World Press Freedom Day 2023 – WABE

The WABE newsroom is dedicated to upholding the right to free press. In honor of World Press Freedom Day, we’ve compiled some stories from the past year that we think represent our journalists’ commitment to amplifying Atlanta stories.

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Molly Samuel – Deputy Managing Editor

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Georgia’s Dugdown Corridor: A ‘national model’ for conservation

After years of community advocacy, Chattahoochee Brick site belongs to Atlanta

Marjan Ghadrdan, director of animal care at AWARE, checks the eagle while animal care supervisor Sami Netherton holds him still.

Injured bald eagle recovering at DeKalb wild animal hospital

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Environment

The Heat Effect: How the climate is changing Georgia

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Stephannie Stokes – Housing Reporter

Workshops aim to help Westside homeowners understand—and appeal—property assessments

East Point revives long-vacant public housing building

A long fight for decent housing: Forest Cove’s Ms. Peaches settles into new home

Affordable Housing

She planned to stay in her family home. Then Fulton County multiplied her tax bill.

Emily Wu Pearson – Immigration/Community Reporter

Teaching program gives refugee women opportunity to rebuild careers in Atlanta

Following more domestic terrorism arrests, protesters plan week of action in South River Forest

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Two years after the Atlanta spa shootings, Asian American legal advocates help support victims’ families

Art

Atlanta artist receives National Fellowship for New Americans

Jess Mador – Heath Reporter

Feminist Women’s Health Center Operations Manager and security head Tracii Wesley prepares to greet patients outside the clinic. Jess Mador/WABE

Awaiting court action on 6-week ban, Georgia abortion clinics turn patients away

Georgia GOP Senate bills seek to deny gender-affirming care to minors

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville, like hospitals around Georgia, is seeing an increase in patients seeking help with mental health or substance use. (Jess Mador/WABE)

For Georgians struggling with addiction, peer coaches provide support

Health

Atlanta VA hosts baby showers to boost pregnant veterans’ health outcomes

Lisa Rayam

Lisa Rayam – Host of Morning Edition/Political Breakfast

Political Breakfast

Podcast

Georgia Innocence Project representative says he’s voted in every election since his release 23 years ago

Atlanta riders say city officials should experience public transit challenges firsthand

Jim Burress

Jim Burress – Host of All Thing Considered/The Brief

The Brief From WABE

Podcast

MARTA brings the Autism Transit Project to Atlanta

AI in the ER: The future of nursing education

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Rose Scott – Host of Closer Look

Closer Look with Rose Scott

Podcast

The final days of the historic McLendon Hospital: A pioneer for Black health care in Atlanta

Coffee Conversations: DeKalb leaders on the challenges and successes of serving their community

Lois Reitzes

Lois Reitzes – Host of City Lights

City Lights with Lois Reitzes

Podcast

In Piedmont Park, Noguchi’s ‘Playscapes’ are both modern art and a children’s playground

Atlanta comedian Damon Sumner loves telling stories, making people laugh and enjoying life

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