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Via Greg Bluestein:

Vice President Kamala #Harris plans to needle #Trump with a football-themed ad that will air during the nationally televised #Georgia-#Alabama game that he’s attending tonight.

“#Trump has taken a significant hit among Hispanic voters in two key swing states...

The research, conducted by TelevisaUnivision between September 12 and 19, shows Republican candidate Trump's support among Hispanic voters in #Arizona and #Georgia has declined, while support for Vice President Kamala #Harris has grown in both states.

Harris is holding a 34-point lead over Trump among Hispanic voters in Arizona, where these voters make up 25% of electorate”
https://www.newsweek.com/arizona-georgia-polling-hispanic-voters-trump-harris-1960291

Donald Trump Suffers Blow Among Hispanics in Two Swing States

Polling shared with Newsweek shows Trump's Hispanic support in two key swing states has declined while Harris' backing has grown.

^{Martha McHardy (Newsweek)}

Tropical Storm #Helene live updates: 'Life-threatening' conditions as storm churns over #Georgia

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/live-blog/storm-helene-live-updates-rcna172973

Tropical Storm Helene live updates: 'Life-threatening' conditions as storm churns over Georgia

Helene has weakened to a tropical storm and is moving north across Georgia, bringing strong winds and heavy rain in what the National Hurricane Center called "life-threatening" conditions.

^{NBC News}

Via Cameron Joseph:

I sat down with GOP #Georgia Sec of State Raffensperger, who is very unhappy about the chaotic last-minute rules from the Georgia State Election Board. He predicts they'll be struck down in court.

"Everything that they’re doing is destroying voter confidence."

https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2024/0926/brad-raffensperger-georgia-election-board

Raffensperger: Election board ‘destroying voter confidence’ in Georgia

Georgia GOP Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger warns that last-minute rule changes by the state’s right-wing election board are undermining voter trust in one of the country’s key battlegrounds.

^{Cameron Joseph (The Christian Science Monitor)}

Via Greg Bluestein:

A group of civil rights advocates just filed a lawsuit targeting provisions of a new #Georgia law that empowers people to challenge the eligibility of thousands of voters.

💪🏼👠 Via #Harris spox Lauren Hitt:

#Georgia Teamsters endorse the Vice President ahead of Trump's economic speech in Savannah today.

1.5 million active and retired Teamsters have now endorsed the VP, including more than 500k members in battlegrounds of Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Nevada

Let's hope she's right! That would be a HUGE relief.

Via Anna Bower 🧵 (Thread Reader App):

NEW: The new election rules in #Georgia will almost certainly *not* hamstring the certification of the state’s electoral votes. And even if certification is delayed, such delays do not open up a legal loophole for #Trump to steal the presidency. I explain.

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1838282810265575516?refresh=1727121979

Thread by @AnnaBower on Thread Reader App

@AnnaBower: NEW: The new election rules in Georgia will almost certainly *not* hamstring the certification of the state’s electoral votes. And even if certification is delayed, such delays do not open up a legal loo...…

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Critics included #democracy advocates who accused the board of intentionally injecting #chaos & uncertainty into the presidential contest as well as #election supervisors & poll workers who said hand counts would take too long, cost money & almost certainly produce counting errors.

The board voted 3-2 to approve the measure, which would require the #HandCount in addition to the customary machine count in each precinct.

#law #ElectionLaw #Georgia #VoteBlue #HarrisWalz2024

The rule requires the #HandCount to take place the night of the November #election or the next day. But dozens of election officials said that would be physically impossible in all but the smallest counties. Many also said in public comments Friday that it is far too late in the year to adopt new procedures for which their staffs have not been trained & for which they have no funds.

#law #ElectionLaw #Georgia #VoteBlue #HarrisWalz2024

Inane

Pro-#Trump #Georgia #election board votes to require hand counts of ballots

Critics plan to sue, saying the new requirement would almost certainly lead to errors & could disrupt the process of #certifying the #vote in a crucial battleground state.

#law #ElectionLaw #VoteBlue
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/09/20/trump-georgia-election-board-hand-count-ballots/

Via Stephen Fowler:

The #Georgia Attorney General's office says last-minute rule changes proposed by a Georgia State Election Board (that has a majority of members who've demonstrated they know very much about election administration) are likely illegal/invalid. #gapol

https://scribd.com/document/771219212/FILE-1759

“You’re looking at a mother that is broken,” said Shanette Williams, whose daughter, #AmberThurman, died in what was deemed a “preventable” death stemming from #Georgia’s #abortion restrictions. “The worst pain ever that a mother, that a parent, could ever feel, for her father & myself & the family—you’re looking at it.”

People in the audience were wiping their eyes by the time Thurman’s family members, including 2 sisters, finished speaking.

