http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/ Atlanta en-us Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:56:36 GMT Public Interactive newsroom.NewsPodcast via Rome 30 wsharpe@wpba.org no WABE Podcast Feed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1384110.html Health policy experts warn that the state's plan to make up for a 5% Medicaid shortfall by expanding a tax on HMO's may backfire. Because of state budget woes and a new federal rule that takes effect next year, Georgia's health programs for the poor may fall more than 200 million dollars short in 2010. WABE Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:01:33 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Health policy experts warn that the state's plan to make up for a 5% Medicaid shortfall by expanding a tax on HMO's may backfire. Because of state budget woes and a new federal rule that takes effect next year, Georgia's health programs for the poor Expanded Tax for Medicaid Shortfall could Backfire, Say Experts wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1384102.html Two mandates down, seven to go that's what Clayton County school board members hoped yesterday, as they made Superintendent John Thompson a permanent hire. The district has nine requirements to meet by September, if it hopes to have its accreditation reinstated. WABE Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:58:12 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Two mandates down, seven to go that's what Clayton County school board members hoped yesterday, as they made Superintendent John Thompson a permanent hire. The district has nine requirements to meet by September, if it hopes to have its Clayton Makes Superintendent Permanent wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1384096.html Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News. WABE Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:49:25 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Evening newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News. WABE Newscast (7 Oct 4pm) wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1383935.html Tonight's presidential debate in Nashville is a 'town hall' forum where voters get to question John McCain and Barack Obama. Earlier today, WABE's Jim Burress ventured to Piedmont Park where he asked folks "If you could ask a presidential candidate a question, what would it be?" WABE Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:02:17 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Tonight's presidential debate in Nashville is a 'town hall' forum where voters get to question John McCain and Barack Obama. Earlier today, WABE's Jim Burress ventured to Piedmont Park where he asked folks "If you could ask a presidential Atlanta Residents Pose Questions to Presidential Candidates wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1383790.html Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News. WABE Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:59:26 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News. WABE Newscast (7 October 8am) wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1383107.html Clayton County schools have won accreditation from the Georgia Accrediting Commission. School officials say it validates their claim that students are receiving a good education but it has little practical value for high school seniors looking toward college. WABE Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:24:26 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Clayton County schools have won accreditation from the Georgia Accrediting Commission. School officials say it validates their claim that students are receiving a good education but it has little practical value for high school seniors looking Clayton Schools get Alternative Accreditation wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1383094.html What's on the minds of people with investment accounts as the Dow Jones falls significantly. WABE Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:09:36 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no What's on the minds of people with investment accounts as the Dow Jones falls significantly. Georgians react to Dow falling below 10 K wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1382874.html Many Georgia voters who registered to vote via mail got a letter saying their registration might not count since they failed to submit ID. But as WABE's Jim Burress reports, voters do not have to submit an ID when they register, only when they vote. WABE Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:47:50 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Many Georgia voters who registered to vote via mail got a letter saying their registration might not count since they failed to submit ID. But as WABE's Jim Burress reports, voters do not have to submit an ID when they register, only when they vote. Voter Registration Letter Confusing, Unclear wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1382097.html In addition to the names of Barack Obama and John McCain, voters in 49 states will also see the name of Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr on the ballot when they go to the polls. WABE Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:45:24 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no In addition to the names of Barack Obama and John McCain, voters in 49 states will also see the name of Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr on the ballot when they go to the polls. 3rd party Presidential candidate Bob Barr - extended interview wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1381118.html Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will issue its decision on whether it will hear the case of convicted cop-killer Troy Davis. The high court issued a stay of execution two weeks ago, only 2 hours before Davis was slated for lethal injection. WABE Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:05:51 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will issue its decision on whether it will hear the case of convicted cop-killer Troy Davis. The high court issued a stay of execution two weeks ago, only 2 hours before Davis was slated for lethal injection. U.S. Supreme Court Expected to Issue Davis Decision wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1381112.html With only three days left for voters to register, state officials encourage Georgians to double-check the status of their registration. A local legal group is checking reports that some people have mistakenly been removed from voter lists, but Secretary of State Karen Handel says the system is working as it should. WABE Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:00:32 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no With only three days left for voters to register, state officials encourage Georgians to double-check the status of their registration. A local legal group is checking reports that some people have mistakenly been removed from voter lists, but Georgia Voters Urged to Double-Check Registration wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1381037.html With 3 events pulling out of planned lottery drawing, Atlanta park chief decided Peachtree Road race can function without full access to Piedmont Park. WABE Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:11:25 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no With 3 events pulling out of planned lottery drawing, Atlanta park chief decided Peachtree Road race can function without full access to Piedmont Park. City brings Dogwood back to Piedmont next year wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1380341.html