AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFort Stewart Commemoration: Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock introduced a Senate resolution marking the one-year anniversary of the Aug. 6, 2025 Fort Stewart shooting, honoring the unarmed soldiers and first responders who rushed in to stop the attacker. Surveillance & Privacy: A growing backlash over Flock license-plate cameras continues, with DeKalb reporting suspensions tied to alleged misuse and Park Ridge officials reconsidering a new contract amid civil-rights concerns. Community Cooling Effort: Columbia Green’s “Beat the Heat” program is giving out free trees, using shade to cut surface temperatures by as much as 18–20 degrees in hotter parts of the city. Atlanta Pride Spotlight: Drag icon Shea Couleé joins the 2026 Atlanta Pride lineup for Oct. 10–11 at Piedmont Park. Education & Inclusion: UNG education intern Nathan McElroy helped expand disability-representation book lists for elementary libraries, aiming to build empathy in classrooms. Local Culture Loss: Ben Jones, “Cooter” from The Dukes of Hazzard and a former U.S. House member, died at 84. Health Research: Studies link phthalate exposure to higher blood pressure during pregnancy, suggesting reducing exposure—especially from fragranced personal care products—may help. Estate Planning Reminder: National Make-A-Will Month highlights that many adults still lack wills, with Georgia law making planning especially urgent.
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