SUMMARY: State Senator Brandon Beach proposed casino gambling as a means to attract more sports events to Georgia, which recently hosted the College Football Playoff National Championship and will host the Super Bowl in 2028. Beach believes state funding is necessary to continue securing such events and supports Senate Resolution 131, which would allow voters to decide on legalizing sports betting and casinos in 2026. The resolution proposes a 20% tax on betting, with the first $2 billion in revenue distributed among counties. Despite previous setbacks, proponents argue the state could generate significant tax revenue, while opponents, including the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, remain opposed.
www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-09-05 06:31:00
An operation at the HL-GA battery site near Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Bryan County, Georgia, began Thursday, resulting in 450 apprehensions, according to the ATF Atlanta office. The operation involves multiple agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ICE, and Georgia State Patrol. Steven Schrank, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Atlanta, said more details will be released, but no timeline was given. South Korean officials confirmed some Koreans were detained and emphasized that Korean companies’ economic activities and citizens’ rights should not be unfairly affected. South Korean officials are en route to the site.
(The Center Square) – More details are expected Friday on an operation at the HL-GA battery site near th Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in south Georgia’s Bryan County.
The Atlanta office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said 450 people were apprehended in an operation that began Thursday.
Steven Schrank, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Atlanta, said more details would be released. A timeline as to when the operation would end was not given.
The FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Georgia State Patrol were also involved, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said in a social media post that included a photo of the operations.
South Korean officials said some Koreans were detained.
“The economic activities of Korean investment companies and the rights and interests of Korean citizens must not be unfairly infringed upon during U.S. law enforcement operations,” the foreign ministry said in a statement reported by the BBC.
South Korean officials are on their way to the site, according to the statement.
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The article presents a straightforward report on a law enforcement operation involving multiple agencies and the response from South Korean officials. It refrains from using charged language or framing the events in a way that promotes a particular ideological perspective. Instead, it focuses on factual details and statements from involved parties, maintaining a neutral tone throughout. This approach indicates that the content is primarily informative and does not exhibit a discernible political bias.
SUMMARY: At Jenkins High School in Savannah, a violent fight between students escalated when a parent, Tameisha Jackson, intervened, dragging a student to the ground. Jackson’s daughter had been attacked earlier by multiple girls, prompting her to respond after receiving a distress call. The victim, Chataura Baul’s daughter, suffered a concussion and was surprised by the escalation, stating the girls did not know each other. Neither student’s parents were informed by the school about the incidents. Jackson was detained but not booked by police. Due to safety concerns following this and other incidents, Jenkins High moved a scheduled football game to another venue.
www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-09-04 18:40:21
SUMMARY: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified on Capitol Hill, beginning by honoring DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose, who died stopping a shooting at CDC headquarters. Kennedy expressed condolences to Rose’s family, including his pregnant widow. During the hearing, Kennedy faced intense bipartisan questioning over his controversial vaccine policy changes and the firing of CDC Director Rochelle Walensky. Critics accused him of causing chaos at the CDC and mishandling public health, citing rising measles deaths and COVID-19 fatalities. Kennedy defended his actions, alleging conflicts of interest and political agendas among former officials. He also addressed concerns about COVID vaccine availability and eligibility.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. paid tribute to DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose, who was killed while stopping last month’s shooting at the CDC headquarters. He later sharply criticized the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during testimony before the Senate.
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