2007-06-08)
Oral arguments on right to counsel and "unreasonable" sentence in Bill Campbell case.

Former ATL Mayor appeals tax conviction (2007-06-07)
Lawyers for Bill Campbell will argue his lawyer was unfairly barred and his conviction is unreasonable.

Atlanta Considers Limiting Demonstrators to "Free Speech Zones" (2007-06-07)
Atlanta's City Council is considering an ordinance that would limit the activities of protestors at outdoor festivals and assemblies. Some 40 people gathered outside City Hall today to protest it.

Iraq Soldier Struggles to Readjust: part one (2007-06-07)
In this first of a two-part report, Susan Mittleman introduces us to one soldier, and his struggle to readjust after a year in Iraq .

Drafter of WWII D-Day Plans Recounts Her Experience part one (2007-06-06)
Today is the 63rd anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of France during World War II. Helen Kogel Denton, originally from South Dakota, was one of the thousands of women who joined the Women's Auxilary Corps. Her ultimate mission was to play a key role in the plan for the military invasion that turned the tide of the war in Europe. In a previous conversation, Steve Goss asked her to recount the events that led to her assignment to General Dwight Eisenhower ...

Drafter of WWII D-Day Plans Recounts Her Experience part two (2007-06-06)
Helen Denton was a member of the Women's ARMY Corps assigned to General Eisenhower's London command during World War II. Her specific responsibility was to type the detailed instructions for the invasion of France, D-Day. Continuing his their conversation, Steve Goss asks her how long it took to prepare the battle plans

Genarlow Wilson's lawyers argue habeus petition in court (2007-06-06)
Lawyers argue cruel and unusual punishment versus what's retroactive before a Superior Court Judge.

Chip Rogers Talks About Immigration Reform part two (2007-06-05)
State Senator Chip Rogers sponsored Senate Bill 529 Georgia's new immigration law that goes into effect on July 1st. Continuing his earlier conversation about Congress's Immigration Bill, Steve Goss asked Rogers what effect the congressional bill might have on Georgia's economy...

Senator Chip Rogers Talks About Immigration Reform part one (2007-06-05)
The bi-partisan bill on immigration reform that was drafted by the U.S. Senate will be undergoing revisions this summer. Last week, Steve Goss spoke to State Senator Chip Rogers, a chief architect of Georgia's current immigration law---to get his thoughts on the issue. While the bill has many components, Steve asked Senator Rogers which part he likes the most...

PeachCare Could Get $1.6 Billion Boost (2007-06-05)
Washington lawmakers want to throw an extra $50 billion into health insurance programs for children of the working poor. A study released today says that if they do, Georgia's Peachcare program could receive a boost of nearly $1.6 billion.

Genarlow Wilson seeks habeus petition (2007-06-05)
Former star scholar athelete makes another attempt to overturn his controversial child molestation conviction.

How Genarlow Wilson is trying to get out of jail (2007-06-05)
Legal request seen as last resort to overturn controversial child molestation conviction.

Atlanta Police Unfreeze Pay Increase for First Time in 4 Years (2007-06-05)
Atlanta's police and firefighters will receive their first raise in four years, to the tune of 3.5%. It may be a step toward fixing the department's high attrition rate.

Drought Brings Break From Mosquitoes (2007-06-04)
As a result of the drought, the population of mosquitoes has been sparse, but the bloodsucker break may not be much of a good thing.

Jerry Gonzalez Talks About Immigration Reform part one (2007-06-04)
The bi-partisan bill on immigration reform that was drafted by the Senate will be undergoing revisions this summer. Last week, Steve Goss spoke to Jerry Gonzalez--Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials--to get his thoughts on the issue. While he's optimistic about the bill moving forward, he did express some reservations...

TV reporter announces US Senate bid (2007-06-04)
Former WSB-TV investigative journalist Dale Cardwell takes a "hound dog" approach '08 Senate race.

Jerry Gonzalez talks about Immigration Reform part two (2007-06-04)
Jerry Gonzalez is Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials. Continuing his earlier conversation about Congress's Immigration Bill, Steve Goss asks Gonzalez if he believes that most illegal immigrants want to become citizens of the United States...

