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Man shot by deputies outside Gwinnett County Jail after he began shooting at them: Sheriff

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www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2024-10-07 22:30:45

SUMMARY: A man is hospitalized after allegedly firing gunshots at Gwinnett County deputies near the Gwinnett County Jail. Sheriff Cubo Taylor reported that the man arrived at the jail acting erratically. When deputies confronted him, he exited the building, retrieved a gun from his car, and opened fire. Deputies quickly returned fire, which resulted in the man being injured and transported to the hospital. Fortunately, no deputies were harmed in the incident.

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The man was taken to the hospital for medical treatment, according to the sheriff’s office. No deputies were hurt during the incident.

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Rep. Nikema Williams steps down as Democratic Party of Georgia chair

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www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2025-03-31 17:22:25

SUMMARY: Rep. Nikema Williams has stepped down as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, transitioning to focus on her congressional duties. With the 2026 elections on the horizon, questions arise about the party’s direction following recent electoral challenges, including Donald Trump’s resurgence in Georgia. State Rep. Gabriel Sanchez emphasizes the need for the party to champion progressive values and address issues like affordable housing and healthcare. Democrats aim to regroup and broaden their appeal, particularly as off-year elections often favor the party out of power. Williams will remain involved on the state party’s executive board as a new chairperson is selected in the spring.

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Democrats will need to find another state party leader. Nikema Williams announced her departure Monday after the party required a chair employed full time.

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Justice Department dismisses lawsuit over Georgia election law | Georgia

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-03-31 10:20:00

(The Center Square) – A federal lawsuit challenging Georgia’s 2021 Election Integrity law will be dismissed, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Monday.

The Biden administration said in its lawsuit that Senate Bill 202 suppressed Black votes. The bill passed after the 2020 presidential election, which Joe Biden won in Georgia.

The law requires photo identification for voting and allowed counties to reject absentee ballots that had missing or wrong information. It was called “Jim Crow 2.0” in court documents.

Opponents of the law called for an economic boycott of the state. The 2022 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was moved from Cobb County’s Truist Park in response to the outcry against the bill. The move may have cost the state more than $100 million in economic losses, according to the Justice Department.

Major League Baseball is holding the All-Star Game at Truist Park this year.

“Contrary to the Biden administration’s false claims of suppression, Black voter turnout actually increased under SB202,” Bondi said in a release. “Georgians deserve secure elections, not fabricated claims of false voter suppression meant to divide us.”

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger asked Bondi to dismiss the lawsuit in February.

“A University of Georgia poll conducted after the 2022 election found that 99% of voters had no issues casting a ballot,” Raffensperger said in his request. “Another UGA poll conducted after the 2024 election found similar results, with 98% of voters reporting no issues and an even higher percent of Black voters reporting on issues casting a ballot.”

Raffensperger is asking the Justice Department to release documents that may show the previous department collaborated with advocacy groups on the lawsuit. A federal judge ruled that the documents should be released, but they have not been, Raffensperger said.

“Transparency is paramount in upholding public trust,” Raffensperger said. “We call upon the DOJ to release these documents promptly, per court order, so we can better understand why this suit was brought in the first place.”

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‘Egg beaters,’ ‘Bob Evans’ liquid eggs recalled; may contain cleaning solution: USDA

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www.wsav.com – Danielle Langenfeld – 2025-03-31 06:43:00

SUMMARY: Over 200,000 pounds of liquid egg products are recalled due to potential contamination with sodium hypochlorite, a chemical used as a cleaning solution. The recall, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FSIS, affects products from Cargill Kitchen Solutions, sold under the “Egg Beaters” and “Bob Evans” brands. The contaminated products were distributed in several states, including Ohio, Texas, and others. The FSIS classified the recall as Class III, indicating a marginal risk, with no reported adverse health effects. Consumers are advised to check for specific use-by dates and return or dispose of the affected cartons.

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