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Georgia judge halts hand count rule as election day nears
SUMMARY: In Georgia, a judge has blocked a controversial decision requiring hand counting of all ballots on Election Night, November 5th, leading to expectations of faster results. Critics argued that the hand-counting rule, imposed too close to the election, could cause delays and confusion. The ruling came after a lawsuit from the Cobb County election board, with Judge Robert McBurney stating that there wasn’t sufficient time for poll workers to be trained. Meanwhile, early voting is underway, showing strong turnout with over 328,000 votes already cast, including nearly 36,000 in-person votes on the first day.
This is one of the rules recently passed by the Georgia State Election Board: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/politics/elections/fulton-county-judge-halts-enforcement-hand-counting-ballots-2024-election/85-6e5e9c3b-24e2-464c-8567-d36de370804e
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Georgia gas prices hold steady ahead of holiday weekend | Georgia
SUMMARY: In Georgia, the average cost of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.93 per gallon, unchanged from last week but up from $2.71 last month. A fuel tax moratorium implemented by Governor Brian Kemp ended on October 16. The lowest gas prices are in the Catoosa-Dade-Walker area at $2.77, while the highest are in Hinesville-Fort Stewart at $3. AAA warns that Hurricane Sara could potentially impact prices soon. As Thanksgiving approaches, over 71 million Americans are expected to travel by car, surpassing last year’s record of 70.4 million. Georgia’s gas prices remain below the national average of $3.07.
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Legendary gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi dies
SUMMARY: Former Team USA coach Bella Coroli has died at age 82, as reported by USA Gymnastics. He was a prominent figure in women’s gymnastics, coaching the successful U.S. teams of the 1980s and 90s, including the Magnificent 7 at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. However, his legacy is controversial, especially amid the Larry Nassar scandal, with numerous former gymnasts alleging Coroli contributed to a toxic culture that enabled Nassar’s abuse. In response to his death, Dominique Moceanu, a member of the Magnificent 7, reflected on their challenging relationship while sending condolences to his family and emphasizing the need for compassion in gymnastics.
He was a pivotal figure for the U.S. gymnastics team.
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Here is how inflation could impact holiday dinner
SUMMARY: Thanksgiving shoppers may experience mixed price trends this year as grocery inflation eases. According to Wells Fargo, fresh turkey prices remain stable compared to last year, with a slight 2% decline in name brand prices, thanks to improved conditions for farmers and reduced feed costs. However, stuffing prices are rising, up 9% for name brands and 3% for store brands, attributed to ongoing inflationary pressures. Cranberry supplies have increased, leading to a 3% drop in name brand prices. Amid inflation concerns, major retailers are offering meal deals, though many consumers still plan to maintain their holiday spending.
Here are the numbers.
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