WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Good Morning! On this date in 1977, the Kelly Barnes Dam above Toccoa Falls Bible College collapsed, resulting in the deaths of 39 people. First Lady Rosalynn Carter visited the scene to offer support, later writing, “I was enveloped by hope and courage and love.”

The results are in! President-elect Donald Trump won Georgia's 16 electoral votes on his way to an overwhelming victory last night. We've got a full breakdown for you in today's edition.

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Trump Takes Georgia, Wins Presidency

Donald Trump won the White House for a second time last night, taking Georgia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, and leading in the other swing states as of 2 a.m. ET.

In Georgia, Trump won 50.7% of the vote to Vice President Kamala Harris' 48.4%, winning the state's 16 electoral delegates.

Nationally, Trump also appeared to win the popular vote. At 2 a.m. he had 66.5 million votes to Vice President Kamala Harris’ 61.6 million. In his first election, Trump won the Electoral College but lost the popular vote.

Harris campaign officials said she would make no statement Tuesday night as her supporters began leaving her watch party at Howard University.

Incumbents Win Easily in Congressional Races

The redrawn map of Georgia's Congressional districts submitted by a GOP-dominated legislature and approved by a federal judge late last year had little effect on the state's delegation.

Democrat Lucy McBath faced a challenging test due to redistricting, running in a new district for the second consecutive election. However, she won decisively in her newly adopted 6th Congressional District with 75% of the vote.

In Congressional District 2, Democrat Sanford Bishop was expected to face a competitive race but easily defeated Republican A. Wayne Johnson with 56% of the vote.

Georgians also re-elected Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene in District 14, despite her controversial reputation.

Ballot Questions Aimed at Limiting Property Taxes Pass

Georgia voters approved two tax-related measures in the Nov. 5 election. Proposed Constitutional Amendment 1 passed with 62% of the vote, capping property assessment increases at the rate of inflation to prevent sudden tax hikes from rising home values.

Statewide Referendum Question A also passed, with 64% support, raising the personal property tax exemption from $7,500 to $20,000. This change is expected to benefit small business owners facing increasing operational costs.

A third measure, Proposed Constitutional Amendment 2, which would establish a specialized tax court for Georgia, remains undecided as our closing as the vote count is too close to call.

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➤ Atlanta: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger reported a bomb threat against multiple polling locations, allegedly from a Russian source, although officials confirmed it was not credible. (More)

➤ Statewide: Georgia's My Voter Page offers ballot tracking notifications for absentee voters, allowing them to monitor the status of their ballots via text, email, or phone. (More)

➤ Bainbridge: Memorial Hospital and Manor, a rural hospital and nursing facility, suffered a ransomware attack that took its electronic health records and other IT systems offline. Staff are using paper records to maintain patient care. (More)

➤ Columbus: HomeGoods has opened its first Columbus location at Columbus Park Crossing on Whittlesey Boulevard, taking over the former Bed Bath & Beyond space. (More)

➤ Statesboro: Five Guys is holding a hiring event today at its new location on Highway 80 East, recruiting crew members, shift leaders, and managers. (More)

➤ Atlanta: City leaders have advanced a proposal to extend the curfew for scooter and e-bike rentals to 2 a.m., citing transportation needs for late-night workers. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons gave a positive update on star wide receiver Drake London, who will be considered day-to-day after suffering a hip pointer on Sunday. (More)

➤ Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young suffered a rib sprain on Monday during a game where he shot 1 for 10 from the field, scoring a career-low two points. (More)

➤ Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale has been awarded a Gold Glove award for his stellar defense. (More)

➤ Four-star safety Rasean Dinkins has flipped his commitment from Georgia Tech to Georgia. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to Georgia’s cotton crop, with the USDA estimating a 32.6% loss, or around 684,600 bales, from an original 2.1 million-bale projection. (Details)

➤ The IT provider for Coca-Cola's North American bottling system, CONA Services LLC, is relocating to Ponce City Market in the Old Fourth Ward, where it will lease 49,000 square feet of office space. (More)

➤ The bridal brands A&Bé and Anna Bé are opening a joint boutique in Buckhead early in 2025, marking the first time both collections will be offered together in one location. (More)

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➤ Bernie Marcus, Home Depot co-founder and well-known philanthropist, has died at age 95. His legacy includes transforming retail and supporting numerous charitable causes, including the Georgia Aquarium and healthcare initiatives for military personnel. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Press Club honored four journalists at its Hall of Fame induction ceremony: Maria Saporta, the late Valerie Boyd, consumer advocate Clark Howard, and WSB-TV photographer Tony Light. (More)

➤ Georgia State Parks have introduced EnChroma colorblind glasses at Cloudland Canyon, Sweetwater Creek, and Skidaway Island state parks, allowing an estimated 607,000 colorblind visitors to experience the vibrant colors of autumn foliage for the first time. (More)

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