#KamalaHarris #ReproductiveRights
#HarrisWalz2024

#ColinGray gave his son #ColtGray an #AssaultWeapon that he used to murder 4 people at #ApalacheeHighSchool in #Georgia. Father and son are in jail awaiting trials for for those crimes.

#DonaldTrump took away the #freedom to have an #abortion granted in the #UnitedStates by the #RoeVWade #SCOTUS decision. At least two women in #Georgia are dead as a result. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/harris-abortion-related-deaths-roe-consequences-donald-trumps-actions_n_66e993dbe4b0beccbbaecc31

#LockHimUp

Harris: Abortion-Related Deaths After Roe 'Are The Consequences Of Donald Trump's Actions'

At least two women in Georgia died because they could not access abortion care since Roe v. Wade fell two years ago, ProPublica reported.

^{Alanna Vagianos (HuffPost)}

Afraid to Seek Care Amid Georgia’s #Abortion Ban, She Stayed at Home and Died
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Candi Miller’s family said she didn't visit a doctor “due to the current legislation on pregnancies and abortions.”

Maternal health experts deemed her death preventable and blamed Georgia’s abortion ban.

#news #georgia #pregnancy #health #healthcare #government #politics #law

https://www.propublica.org/article/candi-miller-abortion-ban-death-georgia

Candi Miller Died Afraid to Seek Care Amid Georgia’s Abortion Ban

A Georgia committee of experts in maternal health recently deemed Candi Miller’s death “preventable,” ProPublica has learned. The group, which includes 10 doctors, directly blamed the state’s abortion ban.

^ProPublica

Network of #Georgia election officials strategizing to undermine 2024 result

“Emails obtained by the Guardian reveal a behind-the-scenes network of county election officials throughout Georgia coordinating on policy and messaging to both call the results of November’s election into question before a single vote is cast, and push rules and procedures favored by the election denial movement.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/18/trump-election-georgia?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Network of Georgia election officials strategizing to undermine 2024 result

Emails reveal Georgia Election Integrity Coalition, a group of officials and election deniers, coordinating in swing state

^{Justin Glawe (The Guardian)}

#ProLifeMyAss

“#Abortion Bans Have Delayed Emergency Medical Care. In #Georgia, Experts Say This Mother’s Death Was Preventable.

At least two women in Georgia died after they couldn’t access legal abortions and timely medical care in their state, ProPublica has found. This is one of their stories.”
— ProPublica https://www.propublica.org/article/georgia-abortion-ban-amber-thurman-death

Under Georgia’s Abortion Ban, She Died After Delayed Care

^ProPublica

WTAF?!

“#Georgia judge dismissed two counts Thursday against #Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case.

Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee said the two counts fall under federal jurisdiction. Both counts deal with conspiracy and filing false documents.

Five counts of the original indictment against Trump have now been dismissed.”

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/some-charges-dropped-in-trump-georgia-election-probe/

Judge drops 2 counts against Trump in Georgia election probe

Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee dropped 2 counts in former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case.

^{Jared Eggleston (CBS News)}

GOOD!!!

"The father of Colt Gray has been arrested in connection with the #shooting at #Apalachee High School, according to the #Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Colin Gray, age 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children." https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/apalachee-school-shooting-georgia-09-05-24#h_30d20bbcf20bb7910b1d65ec2f4fa12d

Wow.

Via Ammar Moussa:

“not the day to talk about safety”

#Georgia’s governor ladies and gentlemen.

#GunViolence

RE: school shooting in Georgia leaves at least four students dead.

To politicians who consistently vote against helping children to /not/ be shot to death at school, I have a honest, heartfelt message for you from me:

Fuck you, fuck your thoughts and, especially, fuck your prayers.

#Guns #ItsTheGuns #ItsTheGoddamnGuns #DoSomethingGodDammit #MassShooting #SchoolShooting #Winder #Georgia

#IAmDB

UPDATE :

“Four people were killed in a #shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, #Georgia, on Wednesday morning, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News.

Approximately 20 others were injured, but the types of injuries and their severity were not immediately clear, the sources said.

One suspect is in custody, the Barrow County Sheriff's Office said” #GunViolence

https://trib.al/UMH1CcU

4 dead in shooting at Georgia high school, suspect in custody: Officials

Apalachee High School is in Winder, about 45 miles outside of Atlanta.

^{Emily Shapiro (ABC News)}

At some point, Caldera said someone pounded on his classroom door & shouted "open up!" multiple times. When the knocking stopped, Caldera said he heard more gunshots & screams.

He said his class later evacuated to the football field.

