WABE News Quiz, March 29, 2024

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#1. What $157 million dollar development will begin in Atlanta’s downtown in 2026?

It’s The Stitch.

The Stitch is a civic infrastructure investment that will connect downtown and Midtown. Its goal is to revitalize north Downtown by increasing access to affordable housing, low-cost transportation, jobs, and community resources.

#2. Including one count in Georgia, how many total felony indictments does former President Donald Trump face?

It’s Four.

Trump faces these felony indictments — including separate federal and state cases — for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election that he lost to President Joe Biden.

#3. In 2021, what city development plan did the City of Atlanta adopt?

It’s Plan A.

City officials initially adopted this plan in 2021. The proposal outlines potential improvements to several city areas, such as neighborhoods. The state requires cities to update their development plans every five years by law.

#4. While it fell short on the final day of the legislative session, Senate Bill 390 would have outlawed the _________________ from Georgia’s public and school libraries.

It’s the American Library Association.

SB 390 would have outlawed the association from Georgia’s public and school libraries, making it illegal for them to accept ALA funding.

#5. During the 2024 Georgia legislative session, a House committee decided against passing two bills that would let Georgians legally bet on what?

It’s Sports.

An effort to authorize sports betting in Georgia failed for another year after lawmakers couldn’t agree on how to spend money collected on taxes.

Supporters said Georgians should get a chance to vote, arguing many are already betting on sports illegally. Opponents, though, warned that legalizing sports betting will provide a pathway to addiction, especially for younger gamblers.

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