WABE News Quiz, October 25, 2024

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#1. Which of the following convenience store chains is opening its first Georgia location in November?

It’s Wawa.

Wawa, a popular convenience and gas station chain throughout the eastern United States, officially announced the grand opening date for its first Georgia location on Wednesday.

The inaugural store is set to open on Nov. 14 in Bainbridge, a city located in the southwest area of the state.

#2. Which of the following politicians did not make an appearance in Georgia this week?

It’s JD Vance.

Former President Donald Trump appeared at a Turning Point USA rally at the Gas South Arena on Wednesday.

On Monday, Turning Point Action founder Charlie Kirk and Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur who ran for president this election cycle, took the stage at Georgia State University to debate college students over their choices in the Nov. 5 presidential election.

Vice President Kamala Harris appeared alongside former President Barack Obama at a rally headlined by Bruce Springsteen Thursday.

#3. How many U.S. Navy vessels have been named after Atlanta?

It’s five.

The U.S. Navy will build a nuclear attack submarine named the USS Atlanta, though details about the timeline of the submarine’s construction have not been released.

This would be the fifth U.S. Navy vessel named after Atlanta.

#4. Recently, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Atlanta has spent time advocating for which cause?

It’s disclosure of hidden foster care cases.

These are cases where states allege a child is neglected or abused and offer the parents the option to voluntarily give up custody, usually to a relative. The practice is pitched as a way to avoid traditional foster care and keep children within their extended families. Child welfare courts never get involved.

However, there’s little information about how often states intervene in families through this process because they are not required to report these cases to the federal government.

That would change under the bill Ossoff introduced with Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, titled the Foster Care Placement Transparency Act.

#5. According to a recent survey, which problems are teachers in Georgia currently facing?

It’s all of the above.

recent survey from the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) found that most teachers are facing financial and mental health strains, with only 21% saying that they would recommend pursuing a career in education.

Though many said they found their work fulfilling, around 16% of teachers surveyed said that they did not find their work satisfying.

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