Citizen Review Board Nominees to Get Vote (2007-06-04)
Today, Atlanta's City Council votes on nominees to the newly-formed Citizen Review Board. The Board will independently investigate cases of alleged police misconduct.

Public Service Employees Demand Pay Increase (2007-06-04)
Public service employees in Atlanta are upset that they haven't received a city pay raise in six years. At today's City Council Meeting, they demanded that a raise be added to the 2008 Fiscal Year Budget.

Two New Whale Sharks Join Aquarium (2007-06-01)
The Georgia Aquarium has some newbies. Two more whale sharks were brought in this morning from Taiwan.

High Museum Director Talks About What Is Next: Part Two (2007-05-31)
The High Museum of Art announced a few weeks ago that it was working on a project that would bring some of the 2,000-year old Chinese Terra Cotta warriors to Atlanta. In a conversation Steve Goss had with High director Michael Shapiro, he asked him to elaborate on the deal with China

GA Governor Vetoes 41 Bills (2007-05-31)
Governor Perdue's went on what seemed like a veto marathon during the final day to either sign or reject bills from the 2007 legislative session.

Gubernatorial Vetoes Put the Cherry on an Unusual Session (2007-05-31)
It was an unusual end to an unusual legislative year. Yesterday, Governor Sonny Perdue vetoed 41 bills that the state assembly passed during the last session. He also used line-item vetoes to eliminate over $18 million from the proposed 2008 fiscal year budget.

High Museum Director Talks About What Is Next : Part One (2007-05-31)
Michael Shapiro has been the director of Atlanta's High Museum of Art since the mid 1990s. In a recent conversation, Steve Goss talked about the current partnership that the High has with the Louvre in Paris..and how it grew out of a friendship between Shapiro and the French museum's director

Choicepoint Reaches Settlement with 43 States (2007-05-31)
Alpharetta-based Choicepoint has reached a settlement with 43 states and the District of Columbia. Two years ago, the consumer data company disclosed that nearly 145,000 consumers' personal data may have been compromised.

High School Program Explores "Human: Side of Religion (2007-05-30)
High schools can seem islands. All day long, students and teachers only see each other. But at 3 Atlanta private schools, there's a program that is getting some students to see beyond the school walls.

AJC Reporter Talks on Convicted Cult Leader (2007-05-30)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Bill Osinski has written a book called Ungodly A True Story of Unprecedented Evil in which he reveals the shocking story of cult leader Dwight York, who used his race and religious position to molest the children of his followers at their compound in Putnam County, Georgia. In a conversation Stephen Goss had with Mr Ossinski last week, he asked how Osinski first heard of the cult the United Nation of Nuwaubian Moors--as they called themselves..

Gwinnett Lifeguards Practice Saving Lives (2007-05-28)
Memorial Day marks the official start of Summer Vacation in Georgia, and kids have been counting the minutes until they jump into the nearest swimming pool. In Gwinett County, the drowning death of a three year-old boy and the near-drowning of his four-year-old sister during a private party has underscored the importance for parents and lifeguards to work together. Cyd Hoskinson reports.

Aquarium to Get Two New Whale Sharks (2007-05-25)
It's been less than five months since one of Georgia Aquarium's main attractions died. It was the whale shark named Ralph. Now, two more may soon be on their way to the aquarium.

Arts-Filled Tribute Memorializes Yolanda King (2007-05-24)
Today, family and friends of Yolanda King paid tribute to her memory and life as an artist. King, the oldest child of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King, was an actress. She dies last week at the age of 51.

Longtime Promoter speaks with Steve Goss Part Two (2007-05-24)
Peter Conlon and Alex Cooley together have promoted thousands of concerts in Atlanta and the Southeast. When Cooley retired a couple years ago, Conlon stayed with the promotion business. In the second half of their interview, WABE's Morning Edition Host Steve Goss asked Conlon about the risks of the business.

Longtime Promoter speaks with Steve Goss Part One (2007-05-24)
For more than two decades the names Peter Conlon and Alex Cooley were synonymous with concert entertainment in Atlanta, from the Chastain Park Summer series to Music Midtown. In an interview with Conlon, WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss asked him to recall how as a student at the University of Georgia, he got his first experiences as a concert promoter.

