SUMMARY: On a tragic September day, gunman Colt Gray opened fire at Appalache High School, resulting in four deaths and nine injuries. First responders from across North Georgia rushed to the scene, including emergency workers in a Medevac helicopter who airlifted a 14-year-old girl shot three times. They provided critical care, including a tourniquet, IVs, oxygen, and blood, before her transfer to Grady Hospital. Responders expressed gratitude for the collaborative effort that minimized further casualties. The emotional toll of such incidents lingers, with many, including veteran responders, reflecting on their impact as parents and community members.

Emergency crews flooded to Apalachee High School following a report of a shooting inside the campus. Three of those emergency workers were inside a medevac helicopter who came in to help. Here’s their story.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Reserve approved a second consecutive interest rate cut, lowering the benchmark borrowing rate by a quarter percentage point to between 4.5% and 4.75%. This rate influences consumer borrowing for mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the Fed remains open to further cuts but must balance reducing policy restraint to avoid hindering inflation progress against the risk of weakening economic activity and employment. The goal is to achieve a soft landing for the economy, reducing inflation without triggering a recession.

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SUMMARY: As Election Day approached, the economy emerged as the top issue for voters in swing states, particularly in Georgia, where 73% of Trump voters prioritized it over Harris voters (only 25%). Exit polls indicated that dissatisfaction with the Biden administration contributed to Trump’s victory (50.73%-48.53%). Dr. Trey Hood noted that Trump’s rural support and campaign enthusiasm were decisive factors. While 73% of voters rated the economy poorly, Harris supporters were generally optimistic, with 90% believing the economy was good. Additionally, 52% of Trump voters were first-time voters, contrasting with Harris’s supporters, who often voted against Trump rather than for her.

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