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www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2024-10-21 16:27:20

SUMMARY: Three weeks after a chemical fire at a biolab facility in Rockdale County, officials are filing a federal lawsuit against the company, citing negligence for the ongoing physical, mental, and emotional impact on residents. The fire, which occurred on September 29, released harmful chemicals like chlorine into the air and forced evacuations. While shelter-in-place orders have been lifted and in-person schooling has resumed, County Commissioners are seeking comprehensive remediation and fair compensation for damages, as well as advocating for the facility’s shutdown due to safety concerns. Community support for the lawsuit remains strong, with residents calling for transparency from the biolab.

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Three weeks after a fire broke out at the Rockdale County BioLab, releasing a massive plume of chemical smoke into the air, the Rockdale County commissioners announced they’re filing a lawsuit against the company and its parent company, Kik Consumer Products.

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How is the next pope selected?

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www.wsav.com – Michael Bartiromo – 2025-04-21 08:51:00

SUMMARY: Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, has died at 88, confirmed by the Vatican. He recently underwent a lengthy hospitalization for a respiratory crisis, but managed to celebrate Easter Mass shortly before his passing. His death triggers the selection process for a successor, led by the College of Cardinals, with only cardinals under 80 eligible to vote. The camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, currently administers the Holy See. Voting occurs in secret; if successful, it is marked by white smoke signaling a new pope. The cardinals will discuss the Church’s challenges before casting their votes.

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Savannah State University police talk campus safety

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www.wsav.com – Nakya Harris – 2025-04-18 20:56:00

SUMMARY: Savannah State University’s Police Chief Clarella Thomas, in her role for over a year, emphasizes enhancing campus safety protocols in light of recent school shootings. As a mother of college students, she understands parents’ concerns about safety. Encouraging the phrase “see something, say something,” she highlights community involvement in safety measures. Thomas’s team is upgrading emergency plans and promoting the emergency notification system, Everbridge. This summer, they’ll collaborate with external law enforcement for drills. Chief Thomas, alongside SSU’s new president, aims to improve security further, especially with the upcoming Orange Crush festival, restricting campus access to students only.

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FSU shooting: Will the suspected gunman’s mother face charges?

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www.wsav.com – Leland Vittert – 2025-04-18 08:03:00

SUMMARY: A 20-year-old Florida State University student, Phoenix Ikner, allegedly used a service weapon belonging to his mother, a sheriff’s deputy, to fatally shoot two men and injure six others at the university. Legal experts, including former Judge Elizabeth Scherer, indicated it’s too early to determine if his mother could face charges, depending on her knowledge of her son’s dangers and the weapon’s accessibility. While parents of juvenile shooters have faced charges in the past, the adult status of Ikner complicates potential liability. Investigators are still probing the case, with a motive yet to be disclosed.

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