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Jake Cook

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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News Stories by Jake Cook

Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, enters the Barrow County courthouse for his first appearance, Sept. 6, 2024, in Winder, Ga.

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Georgia Today: Father of accused Apalachee shooter bonded; Fed judge retires; Savannah public art

On the Wednesday, Feb. 12 edition of Georgia Today: The father of the boy accused of the Apalachee High School shooting is granted bond; President Trump gets his first opportunity to appoint a federal judge in Georgia; and Savannah city officials put a new focus on public art.

February 12, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Two chickens

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Georgia Today: Georgia's bird flu response; Education funding legislation; Sherman's March book

On the Tuesday, Feb. 11 edition of Georgia Today: State officials lift a suspension on poultry sales following a nationwide bird flu outbreak; Georgia democrats look to increase funding for the state's public schools; and a conversation with historian Bennett Parten on how Georgia became home to the largest emancipation event in American history.

February 11, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA)

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Georgia Today: MTG introduces legislation to end USAID; Ossoff's warning on Musk; Ga. health report

On the Monday, Feb. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces legislation to abolish USAID; Sen. Jon Ossoff warns of a possible national security risk regarding YOUR data; And a new report highlights the way where you live in Georgia could determines your health.

February 10, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook

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Georgia Today: Federal furlough could affect peanut industry; Senate passes trans athlete ban

On the Friday, Feb. 7 edition of Georgia Today: A furlough of some federal workers going into effect today could affect Georgia's peanut industry; and the state senate passes a bill banning transgender girls from school sports.

February 07, 2025
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
 Protesters outside the Georgia Capitol decry President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda as part of the 50501 movement. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

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Georgia Today: Protests against Trump at the state capitol; Public housing lawsuits; Abortion access

On the Thursday, Feb. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Hundreds of people show up to the state capitol to demonstrate against president Donald Trump; legal challenges from local public housing authorities could hurt the way landlords are held accountable under law; and Democratic state senators want Georgia voters to decide on abortion access.

February 06, 2025
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
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