SUMMARY: Starbucks workers plan a five-day strike beginning Friday in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, expanding to potentially hundreds of stores nationwide by Christmas Eve. This protest by Starbucks Workers United stems from stalled contract negotiations and unresolved legal issues, including unfair labor practice charges. The union criticizes Starbucks for not honoring a commitment made in February to finalize a labor agreement, while proposing minimal wage increases. Despite CEO Brian Niccol’s anticipated $100 million compensation, workers demand better treatment. Starbucks claims it has offered competitive pay and benefits and urges the union to continue negotiations. The two sides appear to be at an impasse.

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SUMMARY: In March, voters in Chatham County will have the opportunity to influence the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) through a ballot initiative for the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST). If approved, it will continue a tax initiated in 2007, generating $705 million for school renovations and construction. Key projects include a new high school and a K-8 complex in West Chatham, along with updates to Pooler Elementary. Community meetings will be held prior to the March 18 vote to inform the public about funding usage and address facility and academic needs driven by population growth.

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SUMMARY: The Georgia Court of Appeals has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump, labeling the decision as a necessary step to restore public confidence in the legal proceedings. The court’s 2-1 ruling cited the appearance of impropriety due to Willis’s romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, the lead prosecutor she appointed. Although a Fulton County judge initially allowed Willis to remain in the case with Wade’s removal, the appeals court reversed that ruling without dismissing the indictment. Trump’s attorney characterized the decision as vindication against alleged politically motivated persecution.

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