Final Wrap-Up: A recap of Atlanta’s impactful stories from 2024
2024 was another busy year at WABE. All eyes were on Georgia as we entered into another contentious presidential election. The deadliest school shooting in Georgia history at Apalachee High School rocked a community. Water main breaks shut down access for Atlantans as citizens demanded answers from city officials. Major hurricanes brought destruction and disruption to Georgia and our neighbors. And during it all, our newsroom worked tirelessly to bring you breaking local news with robust context. We’ve compiled a 2024 recap of local news headlines, photos and quotes below.
WABE brought you the best of Atlanta’s stories on the radio and in podcasts. We explored the city’s food scene with two new podcasts, “Just Sat with Maximilian Hines” and “Savory Stories.” Each week on “Health Wanted,” Laurel Bristow breaks down the science behind trending topics and need-to-know public health headlines. “Closer Look with Rose Scott” spoke with hundreds of organizers and officials over the past year to spotlight what really matters to Atlanta communities. And “City Lights with Lois Reitzes” continued to explore the creative fabric of Atlanta in pop culture, music, theater, dance, visual arts, film, food and much more.
The WABE Studios team launched “My Money Mentors,” where financial experts team up to guide young adults through various financial milestones and challenges, empowering them to make smart money moves for the future. “Atlanta on Film” featured full-length films or a collection of short films by Atlanta-based filmmakers. And season two of “Sounds Like ATL” provided intimate live musical performances, exclusive artist interviews, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into Atlanta’s vibrant music scene.
Here is our 2024 wrap-up of all the impactful stories that amplified Atlanta.
Young Business
Launching a new company in uncertain times
Missing Moms
Inside Georgia’s maternal health crisis
Beyond Pride
A look behind the LGBTQ headlines
Division of Families
Georgia’s housing policies separates parents from children
Business
Community
Criminal Justice
Education
Environment
Health
Housing
Immigration
Politics
Southside
Closer Look
With Rose Scott
City Lights
With Lois Reitzes
Political Breakfast
With Lisa Rayam, Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson
Plugged In:
A WABE Politics Podcast
The Brief
Health Wanted
With Laurel Bristow
Montgomery and Company
Black in the Garden
Savory Stories
An Atlanta Food Podcast
What’s Good, Atlanta?
With David Perdue and Mark Kendall
1912
The Forsyth County Expulsion and Its Aftermath
Just Sat
With Maximilian Hines
The Podcast Where They Read Stories
Week In Review
My Money Mentors
“My Money Mentors,” features financial experts Jacqueline Schadeck CFP® and Chris Corinthian team up to guide young adults through various financial milestones and challenges, empowering their “clients” to make smart money moves for the future. The series is produced with support from Delta Community Credit Union.
Atlanta On Film
“Atlanta On Film” is a weekly film series featuring a full-length film or a collection of short films. From laugh-out-loud comedies to horror films, to eye-opening documentaries, no genre is off limits. Whether they grew up in Georgia or relocated to the south, or are simply dedicated to telling stories about Atlantans, each episode will feature a film or a series of films by Atlanta-based filmmakers.
Sounds Like ATL
Get ready to unplug and unwind with intimate live musical performances, exclusive artist interviews, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into Atlanta’s vibrant music scene with WABE’s “Sounds Like ATL.”