The Brief for Wednesday, August 19. 2026

The Brief from WABE by Alex Helmick

Aug 19, 20269:49News & Politics

Cuts by the Trump administration have led to hundreds of vacancies at the CDC; Faith leaders in Atlanta are traveling to Mississippi to join a rally in support of deceased teen Nolan Wells; and Atlanta celebrates 50 year...

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