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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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Georgia to begin random audit of election | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: New details emerged about a deadly shooting at Tuskegee University’s Homecoming where an 18-year-old victim was found shot. Police identified Jaz Myrick at the scene, armed with a gun and multiple ammunition magazines; he now faces weapons charges. Meanwhile, the Georgia Secretary of State’s office announced the start of its postelection risk-limiting audit, using a random selection process with 20 ten-sided dice. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger emphasized the importance of these audits for ensuring fair elections, noting that the current audit pertains to the presidential election, the only statewide race this year.
The Georgia Secretary of State’s office held a news conference today to kick off its post-election risk limiting audit. At the conference, the office rolled twenty 10-sided dice to determine a random selection of batches chosen for audit.
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Tracking Tropical Storm Sara | Latest
SUMMARY: Chief Meteorologist Chris Hul is tracking Tropical Storm Sarah, which transitioned from a tropical depression this morning. Currently positioned in the Caribbean, Sarah has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and is moving westward towards the northern coast of Honduras, where it is expected to bring substantial rain and damage over the next few days. A tropical storm warning is in effect for this area. The storm may dissipate after moving slowly across the Yucatan Peninsula, with uncertain forecasts regarding its potential re-emergence in the Gulf, possibly affecting Florida. More updates on weather conditions will follow.
Here’s the latest track for the storm.
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Jack only newcomer to Georgia’s U.S. House delegation | Georgia
SUMMARY: Republican Brian Jack is the sole newcomer to Georgia’s U.S. House, succeeding amid the re-election of all 13 incumbents. Running on an “America First” platform, Jack defeated Democrat Maura Keller 67%-34%. He aims to address illegal immigration, crime, and economic issues while voicing strong support for entrepreneurship. Jack, an advisor for Trump’s campaigns, received endorsements from prominent GOP figures, including Dr. Ben Carson. With all incumbents likely maintaining their committee roles, Jack’s fresh perspective will complement the existing Republican delegation, which includes vocal Trump supporter Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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