Georgia State

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

South Carolina State

Reuters

(Reuters) -A group of U.S. voters who were unable to choose between Joe Biden and Donald Trump before Thursday's presidential debate delivered their verdicts after the contest and it was almost universally bad news for Biden.

'I am absolutely voting for Donald Trump': Undecided voters react to Biden debate performance

WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Atlanta, GA

The Independent

 Joe Biden and his wife Jill stopped at a Waffle House in the Atlanta area early on Friday morning (28 June) and told customers “I think we did well” in the presidential debate.The unexpected visit came shortly after the president’s heated clash with rival Donald Trump on CNN.Walking into the restaurant, the pair were warmly received by diners and staff, with many taking the opportunity to snap photos and share a few words with the president and first lady.During Thursday night’s debate, Biden sounded hoarse and delivered a shaky, halting performance while his Republican rival Trump battered him with a series of often false attacks.

Biden makes pit stop at Waffle House in Atlanta after first presidential debate: ‘I think we did well’

Fox News

Republicans reacted negatively in a Fox News Digital focus group after President Biden failed to acknowledge the U.S. service members that have been killed under his administration.

Voters react after Biden falsely claimed that no troops had died under his watch

WashingtonExaminer

Nikki Haley is warning the Republican Party that if Democrats do replace President Joe Biden with someone at the top of the ticket, it would be someone young, who would be in a stronger position to beat former President Donald Trump.  In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the former U.N. ambassador sent out […]

Haley warns Republicans that Democrats could replace Biden with someone younger

The Hill

More than 7 in 10 voters have already decided whom they will vote for in the November presidential election, according to a new poll.  The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released Monday showed 72 percent of respondents said they have already made up their minds, while 28 percent said they are still weighing their choices. That’s a…

70 percent of voters have decided who they will back in November: Poll

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

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Declutterbuzz

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind sets out to explain the possible connection between depression and clutter. Scientists that study depression have found a link to depression playing a role in some folks.

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind

More than a quarter of voters may still change their minds on who to back in November, a new poll shows. Nine percent said in an NPR/Marist poll that they have yet to make up their minds and an additional 25 percent said that while they have a “good idea” of who they will back, they could still change their mind.

A quarter of voters admit their Biden-Trump choice could change by November as most plan to watch first debate

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

USA TODAY

“Debate performances can be overcome,” Allan Lichtman said. “At the first sign of adversity the spineless Democrats want to throw under the bus, their own incumbent president.”

Historian who predicted 9 of the last 10 election results says Democrats shouldn't drop Joe Biden

One of the surprises of the current election cycle has been the meaningful increase in support for former President Donald Trump among black voters, a historically Democratic voting bloc.  On Monday, CNN senior political data reporter Harry Enten told viewers that at this point in 2020, 86% of black voters backed President Joe Biden, while […]

Even CNN is stunned by 50% plunge in support for Biden among black voters under 50

Thomasville, GA

Vanishing Georgia

According to an historic marker placed by the Basford family in 2008, this vernacular Greek Revival cottage was built circa 1858 by Randolph Avera. At the time of its construction, it was more a country place, on the edge of the city. J. A. Weirig, a Thomasville carpenter, purchased the home in 1895. His daughter, […]

Avera-Weirig House, Circa 1858, Thomasville

California State

Josue Torres

Assembly Bill 230, set to come into effect in California on July 1, 2024, builds on existing legislation that mandates free menstrual products in public school bathrooms for grades 6 through 12. This new bill extends the requirement to include grades 3 through 5.

New California law mandates schools to provide menstrual products, including in boys' restrooms

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

Three-quarters of US voters say the Democratic Party would have a better shot at holding the presidency in 2024 with someone other than President Joe Biden at the top of the ticket, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. His approval rating also has hit a new low following a shaky performance in the first debate of this year’s presidential campaign.

Georgians react to political climate on Fourth of July

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