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Georgia labor commissioner, Thompson, dies | Georgia
SUMMARY: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson, 59, passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer, which he publicly disclosed in March. A respected businessman and community leader, Thompson served in the state Senate from 2013 to 2023 before becoming Labor Commissioner. He authored the “Heartbeat Bill” and was named Legislator of the Year several times. Gov. Brian Kemp and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones praised Thompson’s dedication to Georgia. Thompson also participated in the 2024 Republican National Convention, where he gave an energetic speech, inspiring delegates despite his illness. His strength and courage were widely admired.
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American Airlines flights delayed in Atlanta | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: A technical glitch at American Airlines caused a nationwide ground stop on Christmas Eve, impacting many travelers as they headed to visit loved ones. The issue, which lasted about an hour, affected flights at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport and across the country, coinciding with record-breaking holiday travel, with TSA expecting to screen 40 million passengers. Although the glitch was resolved quickly, some delays persisted, with approximately half of flights into and out of Atlanta experiencing holdups. Thankfully, there were no major long-term consequences, and most travel remained relatively smooth despite a few cancellations.
A temporary shutdown by American Airlines led to some delayed flights this morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Georgia adds more than 116,000 residents | Georgia
SUMMARY: Georgia’s population grew by 116,646 residents from July 2023 to July 2024, ranking seventh in numeric growth and maintaining its position as the eighth most populous state with 11.2 million people. This increase was primarily due to international migration, adding 63,088 people. The net migration figure decreased to 88,409 from previous years. Births outnumbered deaths, with 125,502 births and 97,250 deaths reported. The U.S. Census Bureau noted a trend of more people moving to southern states. Texas led in growth with 562,941 new residents, followed by Florida with an increase of 467,347.
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13-year-old charged with killing K9 Deputy in Richland Co., S.C.
SUMMARY: Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrests of a 13-year-old and a 16-year-old linked to an early morning shooting that killed K9 Bumi. On December 23rd, deputies attempted to stop a stolen vehicle, which led to a pursuit and crash. Two suspects fled, and while K9 Bumi and his handler, K9 Specialist Alan Ware, gave chase, Bumi was shot multiple times by a suspect and later died from his injuries. The 13-year-old faces multiple charges including attempted murder and unlawful killing of a police dog, while the 16-year-old is charged with obstruction of justice.
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