#SchoolShooting #PublicHealth #ApalacheeHighSchool #Winder #BarrowCounty #Georgia #GunControl #law #RedFlagLaws #UniversalBackgroundChecks #EnoughIsEnough

#Georgia #GunLaws scorecard is “F” - as in fail.

Georgia has very weak gun laws & is a major exporter of #crime #guns to other states. Lawmakers have an obligation to do more to save lives from #GunViolence.

#SchoolShooting #PublicHealth #ApalacheeHighSchool #Winder #BarrowCounty #Georgia #GunControl #law #RedFlagLaws #UniversalBackgroundChecks #EnoughIsEnough

https://giffords.org/lawcenter/gun-laws/states/georgia/

In 2017, #Georgia began allowing people to carry concealed weapons on #CollegeCampuses!

In 2022, Georgia had the 14th highest #GunDeathRate among the states.

In an average year, 1,927 people die from #GunViolence in the state. That means someone dies from gun violence every 5 hours.

52% of those deaths are gun suicides, & 45% are gun homicides.

In GA, the rate of gun deaths increased 56% from 2013 to 2022, compared to a 36% increase nationwide.

#SchoolShooting #ApalacheeHighSchool #law

Another day, another…

UPDATE: Suspect in custody, reports of "casualties" at #Georgia high school
#shooting #GunViolence

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/suspect-custody-school-district-atlanta-put-lockdown-reports-campus-th-rcna169562

Suspect in custody, reports of 'casualties' at Georgia high school

At least two people were killed and four wounded in a school shooting an hour outside of Atlanta on Wednesday, according to preliminary information from law enforcement officials briefed on the investigation.

^{David K. Li (NBC News)}

Casualties were reported at #ApalacheeHighSchool in #Winder, #Georgia, on Wed morning, per #BarrowCounty Sheriff's Office.

One suspect is in custody, the sheriff's office said.

The incident is over & a local hospital is "treating multiple gunshot wounds.”

Details on the number of victims & their conditions were not officially released.

Winder is ~45 miles outside of #Atlanta.

#SchoolShooting #GunControl #law #RedFlagLaws #UniversalBackgroundChecks #EnoughIsEnough
https://abc7ny.com/suspect-in-custody-after-active-shooter-reported-at-ga-high-school/15267168/

LIVE | 'Casualties' reported in shooting at Georgia high school, suspect in custody: Sheriff

Apalachee High School is in Winder, about 45 miles outside of Atlanta.

^{Emily Shapiro (ABC7 New York)}

Senior Sergio Caldera, 17, said he was in chemistry class when he heard gunshots at 11AM.

"My teacher goes & opens the door to see what’s going on. Another teacher comes running in & tells her to close the door because there’s an active shooter.”

He said his teacher locked the door & the students ran to the back of the room. Caldera said they heard screams from outside as they "huddled up."

#SchoolShooting #ApalacheeHighSchool #Winder #Georgia #law #EnoughIsEnough
https://abcnews.go.com/US/police-respond-incident-high-school-georgia/story?id=113381873

Casualties reported in shooting at Georgia high school, suspect in custody: Sheriff

Apalachee High School is in Winder, about 45 miles outside of Atlanta.

^{Emily Shapiro (ABC News)}

According to the Athens Banner-Herald, the school sent a message to parents stating, “#ApalacheeHighSchool is currently in a hard lockdown after reports of gunfire. #Law enforcement is here. Please do not attempt to come to the school at this time while officers work to secure the area."

The message was relayed to parents at 10:45AM local time.

#SchoolShooting #Winder #Georgia #ActiveShooter #BarrowCounty

#SchoolShooting

#Georgia HS on lockdown amid 'active #shooter situation,' sheriff says

An '#ActiveShooter situation' is ongoing at #ApalacheeHighSchool in #Barrow County, Georgia.

All schools throughout Barrow County are currently on lockdown as a "precautionary measure," the sheriff's office said Wed morning.

The sheriff's office did not give additional details about the situation but said that more info would be shared soon as deputies are currently on the scene.

https://www.onlineathens.com/story/news/2024/09/04/apalachee-high-school-in-winder-in-lockdown-after-shooting-in-winder/75070888007/

Suspect in custody after shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder; injuries reported

Law enforcement has converged on Apalachee High School in Winder following reports of a shooting.

^{, Online Athens (Online Athens)}

Initial reports from #ApalacheeHighSchool are that 2 people have been killed & 4 injured.

One person is in custody.

#SchoolShooting #Winder #BarrowCounty #Georgia #GunControl #law #RedFlagLaws #UniversalBackgroundChecks #EnoughIsEnough

Again,it's the GUNS.

Yet another school shooting.

This time in #Georgia.

Via 11 Alive on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=qoR1AZstWoI&si=94j317I1gn9hoG5q

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