"N Word" author speaks with Steve Goss Part One (2007-05-23)
Jabari Asim, is deputy editor of the Washington Post Book World. He is also the author of The N Word Who can say it, Who shouldn't and Why . WABE's Morning Edition Host Steve Goss spoke with Asim about his book, and began by asking about the use of the N Word in white society, and when its use became unacceptable.

"N Word" Author speaks with Steve Goss Part Two (2007-05-23)
Jabari Asim, is deputy editor of the Washington Post Book World. He is also the author of The N Word Who can say it, Who shouldn't and Why . WABE's Morning Edition Host Steve Goss continued his conversation with Asim by asking what he learned from writing the book.

Police Personnel Changes to Improve PR (2007-05-23)
Atlanta Police Chief Richard Pennington has decided that his narcotics unit can only move forward if it's entirely revamped. But with Atlanta as the biggest drug distribution hub in the Southeast, is the move practical?

Police Changes Gut Narcotics Experience (2007-05-23)
Changes to Atlanta Police Department's Narcotics Unit could mean a weaker drug-fighting force, at least in the short term. Police Chief Richard Pennington announced yesterday that all members of the unit would be reassigned and replaced.

Cries to Oust Clark Atlanta President Reach Fever Pitch (2007-05-22)
Clark Atlanta University president Walter Broadnax has jeopardized the future of the school and its students through poor leadership. That's what faculty, students and community members said today. They called publicly for the school's Board of Trustees to replace him.

Theatre Group Focuses on Youth Detention Center (2007-05-22)
A youth detention center is about the last place you'd expect to see theater. But an Atlanta theater company has been holding workshops to help some of the girls there learn about playwriting, acting, and themselves. Philip Graitcer visited the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center to learn more about the Synchronicity Theater's Play Making for Girls program.

A Sneak Peek at the New World of Coke (2007-05-21)
Fans and tourists can get a taste of the New World of Coca Cola starting this week. It opens Thursday, and it's nothing like the old one.

Citizen Review Board Has No Members, No Money (2007-05-21)
More than two months ago, Atlanta's City Council approved the creation of a Citizen Review Board. The board would investigate citizens' complaints of alleged police misconduct. But nobody has been appointed to the board yet, and it has no funding.

Emily Kopp on GA GOP Convention (2007-05-21)
WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss spoke with Georgia Public Broadcasting reporter Emily Kopp on the Georgia state Republican Convention.

Governor Adds $7 Million to Fight Fires (2007-05-18)
Governor Perdue has authorized $7 million in unspent state funds to help fight the Southeast Georgia wildfires.

Dad's Garage Artistic Director speaks with Steve Goss (2007-05-18)
Dad's Garage theatre company and improve group is in the middle of its 12th season cranking out original productions from its rather close quarters in Inman Park. Steve spoke with the theatre's artistic director, Kate Warner. Steve began by asking what the theatre means when it calls itself as deviant.

Steve Goss Tours GGC (2007-05-17)
WABE's Morning Edition Show Host presents and "audio tour" of the newly-founded Georgia Gwinnett College.

GGC President speaks with Steve Goss (2007-05-17)
WABE's Morning Edition host talks with the new president of Georgia's new college, Daniel Kaufman of Georgia Gwinnett College.

Yolanda King's Passing Shocks Family (2007-05-16)
The King family is devastated by the passing of Yolanda King, the oldest child of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King. 51-year old King passed away last night in Santa Monica, California, where she lived.

Easter Weekend Freeze Soon to Affect Fruit Prices (2007-05-15)
The long drought may take a toll on some Georgia crop if it continues through the summer. But experts say it's an earlier weather blip that will affect consumers in just a few weeks. It's the Southeastern freeze that happened Easter weekend.

Federal Officials Urge a Second Atlanta Airport (2007-05-15)
Federal transportation officials say Atlanta may need a second airport. A new study says that many of the nation's airports, including Atlanta's, won't be able to handle future travel demand unless there are major changes.

MARTA Board Reconsiders Paratransit Bus Changes (2007-05-14)
MARTA passengers with disabilities succeeded today in getting MARTA's board to listen to their concerns. They say that the system's 2008 budget discriminates against them because it would only allow 50 paratransit bus rides per month.