Georgia's Public Service Commission today considers the fallout from the bankruptcy of Catalyst Energy, a natural gas company that serves some 30 thousand people in the state. The PSC assures Catalyst's customers that in the short-term, they'll still get service but longer-term, some of the company's poorest customers may find themselves frozen out of the market. WABE Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:21:02 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Georgia's Public Service Commission today considers the fallout from the bankruptcy of Catalyst Energy, a natural gas company that serves some 30 thousand people in the state. The PSC assures Catalyst's customers that in the short-term, they'll still Catalyst Bankruptcy Leaves Poorer Customers in Limbo wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1380335.html David Scott is calling for a capitalization plan to address problems facing financially struggling homeowners. WABE Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:07:29 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no David Scott is calling for a capitalization plan to address problems facing financially struggling homeowners. GA Congressman hopes to influence bailout bill wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1380276.html More than 190 thousand ballots have already been cast early in Georgia, and African American voters account for an unusually high percentage. Political analysts say that memories of 2000 and 2004 may explain that. WABE Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:10:16 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no More than 190 thousand ballots have already been cast early in Georgia, and African American voters account for an unusually high percentage. Political analysts say that memories of 2000 and 2004 may explain that. Specter of Past Elections Draws Black Voters to Polls Early wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1379368.html Yesterday a controversial adult entertainment store in Johns Creek closed. The Love Shack has been entangled in a 2-year-long legal battle with the city to get a business license for its chosen location WABE Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:36:19 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Yesterday a controversial adult entertainment store in Johns Creek closed. The Love Shack has been entangled in a 2-year-long legal battle with the city to get a business license for its chosen location Johns Creek Adult Novelty Store Closes wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1379366.html State officials agree with a recent report that says 88 percent of Georgia's nursing homes violated federal standards in 2007. But they say that in most cases, the infractions were limited, and not immediately harmful to elderly residents. WABE Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:31:51 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no State officials agree with a recent report that says 88 percent of Georgia's nursing homes violated federal standards in 2007. But they say that in most cases, the infractions were limited, and not immediately harmful to elderly residents. Georgia Officials Qualify Nursing Home Violations wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1379361.html Program requires 128 dollars a year and a scan of either your eye or your finger. In exchange, you won't have to wait in security checkpoint lines. WABE Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:21:12 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Program requires 128 dollars a year and a scan of either your eye or your finger. In exchange, you won't have to wait in security checkpoint lines. Mixed reactions from passengers about CLEAR wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1379320.html For a yearly fee, passengers will zip past lines and head into a security checkpoint. WABE Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:24:47 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no For a yearly fee, passengers will zip past lines and head into a security checkpoint. Atlanta's airport adds CLEAR program wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1379275.html Voters in the South DeKalb city yesterday overwhelmingly voted Joyce McKibbon out of office. However, McKibbon cries foul. WABE Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:22:26 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Voters in the South DeKalb city yesterday overwhelmingly voted Joyce McKibbon out of office. However, McKibbon cries foul. Finding Lithonia's new mayor wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1378330.html As the November election approaches WABE is talking with candidates running for contested Congressional districts in the greater Atlanta area. WABE Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:35:20 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no As the November election approaches WABE is talking with candidates running for contested Congressional districts in the greater Atlanta area. Republican John Linder is running for Georgia's 7th district wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1378329.html As the November election approaches WABE is talking with candidates running for contested Congressional districts in the greater Atlanta area. WABE Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:36:55 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no As the November election approaches WABE is talking with candidates running for contested Congressional districts in the greater Atlanta area. Democrat Doug Heckman is running for Georgia's 7th district wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1378416.html Should Congress bailout banks with bad debts? A sales manager and a construction company owner give their opinions while at a gas station in midtown Atlanta. WABE Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:15:47 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Should Congress bailout banks with bad debts? A sales manager and a construction company owner give their opinions while at a gas station in midtown Atlanta. Georgians react to bailout bill talks in Congres wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1378411.html Counties and cities are struggling to keep their public safety and emergency response agencies well-fueled. As Metro Atlanta's gas shortage is stretches into its third week, many local governments are asking the state to help replenish their storage tanks. WABE Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:54:42 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Counties and cities are struggling to keep their public safety and emergency response agencies well-fueled. As Metro Atlanta's gas shortage is stretches into its third week, many local governments are asking the state to help replenish their storage Short on Fuel, Counties Turn to State for Help wsharpe@wpba.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news/content/1377575.html Creative Loafing Inc., which publishes alternative weekly papers in 6 cities including Atlanta, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, like other print news operations, has struggled to hold onto ad sales since the advent of the internet. WABE Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:43:39 GMT wsharpe@wpba.org no Creative Loafing Inc., which publishes alternative weekly papers in 6 cities including Atlanta, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, like other print news operations, has struggled to hold onto ad sales since the advent of the internet. Creative Loafing Files for Bankruptcy wsharpe@wpba.org