The Brief from WABE

Trump enters a plea; DragonCon deals with an unusual situation; and it's now officially football season in Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Idalia threatens to disrupt; Another detainee dies in custody of Fulton County; and get the popcorn ready--the report from the special purpose grand jury that investigated Donald Trump's alleged efforts to thwart Georgia's 2020 election becomes public on Friday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arraignment for Donald Trump and his associates indicted in Fulton County for election interference is scheduled; Georgia Power comes up short when it comes to helping customers improve energy efficiency; and why global warming poses a threat not just to you, but also your pup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another defendant charged in connection with trying to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results turns himself in at the Fulton County Jail; Atlanta-based non-profits are getting a financial boost; And we hear from WABE's new podcast about Atlanta's Film Industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump is expected to surrender at Fulton County Jail; North Georgia bats; local art events and live music around Atlanta this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The highest profile suspect of 19 charged in connection with trying to thwart Georgia's 2020 election results turns himself in at the Fulton County Jail; And about that jail....; Plus, citrus: It's the new black (in Georgia, anyway). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPSers won't strike after ratifying a historic contract; defendants related to Donald Trump's alleged 2020 election interference scheme are turning themselves in; and Stop Cop City folks say they have all they need to force a referendum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia's new law restricting transgender-focused medical treatment for children is on hold; Teamsters at UPS near the end of their contract voting period; and welcome to AgLanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another person dies while detained in the Fulton County Jail; No longer can you be charged criminally for giving a person a bottle of water as they wait in line to vote; and Cobb County's Board of Education ignores its own judicial process and fires a teacher for reading a book it didn't like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The grand jurors who returned an indictment against former president Donald Trump receive threats of violence; at least one of Trump's co-defendants feels a federal court might be advantageous over a Fulton Superior courtroom; and Rugby ATL will soon become Rugby LAX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former president or not, it's likely all 19 charged Monday for attempting to undermine Georgia's 2020 election will get their mug shot taken at the Fulton County Jail; What about Burt? The avowed 'fake elector' and current Leuitennant Governor could still face charges; and Fulton Co.'s Commission votes against a property tax increase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fulton County indicted Donald Trump; Fulton County indicted Donald Trump; and, in case you missed it, Fulton County indicted Donald Trump. [Yes, this episogde includes more than just that one story, but there are few headlines in all the history of this nation that carry the weight of that five-word phrase.] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City of Atlanta loses appeal to stop the "stop cop city" folks; building confidence through skateboarding; and UGA tops the AP preseason poll as the Dawgs try for national title no. three. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The GBI investigates an APD officer-involved shooting; the current head of Georgia's labor cabinet doesn't find much love for the previous officeholder; and Ga Tech contributes HOW MUCH to the local economy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 'divisive concept' could cost a Cobb Co. teacher her job; COVID is rebounding; and so is the metro's population, as Atlanta boasts more residents than ever before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grady on lockdown after shots ring out from parking garage; a MARTA bus crash leaves three dead; and why the Library of Congress is seeking the oral histories of Korean War vets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPS earnings fall short; why you'll soon be on camera every time you fill up in Atlanta; and want to displace a playing field namesake for your own? That'll be $55-million, please. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Atlanta area sees more antisemitic flyers; what cities can do now to prepare for the new norm of excessive heat; and pull up a chair for Atlanta's Black Restaurant Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump continues trying to thwart DA Fani Willis; Unwinding Medicaid; and it's win--and win now--or go home for Georgia's Chase Elliot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Trump's third indictment means in the face of local charges; a group of DAs sue the state; and what we need to do, and do now, as the heat intensifies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fulton County public safety agencies say they're ready for a Trump indictment if one comes; how MARTA plans to keep you out of its special fast lane; and why Clayton County challenges the notion there's no such thing as a free lunch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump loses again in his attempt to thwart Fulton's DA from prosecuting him; UPS and the Teamsters Union meet to finalize a contract; and billions-over, scmillions-over: there's no use in crying over late nuclear (but the fact your power bill is about to go up... again? Cry away.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Trump will soon have a chance to present arguments in court why County District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified from prosecuting him; Workers from Burger King, Dollar General, and other stores are demanding their employers provide some relief from the heat; Patrick Rodriguez is co-founder of the Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison and he recently received...

"Stop Cop City" advocates get an incremental win; Coca-Cola's gettin' fizzy with it; and enjoy it while it lasts--but the Northside Perimeter is about to get less construction-y....ish? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Yeah, but..." Rudy Giuliani says about untrue claims he made after the 2020 election about two Fulton County election workers; DeKalb moves forward with a new animal shelter; and why your zip code predicts how you experience heat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.