Steve Goss speaks with Atlanta Soccer Team President (2007-05-11)
The Atlanta Silverbacks soccer team is off to a good start undefeated in the new season. Silverbacks President Stephen Pratten talks about the challenges professional soccer faces in Atlanta and the US.

Atlanta Mayor Releases 2006 Tax Return (2007-05-11)
Unless you filed for an extension, tax season formally ended three weeks ago, and you may have already gotten a tax return. Well, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin got hers between seven and eight thousand dollars in state and federal taxes.

Hotlanta for real: 110 degrees by 2080 (2007-05-10)
NASA says climate change and inconsistent rain could bring ATL temp up to 110 during summer of 2080 and beyond.

Southern States Lead Nation in Pre-K (2007-05-10)
The southern states lead the nation in pre-Kindergarten enrollment numbers and standards. That's according to a new report from the Southern Education Foundation.

GA Republicans face infighting in power role (2007-05-09)
Legislative fights among Republicans have deeper meaning under Gold Dome.

PeachCare Gets Federal Relief -- But Still Not Enough (2007-05-09)
This week, Georgia's PeachCare program learned that it will receive some much-needed state and federal financial relief. PeachCare provides health insurance for children of Georgia's working poor. But the news of additional funds still won't solve all of PeachCare's problems.

Public Defenders Layoffs Could Hurt Death Penalty Cases (2007-05-08)
The 2008 budget will be smaller for the state's public defenders office. And because of that, dozens of positions have been eliminated. To many, the four announced layoffs in the Capital Defense Office are most troubling.

No Special Session: Perdue handles the budget (2007-05-08)
Governor Perdue says line item vetoes 142 million dollar property tax cut.

Agnes Scott President speaks with Steve Goss (2007-05-07)
Newly appointed Agnes Scott president Elziabeth Kiss speaks with WABE's Steve Goss about her history and plans for the future of Agnes Scott.

Speaker to Governor: "I'm Sorry" (2007-05-07)
Glenn Richardson apologizes for saying Governor was showing his "backside" about midyear budget.

Investigative Reports Help Uncover Public School Bribery Scandal (2007-05-03)
Investigative reporting from the Atlanta Journal Consitution helped expose financial mismanagement in the Atlanta Public Schools' Technology Department. Those stories led to a full-on investigation.

Johnston family seeks money in wrongful death case (2007-05-02)
Niece says Atlanta owes family for APD officers killing Johnston in botched drug case.

New World of Coca Cola Displays Warhols (2007-05-02)
The new World of Coca Cola explores how the Coke bottle became an iconic pop culture image, through the early works of Andy Warhol.

Johnston shooting case goes to Congress (2007-05-02)
Atlanta civil rights activist wants Congress to investigate use of confidential informants

10th District Race: If it's not broke, don't fix it (2007-05-01)
A State Senator from Evans is the front runner to follow the late Charlie Norwood in Congress.

Police Chief Releases Indicted Officers' Training Records (2007-05-01)
Atlanta Police Chief Richard Pennington today released the training records of the three officers indicted for the death of 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston.

Delta Air Lines celebrates leaving bankruptcy (2007-04-30)
Delta employees thank CEO for flying airline out of Chapter 11

MARTA Ticket Price to Go Up (2007-04-30)
Today is the last day you can get a MARTA ticket without a fifty cent surcharge. So MARTA is encouraging everybody to get a Breeze Card, instead, while they're free.

Georgia Child Advocate May be Replaced (2007-04-30)
Georgia's Child Advocate, DeAlvah Simms, may be on her way out. The Governor has appointed a nominating committee to find someone to fill the position.

The Gates of Paradise - Lorenzo Ghiberti (2007-04-27)
The Gates of Paradise - Lorenzo Ghiberti's Renaissance Masterpiece opens this weekend at the High Museum of Art.

Atlanta Police Plea Deal Creates Controversy (2007-04-26)
Two former Atlanta police officers pleaded guilty yesterday to federal and state charges related to the shooting death of an elderly Atlanta woman. The plea deals come five months after Kathryn Johnston died, and the reaction is mixed.

Former Police Plead Guilty to Homicide (2007-04-26)
Two former Atlanta police officers have pleaded guilty for their roles in the November death of 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston. But state and federal law officials say they're still investigating allegations of widespread misconduct throughout the police department.

