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Rich. Co. parents react to school board’s recommendation on homestead exemption at 2nd public hearing

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www.wjbf.com – Graham Lee – 2025-01-27 22:58:00

SUMMARY: Local school leaders in Augusta, Georgia are discussing the homestead exemption following public hearings by the Richmond County School Board. Parents expressed concerns about potential burdens from House Bill 581, aimed at providing tax relief, with some supporting the recommendation by Chief Financial Officer Bobby Smith to opt out of the exemption. Smith noted it wouldn’t impact assessed values but would reduce the millage rate, ultimately saving taxpayers money. The board also addressed school safety, confirming plans to add metal detectors at several high schools. Future public hearings on the bill are scheduled in Richmond, Columbia, Wilkes, and Warren Counties.

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This year’s hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox says

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www.wsav.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-29 11:37:00

SUMMARY: Super Bowl 59, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs on February 9, is set to showcase a flurry of celebrity-filled ads from major brands like Anheuser-Busch, Meta, PepsiCo, and Uber Eats, aiming to attract over 120 million viewers. Ad demand has surged, leading to record prices, with some 30-second slots reportedly exceeding $8 million. This year sees a shift in ad focus, emphasizing AI and slightly more pharmaceutical companies, while traditional sectors like movie promotions and auto brands are less prominent. Despite uncertainties from California wildfires, advertisers are accommodating production delays ahead of the game.

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Bill targets immunity for local officials in sanctuary cities | Georgia

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2025-01-29 10:12:00

SUMMARY: A Georgia Senate bill, Senate Bill 21, aims to remove legal immunity for elected officials in sanctuary cities that fail to cooperate with immigration authorities. Sponsored by Sen. Blake Tillery, the bill mandates jails to detain individuals arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and allows for civil lawsuits against officials over illegal immigration. Tillery argues that sanctuary cities compromise state and national security. This proposal builds on a previous 2009 law banning sanctuary cities and recent 2024 enhancements that impose funding losses and potential misdemeanor charges on non-compliant local governments. Similar legislation is under discussion in Tennessee.

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Trump makes moves to expand power, sparking chaos, possible constitutional crisis

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www.wsav.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-29 06:07:00

SUMMARY: Just over a week into his second term, President Trump is intensifying his efforts to consolidate power, prompting accusations of a constitutional crisis. His administration announced a temporary halt to federal payments, challenging diversity programs, which was blocked by a federal judge amid concerns of violating the Impoundment Control Act that prohibits the president from unilaterally cutting spending. Critics, including legal experts and Democratic officials, argue that Trump’s actions undermine congressional authority. While many Republicans support Trump, some express alarm at the implications for checks and balances in government, fearing a threat to the constitutional separation of powers.

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