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Apalachee HS shooting victim says she wants to go back to school | FOX 5 News

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2 months ago

September 8, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2024-09-08 21:11:22

SUMMARY: Natalie Griffith, a 15-year-old injured in a school shooting at Appalache High, is recovering well, according to her parents. Natalie was shot multiple times while in algebra class, sustaining serious injuries to her arm, chest, and wrist. Following surgery, her parents report daily improvements, with support from friends and teachers lifting her spirits. Despite the trauma, Natalie is determined to return to school and continue her band activities. Her parents stress the urgent need for school safety reforms, stating no parent should endure such pain. A GoFundMe account has been established to support Natalie and other victims.

Natalie Griffith’s mom says she is simply the bravest girl she has ever seen. Despite being shot during the deadly incident at Apalachee High School and having surgery to reconstruct her wrist, she says she still wants to return to the school once she’s healed in order to finish out the academic year.

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Study: AI and data centers could drive cost of energy up by 70% over 10 years | Virginia

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18 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square – 2024-11-21 19:07:00

SUMMARY: A report by the Jack Kemp Foundation warns that average American energy bills could rise by 25% to 70% over the next decade due to soaring energy demands driven by AI, hyperscale data centers, and advanced manufacturing. The surge is straining the U.S. power grid, leading to significant price increases in capacity markets. Dominion Energy disputes these findings, predicting only a 2.5% annual increase in Virginia. The report argues for policy changes, including charging data centers more for energy and halting subsidies for their construction to alleviate the burden on consumers. Recommendations also include implementing minimum take clauses for utility contracts.

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2 arrests made in connection to DeKalb County Jail

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19 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2024-11-21 18:40:01

SUMMARY: A former DeKalb County deputy, Joanne Marx, has been arrested for bringing contraband, including a cell phone and cigarettes, into the jail and engaging in sexual acts with an inmate. Meanwhile, former inmate Tobias Woods faces felony murder charges linked to the overdose death of Christian Collins, who consumed fatal drugs supplied by Woods. The DeKalb County District Attorney is committed to eliminating corruption in the jail and is investigating how these drugs entered the facility. The DA emphasized that incarceration should not lead to death, stressing accountability for those involved.

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced 2 arrests Thursday afternoon in connection to DeKalb County Jail.

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Carr announces Georgia gubernatorial bid | Georgia

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22 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-11-21 15:41:00

SUMMARY: Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced his candidacy for the 2026 Republican gubernatorial nomination. In a post on his X page, Carr emphasized his commitment to building on the legacies of former governors Brian Kemp, Nathan Deal, and Sonny Perdue by focusing on job creation, community safety, and defending constitutional freedoms. With Kemp term-limited, Carr, who has been attorney general since 2016 and previously served in economic development and as chief of staff to Senator Johnny Isakson, enters a race that includes at least one other candidate, Democrat Olu Brown, who announced his campaign in August.

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