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Harrisburg community meeting tackles neighborhood issues

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www.wjbf.com – Hannah McDonell – 2025-06-26 21:10:00

SUMMARY: A community meeting led by District 1 Commissioner Jordan Johnson was held at the E.W. Boys and Girls Club to address concerns in the Harrisburg neighborhood of Augusta, Ga. Residents like Nancy Blanchard and Mary Pruitt voiced worries about blight and crime, emphasizing the importance of a clean, safe community. Johnson acknowledged the issues raised were expected and emphasized the meeting’s community-driven nature, promising ongoing engagement and efforts to find solutions, though some challenges may be beyond city control. He encouraged residents to stay involved and reach out with concerns via his email.

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Are you addicted to ‘fridge cigarettes’? Here’s what the Gen Z term means

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www.wjbf.com – Michael Bartiromo – 2025-06-27 12:56:00

SUMMARY: The term “fridge cigarette,” popularized on TikTok, refers to an ice-cold can of soda, especially Diet Coke, enjoyed as a refreshing break or treat. Originating from a user named Rachel Reno who shared a viral video of herself enjoying a “crispy ciggy” (Diet Coke), the phrase compares opening a soda to lighting a cigarette, symbolizing relaxation and stress relief. The trend resonates with Gen Z as a socially acceptable break, replacing traditional cigarettes, whose use has declined among younger people. TikTok users embrace the term with videos, creative soda dispensers, and even tattoos celebrating the concept of a “fridge cigarette.”

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Supeme Court allows states to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood

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www.wsav.com – Jessi Turnure – 2025-06-27 07:00:00

SUMMARY: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that states can block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider. Republicans celebrate this as a step to defund Planned Parenthood, while Democrats argue taxpayer dollars already cannot fund abortions. Planned Parenthood warns the decision could close about 200 centers, mainly in states where abortion is legal, since Medicaid supports broader healthcare services like birth control and cancer screenings. Democrats see the ruling as part of a Republican agenda to make abortion illegal. The White House supports the decision, citing religious liberty concerns. The Court’s term ends soon with more rulings pending.

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Teen arrested at protest while waiting for ride | FOX 5 News

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www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-06-27 05:04:42

SUMMARY: A 17-year-old DeKalb County high school senior, Geronimo Edwards, was arrested near a protest on Chamblee Tucker Road while trying to go to the gym. Unaware of the protest, Edwards and a friend found the gym closed and waited at a nearby gas station for their ride when police approached. Despite telling officers they were waiting for an Uber, both were handcuffed and arrested. Edwards was charged with unlawful assembly and obstruction of law enforcement based on an accusation that he intended to throw rocks, though no rocks were found. He spent three days in jail. Police tactics are under internal review.

Now to a FOX 5 News exclusive. A DeKalb County teenager says he was just trying to go to the gym when he ended up in jail. Police arrested the seventeen-year-old high schooler near a protest on Chamblee Tucker Road earlier this month. High schooler says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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