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Jake Cook

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Jake Cook is an audio engineer, musician and podcast producer from Atlanta.

He edits and produces Salvation South and other podcasts for GPB.

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Georgia Today: Deadly shootings in Macon; Savannah PD trained on LGBTQ hate crimes; Atlanta author

On the May 20 edition: Macon police investigate two recent shootings; Savannah Pride Center trains city police on LGBTQ hate crimes; an Atlanta author's new memoir compares her story with Virginia Woolf's.

May 20, 2025
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By:
  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
Demonstrators stage a "die in" at Atlanta's Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in protest of what they call the death of democracy.

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Georgia Today: 'Death of democracy' protest; Ga. Power freezes rates; Ossoff takes on housing crisis

On the May 19 edition: Hundreds protest what they call "the death of democracy"; Georgia Power freezes rates for three years; and Sen. Jon Ossoff targets corporate landlords.

May 19, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
This image provide by the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, shows Tiffany Slaton, of Jeffersonville, Ga., when she was rescued in Fresno County, Calif. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 after being reported missing in the High Sierra for three weeks. (Fresno County Sheriff's Office via AP)

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Georgia Today: BioLab closes Conyers plant; Trump's mega-bill hits roadblock; Missing hiker found

On the May 16 edition: The BioLab plant in Conyers is closing; Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" hits a roadblock; and a Georgia woman lost in the California wilderness for weeks is safe

May 16, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
A man is shown holding a sign that says "Dalton Police = ICE" with cars on a highway in the background.

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Georgia Today: Protests over student facing deportation; DOJ cancels grants; Flag football

On the May 15 edition: Protests for a college student facing deportation; DOJ cancels grants to Georgia related to crime prevention and victim services; state leaders push for Georgia high school flag football.

May 15, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2015 file photo, a supermarket displays stickers indicating they accept food stamps in West New York, N.J. The Biden administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families--the largest single increase in the program's history. Starting in October 2021, average benefits for food stamps (officially known as the SNAP program) will rise more than 25 percent above pre-pandemic levels. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

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Georgia Today: SNAP benefits at risk; Crime drops in Atlanta; Effect of Trump tariffs on retail

On the May 14 edition: Georgia Democrats say kids may go hungry because of proposed SNAP cuts; crime drops in Atlanta; Trump's tariffs change how a Georgia toy retailer stocks her shelves.

May 14, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
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Blogposts by Jake Cook

Allan Benton (left) and Darrell Benton (right) of Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams
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Salvation South

Deluxe: God's Own Bacon

On this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: Chuck travels to the foothills of the Smoky Mountains to meet 'the Aristotle of Bacon.' Learn how Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams—a humble smokehouse in Madisonville, Tennessee—caught the attention of the fine dining industry and beyond.

April 21, 2025
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
Frank X. Walker
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Salvation South

Deluxe: A Trip To Affrilachia

A trip into the vibrant world of Affrilachia, a term coined by renowned poet Frank X Walker to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Black Appalachians. Discover how this movement is redefining the narrative of the Appalachian region, challenging stereotypes and embracing diversity. From poetry to visual art, hear the stories of those who are reclaiming their space in this often-overlooked corner of America.

March 18, 2025
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
Sign in front of Camp Grier directing residents to relief after Hurricane Helene
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Salvation South

Deluxe: After the Deluge - Old Fort Revisited

Hurricane Helene devastated Old Fort, N.C. in 2024, but this small community's innovative economic plans, centered on outdoor recreation, are helping them rebuild stronger than ever. A tale of hope, unity, and determination in the face of disaster.

February 18, 2025
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
Collage by Stacy Reece
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Salvation South

Deluxe: Me and The Devil

On this episode of Salvation South Deluxe, we're debunking the Robert Johnson myth. We'll explain how the "deal with the devil" story overshadowed a blues genius and led to exploitation of his legacy.

January 14, 2025
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
Movement Music
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Salvation South

Deluxe: Movement Music - Soul Music and Civil Rights

On this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: Chuck Reece talks with Peter Guralnick, acclaimed biographer and author of Sweet Soul Music: Rhythm and Blues and the Southern Dream of Freedom, and soul music legend William Bell, about the deep connection between soul music and the civil rights movement. Learn how this quintessential American artform was the catalyst and soundtrack for remarkable social change. 

December 18, 2024
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  • Jake Cook
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