News from the South - Georgia News Feed
Pro-Palestine rally in Atlanta to mark 1 year since hostages taken, Israel-Hamas war
SUMMARY: Monday marks one year since the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people and the kidnapping of around 250 hostages, about 100 of whom remain in Gaza. Protests in Atlanta today called for a ceasefire in Gaza, organized by PSL Atlanta and supporters, coinciding with Israel’s limited ground operations in Lebanon. The ongoing conflict has claimed over 1,000 lives in Lebanon in the past two weeks, according to the Health Ministry. Seven American hostages are among those believed to be unaccounted for and potentially dead.
One local group marked near Centennial Olympic Park, calling for a ceasefire in the region.
News from the South - Georgia News Feed
Ohio Sen. JD Vance speaks one-on-one with 11Aliveโs โThe Georgia Voteโ on his campaign trail
SUMMARY: In Georgia, following a recent school shooting, a candidate outlined plans to enhance school safety by increasing the presence of school resource officers and enforcing existing gun laws. They emphasized that 90% of gun crimes involve illegally obtained firearms, questioning the effectiveness of new laws. Regarding reproductive rights, the candidate expressed support for individual state decisions on abortion policies while advocating for measures to help young families, like lowering housing costs and expanding the child tax credit. They stress the importance of increasing housing supply to address affordability and affirmed support for the eventual election winner, emphasizing election integrity.
The Republican VP nominee answered questions about abortion rights, school safety, and the economy
News from the South - Georgia News Feed
Election 2024: McCormick favored to win in Georgia’s U.S. House District 7 | Georgia
SUMMARY: Republican incumbent Rich McCormick is favored to win Georgia’s U.S. House District 7, now deemed โsolidly Republicanโ after redistricting. He leads significantly in fundraising, having raised $1.6 million compared to Democrat Bob Christian’s $16,000. McCormick, a former U.S. Marine and emergency room doctor, emphasizes issues like jobs and healthcare, declaring a campaign to “Revive Freedom.” Christian, focusing on โprotecting against MAGA extremism,โ is advocating for political change and addressing climate change and gun safety. Despite Democrats winning the district in 2022, Republicans are now strongly favored in this upcoming election.
The post Election 2024: McCormick favored to win in Georgia’s U.S. House District 7 | Georgia appeared first on www.thecentersquare.com
News from the South - Georgia News Feed
Election 2024: Georgia to vote on three statewide referendums | Georgia
SUMMARY: Georgia voters will decide on three statewide ballot measures in the upcoming general election, all proposed by the Legislature. These include an amendment to create a Georgia Tax Court, which would transition the existing Tax Tribunal to the judicial branch, allowing judges appointed by the governor. Another measure proposes state-wide homestead property tax exemptions to limit assessed home values, while the third aims to increase the personal property tax exemption from $7,500 to $20,000. Notably, a proposed sports betting legalization amendment will not appear on the ballot, as the House did not vote on it.
The post Election 2024: Georgia to vote on three statewide referendums | Georgia appeared first on www.thecentersquare.com
-
Local News2 days ago
Bidenโs student loan cancellation free to move forward as court order expires
-
News from the South - Texas News Feed7 days ago
Texas advocate calls on state to protect unaccompanied minors, Texas children | Texas
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed7 days ago
Warmer Weather returns to Alabama next week, as multiple tropical systems develop in the Atlantic
-
Local News3 days ago
Dockworkers join other unions in trying to fend off automation, or minimize the impact
-
Mississippi News3 days ago
Rural king store will soon replace Kmart building
-
News from the South - Missouri News Feed3 days ago
Bacterial illness spike linked to LongHorn Steakhouse in Metro East
-
Our Mississippi Home4 days ago
Cruisin’ The Coast: A Bucket-List Item for All Mississippians
-
Mississippi Today1 day ago
She was accused of murder after losing her pregnancy. South Carolina woman now tells her story.