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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

19-year-old Ximena Arias-Cristobal at a press conference in Atlanta on May 27, 2025, about a week after being released from ICE detention. The college student was jailed in Dalton for driving without a license, though after the fact, police said she didn’t actually commit a traffic violation. "It kind of flips your world. We now kind of live a little bit more in fear," Arias-Cristobal said.

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Georgia Today: Dalton student's arrest could be citizenship path; Williams vows Head Start expansion

On the May 28 edition: How a false arrest could lead to citizenship for 19-year-old; state Supreme Court upholds gun carry restrictions; and U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams aims to expand Head Start. 

May 28, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Front end loaders are dwarfed by the coal field at Georgia Power's Plant Scherer.

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Georgia Today: Georgia Power energy negotiations; New BioLab report; Non-opioid painkiller approved

On the May 27 edition: Georgia Power pushes more fossil fuel use; Investigators highlight "disturbing" BioLab storage; new painkiller could prevent opioid addiction.

May 27, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook

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  • News

Georgia Today: Trump's new budget plan cuts clean energy; Augusta VA healthcare report; Momocon

On the Friday May 23rd edition of Georgia Today: Energy advocates warn President Trump's new spending bill could hurt Georgia's green energy industry; A scathing new report details problems with Augusta's VA healthcare system; And Momocon, this weekend in Atlanta, finds its economic strength in its diverse fanbase.

May 23, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
A technician stocks the shelves of the pharmacy at White House Clinic in Berea, Kentucky, U.S., February 7, 2018. Picture taken February 7, 2018. REUTERS/Bryan Woolston

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Georgia Today: Executive order on prescription drugs; Hurricane season; New mother mental health

On the Thursday May 22nd edition of Georgia Today: A look at what the President's executive order on prescription drugs might mean for local retailers; This year might be a big one for hurricanes; And specialists across the state are paying special attention to the mental health concerns of new mothers.

May 22, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
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Georgia Today: Tax relief for seniors; Autonomous vehicles; Public Service Commission public comments

On the May 21 edition: Atlanta housing authority offering 20 years of property tax relief;  autonomous vehicle company coming to Georgia; does the state's PSC consider public comment periods?

May 21, 2025
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  • Jake Cook
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Blogposts by Jake Cook

Soldiers at Camp Nelson
Blog
Salvation South

Deluxe: Freedom Seekers - The Untold Story of The U.S. Colored Troops

Nearly 200,000 Black soldiers fought for their freedom in the Civil War. And their families risked everything alongside them. Host Chuck Reece explores the legacy of these soldiers through the powerful, historical poetry of Frank X Walker, and with the help of Pulitzer Prize-winner Edda Fields-Black, historian Holly Pinheiro Jr. and Steve Phan, Park Ranger at the Camp Nelson National Monument. This episode brings to light the struggle, resilience, and enduring impact of African American soldiers in Southern history. 

May 19, 2025
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
Allan Benton (left) and Darrell Benton (right) of Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams
Blog
Salvation South

Deluxe: God's Own Bacon

On this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: Chuck travels to the foothills of the Smoky Mountains to meet 'the Aristotle of Bacon.' Learn how Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams—a humble smokehouse in Madisonville, Tennessee—caught the attention of the fine dining industry and beyond.

April 21, 2025
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
Frank X. Walker
Blog
Salvation South

Deluxe: A Trip To Affrilachia

A trip into the vibrant world of Affrilachia, a term coined by renowned poet Frank X Walker to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Black Appalachians. Discover how this movement is redefining the narrative of the Appalachian region, challenging stereotypes and embracing diversity. From poetry to visual art, hear the stories of those who are reclaiming their space in this often-overlooked corner of America.

March 18, 2025
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
Sign in front of Camp Grier directing residents to relief after Hurricane Helene
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Salvation South

Deluxe: After the Deluge - Old Fort Revisited

Hurricane Helene devastated Old Fort, N.C. in 2024, but this small community's innovative economic plans, centered on outdoor recreation, are helping them rebuild stronger than ever. A tale of hope, unity, and determination in the face of disaster.

February 18, 2025
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
Collage by Stacy Reece
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Salvation South

Deluxe: Me and The Devil

On this episode of Salvation South Deluxe, we're debunking the Robert Johnson myth. We'll explain how the "deal with the devil" story overshadowed a blues genius and led to exploitation of his legacy.

January 14, 2025
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
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