AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTransportation & Safety: TSA says vapes and e-cigarettes are allowed through Atlanta airport security only in carry-on, not checked bags, and nicotine pouch rules vary by country. Metro Atlanta Infrastructure: GDOT begins a second full I-285 Westside closure, shutting a two-mile stretch between MLK Jr. Dr. and Cascade Rd. from Friday night until early Monday, raising fresh worries for nearby businesses. Public Transit Crime: Federal scrutiny continues after MARTA stabbing attacks, and MARTA police are now investigating a Midtown station shooting that left a man hospitalized in stable condition. Politics & Voting: Early voting starts this weekend for Georgia primary runoffs in multiple metro and west Georgia counties, with voting running through June 12. Environment & Data Centers: Google pledges $1 million for South Georgia wetlands restoration near its Douglas County data center, as backlash over data-center water use grows. Health Care Accountability: CMS data show several Georgia nursing homes with low ratings, including a 1-star Pruitthealth – Richmond facility in Augusta. Sports (Local): Georgia primary runoff voters also get a busy weekend of Atlanta sports, from Braves-Pirates at Truist Park to the Atlanta Dream hosting the Mystics.
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