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Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story

Georgia Public Broadcasting
Biolab
Conyers
Rockdale County
Conyers, Georgia
Environmental Protection Agency
KIK Consumer Products
Chemical Safety
Chlorine
US Chemical Safety Board
Georgia Public Broadcasting
Georgia
Hurricane Helene
Chemical Safety Board
Pool Chemical Industry
EPA
Chemical Fire
Atlanta
Georgia Department Of Health
Biolab Fire
Centerbridge Partners

When a fire at the BioLab plant in Conyers, Georgia, sent a toxic cloud of smoke across the community, residents were left to wonder what they had been exposed to and what it would mean for their long-term health. One year later, many of those questions remain unanswered. In Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story, GPB’s Pamela Kirkland follows residents through the aftermath, while uncovering new ... more

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Pamela travels to Roseland, Louisiana, after an explosion at Smitty’s Supply, a scene that mirrors the BioLab fire in Conyers, Georgia. She talks with residents, local leaders, and retired Lieutenant General Russel Honoré about health testing, cleanu... more

When BioLab burned in Conyers, officials told the public the danger was over. What if they never looked for the most toxic chemicals? This episode follows the trail of missing tests, hidden dioxins, and the local voices who refused to let the story f... more

Follow the investigation into Biolab’s sudden halt to manufacturing in Conyers and the complex finances of its parent, KIK Consumer Products. We connect resident claims and class actions with pressure from creditors and a changing pool chemical marke... more

When a massive chemical fire broke out at the BioLab plant in Conyers in September 2024, the EPA had a tool: a plane, capable of mapping the toxic plume in real time. But it never left the ground. GPB's Pamela Kirkland has more.

In this episode, you’ll hear from families who are still searching for answers, alongside the clinicians and researchers working to understand the health consequences of the BioLab fire in Conyers, Georgia. We examine the symptoms that residents cont... more

We return to Conyers in season two with new voices and new information. Former BioLab staff describe corrosion, leaky sprinklers, and storage beyond the stated limits. At the same time, neighbors continue to ask what they were exposed to and what lin... more

Last season, Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story uncovered how a fire at a Georgia chemical plant left residents in an Atlanta suburb searching for answers. In Season Two, host Pamela Kirkland goes deeper. Former employees are coming forward with ... more

In the final episode of Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story, Conyers residents reflect on the lasting impact of the 2024 BioLab fire and what recovery really looks like. As the community pushes for accountability, long-overlooked safety systems ar... more

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Recent Guests

Sharon Lerner
ProPublica investigative reporter
Episode: ‘A missed opportunity’
Virginia Crawford
A resident of Conyers whose foster son experienced health issues linked to the BioLab fire
Episode: ‘It's changed a lot with me’
Sandra Stevens Jordan
Another resident from Conyers dealing with health issues post-fire
Episode: ‘It's changed a lot with me’
Dr. Beatrice Gollum
Physician and researcher studying chemical exposures and their health impacts
UC San Diego
Episode: ‘It's changed a lot with me’
Dr. Ziad Qazi
Toxicologist at Emory University
Emory University
Episode: ‘It's changed a lot with me’
Ifat Walker
Executive Director of Community Action Now and driving force behind a health study
Community Action Now
Episode: "I Don’t Know What I’ve Been Exposed To"
Scott Smith
Independent testing expert and founder of the Blue Shirt Justice League.
Blue Shirt Justice League
Episode: After the Smoke Cleared
Jamie Wallace
Resident of East Palestine who experienced a chemical disaster.
Episode: After the Smoke Cleared
Greg Huey
Expert from Georgia Tech studying the impact of chemical incidents.
Georgia Tech
Episode: After the Smoke Cleared

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Pamela Kirkland
Host of Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story, leading the exploration of industrial safety issues and their community impacts.

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Focused on the aftermath of a chemical fire at a production facility in Conyers, Georgia, this series highlights the urgent health and safety concerns raised by local residents and experts. It combines personal narratives of those affected with in-depth discussions on regulatory failures and systemic issues surrounding chemical safety in the community. Key topics often covered include community health impacts, responses from local authorities and companies, and the broader implications of industrial disasters on public safety and accountability. The unique element of this series lies in its commitment to not only recounting the events but also providing a critical analysis of corporate responsibility and regulatory challenges in the afterma... more

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