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Who will serve in Trump’s cabinet? | FOX 5 News

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2 days ago

November 11, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2024-11-11 15:32:43

SUMMARY: Nearly a week after President-elect Trump’s election, his White House team is taking shape. He appointed former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin as head of the EPA and longtime adviser Steven Miller as Deputy Chief of Policy. Miller was pivotal in Trump’s first term, including his controversial immigration policies. Trump also named Rep. Elise Stefanik as the new U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. and Tom Homan as Border Czar, overseeing border, maritime, and aviation security. Former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler will lead the inaugural committee alongside real estate investor Steve Witkoff.

A look at those who have been announced to serve on the staff or in the cabinet under President-elect Donald Trump.

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AI-powered warehouse bringing 300 jobs to Butts County | Georgia

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November 13, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-11-13 07:54:00

SUMMARY: GreenBox Systems LLC is set to open an automated warehouse in Butts County, creating 300 jobs, according to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. The 1 million-square-foot facility at The Cubes at RiverPark will offer positions such as automation operators, logistics coordinators, and maintenance technicians. The project represents a $144 million investment. Butts County officials highlighted the importance of attracting high-quality industries while maintaining community quality of life. The facility is expected to launch in late 2025, with GreenBox’s managing partner expressing pride in contributing to Georgia’s culture of innovation.

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‘Safest, most secure’ election, county results to be certified | Georgia

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1 day ago

November 12, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Elyse Apel | The Center Square – 2024-11-12 14:08:00

SUMMARY: By 5 p.m. Tuesday, all 159 counties in Georgia were to have certified their election results. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger praised the counties for meeting the deadline, highlighting record voter turnout with 72.7% participation. Former President Donald Trump led the presidential race with 50.74% of the vote, while Vice President Kamala Harris received 48.52%. Raffensperger emphasized that Georgia had secure, fair, and efficient elections, noting improvements in voter accessibility and experience. He expressed confidence that the election results would be accepted, with no significant issues expected during the certification process by Nov. 22.

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Meadows case to remain in Fulton County | Georgia

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1 day ago

November 12, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-11-12 13:02:00

SUMMARY: The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Mark Meadows’ appeal to move his Georgia criminal case to federal court. Indicted by a Fulton County Grand Jury, Meadows faces charges of soliciting the violation of oath and conspiracy related to efforts to overturn election results, alongside 18 others, including Trump. Lower courts ruled against Meadows, stating he was not acting as a federal officer, and his actions did not pertain to his official duties. He has pleaded not guilty, and the case is currently on hold as an Appeals Court reviews claims regarding District Attorney Fani Willis’ potential conflict of interest.

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