Chase McGee is a Gwinnett County native and graduate of the University of Georgia. He has previously worked on All Things Considered, On Second Thought, Battleground: Ballot Box, and Political Rewind with Georgia Public Broadcasting and African Perspectives with WUGA. He is the senior newsroom producer at Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Monday on Political Rewind: There's been a dramatic escalation of violence between law enforcement and opponents of the planned Atlanta Police and Fire Training Center. Meanwhile, pro-choice activists protested on the 50th anniversary of the now-defunct Roe v. Wade decision.
Friday onPolitical Rewind: On Jan. 21, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was detected in the U.S.. Since then, more than 2 million Georgians contracted the virus and nearly 40,000 have died. As a milder variant goes around this winter, we ask a panel of health experts how to best protect ourselves.
Thursday on Political Rewind: During a police clearing of a proposed Atlanta training facility, a Georgia state trooper was shot and a protestor was shot and killed. Few details are currently public and the GBI is investigating the site.
Our panel has the latest from "Cop City" and more.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene secured seats on two high-profile House committees. Will she bring her extreme views with her? Gov. Brian Kemp told the World Economic Forum that Georgia will be a pro-business powerhouse. Meanwhile, Republicans in both D.C. and Georgia aim to reshape tax policy.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Governor Kemp's new proposed budget includes increased funding for schools, tax rebates, and salary increases for state employees. Record numbers of Georgians are enrolling in the ACA health care program. And the latest on Fulton County's case against rapper Young Thug.