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February 15, 2024

National News

Gunfire at Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration kills 1 and wounds nearly two-dozen, including children

At least eight children were among those shot outside Kansas City’s historic Union Station as terrified fans scrambled for cover.

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Will Georgia prosecutor be removed from election case against Donald Trump? Judge to hear arguments

Fani Willis’ removal would be a stunning development in the most sprawling of the four criminal cases against Trump.

apnews.com/article/fani-willis-hearing-trump-case-potential-conflict-c37fcf993ac33c150f3cb3e4a7a888db?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

State News:

After abortion ban, a push for more 'safe haven' resources to help mothers surrender newborns – Tennessee Lookout

A Tennessee lawmaker wants to allocate $2 million to ensure each county has a "baby box" for mothers to anonymously leave infants.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/02/15/after-abortion-ban-a-push-for-more-resources-to-help-mothers-safely-surrender-newborns

Measure requiring more transparency from Department of Children's Services advances – Tennessee Lookout

After more than a year of intense scrutiny over the mistreatment of kids in the care of the Department of Children’s Services, a proposal to require the agency to be more transparent is receiving bipartisan support. A bill by Democrats Sen. Jeff Yarbro, of Nashville and Rep. Dwayne Thompson of Shelby County would require the […]

tennesseelookout.com/briefs/measure-requiring-more-transparency-from-department-of-childrens-services-advances

Local News & Arts:

The Sound of Music — Athens Area Council for the Arts

One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. See this Rogers & Hammerstein musical in our Sue E. Trotter Black Box Theater at The Arts Center in

www.athensartscouncil.org/upcomingevents/sound-of-music-2024

The Friends of Etowah Carnegie Library will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 20 at 5:30 pm at the library. The meeting is open to the public. Etowah Carnegie Library's next digital literacy class will be held on Tuesday, February 20 at 6pm. This class will provide an introduction to Microsoft Excel. Digital literacy classes are FREE and no registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own devices!

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Coalition Calendar: Feb.

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