About this episode

The episode discusses rising gas prices in Georgia, health officials monitoring passengers from a hantavirus outbreak, and the recognition of Atlanta fiber artist Honey Pierre.

A gallon of premium gas in Georgia is now averaging nearly five dollars a gallon according to motoring group AAA; State health officials say they are closely monitoring two passengers who have returned to Georgia after being aboard the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak; Atlanta fiber artist Honey Pierre is being celebrated twice over, with a solo show now open at One Contemporary Gallery, and a just-announced Emerging Artist Award from the City of Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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