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GPB evening headlines for July 18, 2024
Georgia Democrats are challenging a 2021 state campaign finance law in federal court. They say it unfairly advantages incumbents. Delta Air Lines ramp workers and supporters rallied for union representation near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Six Georgia environmental groups are asking federal officials to take management of coal ash disposal...
Georgia Today: Delta workers union; Ebenezer Church could become World Heritage site; Book author
LISTEN: On the Thursday, July 18 edition of Georgia Today: Delta is the only major U.S. airline where most workers are not in a union, but some are hoping to change that; an iconic Atlanta church may soon be a UNESCO World Heritage site; and best-selling author, and former GPB host, Denene Milner joins the podcast to talk about her latest book.
Construction underway on Georgia's largest Buc-ee's, opening slated for summer 2025
The wait won't be much longer on Georgia getting a new Buc-ee's. Construction has started on the Brunswick location on Georgia 99 at the I-95 exit. It's being built by J. Raymond Construction out of Florida. Media coordinator Crissy Gonzales said via email that the Buc-ee's has a tentative opening date of June 2, 2025. However, that date is subject to change.
AJC Covers Georgia Chamber Foundation and Emory University AI Program
(AJC) – Sukari Johnson showed up to a Henry County Parks & Recreation classroom looking for ways to use artificial intelligence to boost her small business. She’d like to automate some of her email tasks so that she can quickly respond to customers who contact her travel and events company. At a nearby desk, a real estate agent wondered about using AI programs to enhance images. Both came to the small class hosted by Emory University’s Center for AI Learning for a better understanding of the emerging technology.
Is Prime Day a hazard to Amazon warehouse workers in the CSRA?
APPLING, Ga. - While online shoppers are grabbing deals on Amazon Prime Day, the company’s warehouse workers like those in the CSRA are more likely to get injured, according to the findings of a U.S. Senate investigation. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions found Amazon’s warehouses...
Georgia's Homeless Voters to Face New Election Mail Pickup Requirements Amidst Controversy
In a move that's drawn a mixture of concern and support, Georgia's new law, outlined in Senate Bill 189, is set to change election mail procedures for the state's homeless population. Starting next year, these voters will need to retrieve their election-related mail, including precinct cards and absentee ballots, exclusively at their county's main elections office. Particularly in Atlanta, this means a journey of about 20 miles south from city-center shelters to the Fulton County elections office in Fairburn, a trek complicated by the lack of a direct public transit route.
Georgia beauty pageant star hosts free back-to-school supplies event
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Several metro Atlanta school districts are set to start class again in the next few weeks — and if your student still needs a backpack or other supplies, an event this weekend may be able to help. Carrington Manous, who was recently crowned...
Georgia sees slight rise in unemployment
ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month to 3.3%, up from 3.2% in May, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson said joblessness typically rises during the summer when school is out. “Our students infuse our workforce with new talent and energy each summer,” he said. “While this may temporarily increase seasonal unemployment, the fresh skills and enthusiasm these young workers bring to...
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