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A Flood Watch has been issued for multiple counties in Alabama and Georgia due to potential threats to life and property. The National Weather Service warns residents to stay alert as the alerts are in effect until the evening and morning of September 14, 2024.
College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom has filed a second lawsuit against the city, alleging violations of the Georgia Open Meetings Act during a recent council meeting. The lawsuit follows a controversial vote to censure her, where the interim city manager reportedly ordered police to remove the public from the room. City officials assert that the meeting was properly conducted as it was livestreamed.
Claims surfaced during a presidential debate that immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating pets, leading to significant public concern. However, investigations revealed these allegations to be unfounded, with local authorities and the governor working to address related issues stemming from the recent influx of immigrants.
The state of Georgia will not pursue charges against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones regarding his involvement in the election interference case related to the 2020 presidential election. Despite being one of the 16 Republican electors who falsely claimed Trump won Georgia, the case was deemed not to warrant further action by state authorities. Jones has publicly criticized the investigation, claiming it was politically motivated.
A double shooting at a strip mall in Atlanta left one man critically injured, while police continue to investigate the incident. The shooting occurred on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and involved two individuals who were transported to a nearby hospital. Initial reports mistakenly indicated that three men were shot.
Apalachee High School is set to reopen on September 23 following a tragic mass shooting that claimed the lives of two teachers and two students. The Barrow County Schools Superintendent emphasized the importance of addressing the trauma experienced by the community and implementing enhanced security measures.
The Atlanta Urban Development Corporation and Atlanta Public Schools have signed a landmark agreement to transform eight surplus school properties into community assets. This initiative aims to revitalize underutilized spaces and enhance access to affordable housing and community services throughout Atlanta.
Health experts are urging Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu as a new survey reveals that less than half of the population plans to do so this season. With the fall approaching, public health officials emphasize the importance of vaccinations to help reduce the spread of these viruses.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has refused to comply with a subpoena from a Georgia state Senate committee investigating her conduct, claiming the request is "unlawful." The committee has since hired an attorney to enforce the subpoena, intensifying the legal conflict.
A student was arrested at Duluth Middle School in Gwinnett County for bringing a semi-automatic 9mm pistol to school, prompting immediate action from fellow students who reported the incident. School officials emphasized the importance of accountability and urged parents to monitor their children's belongings and social media.