GA News Podcast – East Metro for Sunday, 11/5 – Published Friday 11/3
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Today is Sunday, November 5th and Happy 63rd Birthday to Brian Adams
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I’m Keith Ippolito and here is your top stories Georgia is talking about, presented by Drake Realty.
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Story 1: State Senate Kicks Off Deep Dive into Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) can have a positive impact on society if properly regulated, according to experts who testified before Georgia lawmakers. They emphasized the importance of responsible AI practices and the need for regulations to ensure AI is used safely and transparently. A key concern was the need to ensure humans are involved in AI decision-making processes and can trace those processes. Government agencies at various levels should adopt "responsibility frameworks" to oversee AI use and establish guidelines for safety and fairness. The goal is to prevent harm while promoting innovation and protecting citizens. The adoption of AI governance frameworks is expected to become more critical as AI technology advances.
Story 2: State Child Welfare Agency Blasts Ossoff Probe As Unfair
Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) has issued a critical response to a federal investigation launched by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff regarding the state's foster-care system. The DFCS lawyers accuse the Senate Human Rights Subcommittee of making misstatements and omissions in its investigation, suggesting that its goals may be political. Ossoff held hearings to assess the state agency's treatment of foster children and revealed that an internal audit found the DFCS had failed in 84% of cases related to safety concerns. Additionally, two juvenile court judges testified that the DFCS director suggested placing children with mental and behavioral issues in juvenile detention centers, a violation of state law. The DFCS lawyers denied these claims in their response.
Story 3: Cobb's Rep. Ehrhart Settles Lawsuit Over Facebook Blocking
Georgia state lawmaker Rep. Ginny Ehrhart, a Republican, has settled a federal First Amendment lawsuit by agreeing not to block people from posting on her official Facebook page. The case was brought by an Atlanta man who claimed his comments were removed and he was blocked from her page. A judge had previously ruled that Ehrhart violated the plaintiff's First Amendment rights. Under the settlement terms, Ehrhart must not interfere with a citizen's ability to comment, view, or react on her official social media pages, and she agreed not to use her personal social media profiles for governmental purposes.
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Story 4: Pulling an all-nighter can help with depression: study
A new study by neurobiologists at Northwestern University suggests that acute sleep loss, such as pulling an all-nighter, may rapidly reverse depression for several days. Researchers induced mild, acute sleep deprivation in mice and found that it increased the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine and enhanced synaptic plasticity in the brain, which helps maintain a more positive mood for several days. While chronic sleep loss is known to have detrimental effects, this study reveals that brief sleep loss can have short-term antidepressant effects. However, the researchers caution against using sleep deprivation as a treatment for depression and recommend healthy sleep practices.
Story 5: Reported Covid Cases Falling In Northwest Georgia As Virus Claims Two Area Residents
In Northwest Georgia, the number of new reported COVID-19 cases has been declining. For the week ending October 25, there were a combined 40 COVID-19 cases reported in several counties in the region. However, this number increased to 54 reported cases for the week ending in midday Wednesday. Statewide, Georgia reported 1,458 new cases of COVID-19 through Wednesday, which is the lowest level since early July. Over the past seven days, 16 Georgians have died from COVID-19, including residents from Polk and Bartow counties. In total, 1,458 Northwest Georgians have died from COVID-19 through November 1.
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Story 6: Tesla and Honda Contracts Lead to $22 Million Expansion at Rome's F&P Facility
F&P Georgia, one of Floyd County's major employers, is expanding its facility with a $22 million investment due to contracts with automakers Honda and Tesla. This expansion is expected to create an additional 25 jobs. F&P Georgia, a tier one automotive supplier, has experienced several expansions at its Rome plant in the past. The company will produce suspension components for Tesla's new Cyber Truck in Austin, Texas. The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority has approved a 10-year tax abatement for the expansion, demonstrating continued support for F&P Georgia's growth in the region.
Story 7: Braves Re-Sign RHP Joe Jimenez to 3-Year, $26M Deal
The Atlanta Braves have signed reliever Joe Jimenez to a three-year, $26 million contract. Jimenez, a 28-year-old right-hander, had a 0-3 record with a 3.04 ERA in 2023, with 73 strikeouts in 56 1/3 innings over 59 appearances. He spent his first six MLB seasons with the Detroit Tigers and was an All-Star in 2018. In his career, Jimenez has a record of 19-22 with 20 saves and a 4.86 ERA in 356 bullpen appearances. This signing follows the recent re-signing of right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson to a two-year, $14.25 million deal by the Braves.
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