WABE's Week In Review: ‘Cop City’ funding approved as opponents launch referendum effort

June 9th, 2023

Earlier this week, the Atlanta City Council approved the funding for the construction of a controversial public safety training center after nearly 15 hours of fiery public comment from opponents. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

BREAKING: Atlanta City Council has approved the funding for construction of a controversial public safety training center despite nearly 15 hours of fiery public comment from opponents. https://t.co/4dBTKdg7gG
— WABE News (@wabenews) June 6, 2023

Beyond Pride…

Introducing the new series Beyond Pride, in which a team of WABE reporters take a deeper look at the issues affecting LGBTQ Georgians. Running through Pride Month and beyond. Plus, LGBTQ Atlantans in their own words, Pride events calendar and more.https://t.co/SB4I5U0nh9
— WABE News (@wabenews) June 7, 2023

New: A family moving out of state. Two trans teens committing self-harm. A family hustling to start hormone therapy quicker than anticipated.

SB-140 is already having an effect, even before it becomes law on July 1. #gapol @wabenews https://t.co/Rtk7FQPC22
— Sam Gringlas (@gringsam) June 6, 2023

Nuclear plant up and running in Georgia …

The first new nuclear reactor built in the U.S. in more than 40 years is now up and running in Georgia. The completion of Plant Vogtle Unit 3 is a major milestone not just for the long-delayed project itself, but for nuclear energy in the United States. https://t.co/7futMVHt8S
— WABE News (@wabenews) June 6, 2023