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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

Two adult female loggerhead turtles were released into the surf Friday on the beach at Jekyll Island.

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Georgia Today: Dougherty County lawsuit; John Lewis Commemorative stamp; Sea turtles

On the Friday July 21st edition of Georgia Today: A former Dougherty county administrator is suing the county over his termination; A new stamp honoring the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis is available today; And the first sea turtles to emerge from this year's nesting season on the Georgia coast have hatched.

July 21, 2023
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By:
  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook

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Georgia Today: Cooling shelters; Savannah Town Square renaming; Georgians in women's World Cup

On the Thursday, July 20 edition of Georgia Today: Some Georgia cities are offering cooling shelters so the homeless can escape the heat; a historic town square in Savannah is one step closer to getting a new name; and two Georgia natives will be competing in the women's World Cup.

July 20, 2023
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By:
  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
College Debt Can Be a Major Burden

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Georgia Today: Federal student loan relief; Georgia heat study; Bridge lifting in Savannah

On the Wednesday July 19th edition of Georgia Today: Thousands of Georgians will get long promised federal student loan relief; A new study makes an unsettling prediction for Georgia's heat preparedness; And The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking input on a bridge in Savannah. 

July 19, 2023
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Supporters stand in the lobby by the members to sign in table to hear remarks from SAG AFTRA President Fran Drescher who joined the Atlanta rally via Zoom.

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Georgia Today: Georgia Supreme Court rejects Trump; SAG-AFTRA strike in Atlanta; Chick-fil-A protest

On the Tuesday, July 18 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump's efforts to stop Fulton County from prosecuting him; Local Union actors in Atlanta rally in support of a national strike; And a health advocacy group takes a stand against a proposed Chick-Fil-A at an Augusta Children's hospital.

July 18, 2023
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
FULL EPISODE: A pivotal week of the Trump presidency: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Georgia Today: Trump lawyers push back; Savannah nightlife; Georgia enrollment diversity affected

On the Friday, July 14 edition of Georgia Today: Former President Trump's lawyers push back against indictment recommendations; Savannah officials look at ways to control the city's rowdy nightlife; and how has the ending of affirmative action affected enrollment diversity in the state? 

July 14, 2023
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
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