SUMMARY: Lainey Wilson dominated the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, winning entertainer of the year for the second consecutive year, as well as female artist and album of the year for “Whirlwind.” First-time nominee Ella Langley and Riley Green won single and music event of the year for “You Look Like You Love Me,” honoring classic country influences. The ceremony featured a medley of six decades of country classics and Alan Jackson received the inaugural ACM Lifetime Achievement Award. Other highlights included performances by Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, and Chris Stapleton. The event celebrated both emerging talent and legendary icons in country music.
www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-05-09 07:00:00
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill prohibiting state funds from being used for transgender care for inmates. Kemp emphasized that taxpayer dollars should not fund such procedures. The state is facing lawsuits from inmates seeking transgender treatments, including one from Ronnie Fuller, requesting a mastectomy. The U.S. Department of Justice, which had previously supported transgender inmate cases, withdrew its statement of interest. Kemp also signed five other bills, including one to upgrade Georgia’s 911 system with a \$5 million budget allocation, aiming to enhance response times and improve public safety across the state.
(The Center Square) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill Thursday that prohibits state funds from being used for inmate transgender care.
“Taxpayer dollars should not be used for procedures like this,” Kemp said before signing the bill at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.
The state is facing two lawsuits from inmates over transgender treatments. Ronnie Fuller, housed in Pulaski State Prison, is asking the state to pay for a mastectomy. Fuller is a female who identified as a male, according to a document filed by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The Justice Department filed a statement of interest in in the case of Jane Doe vs. the Georgia Department of Corrections but withdrew its statement last month. The department filed a statement in the Fuller case, according to a release.
“The prior administration’s arguments in transgender inmate cases were based on junk science,” said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in a statement. “There has never been an Eighth Amendment right for inmates to demand elective and experimental surgeries. States’ limited resources need not be wasted to provide these dubious surgeries to inmates.”
Kemp signed five other bills, including one that would improve the state’s 911 communication centers by transitioning it to Next-Generation 911. The amended fiscal year 2025 budget included $5 million for the project.
“Once complete, this system will improve both response times and the impact of our first responders,” Kemp said. “And that means safer, healthier communities literally in every corner of our state.”
Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.
Political Bias Rating: Center-Right
The article primarily reports on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signing a bill that restricts state funds for transgender inmate care, including quotes from Kemp and a Justice Department official critical of prior transgender inmate care policies. The language and framing focus on policy decisions and legal challenges but use terms like “junk science” and “elective and experimental surgeries,” which reflect a critical stance toward transgender healthcare policies. The article includes perspectives aligning with conservative viewpoints on transgender issues, suggesting a center-right bias rather than a completely neutral report. However, it does not explicitly advocate for a broader ideological agenda, mainly covering the event and associated reactions.
SUMMARY: Southern Swiss Dairy, a family-owned farm in Waynesboro, has been serving the community for years by producing a variety of dairy products including milk, buttermilk, cream, ice cream, and butter. The farm, established in the 1980s, adapted to industry challenges in 2008-2009 by starting its own processing plant, allowing expansion from local markets to Savannah, Atlanta, and Macon. Part-owner Jimmy Franks highlights the farm’s family-oriented values and community support, especially during COVID-19 when local demand helped sustain them. Southern Swiss Dairy can be found at 279 Rosier Road and online via Facebook and their website for updates.
www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-05-08 18:03:10
SUMMARY: Atlanta Magnet Man, known for his efforts to clear the streets of nails and screws to prevent flat tires, is asking for help after his unique bike was stolen. The bike, which he uses to transport his magnets for street cleaning, was taken Tuesday night in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward. The bike, worth around \$3,000, is distinctive due to its lack of a seat and motor. After his Instagram post went viral, the community has shown immense support, with one person even sending money to help. Meanwhile, he continues his tire-saving work with a backup bike.
Alex Benigno, aka the Atlanta Magnet Man, is asking the public for help finding his bike after he says it was stolen this week.
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