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JD Vance campaigns in Georgia | What he said
SUMMARY: Ohio Senator JD Vance, the Republican Vice Presidential nominee, engaged in a one-on-one interview before a rally in Lindale, Northwest Georgia, amidst a week packed with major political visits, including President Biden, former President Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris. At the rally, Vance criticized Harris’s record on immigration and the economy, emphasizing concerns over home affordability. He proposed that increasing housing supply is essential for making homes more affordable, suggesting a focus on lowering energy costs, increasing oil and gas drilling, and facilitating the delivery of building materials to construction sites.
11Alive’s Zach Merchant spoke one-on-one with Republican vice presidential pick JD Vance.
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BioLab chemical plume still looms | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Plumes of smoke continue to rise from the biolab plant in Conor, which caught fire on Sunday. Rockdale County Commission Chair Oz Nesbit spoke with FOX regarding community concerns and cleanup efforts, noting that there’s no clear timeline for when the smoke will dissipate. Biolab is bringing in a response team to assist with cleanup and has set up an office for community concerns, including reports of debris falling into yards. A shelter-in-place order is in effect from 7 PM to 7 AM due to shifting winds. The future of the facility remains uncertain as crews work diligently to ensure safety.
For a sixth day, plumes of smoke are rising from the BioLab plant in Conyers. A fire burned the plant on Sunday.
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NC governor tours hard-hit town of Canton | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina visited the devastated town of Canton, west of Asheville, to assess the damage from Hurricane Helen, which has resulted in over 200 fatalities across multiple states. During his visit, he emphasized the need for an unprecedented response to the catastrophic storm, alongside FEMA Administrator Dean Chriswell. They highlighted ongoing relief and recovery efforts involving federal, state, local agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Cooper reassured communities that resources and assistance would be provided to those impacted as they work together to address the extensive destruction caused by the hurricane.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper surveyed the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. The governor was in the hard-hit town of …
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Driver killed in Gwinnett County crash; 16-year-old deemed at fault
SUMMARY: A 16-year-old is facing charges for a fatal crash in Gwinnett County that occurred this morning at the intersection of Sugarloaf Parkway and Villa Ridge Parkway. The driver reportedly collided with another vehicle while attempting to turn left onto Villa Ridge. The teen has been charged with failure to yield while turning left and second-degree homicide by vehicle.
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