90.1 FM WABE • 16th July 2020

Kemp Sues Bottoms, Atlanta City Council Over Mask Mandate

Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr are suing Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the City Council to block the mask mandate issued late last week. The confrontation has been brewing since cities across the state began issuing mandates that went further than the governor’s existing executive order. On Wednesday, Kemp voided the orders that at least 15 local governments across the state had adopted.. “This lawsuit is on behalf of the Atlanta business owners and their hardworking

90.1 FM WABE • 17th June 2020

Fulton DA Charges Former Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks With Felony Murder

Fulton County district attorney Paul Howard announced 11 charges against former officer Garrett Rolfe, including felony murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks. He announced three charges against officer Devin Brosnan, including aggravated assault. Howard, in a press conference Wednesday, said his office reviewed videos, physical evidence and witness statements to conclude that Brooks did not pose a threat of death or serious physical injury

90.1 FM WABE • 20th February 2020

Marathon Weekend Guide: Olympic Trials Road Closures, Places To Watch And More

On the last weekend of this month, Atlanta is going to host the Olympic Marathon Trials. That same weekend the city will also see the Publix Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. Both events will take place in and around Centennial Olympic Park. We all know what that means: Gear up for road closures. The trials, held on Feb. 29 at noon, will see hundreds of men and women vying to represent the U.S. in the Olympic marathon competition in Tokyo (the top three men and the top three women will be Olympic

90.1 FM WABE • 15th April 2019

Atlanta Has A Pretty Big Presence In The Marvel Universe

Marvel hero Spider-Man has been all over metro Atlanta. Black Panther, too. Ant-Man is practically a native. And they aren’t the only ones. The metro area has been a hub for Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) heroes ever since Pinewood Atlanta Studios opened in Fayetteville in 2014. Most Marvel fans in the city are familiar with the heroes’ stomping grounds (there’s even a tour). But for the uninitiated or the plain curious, we thought we’d take a look back in a comprehensive listing of Marvel mo

90.1 FM WABE • 14th January 2019

Super Bowl City Guide: What You Need To Know As Atlanta Hosts

We’re a little less than three weeks from Super Bowl LIII — which you probably know by now will be hosted in Atlanta — and the city is gearing up for not just the big game, but all the fanfare that surrounds it. You know that that means: Good, old fashioned road closures to further snarl Atlanta’s infamous traffic situation. On the upside, it also means plenty of parties, concerts and fan fests — at all price ranges. Plus the city will be offering free Wi-Fi at various locations over the cours

90.1 FM WABE • 21st August 2017

Checking Out The Eclipse In Georgia? Here’s What You Need To Know

On Aug. 21, a solar eclipse is crossing North America. Some are calling it the Great American Eclipse, and Georgia is one of the states that the eclipse’s path of totality, a 70-mile-wide ribbon, will cross, according to NASA. Like us on Facebook While metro Atlanta itself is not in the path of totality, the northeastern tip of the state, including Union and Rabun counties, is. Still, most cities in the metro area will see at least 95 percent or more of a partial eclipse. To help you plan you

90.1 FM WABE • 6th June 2017

Where Are The Most Georgians Uninsured?

After House Republicans passed the American Health Care Act last month, uncertainty permeated the health care debate for many. For some, like the more than 1 million people in Georgia without health insurance, that uncertainty has been a fact of life for a lot longer than the last few weeks. As that bill, which could end up increasing the number of uninsured in Georgia by 720,000 people, winds it way through the legislative process, the Atlanta Regional Commission took a look at the number of u

90.1 FM WABE • 10th May 2017

An Illustrated Look At The I-85 Bridge Repair Process

It looks like the section of Interstate 85 that’s been closed since March will reopen in time for the Monday morning commute. That’s a repair time of less than two months. What went in to putting the bridge back together again? More than 85,000 man hours, 13 column replacements, 61 beams, and a bit of good fortune, the Georgia Department of Transportation said. The following graphic shows how that all came together. When officials assessed the situation in the days immediately following the m

90.1 FM WABE • 6th April 2017

Is The Man Charged In The I-85 Fire A Scapegoat? Critics Think So

Basil Eleby could be facing federal charges in connection with the fire that took out a segment of an Interstate 85 overpass Thursday. Authorities say Eleby, 39, started the fire, using a chair and a shopping cart, which then spread to construction materials being stored under the bridge. Authorities haven’t offered much in terms of motive for Eleby setting the blaze, but phrases like “smoking crack” have been thrown around, and, Tuesday, the AJC reported on witnesses who said the man was “pro

90.1 FM WABE • 5th April 2017

6th District Congressional Race Candidates Meet For Debate

The candidates for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District will meet for a debate at 5 p.m. hosted by the Atlanta Press Club. All 18 candidates for this special election to fill Tom Price’s former seat in Congress are expected to participate. The race is seen as the first big test of President Donald Trump’s popularity, with Democrats pushing hard to take the historically Republican district. Early voting will run through April 14, with Election Day on April 18. Price vacated the seat when he was

90.1 FM WABE • 31st March 2017

After I-85 Collapse, GDOT Scrambles For Commuter Options

With Interstate 85 shut down between Interstate 75 and GA 400, the Georgia Department of Transportation and other transit agencies were scrambling Thursday night for options for commuters in a city already often laden with traffic. The interstate, which carries 250,000 cars per day, is a major thoroughfare for traffic heading north and south through Atlanta. Possible alternatives for drivers could include utilizing the Xpress Bus Service and Peach Pass express lanes. “We will have to continue

90.1 FM WABE • 1st February 2017

Atlanta Native Is The New Face Of Mr. Clean

Mr. Clean has a new face, and he’s from Atlanta. Proctor & Gamble recently held a contest to find someone who could fill the sparkly white shoes of that iconic clean guy – at least on a part-time basis. Georgia native Mike Jackson, with his bald head and muscular frame, fit the bill. “It’s definitely a dream come true to become the next Mr. Clean,” Jackson said in a news release. “While it’s impossible to replace the iconic Mr., I’m excited for this opportunity to help people tackle the most s

90.1 FM WABE • 26th January 2017

Super Bowl Tickets Cost Less This Year, But Still Aren't A Bargain

The frenzy for tickets to the matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 51 is off and running. While average prices are down slightly from last year, tickets are still what most would consider unaffordable. Stubhub has released ticket price averages, with the lowest ticket currently available coming in at nearly $3,000. The highest ticket prices in reported as more than $15,000. A big chunk of ticket demand is coming from Georgia, with 14 percent of tickets

90.1 FM WABE • 14th January 2017

Politicians, Atlanta Residents Slam Trump's John Lewis Comments

On Saturday morning Donald Trump took to Twitter to criticize Georgia Congressman John Lewis and the district he represents, which sweeps through Atlanta. The president-elect’s comments are drawing ire from all corners. Trump tweeted on Saturday that Lewis, D-Ga., “should spend more time on fixing and helping his district, which is in horrible shape and falling apart (not to mention crime infested) rather than falsely complaining about the election results.” The comments came after Lewis, who