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Georgia State Election Board and Atlanta's Fulton County spar over election monitor plan
ATLANTA (AP) — With less than a month to go before voters head to the polls, the State Election Board is embroiled in a fight with Georgia’s most populous county over a monitoring team to observe the county’s election practices. The monitoring team was part of a resolution of a complaint against Fulton County stemming from the 2020 election. The State Election Board in May found that the county violated some parts of the state election code. It voted to issue a letter of reprimand, which included instructions for an agreement on a mutually acceptable monitor to be entered into...
Crisis in Rockdale: Chairman Oz Nesbitt Call for Accountability After Biolab Incident
Recently on “The WAOK Morning Show” special guest host Dr. Dee-Dawkins Haigler spoke with Rockdale County Commission Chairman Oz Nesbitt to provide an update on the ongoing crisis following an explosion at a local biolab facility.
Sushi, Seafood, and Steaks at New Milton Restaurant
Lily Sushi Bar is gearing up to open its second location in Milton, GA, in just a few weeks at 1865 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004, according to owner Lily Susana. This full-service restaurant will feature an extensive menu that includes sushi, seafood, steaks and a variety of signature cocktails.
Gwinnett schools considering clear backpacks for students
Wednesday is the deadline for parents to provide feedback on a Gwinnett County Public Schools' proposal to require clear backpacks for students.Why it matters: The district, which is the largest in Georgia with about 182,000 students, said in a press release that the proposal is one of several measures it is undertaking to improve campus security. For example, school officials late last month announced the district would begin using an advanced weapons detection system at stadiums.The big picture: Many U.S. school districts, including in Richmond, Virginia and across Texas, implemented an umbrella policy requiring the clear backpacks to prevent school shootings.Others like Flint, Michigan, banned backpacks altogether.How it works: Under the proposal, the district would supply the clear bags at no cost for the rest of the school year. Students could also use clear backpacks that align with the policy.Students will be allowed to non-clear bags for personal items, such as phones, hygiene products and money, that measure no more than 6 inches by 9 inches.Zoom out: Clayton and Rockdale counties also have clear backpack policies.What's next: Gwinnett parents can take the survey on the district's website.
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