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

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Georgia Today: Georgia attorney steps down; Girl Scouts oppose rock quarry; State Ethics Commission

On the Thursday, July 6 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia attorney who promoted lies about 2020 election is retiring; Girl Scouts are rallying in central Georgia's Crawford County in opposition to a rock quarry there; and a new state ethics commission ruling could lead to more people running for public office. 

July 06, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook

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Georgia Today: Atlanta Police vehicle attacks; WIC farmers markets; Peachtree Road Race results

On the Wednesday, July 5 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta officials are condemning a series of attacks over the holiday weekend that targeted police vehicles; WIC farmers markets begin this week in Central Georgia for families in need; and results from the Peachtree Road Race. 

July 05, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook

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Georgia Today: Chattahoochee River closure; Macon rallies for Jewish community; Lemonade stands

On the Monday, July 3 edition of Georgia Today: State officials are extending a partial closure of the Chattahoochee River; Over a thousand people turn out to show their support for Macon's Jewish community following neo-Nazi rallies in the city; And thanks to two Atlanta siblings, you can now buy lemonade legally on private property in Georgia. 

July 03, 2023
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
U.S. Supreme Court Abortion Case; Son of  Saul; Moral Issues: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Georgia Today: SCOTUS overturns student debt relief; Families sue over gender care ban; Heat safety

On the Friday, June 30 edition of Georgia Today: State officials react to the Supreme Court decision's on student loan debt relief; a group of Georgia families asks the courts to stop the state's new ban on gender-affirming health care for minors; and tips for surviving a hot weekend in Georgia. 

June 30, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Christine King Farris, sister of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks at the King holiday commemorative service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the church where King preached, Jan. 19, 2015, in Atlanta. Farris, the last living sibling of Martin Luther King Jr., has died Thursday, June 29, 2023, according to her niece, the Rev. Bernice King.

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Georgia Today: MLK's last living sibling dies; Low EV marks for Georgia; Fourth of July travelers

On the Thursday, June 28 edition of Georgia Today: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last surviving sibling has passed away. A new study finds Georgia gets low marks for its electric vehicle policies. And a record number of travelers are expected this Fourth of July holiday weekend. 

June 29, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
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