Pulitzer winner Natasha Trethewey speaks with Steve Goss Part One (2007-04-26)

Emory University's Natasha Tretheway has won this year's Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. The English and Creative Writing Professor won the award for her latest work "Native Guard." WABE's Morning Edition host Steve Goss spoke with Trethewey about winning the award and her history as a writer.

MARTA Financial Future Secured (2007-04-24)
MARTA's financial future has been secured. Today, DeKalb County's Board of Commissioners voted to extend the one-penny sales tax.

Shooting Victim Wants Police to be Arrested (2007-04-24)
The brother who survived a police shooting near College Park has applied for an arrest warrant against those officers. Roy Pettaway III was shot in the back by Fulton County Police Officers, and his brother died from a gunshot to the head.

New Task Force to Battle Identity Fraud (2007-04-23)
A new task force hopes to protect North Georgians from identity theft. Fourteen law enforcement agencies will share information to help identify, investigate, and prosecute these cases.

Atlanta Film Festival Begins (2007-04-19)
Tonight is the opening of the 31st Atlanta Film Festival. The Festival this year comes two months earlier than usual. And there are some other changes, too.

UGA Will Scrutizine Campus Safety Measures (2007-04-19)
The University of Georgia is taking measures to examine whether its students are as safe as possible. The recent tragedy at Virginia Tech prompted UGA President Michael Adams' announcement this morning. He'll form two committees to re-examine the school's existing policies, and to recommend possible improvements.

Senate and House Fight Over PeachCare Bills (2007-04-18)
The Senate and the House are heading for a showdown over PeachCare's future. PeachCare is a health insurance program for children of the working poor.

Civil Rights Advocates Mobilize Against Shootings (2007-04-17)
The latest death at the hands of police officers in metro Atlanta has galvanized civil rights activists. 26-year-old Ron Pettaway was fatally shot by Fulton County police officers on Sunday morning outside College Park's Frozen Palace bar.

GBI to Investigate Fulton County Police Shooting (2007-04-17)
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the police shooting that left a man dead outside a College Park bar on Sunday. That's according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Meanwhile, details about what happened are still slow to emerge.

VA Tech shooting prompt campus safety talks in GA (2007-04-17)
What would happen if shootings took place on GA school campus?

Journey To Wellness (2007-04-16)
While African American women have lower incidents of breast cancer than the general population, they have a higher death rates from breast cancer.

Obama visits Atlanta (2007-04-16)
Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama spoke to 20,000 at Yellowjacket Park in Atlanta.

Details Unclear in Fulton Police Shooting (2007-04-16)
The latest in a series of police shootings in the metro Atlanta area has civil rights activists outraged. However, the full picture of what happened outside a College Park bar early Sunday morning is still unclear.

Top Public Defender Set to Retire (2007-04-13)
The head of the state's Public Defenders Standards Council retires on July 1st. Michael Mears helped turn indigent defense in Georgia into a model system that other states emulate. But recent funding woes threaten the institution.

King Papers Auction Halted (2007-04-13)
After discussions with the King Family, the owner of a Buckhead auction house has agreed not put a collection of papers, speeches, and letters that belonged to Martin Luther King, Jr. up for auction this Sunday.

Latinos Face Health Barriers in Georgia (2007-04-13)
Latinos in Georgia are more likely than other groups to lack health insurance. And they face major barriers to health care. That's the report from the nation's largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy group.

King Paper Ownership Disputed (2007-04-13)
A gallery owner and the Martin Luther King, Jr., Estate have agreed to put the auction of the King papers on hold until the ownership issue is resolved. One expert says the answer depends on what kind of ownership you're talking about.

Georgians' Personal Data Lost (2007-04-13)
Nearly three million Georgians may have had some of their personal data compromised. A CD with information about current and former members of Medicaid and PeachCare has been lost. The CD contains full names, addresses, birthdates, and Social Security Numbers.

Muslims Choose Jewish President (2007-04-13)
Mention Muslim and Jew in the same breath and most people think religious warfare and hostility, but at Atlanta's Oglethorpe University, Muslim and Jewish students are bringing people together.

Information Lapses Highlight Training Needs (2007-04-13)
This week, two public agencies disclosed that the personal data of many Georgians may have been compromised. Information security experts say it highlights the need for more education about how to handle private information.

