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Kindergartener stranded after wrong drop-off | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Family members are outraged after a kindergartner from Powder Springs Elementary was dropped off at the wrong school bus stop and found wandering alone on a busy street. A Good Samaritan notified the police, who returned the 5-year-old to her family. The girl’s mother expressed concern for her daughter’s safety, emphasizing the potential dangers she faced. The family demands the bus driver be fired, as school officials acknowledged a misunderstanding regarding the child’s bus routine and apologized for not following safety protocols. The school district is investigating the incident while the family thanks the police and wishes to meet the Good Samaritan.
A Powder Springs kindergartener was left alone and in distress after a school bus driver dropped her off at the wrong school bus stop. Her parents are now demanding that driver be terminated.
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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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Coldest air since April moves into Atlanta area, north Georgia
SUMMARY: 11 Alive is issuing a weather impact alert for Wednesday and Thursday, forecasting a blast of cold air—the coldest since last April. Expect city temperatures around 40°F, with outlying areas dropping to the 30s and potential frost in parts of North Georgia. For more updates on this weather impact alert, tune into 11 Alive news at 11 or stream it for free on 11 Alive Plus.
We’re issuing an 11Alive Weather Impact Alert for Wednesday and Thursday mornings as the coldest air of the season moves in! While it’s not life-threatening, the drop in temperatures will be a sharp contrast to the warmth we’ve been enjoying this October.
For more on this Weather Impact Alert, watch 11Alive News at 11pm or stream for free on the 11Alive+ App, available for download on Roku, FireTv, and AppleTV.
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Conyers chemical plume | BioLab opens Community Assistance Center for residents, business owners
SUMMARY: Over two weeks after a fire at Conor’s biolab facility released a chemical plume, the company has established a new Assistance Center for local residents. This center allows individuals to file claims, make reimbursement appointments, and receive general information and support from representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Rockdale County, and the biolab itself. While some visitors reported receiving answers, many expressed dissatisfaction and frustration, feeling their concerns about air safety and health risks remained unaddressed. The Assistance Center operates Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rockdale County Deputy Chief Jimmy Robinson said the priority is ensuring the community has access to all necessary resources in the wake of this event.
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