SUMMARY: A death investigation is ongoing in a neighborhood near Marietta, specifically along Lake Somerset Drive. Police responded around 10 a.m. after someone discovered a dead body in the area and alerted authorities. Currently, details about the incident are limited, and the investigation is focused on the backyard of a home. The police are continuing to gather information and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Officers responded to a location on Lake Somerset Crest, off Dallas Hwy.

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SUMMARY: New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that Partnerships LLC, a Georgia-based firm, will manage the state‘s $9 billion home care industry, specifically the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), starting in 2025. The decision, part of the state’s $223 billion fiscal year 2025 budget, aims to enhance oversight, reduce fraud, and save taxpayer money. However, it has faced criticism from various stakeholders, including home care organizations and lawmakers, who warn it could harm patient care and jobs. Supporters argue it will streamline operations and improve services for approximately 250,000 elderly and disabled New Yorkers reliant on the program.

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SUMMARY: Georgia residents will benefit from lower gas prices starting Friday due to an executive order from Governor Brian Kemp, temporarily suspending the gas tax in response to Hurricane Helene’s impact on the state. The gas tax, at 32 cents, and the diesel tax, at 36 cents, are suspended until the state of emergency ends on October 9. The hurricane caused significant damage and led to 25 fatalities. President Biden approved a disaster declaration for multiple Georgia counties. Additionally, emergency officials are monitoring a chlorine leak from Bio Lab in Conyers, affecting air quality in metro Atlanta.

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