Fulton Voter Cards Found in Dumpster (2007-04-13)
The Secretary of State's office is conducting a comprehensive review of county election practices. Just yesterday, the office said that some 75 thousand voter registration cards were discovered at a South Atlanta dumpster.

What can Brown do in China? (2007-04-12)
UPS will send and recieve non-stop from Shanghai airport

King estate and gallery to announce MLK collection agreement (2007-04-12)
Gallery 63 and the King Estate will detail agreement on new King papers.

Peach Care gets state money (2007-04-11)
GA General Assembly sends 81 million dollars to working poor's health plan.

Indigent defense can rest; funding is on the way (2007-04-11)
9 million dollars on the way for lawyers representing poor people.

Expert: minor bankruptcy objections won't ground Delta's plans (2007-04-11)
18 objectors voice issues with Delta's reorganization plan.

Why are so many people moving to Metro Atlanta? (2007-04-05)
Jobs, cheaping housing among top reasons ATL led nation in '00-'06 population growth.

Maguire University fakes it in Atlanta (2007-04-02)
Atlanta will host the N-C-double-A men's basketball championship tonight at the Georgia Dome. While most basketball fans have heard a lot about the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Florida Gators by now there's another team in town you may not have heard about the Maguire University Jollymen.

Mayor Hopes to Boost Arts Funding (2007-03-21)
Mayor Shirley Franklin hopes to boost Atlanta's arts and culture scene with increased public funding. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

Fulton Agency May Put Children at Risk (2007-03-21)
Poor management within Fulton County's Department of Family and Children Services, or DFACS, is putting children at risk. That's according to a searing report from the state's Office of Child Advocates. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

Georgia Considers New Primary Date (2007-03-21)
New York is the latest state to bump up the date of its presidential primaries next year that might determine when Georgians vote.

Why is the legislature fighting over the budget? (2007-03-21)
Power brag over budget writing bring the process to a hault

Fool proofing HOV exit is daunting task (2007-03-15)
Highway design expert calls perfecting I-75 Northside HOV exit "nearly impossible"

NTSB encouraged by I-75 HOV changes (2007-03-14)
Federal highway investigation agency responds to state changes to HOV exit lane.

Child Advocates Offer Tempered Support for Peachcare Solution (2007-03-13)
CHILD ADVOCATES APPLAUD A NEW PROPOSAL TO TEMPORARILY FUND PEACHCARE WITH FEDERAL MEDICAID DOLLARS. BUT THERE ARE STILL SOME CONCERNS. WABE'S ODETTE YOUSEF REPORTS.

Peachcare Solution Proposed (2007-03-13)
STATE OFFICIALS HAVE COME UP WITH A TEMPORARY FIX FOR A POPULAR CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. PEACHCARE, WHICH COVERS CHILDREN OF THE WORKING POOR, WILL RUN OUT OF MONEY AT THE END OF THE MONTH. WABE'S ODETTE YOUSEF REPORTS.

State Supreme Court hears CAU engineering case (2007-03-13)
Arguments center over Clark Atlanta University faculty handbook

Photo voter ID fight back in court (2007-03-12)
Now it's the state supreme court's turn to hear arguments over the voting requirment.

NAACP asks GA to say sorry for slavery (2007-03-09)
Civil rights group pushes resolution apologzing for slavery and Jim Crow.

Compensation package highlights Delta non-union workers (2007-03-08)
Stock for non union Delta workers is not common in corporate America

The origin of GA's HOV lane exits (2007-03-07)
Exiting the highway stage left may not be the norm, but officials say it was designed with drivers in mind.

Ogelthorpe settles discrimination lawsuit (2007-03-07)
Private University in Atlanta offers cash settlement to Latino housekeepers who claimed "English-only" discrimination

HOV exit lane debate in Atlanta (2007-03-06)
Driver expectation can lead in part to mistakes on Interstates.

Safety of "bus crash" exit in question (2007-03-05)
More than 80 accidents at the HOV Northside Drive exit on I-75 South

Investigation into puzzling bus crash continues (2007-03-02)
Authorities are trying to determine how and why a charter bus crashed on I-75

A compromise on payday lending (2007-03-01)
An expert says small dollar credit could satisfy both opponents and propents of the payday lending bill in the State House

Who needs a payday loan? (2007-02-28)
Supporters and opponents of a bill in the State House debate the "demand" for payday loans in Georgia.

