AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoImmigration & Community Safety: ICE arrests are surging in Georgia, with about 2,250 arrests in July—up 50% from May/June—while data reviewed by the AJC finds 51% of those arrested had no criminal conviction or pending charge. Aviation & Consumer Costs: A little-known “cabotage” aviation rule limits foreign airlines from flying domestic routes, and critics say it’s propping up higher fares and worse service. Education & Literacy: Atlanta News First handed out 1,940 books to Edmonds Elementary students, pushing back on screen time with a long-running push to get kids reading. Elections & Voting Access: Georgia election leaders are urging lawmakers to move fast on voting system changes, warning poll-worker training and voter education will take time. Local Schools & Safety: A juvenile was taken into custody after a reported Bleckley County school shooting threat; officials say students and staff were never in danger. Arts & Culture: Out On Film returns Sept. 24–Oct. 4 with 155 LGBTQ+ films and events at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema. Health Workforce: Georgia’s GREAT Health program is opening a grant opportunity to expand graduate medical education in rural areas.
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