Georgia Health Report: Public health agencies prepare for the World Cup

By Emma Auer

Published May 22, 2026 at 5:44 PM EDT

Coming up on the Georgia Health Report, as Atlanta prepares for the FIFA World Cup this summer, how agencies are fighting public health risks. Host Emma Auer sits down with Rebecca Grapevine, a reporter for Healthbeat in Atlanta.

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Emma Auer

Emma Auer is an award-winning reporter who joined WUGA as a full-time producer in 2024. She covered the breadth of Northeast Georgia stories, from Athens City Hall to Winterville farmers' markets. Emma's work has also been heard on Georgia Public Broadcasting and nationally on NPR's Morning Edition.

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