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National News

No, Georgia officials didn’t err in releasing Trump indictment with grand jurors' names

THE FACTS: A grand jury in Georgia on Monday indicted Trump as well as 18 others for their alleged efforts to overturn the results of his 2020 election loss in the state.

apnews.com/article/fact-check-georgia-trump-indictment-grand-jurors-names-786743008561

Why Billionaires Fund Anti-Trans & Anti-Black-History Political Movements

Why are Republicans across the nation insisting that the country’s most severe problems are teaching Black History and trans kids wanting to be recognized for who they are?

open.substack.com/pub/thomhartmann/p/why-billionaires-fund-anti-trans-255?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

Governor’s DNA testing bill could hit roadblock in Legislature – Tennessee Lookout

Gov. Bill Lee’s plan to expand DNA testing to every felony charge in Tennessee will likely run into opposition when the Legislature convenes.

tennesseelookout.com/2023/08/17/governors-dna-testing-bill-could-hit-roadblock-in-legislature

Local News:

It's been a while since we have cleaned up on Mecca Pike. We are asking for volunteers to help clean up Mecca Pike this Saturday August 19th at 8 am in the morning. We will be meeting at the Engineers Building about a mile on the right on Mecca Pike (Hwy 310) after you turn off from Hwy 411. It usually takes an hour to clean up the road depending on how many people come out to help. Those who like to eat breakfast meet at the Waffle House in Etowah at 7:30 am before we start cleaning. We have trash bags and pick up sticks, bring your own gloves.

The Arts:

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