Trump’s Victory Turns Georgia Red Again 

Last week’s election re-established Georgia as a Republican stronghold, as former President Donald Trump captured Georgia’s 16 electoral votes by defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by over 117,000 votes, a shift from his 2020 loss by nearly 12,000 votes.

Trump’s success came through high margins in rural Georgia and improved performance in urban and suburban areas, helping Republicans retain their state legislature majority.

Nearly half of Latino voters, particularly men, supported Trump, responding to his campaign’s emphasis on issues like inflation and job security.

Democratic leaders, acknowledging setbacks in Latino and female voter turnout, noted their losses in key districts but maintained their foothold in the state Senate. 

  Loeffler Appointed Co-Chair of Inauguration Committee 

Former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump to co-chair his inauguration committee.

The newly formed Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, led by Loeffler and real estate developer Steve Witkoff, will oversee events for Trump’s upcoming inauguration.

In his announcement, Trump described the committee as a way to celebrate his election victory and signal the beginning of his new administration, which he said would focus on restoring “strength, success, and common sense” in the Oval Office. 

Loeffler, who was appointed to the U.S. Senate in 2020 after Johnny Isakson’s resignation, served briefly before losing her seat to Democrat Raphael Warnock in a 2021 special election. 

Attorney General Announces $55 Million Opioid Settlement 

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced that the state and its local governments will receive over $55 million from a settlement with Kroger, whose pharmacies are required to monitor opioid prescriptions, to support opioid treatment, prevention, and recovery services.

This funding is part of a larger $1.37 billion settlement involving 30 states, which resolves claims that Kroger contributed to the opioid crisis; the agreement also mandates Kroger’s pharmacies to monitor and report suspicious opioid prescription activity.

Carr emphasized the ongoing impact of the opioid crisis in Georgia, highlighting that opioid-related overdose deaths increased by more than 300 percent from 2010 to 2022, driven largely by fentanyl.

The funds from this and other opioid settlements totaling over $1 billion will support expanded access to care across the state.

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➤ Lithonia: A massive fire damaged over 50 vehicles early Friday at a DeKalb County impound lot. Fire crews acted swiftly to prevent the flames from reaching nearby tank cars on the CSX Railroad line. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: Laydon, a 10-month-old puppy who was dragged by a car in an animal abuse case attracting widespread attention, has found a new home after recovering from serious injuries. His new owner says he is now healthy and enjoying life. (Video)

➤ Polk County: Residents near the Grady Road Landfill are grappling with hundreds of vultures invading their neighborhoods, attracted by the growing landfill, which they call “Mount Trashmore.” (More)

➤ Dunwoody: Perimeter Mall will begin charging for parking in around 300 spaces near its front entrance, with a fee of $2 per hour and a daily cap of $10. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat requested over $2 million from county commissioners to cover overtime pay for October through December, stating he currently can only afford to offer comp time due to budget cuts. (More)

➤ Savannah: Sen. Harold Jones II was selected as the new leader of Georgia’s Senate Democratic Caucus and pledged to focus on policies supporting working families and “kitchen table issues” while pushing for Medicaid expansion in the Senate. (More)

➤ The Falcons lost a close one against the Saints in New Orleans, 20-17. (Box Score) 

➤ Georgia Tech handed No. 4 Miami its first loss of the season on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets clinched the victory on a game-winning strip sack. (Highlights)

➤ No. 3 Georgia lost a heartbreaker to No. 16 Ole Miss, significantly hurting their chances of reaching the SEC title game. (Highlights)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks early season struggles continued on Saturday when they blew an 18-point lead to fall to 4-7 on the year. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | NCCAF | NBA | NHL | PGA | NASCAR | NCAAM | NCAAF

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➤ Georgia Power’s Mossy Branch Battery facility, the state’s first grid-connected battery energy storage system, is now operational and capable of providing 65 megawatts of storage back to the grid over a four-hour period. (More)

➤ Potbelly Corporation has finalized a development agreement with Royal Restaurant Group to open 15 Potbelly sandwich shops across the greater Atlanta area. (More)

➤ Southwest Airlines is offering employees the option of voluntary separation or extended time off as part of efforts to address overstaffing, along with slowing down hiring. In 2023, Southwest had more than 74,000 employees in Georgia. (More)

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U.S. Dollar to Collapse in 2024 – Secure Your Assets Now!

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➤ The Georgia Sun put together a list of eight keys to Zaxby’s success, including its origins in Statesboro and its founders’ creation of the signature Zax Sauce, a closely guarded recipe. (List)

➤ The trend of exploring sobriety—or being “sober curious”—is growing as more people embrace alcohol-free living, with social spaces like The Sober Social and Soberish in Atlanta offering a variety of non-alcoholic drinks designed for relaxation and well-being. (More)

➤ Georgia recently recognized 624 schools as “Math Leaders” for their exceptional achievements in mathematics, including several schools from Bulloch County, such as Nevils Elementary and Southeast Bulloch High. (More)

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1. Yes
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Will politics come up at Thanksgiving?

1. Yes: 25%
2. No: 29%
3. Not unless we want Civil War breaking out: 22%
4. Definitely not: 24%

In what town is Radium Springs Gardens located?

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