WABE's Week In Review: Georgia's election edges closer and residents deal with extreme heat

Catch up with the latest political news with our podcast Georgia Votes 2022.

For more information on candidates, polling places and more, visit our 2022 Election Hub.

The Heat Effect…

WABE’s ongoing series on how extreme heat is impacting Georgia continued this week with a look at how a warming climate means more risk of insect-borne diseases.

And we talk to Miami’s Chief Heat Officer to see if Atlanta’s city government needs a position like that.

Also in this episode…

–Martha Dalton reported on how school lunch programs may be changing for some students.

–The Political Breakfast team discusses the canceling of Music Midtown, reportedly for political reasons.

–Christopher Alston had more on Atlanta leasing space to Fulton County to ease overcrowding in its jails.

—And Emil Moffatt goes to the “worst seat” at Truist Park to watch a baseball game.