THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2004, Dominique Wilkins was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. The "Human Highlight Film" was a nine-time NBA All-Star with the Atlanta Hawks and holds the single-season scoring record at the University of Georgia.

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Today's edition is sponsored by Legion M. Legion M is the world's first fan-owned movie studio that turns fans into shareholders.

Jobs Cut at CDC

The Trump administration began mass layoffs at select federal agencies, including 2,400 positions at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the layoffs are part of a restructuring aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. "We're going to do more with less," he said.

Protesters outside the CDC campus in Atlanta cited concerns for public safety and the local economy.

State Dem Chair Resigns

U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams of Atlanta resigned as the chair of the state Democratic Party following criticism over Kamala Harris' loss to President Trump.

The party's state committee also recently voted to make the chair a full-time paid position, leading some to question whether an elected official could serve.

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, facing re-election in 2026, reportedly urged his fellow Democrat to resign, which drew pushback from some who say Williams was being made a scapegoat.

Another Battle Won in Water Wars

A federal judge sided with Georgia in its dispute with Alabama over water allocation from Lake Allatoona, confirming Georgia's rights to additional water from the reservoir.

The ruling marked another win for Georgia in its long-running water wars with Alabama and Florida. In 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with Georgia over Florida in a key water case.

The Lake Allatoona dispute stemmed from a 2018 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ruling that let Georgia draw more water to meet the needs of Cobb County and other communities.

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Atlanta: Police arrested Demetria Spence, 31, for allegedly making a false 911 call that led to rapper Young Scooter's death while fleeing officers. (More)

Rabun County: Firefighters reached 39% containment of the Big Ridge Fire as of Tuesday. The wildfire has spread to about 3,000 acres since March 22. (More)

Coweta County: Residents voiced concerns about the massive size of the proposed Prowell Park, citing noise, traffic, and other neighborhood disruptions. (More)

Conyers: Investigators suspect a murder-suicide after discovering a man and woman dead in a vehicle at Georgia International Horse Park. (More)

DeKalb County: Police arrested 11 individuals, impounded 10 vehicles, and handed out 40 citations in an illegal street racing bust. (More)

Tifton: The district attorney is evaluating a case involving a 24-year-old woman arrested after disposing of a 19-week fetus following her miscarriage. (More)

➤ State lawmakers passed a bill that prohibits males from participating in female sports. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves entered Wednesday's games as the only winless MLB team. (More)

➤ An Atlanta Hawks fan was taken off the court by stretcher after falling during a tic-tac-toe shooting challenge. (More)

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➤ The city of Atlanta launched the Legacy Business Program, offering financial help to businesses operating for at least 30 years. (More)

➤ DoorDash launched a test of its Portable Benefits Savings Program, offering drivers an amount equal to 4% of their pre-tip earnings for benefits like retirement. (More)

➤ Demolition began on Athens' Georgia Square Mall as part of redevelopment plans that include new commercial spaces and 1,200 housing units. (More)

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