Thursday, August 29, 2024

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1945, Wyomia Tyus was born in Griffin, Georgia. She became the first athlete to win gold medals in the 100-year-dash at consecutive Olympics, in Tokyo in 1964 and four years later in Mexico. (See Video)

Hot topics dominate Georgia news today: women’s sports, the presidential election, and illegal immigration. For those reeling from that, we also feature an item today about how much THC the state will allow in cannabis gummies.

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Kemp Headlines Trump Fundraiser

Gov. Brian Kemp headlined a fundraiser for Donald Trump’s reelection on Thursday in Atlanta, as the governor works to consolidate the GOP base in Georgia.

Kemp’s role in the fundraiser comes as Trump and the governor rebuild a relationship that frayed during disputes over the 2020 election.

Trump acknowledged Kemp’s contributions on social media last week, thanking him for his support. This public reconciliation comes as polls show the presidential race virtually tied in Georgia.

Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Female Sports

Georgia lawmakers held a hearing Tuesday as they explore banning transgender women from women’s sports.

Five former college swimmers, who are currently suing the NCAA and Georgia Tech over a transgender woman’s participation in a 2022 championship, testified.

Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines argued that competing against transgender athletes like Lia Thomas, who was born a man, degrades the integrity of women’s sports. Gaines and Thomas tied in the NCAA women’s 500-yard freestyle 2022 championship.

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is advocating for further legislation beyond the 2022 law that allowed the Georgia High School Association to regulate transgender participation.

Georgia Sues to Stop Program for Illegals

Georgia, along with fifteen other states, has joined a lawsuit to halt a program designed to protect illegal immigrants married to U.S. citizens from deportation, as well as offering them a pathway to citizenship.

A federal judge in Texas on Monday issued a temporary stay against the program following the states filing suit.

The lawsuit asserts that the Department of Homeland Security violated long-standing federal law by allowing those who entered the U.S. unlawfully to obtain immigration benefits without leaving the country.

The suit claims the program will financially harm the participating states.

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➤ Atlanta: Gov. Brian Kemp released a 420-page Governor’s Budget Report, detailing a $36 billion budget, with more than $2 billion devoted to education. (Details)

➤ Georgia State Election Board member Janelle King told a news program that she and her fellow board members have no intention of resigning despite recent criticism. (More)

➤ Savannah: On Thursday, Kamala Harris held a solo campaign event in Savannah, wrapping up her two-day swing with running mate Tim Walz through Southwest Georgia. (Details)

➤ Macon: Middle Georgia Regional Airport is set to receive $4 million in state grants for expansion projects to boost economic growth in the region. (More)

➤ St. Simons was named No. 2 on a list of Best Places to Retire on the East Coast, behind Port St. Lucie in Florida and ahead of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (See List)

➤ Cobb County: The Cobb County Board of Commissioners agreed after a long fight to use state-drawn electoral maps for the November general election and special elections for two commission seats in January. (Details)

➤ The Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6 in a record-breaking pitching matchup between Spencer Schwellenbach and Simeon Woods-Richardson — the longest last names to ever face off in the same game. (More)

➤ Georgia running back Roderick Robinson underwent toe surgery for a turf toe injury that will keep him out for “several” weeks. (More)

➤ Kirk Cousins could be out as the Atlanta Falcons quarterback as soon as next season, according to a new report. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | WNBA | US OPEN | PGA | LPGA

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➤ Union City was ranked No. 4 and McDonough No. 18 in a list of the fastest-growing suburbs in the nation, according to a report from GOBankingRates. (Details)

➤ Atlanta Downtown’s “Retail Ready” Business Accelerator, designed to help product-based businesses transition into downtown storefronts, has picked its 2024 Cohort of 15 enterprises. (The List)

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➤ A new Georgia law regulating variations of cannabis such as gummies and CBD-infused drinks, will take effect Oct. 1, restricting sales to those over 21 and capping the amount of active THC allowed in the products. (See Details)

➤ Of the 32 NFL teams, 23 teams have at least one former University of Georgia player. The Philadelphia Eagles lead the way with five Bulldogs, while the Green Bay Packers and Las Vegas Raiders each have four. (See the Full List)

➤ A new poll asked people nationwide what Labor Day events they were most eager to attend and four Georgia events made the list, with the Stone Mountain Park Labor Day Weekend Celebration leading the way at #12. (See List)

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