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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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Savannah State University police talk campus safety

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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ONLY ON 3: Man convicted of voluntary manslaughter says he deserves new trial

SUMMARY: Preston Oates, convicted of voluntary manslaughter and gun charges in the 2014 killing of Carlos Olivera, is seeking a new trial. Oates claims ineffective counsel, prosecutorial misconduct, and unexamined evidence during his trial. He continues to deny responsibility, arguing bias from law enforcement and improper handling of key evidence. Oates shot Olivera after a confrontation over a vehicle booting incident, with prosecutors stating he was the aggressor. Oates’ appeal was denied by the South Carolina Supreme Court, and his family and Olivera’s family were present at the hearing. The next hearing is scheduled for April 24.
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