Alex Helmick
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Managing Editor of WABE--Public Broadcasting Atlanta. 90.1fm @wabenews (@nprmageddon famous)
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Joined June 2020
Last week, 475 workers at an EV battery plant under construction near Savannah were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The majority of the workers were South Korean nationals that the Department of Homeland Security claimed were in the country illegally, had
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Georgia Power will expand its renewable energy generation and keep some of its coal plants open longer than previously planned under a compromise deal approved by state regulators Tuesday.
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Georgia Power will expand its renewable energy generation and keep some of its coal plants open longer than previously planned under a compromise deal approved by state regulators Tuesday.
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Congratulations to the WABE Newsroom for multiple SPJ Green Eyeshade Awards!
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The shrimp industry in Georgia is grappling with an emergent, climate-driven disease that scientists have only recently cracked and economic headwinds that are unlikely to be solved by simply slapping a tariff on foreign shrimp. @ejreports via @grist
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The shrimp industry in Georgia is grappling with an emergent, climate-driven disease that scientists have only recently cracked and economic headwinds that are unlikely to be solved by simply...
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The federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S., a government lawyer said Friday. https://t.co/0j1ixTb1Sg
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The federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S., a government lawyer said Friday.
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🎙️WABE has never been more VALUABLE or more VULNERABLE.  We need your help now more than ever to protect accurate, unbiased news and insightful programming. 💙 90% of WABE’s funding comes from this community. Your donations are what fuel our fact-based, independent
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This Week on WABE: Managing editor @HelmickWABE runs down the latest current events throughout Atlanta in "WABE's Week in Review," ft. @gringsam, @stephannnnie, @jessicamador, @rahulbali, @xchamian, @jimburress, @HydeMarlon, @MeimeiXu7
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This week on WABE: We hear from an employee in the Atlanta office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development who was laid off, diplomats from Canada and Mexico warn about impacts of...
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WABE host and legendary Atlanta radio personality @LoisReitzes announced her retirement Thursday after 45 years with the NPR affiliate station. "City Lights" will continue production after her departure, with the host scheduled to remain a contributor. https://t.co/2WuCoVK8Jr
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WABE 90.1 FM host and Atlanta radio personality Lois Reitzes announced her retirement Thursday after 45 years with the NPR affiliate station.
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Legendary Atlanta radio personality Lois Reitzes announced her retirement Thursday after 45 years with WABE. Known for her distinctive voice and remarkable commitment to the arts, the broadcast veteran will retire from her weekday hosting duties effective June 25, 2025. “City
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Librarians may be at risk. Current Georgia law prohibits the distribution of sexually explicit or harmful material to minors, but there's an exemption for libraries. Senate Bill 74 would remove that exemption. If passed, a librarian could be charged with a misdemeanor if they
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The Georgia General Assembly’s 40-day session is underway. The WABE newsroom is tracking many of the bills under consideration and is here to keep tabs on why they matter and where they stand with our 2025 Gold Dome Bill Tracker. #gapol
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The WABE newsroom is tracking many of the bills under consideration during the Georgia 2025 legislative session.
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This Week on WABE: Managing editor @HelmickWABE runs down the latest current events throughout Atlanta in "WABE's Week in Review," ft. @stephannnnie, @xchamian, @rahulbali, @MeimeiXu7, @DorMiyaVance, @jessicamador
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Homeowners and encampments… Watchdog out… Also in this episode… —Rahul Bali explains why lawmakers are moving through a bill that would ban school zone traffic cameras in Georgia. —Melissa Feito […]
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Join WABE’s @jessicamador for a conversation on maternal mental health 📅: Feb. 25 ⏰: 4 p.m. 📍 : 275 Eva Davis Way Atlanta, GA 30317 🎟️: https://t.co/cB7icbzJgp
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Georgia lawmakers want to eliminate state taxes on college athletes who are getting paid for their name, image and likeness to attract more student-athletes to the state. Senate Bill 71 aims to help do just that. @HydeMarlon reports. #gapol
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Georgia lawmakers want to eliminate state taxes on college athletes who are getting paid for their name, image and likeness to attract more student-athletes to the state.
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Atlanta’s nightlife scene creates nearly $5.1 billion of annual revenue, according to the City of Atlanta’s nightlife impact report. However, the industry is still experiencing inflation and a decline in patrons, partly due to changing consumer habits. https://t.co/RvNUG6af7q
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Atlanta’s nightlife scene creates nearly $5.1 billion of annual revenue and supports at least 41,000 jobs, with a total economic impact of nearly $8.5 billion annually, according to the City of...
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Us 🤝 @HelmickWABE Alex, managing editor of @wabenews , is bringing a new slate of Atlanta stories from this week’s Week in Review podcast! Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts. #AmplifyingAtlanta
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This week on WABE, the 2025 legislative session starts in Georgia, a state senator is arrested for defying a ban against his entering House chambers, and a lawsuit brings up questions around the rights of people in extended-stay hotels. @HelmickWABE
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This week on WABE, the 2025 Georgia General Assembly starts, Gov. Brian Kemp delivers his State of the State address, Republican infighting, and federal regulators are rolling back a proposed...
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The National Weather Service upgraded the approaching winter storm in Georgia from a watch to a warning, signaling that hazardous weather is imminent. Up to three inches of snow and sleet and up to one-third of an inch of ice are possible in the northern half of the state from 7
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PAD Atlanta announced Thursday morning that their Community Response services have been suspended until further notice due to their month-to-month contract extension with the City of Atlanta expiring on Dec. 31. https://t.co/PrsJ1HeQ85
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Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative (PAD) Atlanta announced Thursday morning that their Community Response services have been suspended until further notice due to their month-to-month...
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Atlanta is preparing for the funeral services for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and the public is invited to view the 39th president and Georgia native as he lies in repose. https://t.co/MoYsH6sRcZ
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Atlanta is preparing for the funeral services for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and the public is invited to view the 39th president and Georgia native as he lies in repose.
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