MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Good Morning! On this date in 1979, the Iran Hostage Crisis began, with 66 hostages seized by Iranian students from the U.S. embassy in Tehran. Iranian authorities kept 52 hostages in captivity through the remainder of Jimmy Carter's presidency, a crisis from which his presidency never fully recovered.

We are engaged in the great collective enterprise of a presidential election. Today's Georgia Flyover reflects this, with political stories featured throughout the sections. Even in Around Georgia, where we typically focus on local news, political coverage takes center stage. Consider this a special election edition.

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Trump, Harris, and 65,000 Volunteers Blitz

On Sunday evening in Macon, former President Donald Trump addressed a large crowd, rallying support with a focus on border security, economic policies, and energy independence.

In an earlier statement, he criticized Harris, saying her "policies have allowed millions of illegal immigrants to cross our wide-open border."

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke on Saturday in Atlanta, saying it's "time to turn the page on a decade of Donald Trump," and faulted him for nominating judges that overturned Roe v. Wade.

Over 65,000 volunteers have mobilized across Georgia to support their respective candidates, knocking on doors, making calls, and driving voter turnout.

Cobb County Late with 3,000 Ballots, Judge Extends Deadline

A Georgia judge ordered an extension on Friday for counting absentee ballots in Cobb County after officials failed to send out approximately 3,000 mail-in ballots by the required deadline.

This ruling allows ballots to be counted if they arrive by 5 p.m. on Nov. 8, provided they are postmarked by 7 p.m. on Nov. 5.

The delay occurred due to an influx of absentee ballot requests that exceeded Cobb County's processing capacity, with daily requests reaching up to 985 by the final deadline of Oct. 25.

The Cobb County Board of Elections stated that they did not have sufficient resources to meet the increased demand promptly.

Young Thug Takes Judge's Plea Deal

Atlanta rapper Young Thug agreed to plead guilty on Thursday in Georgia's longest-running criminal trial, marking the end to a case that began with his 2022 indictment for leading the Young Slime Life (YSL) gang.

The decision came after Fulton County Judge Paige Whitaker asked Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, if he would accept a non-negotiated plea, meaning his punishment would be determined solely by the judge.

The rapper agreed to plead guilty to drug- and gun-related charges and no contest to charges of conspiracy and participating in a street gang.

The judge sentenced him to time served, 15 years of probation, and released him on house arrest Thursday evening.

Young Thug, known for his 2014 hit Stoner, later founded his label, YSL Records, achieving three No. 1 albums on the Billboard chart.

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➤ Georgia: Tomorrow, on Election Day, bring a photo ID—such as a Georgia driver's license, U.S. passport, or state-issued ID—to your assigned polling location, which can be confirmed at mvp.sos.ga.gov/s. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with anyone in line by 7 p.m. still allowed to vote. (More Information)

➤ Georgia: A judge dismissed a Republican-led lawsuit seeking to stop several Democratic counties from accepting absentee ballots over the weekend. (More)

➤ Fulton County: Sheriff Pat Labat announced plans to sue the county if leaders don't address his demands for greater control over jail funding by Wednesday. (More)

➤ Georgia: The Supreme Court of Georgia upheld a voter-approved tax on strip clubs that serve alcohol and feature nude dancing, directing funds to the Safe Harbor Commission to support child exploitation victims. (More)

➤ Georgia: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirmed that a viral video of a Haitian immigrant claiming to have voted multiple times for Kamala Harris is fake and likely a disinformation effort. (More)

➤ Georgia: The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by activists who were arrested during protests at the state Capitol over uncounted ballots in 2018 and a new election law in 2021. The court found that the law under which they were arrested didn't unconstitutionally restrict free speech. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-21 on Sunday, with Kirk Cousins completing 19 of 24 passes for 222 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Falcons are now 6-3. (Watch Highlights)

➤ Georgia overcame three interceptions from quarterback Carson Beck and a seven-point halftime deficit to defeat Florida 34-20 on Saturday. (Watch Highlights)

➤ The Atlanta Braves wasted no time getting started in the MLB offseason, jettisoning 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler to the Los Angeles Angels, and signing relief pitcher Aaron Bummer to a $13 million contract. (More)

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➤ Gov. Brian Kemp announced a $100 million disaster relief fund to aid farmers and timber producers affected by Hurricane Helene. (More)

➤ Solarcycle, a U.S.-based solar panel recycling firm, plans to build a 5GW-capacity facility in Cedartown, capable of recycling materials from up to 10 million solar panels annually by 2030. (More)

➤ Southern Company, Georgia Tech, and Smart Wires are collaborating on a federally funded project to integrate advanced power flow control and dynamic line rating technologies into Georgia's power grid by 2025, improving renewable energy integration. (More)

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➤ The Fox Theatre has awarded $500,000 in grants to 12 historic theaters across Georgia to support preservation and technical upgrades. (More)

➤ A new list of 2024's most-searched slang terms shows how Gen Alpha is giving familiar words fresh meanings. "Demure" now describes someone who is "very presentable," such as dressing well for work or arriving early at the airport, while "sigma" refers to an alpha male or assertive personality. (List)

➤ Archie Williams, a wrongfully convicted man who spent 35 years in prison, recently voted for the first time at the Fulton County Courthouse. Williams, a singer, previously appeared on America's Got Talent. (Audition Video)

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