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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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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about Covid-19 vaccine equity in the South Court Auditorium at the White House complex November 22, 2021 in Washington, DC. The White House announced Monday a $1.5 billion initiative aimed at shoring up healthcare access in rural and underserved areas. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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Georgia Today: VP Harris visits Atlanta; Poll worker shortage; Severe storm casualty in Clayton

On the Tuesday, Jan. 9 edition of Georgia Today: VP Harris made a stop in Atlanta today; Georgia needs more poll workers; And police in Clayton County have confirmed a death related to the severe storms that rolled through Metro Atlanta this morning.

January 09, 2024
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook

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Georgia Today: Severe weather across Georgia; Falcons coach fired; 2024 legislative session begins

On the Monday, Jan. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Severe weather is moving across the state; the Atlanta Falcons have fired their head coach; and today marks the beginning of the 2024 Georgia legislative session.

January 08, 2024
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By:
  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
Andre Dickens will become Atlanta's 61st mayor after decisively winning a Nov. 30, 2021 runoff.

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Georgia Today: General Assembly prep; 'Crime is down says Atlanta mayor; Infectious disease expert

On the Friday, Jan. 5 edition of Georgia Today: State education leaders and lawmakers gather to discuss priorities ahead of the next session; Atlanta's mayor celebrates a reduction in crime; and with flu and COVID-19 infections on the rise, we'll tell you more about what to expect and how to keep yourself safe.

January 05, 2024
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
A job fair specifically for law enforcement jobs will be held on Monday, October 21st.

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Georgia Today: Sherrif's deputy killed; Pregnancy related deaths; Mental health care shortage

On the Thursday, Jan. 4 edition of Georgia Today: A sheriff’s deputy in Metro Atlanta's Coweta County was killed in the line of duty this morning; Georgia lawmakers met today to discuss pregnancy-related deaths; and a new study shows only six Georgia counties have enough mental health care professionals.

January 04, 2024
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook

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Georgia Today: Rivian zoning challenges; Economic impact of arts in Savannah; Great Books program

On the Wednesday, Jan. 3 edition of Georgia Today: A state judge sides with automaker Rivian in a battle over zoning; a new study of Savannah's economy reveals the financial impact of arts and culture; and who decides what makes a great book "great?" Some students in Macon are re-evalating what's considered a classic. 

January 03, 2024
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
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