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Election 2024: McCormick favored to win in Georgia’s U.S. House District 7 | Georgia
SUMMARY: Republican incumbent Rich McCormick is favored to win Georgia’s U.S. House District 7, now deemed “solidly Republican” after redistricting. He leads significantly in fundraising, having raised $1.6 million compared to Democrat Bob Christian’s $16,000. McCormick, a former U.S. Marine and emergency room doctor, emphasizes issues like jobs and healthcare, declaring a campaign to “Revive Freedom.” Christian, focusing on “protecting against MAGA extremism,” is advocating for political change and addressing climate change and gun safety. Despite Democrats winning the district in 2022, Republicans are now strongly favored in this upcoming election.
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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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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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