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#1. Homeless residents in Georgia may face increased difficulties this upcoming election season with voter registration, primarily in part due to which controversial Senate bill?
It’s SB 189.
The law is the latest measure from Republican state lawmakers to bolster scrutiny of the voter rolls since the 2020 election when Biden won by just under 12,000 votes. It outlines guidelines for voter challenges — a process through which regular citizens can challenge other voters’ eligibility.
#2. In May, a popular skatepark in this historic metro Atlanta area was renamed to pay tribute to late skating ambassador Thomas Taylor.
It’s Old Fourth Ward.
The park represents something of a culmination in Taylor’s work, and the City of Atlanta has since said it plans to continue that effort, with the city’s Parks and Recreation commissioner announcing plans to complete five additional skateparks within the city.
#3. According to new population data estimates by the Atlanta Regional Commission, the metro Atlanta region has welcomed nearly _______ residents over the course of 12 months, bringing the total population up to 5.2 million.
It’s 63,000.
The report estimates that 62,700 people moved to the metro region between April 2023 and April 2024.
The commission is required by state law to develop population estimates for the City of Atlanta, as well as the 11 counties in the region. The counties documented include Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale.
#4. According to 2022 data, Sycamore resident Kennise Elder is one of only 815 Georgia farmers apart of which demographic?
It’s Black female farmers.
Elder is the owner of the Georgia Roots Urban Farm, LLC, a Black-owned and smaller-scale farm, which makes her operation a rarity in the state.
For five years, she has been a partner of the Georgia Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program in Fulton County, an opportunity for senior citizens to gain more access to fresh foods in their community.
#5. Last month, thousands of students, instructors and faculty from across the country attended the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, which focuses on supporting students interested in working in which line of work?
It’s Trade.
Some students spend all year preparing for the SkillsUSA State Championships, where they compete against each other in different disciplines, such as carpentry and plumbing.
The championships are also the perfect foundation for cementing the benefits of vocational work for students who may struggle to afford college.
