AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoI-285 Closure Lessons: GDOT shut down I-285 in both directions between MLK Jr. Dr. and Cascade Rd. from June 5–8, and while Atlanta handled the second interstate shutdown better than the first, officials and trucking groups say detour signage and truck routing still caused backups. Federal Courts: A disciplined U.S. District Judge in Atlanta, Eleanor Ross, apologized in a letter to a former clerk after an investigation found she had sex with a police officer in her chambers and lied about it. Georgia Politics: Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia’s GOP Senate runoff, setting up a Tuesday matchup with Derek Dooley. State Education Runoff: The Republican superintendent runoff debate turned sharp as Richard Woods and Bubba Longgrear traded attacks over literacy performance and campaign funding. Public Safety: A Rockdale County firefighter died in a rollover crash while responding to a reported blaze. College Baseball: Georgia opened the College World Series with a 7-1 win over Texas, powered by Joey Volchko’s complete game. World Cup Heat & Crowds: Thousands packed Centennial Olympic Park for FIFA Fan Festival matches despite extreme heat, with officials restricting access in crowded areas.
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