AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGeorgia Politics & Voting: The Atlanta Press Club is set to host livestreamed runoff debates for key Georgia races on Sunday and Monday, giving voters a final look at candidates for U.S. Senate and the Public Service Commission. Public Safety: Georgia’s “Click it or Ticket” seatbelt campaign runs through May 31, with Twiggs County reporting no traffic fatalities over Memorial Day weekend despite wet roads and speeding. Energy Costs: Georgia Tech economists say the Middle East-driven oil shock is still hitting Americans at the pump and beyond, and temporary relief like Georgia’s motor fuel tax suspension won’t last. Healthcare Access: Georgia pharmacists can prescribe HIV prevention meds starting July 1 under a new state law, a move public health leaders say could expand access in rural areas. Federal Scrutiny: Sen. Raphael Warnock is pressing the CFTC for answers about suspiciously timed oil trades tied to the Iran conflict. Education: Georgia’s runoff election is also in the spotlight as schools and districts continue tackling chronic absenteeism, while new enrollment data show demographic shifts at individual campuses. Local Justice: A Bibb County jail wrongful-death lawsuit alleges deputies failed to provide psychiatric medication and used excessive force before a man died in custody.
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