Storylines To Watch In 2023
With 2022 in the books and 2023 now upon us, what should you be keeping an eye out for in Georgia news next?
A team of WABE reporters across eight different beats put together their storylines to watch for so you’re in-the-know on what the year may bring across the Peach State.
Arts & Culture
By “City Lights with Lois Reitzes” Staff
Events to look forward to, cocktail bar trends, an entertainment powerhouse puts roots down in Atlanta, the fate of old school Atlanta establishments and more.
Criminal Justice
By Chamian Cruz
Atlanta spa shootings trial, police reform, next steps in “Cop City” controversy, rise of officer-involved shootings and more.
Education
By Martha Dalton
“The pandemic slide,” return of the reading wars, tackling a mental health crisis, expanding and investing in early education and more.
The Environment
By Molly Samuel and Emily Jones
Future of nuclear power, electric vehicle revolution in Georgia, mining near the Okefenokee, emerging climate solutions and more.
Health
By Jess Mador
Access to mental health care, abortion rights, fixing Georgia’s struggling hospital system, a drug overdose crisis, Atlanta-based CDC under fire and more.
Housing
By Stephannie Stokes
Criminalizing Georgia homeless encampments, what happens to housing costs, the role of local investors, affordable housing funding and more.
Immigration
By Emily Wu Pearson
MARTA soccer partnership, in-state tuition for DACA recipients, non-profits supporting new Georgians, investigating Georgia’s ICE facilities and more.
Politics
By Sam Gringlas
New power players under the Gold Dome, legislation on the docket, 2022 election fallout, Trump grand jury in Fulton, presidential politics and more.
