University Regents Propose Banning DEI 

The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents proposed policies that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and require institutional neutrality on social and political issues across its 26 public colleges and universities.

The policies prohibit ideological tests, diversity statements, and related requirements, emphasizing merit-based admissions and hiring decisions.

Starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, students will be required to study key American founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers.

The curriculum will also include the Georgia Constitution, the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”

  Rivian Receives $6.6 Billion Loan to Build Factory 

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian Automotive to revive its stalled plans for a $5 billion electric vehicle factory near Atlanta.

The loan is part of the Biden administration’s effort to expand electric vehicle production, supporting Rivian’s manufacturing scale-up after earlier delays paused construction and shifted initial production to Illinois.

Gov. Brian Kemp expressed continued support for the project, which has received $1.5 billion in state and local incentives and significant site preparation investments.

Set to produce the R2 and R3 models starting in 2028, the Rivian factory is projected to employ 7,500 workers and produce up to 400,000 vehicles annually.

Ag Investigators Bust Horse Theft Ring  

The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Law Enforcement Division collaborated with Arkansas authorities to break up an interstate horse theft operation, leading to the identification and arrest of suspects in Georgia.

The investigation revealed a sophisticated scheme involving fraudulent financial transactions and false representation to unlawfully obtain multiple horses from Arkansas victims, with the stolen horses ultimately being sold in a third state.

An estimated 40,000 horses are reported stolen annually across the United States, with recent similar crimes reported throughout the Southeast, including Florida, Mississippi, and Texas. 

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➤ Newnan: LongHorn Steakhouse employees Anthony Lawrence and Edilio Castillo were honored as Grill Master Legends after grilling over 1 million steaks each, a milestone achieved by only 25 others nationwide. (More)

➤ Savannah: Islands High School athletes helped set up the Savannah Lions Club’s annual Christmas tree sale at Daffin Park, which raises funds for the Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision. (More)

➤ Atlanta: The Thanksgiving travel season is setting records at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, with an estimated 4.2 million travelers passing through between Nov. 24 and Dec. 3, making it the airport’s busiest Thanksgiving ever. (More) 

➤ Duluth: The Georgia Festival of Trees is conducting an auction of decorated Christmas trees and wreaths in order to combat human trafficking. (More)

➤ Statesboro: Georgia Southern’s student media won a national award for streaming news, lifestyle, and campus event videos on public displays across campus. (More)

➤ Hall County: Six northeast Georgia counties are experiencing thyroid cancer rates double the national average over the past decade, prompting health experts to investigate potential environmental causes. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks have been fined $100,000 by the NBA after Trae Young missed a game, violating the league’s Player Participation Policy. (More)

➤ Georgia and Georgia Tech’s annual rivalry game will take place this Friday at 7:30 p.m. Georgia enters the game favored by nearly 20 points. (See Preview)

➤ UGA’s Dasha Vidmanova won the NCAA women’s singles tennis title, defeating Auburn’s DJ Bennett 6-3, 6-3, becoming the Bulldogs’ first singles champion since 2010, and the fourth in program history. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW 

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➤ Quikrete, based in Atlanta, will acquire Summit Materials in an $11.5 billion deal, aiming to capitalize on the increasing demand for building materials. (See Details)

➤ EoS Fitness has announced plans to expand into greater Atlanta, aiming to open over 50 locations across Georgia within the next decade, with the first gyms expected by 2027. (More)

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➤ Former Atlanta Braves star Rico Carty, one of the first Dominican players in Major League Baseball, and a 2023 inductee into the Braves Hall of Fame, has died at 85. (More)

➤ Grand Kyiv Ballet will perform Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at Atlanta Symphony Hall tonight at 7 p.m. as part of its international tour across more than 100 cities. (See Details) 

➤ Experts recommend thawing your Thanksgiving turkey in the refrigerator, allowing one day for every 4 to 5 pounds, or using the faster cold water method, which requires 30 minutes per pound, with frequent water changes. (More)

Are you planning to exercise on Thanksgiving Day?

1. Yes
2. No 
3. I might

Yesterday’s Results:

What is your favorite Thanksgiving side dish?

1. Green bean casserole: 15.2%
2. Candied yams: 12.9%
3. Stuffing (and gravy): 10.5%
4. Mashed potatoes: 10%
5. Mac and cheese: 9.6%
6. Rolls or biscuits: 8.6%
7. Other: 8.6%
8. Cranberry sauce: 8.4%
9. Roasted vegetables: 8.3%
10. Cornbread: 8.1%

What Atlanta landmark traditionally hosts holiday-themed entertainment?

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