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Georgia more than doubles early voter turnout | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: On the first day of early voting, Georgia saw a record turnout of over 272,000 ballots cast, more than double the previous record of 136,000. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger praised state and local officials for managing the election despite Hurricane Helen. He emphasized the rigorous measures taken to ensure election integrity, including pre-election testing of machines and post-election audits. Raffensperger reaffirmed that the election outcomes depend on voters, while his office is focused on transparency and accurate reporting of final results. Georgia offers at least 16 days of early in-person voting leading up to the November 5th election, with 8.2 million registered voters.
With more than 300,000 early voters turning out to cast their ballots in the 2024 election, Georgia has more than doubled the turnout they had in 2020 and 2022.
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SUMMARY: Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, has died at 88, confirmed by the Vatican. He recently underwent a lengthy hospitalization for a respiratory crisis, but managed to celebrate Easter Mass shortly before his passing. His death triggers the selection process for a successor, led by the College of Cardinals, with only cardinals under 80 eligible to vote. The camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, currently administers the Holy See. Voting occurs in secret; if successful, it is marked by white smoke signaling a new pope. The cardinals will discuss the Church’s challenges before casting their votes.
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SUMMARY: Savannah State University’s Police Chief Clarella Thomas, in her role for over a year, emphasizes enhancing campus safety protocols in light of recent school shootings. As a mother of college students, she understands parents’ concerns about safety. Encouraging the phrase “see something, say something,” she highlights community involvement in safety measures. Thomas’s team is upgrading emergency plans and promoting the emergency notification system, Everbridge. This summer, they’ll collaborate with external law enforcement for drills. Chief Thomas, alongside SSU’s new president, aims to improve security further, especially with the upcoming Orange Crush festival, restricting campus access to students only.
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FSU shooting: Will the suspected gunman’s mother face charges?
SUMMARY: A 20-year-old Florida State University student, Phoenix Ikner, allegedly used a service weapon belonging to his mother, a sheriff’s deputy, to fatally shoot two men and injure six others at the university. Legal experts, including former Judge Elizabeth Scherer, indicated it’s too early to determine if his mother could face charges, depending on her knowledge of her son’s dangers and the weapon’s accessibility. While parents of juvenile shooters have faced charges in the past, the adult status of Ikner complicates potential liability. Investigators are still probing the case, with a motive yet to be disclosed.
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