The Brief From WABE

The Brief for Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

February 8, 2023

After SOTU, VPOTUS turns focus to GA; the state GOP lawmaker push to make Buckhead a separate city finds traction. Again.; and why Black entrepreneurship is big in the ATL.

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Week In Review

WABE’s Week In Review: Georgia lawmakers block some gender-affirming care for trans kids and DeKalb residents demand a cleanup

South River Forest

DeKalb closes Intrenchment Creek area due to 'hidden traps'

DeKalb County

Trash talk: Who’s responsible for South DeKalb’s blighted properties?

South River Forest

Mayor Dickens explains his support for the Atlanta training center

Clayton County

Jonesboro voters elect Dr. Donya Sartor as their first-ever Black mayor

Georgia Legislation

Georgia Senate budget targets public media, cyber center

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