SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Justice reported that dangerous and dehumanizing conditions at Fulton County Jail in Georgia have led to the deaths of at least four men with mental disabilities. A 97-page investigation revealed inmates faced violence, unsanitary living conditions, and insufficient protection, violating constitutional and federal laws. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke highlighted the abuse, citing the death of Lashawn Thompson, who died in squalid conditions. Since 2022, the jail has seen six violent deaths and 300 stabbings. The Justice Department warned local officials of a potential lawsuit if changes are not made within 49 days.

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SUMMARY: Henry County leaders are meeting to discuss a proposal for two new data centers, as construction is booming across Georgia. One proposed center, measuring 1.2 million square feet, is planned for Strickland Road, aiming for completion by 2028, while another identical site is proposed off Rocky Creek Road. Concerns have been raised by residents about the impact on the county’s limited water resources, especially since data centers typically require significant water for cooling. Henry County Water authorities previously indicated that large projects could strain resources. Commissioners declined to comment on the proposal until after the meeting.

During last month’s board meeting, the county talked about its limited water resources, something residents are also concerned about.

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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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