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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

Georgia Lt. Gov. candidate Burt Jones participates in a Republican primary debate, May 3, 2022, in Atlanta. A Georgia state agency said Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, that it will name a special prosecutor to consider whether Jones, the state's Republican lieutenant governor, should face criminal charges after former president Donald Trump and 18 of his allies were indicted Monday, Aug. 14, for working to overturn the state’s 2020 election results.

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Georgia Today: Jones announces governor candidacy; UGA sleep study; Smithsonian voting exhibit

On the July 8 edition: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announces run for governor; a new study from UGA details the importance of sleep on youth brain development; and Georgia to host a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian on voting in America.

July 08, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
A Subprime Education: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Georgia Today: Federal funding freeze for education; Women's sports bar; New Alzheimer's medication

On the July 7 edition: A federal freeze of education funding impacts schools across Georgia; Georgia's first-ever women's sports bar opens its doors; and an Atlanta man is one of the first to be treated with a new medication for Alzheimer's disease. 

July 07, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
(Photo Courtesy of Matti Mattila via Flickr.)

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Georgia Today: 'Big Beautiful Bill' passes; Peachtree Road Race; Calls for removal of Brunswick DA

On the July 3 edition: A look at what the passing of President Trump's massive new spending bill means for Georgia; Runners gear up for this year's Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta; And five Southeast Georgia counties want the Brunswick DA removed.

July 03, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Visible satellite imagery of Hurricane Dean from August 18, 2007.

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Georgia Today: Weather forecasters could lose critical data; Dekalb County 'Peaceful Protests' guide

On the July 2 edition: Weather forecasters may soon lose access to some critical data; Dekalb County releases a guide on protesting; Columbia County will create its own library system in part because of book challenges.

July 02, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
NOVA - Meteor Strike

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Georgia Today: Ga. Power freezes rates; Alleged North Korean scheme; Museum will display space rock

On the July 1 edition: Georgia Power freezes rates until 2028; Four North Korean remote workers face charges in alleged scam of Atlanta business; a Georgia science museum will soon display a piece of the space rock which flew over the state last week. 

July 01, 2025
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
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Blogposts by Jake Cook

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Salvation South

Deluxe: Hard Truths and No Overnight Successes - Southern Literature in the 21st Century

A candid journey into 21st-century Southern literature——queer voices, hard truths, and the persistence behind every “overnight” success, live from Tallahassee’s Word of South Festival.

June 18, 2025
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
Soldiers at Camp Nelson
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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
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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
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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
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