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#1. This U.S. political figure made an appearance at Morehouse College on Tuesday in the latest stop of their “Fight For Our Freedoms College Tour.”
It’s Kamala Harris.
Harris is traveling to over a dozen schools across at least seven states, bringing thousands of students together around “the fight for reproductive freedom, common sense gun safety laws, climate action, voting rights, LGBTQ equality and teaching America’s full history.”
#2. For 16 years, investment conference ______________ has connected startups and investors from around the world, in turn enabling the growth of Atlanta’s startup and small business scene.
It’s Venture Atlanta.
The two-day event began on Wednesday at the Woodruff Arts Center.
The reputation of Atlanta being a major market for fresh ideas, creativity and tech innovation has grown substantially as more investors are looking outside of the West Coast to fund startups.
#3. Earlier this week, this Atlanta-based corporation announced plans to hire more than 100,000 workers — at higher pay than a year ago — to help with the holiday season.
It’s UPS.
As part of a tentative five-year contract agreement with the Teamsters union approved last month that included a bump up in pay and other benefits for part-time and full-time workers, seasonal package drivers will start with hourly pay of $23, while package handlers will get $21 for the holiday period.
#4. A date has recently been set for the 61 people charged with racketeering over efforts to stop the construction of Atlanta’s planned public safety training center, dubbed “Cop City” by opponents, with the arraignment scheduled for ___________ at 9:30 am.
It’s Monday, Nov. 6.
Republican Attorney General Chris Carr originally handed down the indictment in late August.
Some of the activists charged under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act — or RICO — are already facing additional charges, such as arson and money laundering.
#5. Despite a growing trend for Atlanta businesses to no longer accept cash, this city council member is introducing legislation to ban cashless establishments throughout the city.
It’s Antonio Lewis.
Councilmember Lewis says he respects the decisions of business owners but believes a cashless economy is not an inclusive economy.
According to the FDIC, 6.7% of Georgians are unbanked, with Black and Hispanic households being disproportionately unbanked compared to white households.
