WABE's Week In Review: Georgia plays big role in Trump federal indictment and thousands cut off Medicaid in the state
Georgia is mentioned 48 times in the latest indictment against former President Trump. These four new criminal charges stem from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s federal probe into efforts to subvert the 2020 election result, including in Georgia. #gapolhttps://t.co/DeluXZ7U3W
— WABE News (@wabenews) August 2, 2023
Fulton DA Fani Willis speaking at a mentorship program event today:
Declines to share thoughts on federal indictment, but says she’s read it and reiterates that her office is “ready to go.” pic.twitter.com/OvqJtHMHQs
A few tidbits from Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat: "If an indictment came today, we will be ready."
— Sam Gringlas (@gringsam) August 1, 2023
On cooperation with other agencies: "We've created a force multiplier that you've never seen before."
On booking: "Doesn't matter your status, we have mugshots ready for you." pic.twitter.com/dG8ZQIwaGF
Civil case settled…
Fulton County has reached a settlement with the family of LaShawn Thompson, 35, who died in a bedbug-infested cell in the county jail’s psychiatric wing, the family’s lawyers said Thursday. https://t.co/aODwfH4SpJ
— WABE News (@wabenews) August 3, 2023
Bipartisan DA effort…
Four district attorneys in Georgia are asking a judge to strike down a law creating a commission to discipline and remove state prosecutors, arguing it violates the U.S. and Georgia constitutions. #gapolhttps://t.co/iXMa501KP2
— WABE News (@wabenews) August 2, 2023
Fired up …
A new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle in Georgia has started commercial operation, marking the first new American reactor built from scratch in years.https://t.co/UJgALuHBUN
— WABE News (@wabenews) August 1, 2023
Congrats!
So excited to see the Forest Cove documentary among these finalists ✨ https://t.co/gjKmuwarCH
— Stephannie Stokes (@stephannnnie) August 4, 2023
Also in this episode…
–Jess Mador tells us about the thousands of Georgians losing their Medicaid care.
–Chamian Cruz has more on the recommendations from a community task force on the controversial Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
–Rahul Bali looks at how some Indian grocery stores and their customers in Atlanta are dealing with a shortage of imported rice.
–Christopher Alston has more on the Atlanta Braves launching youth leagues across Georgia and Alabama for baseball and softball.
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