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More than 1 million people have already voted in Georgia for the November election so far
SUMMARY: As of Good Friday, over 1.1 million Georgians have voted early, with record turnout numbers exceeding 313,000 on the first day. Voter demographics show white voters leading, women at 55%, and the top age group being 65-69. Political analysts attribute high turnout to enthusiasm, especially among older voters, which may favor Republicans. Meanwhile, high engagement in urban areas could benefit Democrats. With significant campaigns in Georgia, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are expected to return soon. Voters will also decide on three statewide measures along with local races; resources for voting are available online.
The state is seeing strong voter turnout ahead of the election.
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Hundreds of deportation protesters block Georgia roadway | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: In Shambly, Georgia, a protest for immigrant rights is ongoing, with hundreds advocating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests. The demonstration began around noon along Buford Highway, where protesters blocked roads to express their fear and solidarity amidst a recent wave of deportations, intensified by the Trump administration’s policies. Organizer Joseph Pastor highlighted that many participants were young individuals supporting their families. The protesters aim to unite against attacks on immigrants, emphasizing that such actions affect the entire working class. Police are present, yet the atmosphere remains peaceful as demonstrators continue to voice their calls for unity and support.
Emotions are running high in Chamblee where hundreds of protesters took to the streets in support of immigrant rights and to protest mass deportation.
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Two Gaza hostages freed | WSAV-TV
SUMMARY: Hamas released Israeli hostages Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon, along with American-Israeli Keith Siegel, during a truce aimed at ending the 15-month Gaza conflict. The Israeli military confirmed the handover in Kahn Younis. Bibas, who had been captive for 484 days, was reunited with his father and sister and mourned the loss of his two younger children, reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike. Kalderon was also freed after nearly 484 days and comforted his children, who had previously been released. The ongoing ceasefire, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, has been largely maintained, despite mutual accusations of violations.
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Officials discuss future of VC Summer plant
SUMMARY: A project to build two reactors at VC Summer Nuclear Station in South Carolina, abandoned in 2017 after costing $8 billion, may soon resume. Santee Cooper has proposed selling the site to a private company to complete the project, which could add 2,200 megawatts of clean energy. Senator Tom Davis supports the initiative, suggesting it would ease customer costs. However, Senator Russell Ott expressed concerns about potential risks. Governor Henry McMaster emphasized the project’s importance for South Carolina’s energy needs and its potential to inspire nationwide nuclear construction. Discussions on the state’s energy future will continue next week.
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