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Henry County Elections Director resigns after discovery of infractions, administrative errors
SUMMARY: Henry County has appointed a new election director amid ongoing complaints about election management. The previous director, Amama Banks, resigned due to multiple issues, including incorrect sample ballots and errors in municipal elections. These problems raised concerns about the county’s ability to conduct smooth elections this fall. The new director, Lee Phillips, takes on this challenge with the support of the election board and is expected to bring experience to the role. However, both she and the election office will face scrutiny leading up to the upcoming elections.
Interim leadership has been appointed, and the county has said it is committed to maintaining the integrity of the election process.
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Man caught beating horse says he's preparing for 'end of the world' | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: A Kawai County man, Kenneth Bullard, has been arrested for animal abuse after a passerby captured video of him allegedly kicking and beating a horse with a stick. Body camera footage shows deputies confronting Bullard, who insisted he was preparing the horse for the “end of the world.” The deputies reported the horse had visible injuries, including welts on its neck and blood from its snout, and found it living in poor conditions in Bullard’s basement. He has been charged with animal cruelty and referred for mental health evaluation; family members are now caring for the horse.
Coweta County deputies arrested Kenneth Bullard and arranged a mental health evaluation after he was allegedly caught abusing his horse. He told a responding deputy that he was getting the “horse ready for the end of the world.”
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Hurricane Milton upgrades to Category 5 again | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Florida officials are sounding alarms as Hurricane Milton, now a Category 5 storm, approaches the state. Homes deemed structurally unsound may collapse, turning debris into potential hazards. The current room height of 10’8″ could be significantly compromised as the storm’s winds and a dangerous storm surge, expected to reach up to 15 feet, threaten nearly the entire West Coast. Warnings for hurricane and tropical storm conditions have been issued as residents brace for damaging impacts from this powerful storm.
Hurricane Milton has upgraded to a Category 5 storm again as of 5 p.m. EST on October 8, 2024.
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Georgia’s high school graduation rate improves | Georgia
SUMMARY: Georgia’s high school graduation rate for 2024 has reached 85.4%, the highest since 2011, and an increase from 84.4% in 2023. Since 2011, the rate has risen by 18 percentage points from 67.4%. Notably, 115 school districts boast rates above 90%, with 44 exceeding 95%. The graduation rate is calculated using an adjusted cohort method, as mandated by federal law. State School Superintendent Richard Woods praised the class of 2024 for overcoming significant challenges during their school careers due to the pandemic. Initiatives such as expanded Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education programs and the GaTutor Program are aiding timely graduations.
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