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Election 2024: Scott bidding to win District 13 for 12th time | Georgia
SUMMARY: Democrat Davis Scott, a two-decade incumbent in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, faces Republican challenger Jonathan Chavez in the upcoming election. Scott emphasizes healthcare, veterans‘ issues, and gun safety, claiming substantial federal funding for his district. Chavez argues for new leadership, advocating for education reform, criminal justice changes, and border security. Despite a costly campaign where Scott ended up with $260,000, he remains favored to win, having secured over 80% of the vote in the previous election. Chavez, supported by endorsements from conservative organizations, calls for fundamental changes in education and healthcare policies.
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Election 2024: Johnson latest to try unseating Bishop | Georgia
SUMMARY: Republican Wayne Johnson aims to challenge incumbent Democrat Sanford Bishop Jr. in Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District. Bishop, with over 30 years of experience, has a significant funding advantage, raising $1.4 million compared to Johnson’s nearly $100,000. As the district trends more Republican, Johnson, a former Trump administration official, promotes his business experience and conservative values. He criticizes Bishop on issues like agriculture, claiming Bishop’s failure to pass the Farm Bill endangers farmers. With the race predicted to favor Bishop, who focuses on national defense and federal funding for local issues, Johnson seeks to disrupt the status quo. Redistricting adds uncertainty to the outcome.
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Giant Pandas leaving Zoo Atlanta: Panda-palooza event bids them farewell
SUMMARY: Zoo Atlanta is hosting a farewell event for its giant pandas, who will soon return to China after 25 years at the zoo. Since 2006, seven pandas have been born there, aiding vital conservation efforts. Visitors have been eagerly waiting to glimpse the pandas, some reporting lines of at least 45 minutes. Parents are excited to introduce their children to the pandas, which are known for their charming but lazy nature. The zoo encourages people to visit the pandas before their departure in a few weeks, hoping to catch a glimpse of these beloved animals one last time.
On Saturday, Zoo Atlanta held its “Panda-Palooza” event to celebrate the legacy of the giant pandas and say good-bye to the creatures before they return to China.
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Pro-Palestine rally in Atlanta to mark 1 year since hostages taken, Israel-Hamas war
SUMMARY: Monday marks one year since the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people and the kidnapping of around 250 hostages, about 100 of whom remain in Gaza. Protests in Atlanta today called for a ceasefire in Gaza, organized by PSL Atlanta and supporters, coinciding with Israel’s limited ground operations in Lebanon. The ongoing conflict has claimed over 1,000 lives in Lebanon in the past two weeks, according to the Health Ministry. Seven American hostages are among those believed to be unaccounted for and potentially dead.
One local group marked near Centennial Olympic Park, calling for a ceasefire in the region.
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