WABE News Quiz, March 22, 2024
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#1. Which legendary Atlanta event will be featured in a new Hulu documentary?
It’s Freaknik.
The now legendary Atlanta festival is the main focus behind the upcoming Hulu documentary, “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told,” which premieres on the streaming service on Thursday, March 21, and is executive produced by Atlanta residents, music producer Jermaine Dupri and rapper 21 Savage.
#2. Which ABC show, now in its second season, became one of the first Georgia productions to return to filming after the WGA and SAG-AFTRA labor strikes?
It’s Will Trent.
The procedural drama is based on the popular book series by Georgia author Karin Slaughter. Now in its second season, the series follows the life and career of a Georgia Bureau of Investigation special agent and showcases Atlanta’s landmarks and hotspots.
#3. True or False: Former President Donald Trump and other defendants have been given the green light to appeal a judge’s decision allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the Georgia election interference case.
It’s True.
Citing Georgia law, Fulton Superior Judge Scott McAfee found that the defendants’ motion to disqualify Willis, “is of such importance to the case that immediate review should be had.” The Georgia Court of Appeals will decide whether to take up the appeal.
#4. On Wednesday, members of Georgia’s Senate defeated the House in a game of _____________.
It’s Kickball.
Instead of suiting up in their usual business attire, Georgia lawmakers and their staff wore cleats and athletic wear for the General Assembly’s annual House vs. Senate kickball game.
#5. Georgia lawmakers have made it harder for workers at companies receiving state economic incentives to ____________.
It’s unionize.
Senate Bill 362 would block unions from winning recognition directly from a company — without the additional step of a secret ballot — after signing up most workers in what is usually known as a card check. Union leaders and Democrats argue that the bill violates 1935’s National Labor Relations Act, which governs union organizing and will be challenged in court.