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‘Heartbeat law’ in effect again after Georgia Supreme Court ruling | Georgia
SUMMARY: The Georgia Supreme Court has stayed the enforcement of a six-week abortion ban, allowing time for an appeal by Attorney General Chris Carr after a lower court deemed the law unconstitutional. The law, which took effect after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, prohibits abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. Justice John Ellington expressed skepticism about the urgency claimed by the state. Advocates, including SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, argue that the ban exacerbates existing healthcare inequalities, particularly affecting Black women, and is rooted in systemic racism.
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Staffing a challenge for Georgia’s prisons, commissioner says | Georgia
SUMMARY: Georgia’s prison system faces significant challenges in hiring and retaining employees, as stated by Department of Corrections Commissioner Tyrone Oliver. Although there are many applicants, 80% fail to complete the application process due to issues like no-shows and poor interviews. Georgia’s salaries lag behind neighboring states, prompting discussions about potential salary increases in the context of a $1.5 billion budget. Currently, prisons are operating at 93% capacity, with a recidivism rate of over 26%, which drops to 13.64% for inmates completing vocational programs. An assessment of the system is due in December, with further committee meetings planned.
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Who shot this Georgia couple and set their house on fire? | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Family members are devastated after the brutal murders of 28-year-old Britney Hall and her boyfriend, 35-year-old Darius Deshon Woods, whose bodies were found in their burned home on Cohasset Lane. Despite an arrest made in the case, authorities believe the suspect, 40-year-old Marquez Holloway, may have had an accomplice still at large. The families are haunted by unanswered questions and fear for their safety, unsure why the couple was targeted. They are urging anyone with information to help bring closure to this tragic and gruesome situation, as they struggle to cope with the loss.
The grieving family members of 28-year-old Brittany Hall and her boyfriend, 35-year-old Derris Deshaun Woods, are desperately trying to find justice for the couple that was found shot in their burned down home on Cohassett Lane. One suspect has been arrested, but the families fear he did not act alone.
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AI-powered warehouse bringing 300 jobs to Butts County | Georgia
SUMMARY: GreenBox Systems LLC is set to open an automated warehouse in Butts County, creating 300 jobs, according to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. The 1 million-square-foot facility at The Cubes at RiverPark will offer positions such as automation operators, logistics coordinators, and maintenance technicians. The project represents a $144 million investment. Butts County officials highlighted the importance of attracting high-quality industries while maintaining community quality of life. The facility is expected to launch in late 2025, with GreenBox’s managing partner expressing pride in contributing to Georgia’s culture of innovation.
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