WABE News Quiz, March 15, 2024

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March 15th, 2024

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#1. After calling off their campaign in February, which of these public figures was one of three Democratic candidates featured on Georgia’s ballot for Tuesday’s primary election?

It’s Marianne Williamson.

On Tuesday, thousands of Georgians headed to the polls to elect the candidate that they see best fit to represent the Democratic and Republican parties in the 2024 presidential election.

After totaling the final votes, it was announced president Joe Biden won the nomination in Georgia.

#2. On Tuesday, Georgia Democratic U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock and U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams announced a $157M grant for ___________, a civic infrastructure investment connecting downtown and Midtown.

It’s The Stitch.

The goal of the Stitch is to revitalize north Downtown by increasing access to affordable housing, low-cost transportation, jobs and community resources, according to the project’s website.

The $157 million investment will fund the first phase of the project, which will create 5 acres of greenspace over the Downtown Connector (or I-75/I-85), enhance connectivity to the Civic Center MARTA station and improve seven surrounding streets.

#3. For the mechanics and staff of Cinema Vehicles, a film and television automobile company, a vehicle can cost up to _____________ to create and build.

It’s 100K.

The Georgia location for Cinema Vehicles has been behind many of the cars we’ve seen in some of our favorite movies and shows for over 40 years. Over the past few years, Atlanta’s role in Hollywood productions has grown significantly.

Part of the shop is an enormous warehouse that stores vehicles grouped by decade, allowing Cinema workers the opportunity to make modifications as they go based on what may be needed for a specific project.

#4. At 27 years old, entrepreneur Ivori Schley is a rarity in age, gender and race in the ______________ industry, the biggest industry in the state of Georgia.

It’s Agricultural.

According to the Georgia Farm Bureau, the Peach State has over 67,000 farmers – but only a few are younger than 35.

Schley runs AfroAgriculture, LLC, alongside her best friend, 26-year-old Nallah Muhammd.

AfroAgricuture teaches wellness and outdoor skills to Black youth dealing with issues like food insecurity. In 2021, Feeding America reported over 335,000 food-insecure people under 18 in Georgia.

#5. This week, the Atlanta Falcons announced that the NFL team signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal. Before his move to Atlanta, Cousins spent six seasons playing for which popular NFL team?

It’s the Minnesota Vikings.

Cousins was introduced Wednesday evening by the Falcons, who made a huge financial commitment to land one of the biggest prizes of NFL free agency.

The Falcons believe Cousins is a perfect fit for their offense, which seems to have plenty of weapons but was plagued by inconsistent play at the most prominent position on the field the last two years.

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