Morning Reads – Thursday, February 4, 2021

On this date in 1789, Electors unanimously chose George Washington to be the first president of the United States. And it’s been down hill ever since. 

Peaches

• Poor Lin Wood won’t give himself a break.
• Hands-free loophole needs a loophole.
• A proposal for a rape kit registry.
• And proposed changes to the selection of Georgia Regents.
• Mullis Introduces Bill to Secure the Voting Process
• Rising unemployment rates have reverse effects on Georgia business tax
• ‘The CDC As Far As I Know Has No Control Over Georgia Courts.’
• Shaq is still everywhere, doin’ the most good.
• Good thing, since “everybody’s” credit rating might be in trouble.
• But fear not, the Georgia film industry bouncing back “nicely.”

Jimmy Carter

• Support for Trump2024 dwindles.
• Biden Restores a Barrier to Opioid Addiction Treatment.
• Parler CEO is out.
• Navy Task Force Calls for Changing Ship Names that Honor Confederacy.
• Daughter of executed man wants DNA to prove his innocence.
• Carrying Betsy DeVos’ Torch.
• Study group recommends Biden delay Afghanistan withdrawal.
• Organic food in jail….
• Is California going to recall *another* governor?

COVID-19 & Such

• Weather and the spread.
• San Francisco sues its own school district to reopen classes.

Sweet Tea

• Gasoline is becoming worthless.
• Did you know…the Empire State Building is now powered by wind.
• Apple and Hyundai-Kia Close to Deal to Build Car in U.S.