WABE News Quiz, August 4, 2023
Results
#1. Which local district attorney has instructed most of their staff to work remotely until Aug. 18, citing safety precautions?
It’s Fani Willis.
Sometime in the next three weeks, the Fulton DA is expected to ask a grand jury to indict multiple people for trying to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election result.
#2. Which power plant in Georgia is the site of a new nuclear reactor that is now in service after years of delays?
It’s Plant Vogtle.
The first new nuclear reactor at the plant is finally in service, which means bills are going up again for Georgia Power customers.
#3. The jackpot for which lottery game played in Georgia climbed to $1.25 billion this week?
It’s Mega Millions.
The jackpot increased to an estimated $1.25 billion after no one beat the odds Tuesday night and won the massive lottery prize. The next drawing is on Friday night.
#4. The police training center in Gwinnett County was recently expanded by __________ square feet.
It’s 26,000.
Gwinnett County officials celebrated the opening of the $6.2 million expansion at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 31.
#5. What name does local artist Rory Hawkins also go by?
It’s Catlanta.
He spoke with “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes this week about how cats took over his art portfolio and Atlanta’s walls.