AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDOJ & Disability Rights: A new DOJ memo argues states aren’t required to prioritize home- and community-based care over institutions, raising alarms in Georgia about potential funding cuts and a rollback of Olmstead protections. Food Safety: Georgia shoppers are seeing expanded salmonella recalls tied to jalapeños—affecting dips, salsas and guacamole, with at least one Georgia-sold item identified. Public Safety & Health: A Red Cross Georgia back-to-school push urges kids to know key safety info and teaches basic rules for walking, biking, and riding buses. Transit Leadership: MARTA named three finalists for its CEO job, with the Aug. 13 pick facing big challenges on ridership, reliability, and rail rollout. Local Crime: Atlanta police arrested a man and woman in an infant death case, charging them with child cruelty and murder-related counts. Politics: A Georgia Senate candidate was arrested after allegations she pointed a gun at people during a restaurant dispute. Economy & Jobs: Siemens announced a $185M manufacturing facility in Jackson County expected to create 1,400+ jobs. Sports: Falcons training camp wraps its first week with major injury news and early takeaways as the team adjusts to a new practice approach.
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