SUMMARY: Georgia residents will benefit from lower gas prices starting Friday due to an executive order from Governor Brian Kemp, temporarily suspending the gas tax in response to Hurricane Helene’s impact on the state. The gas tax, at 32 cents, and the diesel tax, at 36 cents, are suspended until the state of emergency ends on October 9. The hurricane caused significant damage and led to 25 fatalities. President Biden approved a disaster declaration for multiple Georgia counties. Additionally, emergency officials are monitoring a chlorine leak from Bio Lab in Conyers, affecting air quality in metro Atlanta.

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SUMMARY: Plaintiffs, including the Democratic Party of Georgia, are seeking clarification on new rules enacted by the Georgia State Board of Elections ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. A judge is reviewing these rules, which permit local election boards to conduct a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying elections and scrutinize documents for inconsistencies. The plaintiffs argue these requirements could create uncertainty and chaos in the post-election process. Additionally, the Georgia NAACP opposes a new rule mandating daily hand counts of ballots, claiming it increases the risk of error and could lead to voter disenfranchisement, especially so close to the election.

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SUMMARY: Iran launched dozens of missiles into Israel today, escalating tensions between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. As missiles lit up the sky, Israel activated its aerial defense systems to intercept the strikes. This attack follows Israel’s ground invasion into Lebanon and an airstrike that killed Hezbollah’s leader over the weekend. The situation is developing, with reactions expected from the White House and lawmakers regarding this assault on one of America’s closest allies, Israel. Further updates will be provided at 5:30.

Orange fire illuminated the sky over Israel.

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