Judge OKs Wayne Williams test (2007-02-27)
Williams hopes DNA from dog hair and car seats will force retrial of Atlanta child killings case

PeachCare Woes Affect Families (2007-02-26)
Last week, both of Georgia's senators said they are working hard in Washington to solve PeachCare's funding crisis. PeachCare provides health insurance to more than 270 thousand children in Georgia. WABE's Odette Yousef found one of those children, and asked how the funding woes would affect her.

House Committee hears traffic tax bill (2007-02-26)
Small criticisms overshadowed by testimonials in favor of letting voters decide on county traffic projects.

Traffic nightmare pt. 2? (2007-02-23)
A number of events could bring deja vu to Atlanta drivers this weekend.

Another int'l flight as Delta reorganizes (2007-02-22)
Delta will fly a daily non-stop flight from Atlanta to Nigeria

Random airport screening at Hartsfield-Jackson (2007-02-21)
Random checks of airport workers could uncover much more than firearms and explosives

GA Legislature half way through (2007-02-20)
State Republicans leaders are behind the wheel of the 2007 legislative session and they're driving slow for a reason.

Valentine's Day Weddings (2007-02-15)
Every Valentine's Day, the Atlanta Municipal Court honors the day by offering a "Wedding Special." WABE's Kevin Keller reports.

Gwinnett Philharmonic reaches out to Families (2007-02-12)
Imagine getting a chance to conduct a professional symphony orchestra. At a recent concert by the Gwinnett Philharmonic, several children did just that. As part of WABE's behind the scenes visits to Atlanta arts organizations, reporter Philip Graitcer looked at the orchestra's efforts to develop new audiences.

Time Capsule offers a Look 40 years back (2007-02-12)
Dekalb County officials symbolically began tearing down the old Avondale Mall on Memorial Drive. In it's place, a new Wal-Mart Super-center is scheduled to open but County officials were also opening a time capsule buried over 40 years ago in the old Mall. WABE's Kevin Keller reports on what they found.

Who needs a groundhog? (2007-02-02)
Every Groundhog Day, Georgia's furry forecaster predicts just when spring is coming. The groundhog known as General Beauregard Lee did not see his shadow this year, so as legend has it, winter's days are numbered. WABE's Charles Edwards asks the question "Why do we need a groundhog to tell us that?"

"Et In Arcadia Ego" on display at the High (2007-02-02)
The second chapter in the Louvre Atlanta partnership is now on display at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. Nicolas Poussin's painting Et in Arcadia ego went on display this week.

Theater Group Offers Playwrights a Stage (2007-02-01)
Have you ever wondered what it takes for a new play to go from a script to an onstage performance? One step is a stage reading of the play. As part of WABE's series of behind-the-scenes visits to Atlanta arts groups, reporter Philip Graitcer sat in on a recent play reading at the Actor's Express.

The Magic Behind Cirque (2007-01-26)
Cirque du Soleil's show "Corteo" ends its run in Atlanta on Sunday. The show's artistry and athletics have captivated the city. But it's arguably off-stage where most of the magic happens. WABE's Odette Yousef got a peek at the remarkable logistical efforts behind the tour.

Organization Works to Better Homeless Families (2007-01-24)
Each year about 2-hundred volunteers will help in an annual count of the city's homeless. According to last year's homeless census, there were about 5-thousand 4-hundred homeless people in Atlanta. Over 600 of them were homeless mothers and their children. Philip Graitcer reports on an organization that works with homeless families.

MLK Papers Go on Display (2007-01-19)
Monday would have been the 78th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was the first day that the Atlanta public could view his personal papers. The city acquired those papers last summer. Now they're on display at the Atlanta History Center. WABE's Odette Yousef was there for the opening.

Tips for Driving in Icy Weather (2007-01-18)
The winter freeze threatens to turns Atlanta's roads icy. WABE's Odette Yousef asks, how do you drive in these conditions?

Emory expands financial aid (2007-01-12)
Emory University announced Thursday it will dramatically expand its financial aid program for lower and middle income students. Cyd Hoskinson contributed to this story.