WABE's Week In Review: Georgia election board makes more changes and Harris, Vance, Walz stump in the state

John Fervier, chairman of the State Election Board, takes questions from the press during a brief recess during a meeting at the Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

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Also in this episode…

—Lily Oppenheimer reports on the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service investigating the origin of suspicious packages sent to or received by elections officials in Georgia and other states.

—Emily Wu Pearson tells us about Georgia refugee resettlement agencies preparing for policy changes that will likely come after the November presidential election.

—Marisa Mecke has more on how a company seeking to mine next to the Okefenokee Swamp got benefits from state tax credits meant for conservation.

—Emily Jones reports on Georgia Power getting approval to move forward with burning organic matter — like wood pellets — to create energy.

—Marlon Hyde breaks down the local impact of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates.

—DorMiya Vance outlines a new guaranteed income program in South Fulton that will give 30 families $1,000 a month for the next year.