Plugged In: Atlanta water woes highlight city leadership, aging infrastructure

Political Breakfast from WABE

English - June 07, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 99 ratings
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Next Episode: The aftermath of the Atlanta water crisis one-week later, antics of a GOP Congressional candidate on and off the debate stage

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is known for being a mayor who seems to be everywhere. But this week, he’s facing criticism over his being absent during the early hours of the city’s water emergency. That’s as Dickens has already faced protests over his support for the Atlanta Police Training Center. On this week's episode, politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss Dickens’ leadership and the spotlight the crisis has put on the city’s aging infrastructure.

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