U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson on the BioLab fire: ‘My position is this plant shouldn’t reopen’

U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson on the BioLab fire: ‘My position is this plant shouldn’t reopen’

On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, host Tia Mitchell and AJC Editor-in-Chief Leroy Chapman talk to U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Lithonia, about the lingering toxic plume from the BioLab fire in Conyers. Johnson believes that the plant shouldn’t reopen, and he says he’ll be meeting with BioLab leaders today.   Then, the pair talk to AJC staff writer Michelle Baruchman about down-ballot legislative races and what campaigns you need to watch.   Plus, it’s Friday, so we answer your questions from the listener mailbag and go through our picks of who’s up and who’s down.     Links to today’s topics: Federal investigators previously raised alarm about BioLab chemicals Conyers chemical plant fire: Winds to shift toward Atlanta through Sunday Gen Z candidates are looking to change Georgia’s political landscape AJC 2024 Voter Guide     Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mike Collins targets Ossoff as controversies follow

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A split Georgia electorate shapes the races for Senate and governor

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Why Rick Jackson’s restaurant photo became a political flashpoint

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27 Heinä 26min

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Ossoff tests an Epstein attack as Georgia Republicans face old divisions

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Trump’s 2020 election claims return to the center of Georgia’s 2026 races

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