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Jake Cook

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

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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
  • Jake Cook

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Georgia Today: Bishops call for gun legislation; Impact fees in Savannah; MLB All Star Game vote

On the Wednesday, June 28 edition of Geogia Today: Catholic bishops in Georgia and the Carolinas call for legislative action to address gun violence; the cost of new construction projects will soon be higher in Savannah; and an interview with Braves first baseman Matt Olson. 

June 28, 2023
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook

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Georgia Today: SCOTUS rules on district maps; Disaster relief for peach farmers; Children memorial

On the Tuesday, June 27 edition of Georgia Today: A Supreme Court ruling may force Georgia to redraw its congressional maps; local peach farmers may receive federal disaster relief funds; and a Georgia native has been named the new host of Wheel of Fortune.

June 27, 2023
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
A supporter of Macon's Temple Beth Israel, center, is held back by law enforcement as the leader of a documented antisemitic hate group, left, attempts to disrupt a gathering at the temple on Saturday, June 24. The gathering was in response to the hate group's action at the temple the day before at the start of the Jewish Sabbath.

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Georgia Today: Nazi demonstrations in Georgia; ACLU sues Effingham; New Savannah shipping terminal

On the Monday June 26th edition of Georgia Today: Neo-nazi demonstrations outside synagogues across the state this weekend spark public protests and condemnation from political leaders; The ACLU files a lawsuit with Effingham County School district alleging racial discrimination; And a new one hundred million dollar shipping terminal is coming to Savannah. 

June 26, 2023
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Bill Fuson moved from the now-demolished Magnolia Court to the hotel last April. Desire lines mark the path he walks regularly to the Piggly Wiggly on the other side of Interstate 75.

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Georgia Today: Renters rights for motel residents; Assistance denied for Troup; John Lewis stamp

On the Thursday, June 22 edition of Georgia Today: The state Supreme Court looks into whether resident of an extended stay motel should be afforded the full rights of a renter; FEMA denies Troup County's request for assistance; and a new stamp commemorates civil rights icon John Lewis. 

June 22, 2023
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
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