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Raffensperger says other states should learn from Georgia’s election success | Georgia
SUMMARY: Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, emphasized the state’s election integrity and rapid reporting at an American Enterprise Institute event, urging other states to adopt similar measures. He highlighted Georgia’s improvements since the 2020 election, where a hand recount delayed results for 16 days. Raffensperger advocated for election reforms including photo ID, citizenship verification, and audits to enhance security and confidence in the electoral process. He also called for better coordination among states and federal entities, citing the success of the Electronic Registration Information Center in cleaning voter rolls. Trust in elections is crucial amidst a polarized society.
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Lawsuit: Sheriff couldn’t ‘stomach’ speech ‘distasteful’ to him | Georgia
SUMMARY: Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens is facing a federal lawsuit from David Cavender, his election opponent, and two residents for allegedly censoring comments on the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page. The dispute arose after a video showed Owens calling deputies to a Burger King due to a complaint, which went viral before the election. The lawsuit claims Owens restricted comments starting October 29, violating the plaintiffs’ First and 14th Amendment rights. They seek a jury trial, $3.50 in damages, and an injunction against further censorship. Owens won reelection with over 56% of the vote, admitting he regretted involving deputies in the incident.
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Georgia hearing on Trump case taken off Dec. 5 calendar | Georgia
SUMMARY: Oral arguments regarding Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis’ eligibility to prosecute President-elect Donald Trump, originally scheduled for December 5, have been postponed by the Georgia Court of Appeals without explanation. Willis faces accusations of a conflict of interest due to a romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, which she acknowledged earlier this year. Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee permitted Willis to continue after Wade resigned. The case was brought by Trump and his co-defendants, who are accused of interfering in the 2020 election; Trump has pleaded not guilty to 18 charges, with two dismissed in September.
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Georgia gas prices hold steady ahead of holiday weekend | Georgia
SUMMARY: In Georgia, the average cost of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.93 per gallon, unchanged from last week but up from $2.71 last month. A fuel tax moratorium implemented by Governor Brian Kemp ended on October 16. The lowest gas prices are in the Catoosa-Dade-Walker area at $2.77, while the highest are in Hinesville-Fort Stewart at $3. AAA warns that Hurricane Sara could potentially impact prices soon. As Thanksgiving approaches, over 71 million Americans are expected to travel by car, surpassing last year’s record of 70.4 million. Georgia’s gas prices remain below the national average of $3.07.
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