February 8, 2021 5:39 AM
Morning Reads for Monday, February 8, 2021
I just had to google who won the Super Bowl. So, that tells you how invested I was in that. For anyone else who only watched the latter part of the 3rd quarter and two minutes of the 4th quarter IN SPANISH (“quarterback” and “Tom Brady” have no Spanish translation, FYI…), Tampa Bay won. Also, if you recorded it for later…sorry for the spoiler. But did you really think Tom Brady was going to lose?
- Georgia’s First Lady uses Super Bowl to bring awareness to human trafficking in Georgia
- Societal costs of smoking in Georgia amount to $37,296 per smoker annually
- Georgia rural clinic that vaccinated teachers early appeals 6-month suspension from state health program
- In 2 Georgia counties, CDC order doesn’t stop evictions
- Chief justice extends judicial emergency due to COVID-19
- Regional Commission, Georgia Tech to create economic ‘roadmap’
- Need to prop up HOPE program provides argument for legalizing casinos in Georgia
- How long will trial backlog loom over Georgia, South Carolina?
- Georgia film industry bouncing back nicely from COVID-19 hiatus
- The Georgia roots of Super Bowl LV
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Theresa Garcia Robertson
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I disagree with allowing casinos in Georgia. My opinion is that is just another way for folks who can’t help themselves give away their money. Not many positives with having casinos around.
https://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/bridges/winter-20022003/casinos-and-economic-development-a-look-at-the-issues#:~:text=Many%20states%20have%20approved%20commercial,growth%20in%20local%20retail%20sales.&text=Casino%20revenue%20varies%20greatly%20across%20states%2C%20however.
Can we take a moment to appreciate that “The Raff” might become a thing in the 2022 election?
10 points to Slytheryn for the first meme of Raffensperger’s head on The Hoff’s body.
Also, enjoy this perfect Zoom call of all local politics ever. There’s an imbedded YT that’s hilarious.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/05/uk/handforth-parish-council-zoom-meeting-scli-gbr-intl/index.html
It’s been a rough week for cops. Their job is tough and dangerous in the best of circumstances and now they’re dealing with the additional stresses of pandemic, political schisms, and worsening mental health crises. It’s possible to be aware of the deficiencies of individuals and still take time to stand up for the blue team.
“The shooting death of a New Mexico state trooper by a convicted drug trafficker was the latest in a series of deadly encounters for officers doing their jobs. Two FBI agents were fatally shot and three were injured in an exchange with a suspect involving a child pornography charges. In Mississippi, a veteran with 20 years on the police force was killed responding to an attempted suicide.”
https://www.ibtimes.com/new-mexico-police-officers-shooting-death-latest-tragic-week-law-enforcement-video-3138752?utm_source=ibt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ibt_2020&utm_content=Super+showdowns+over+relief+bill%2C+impeachment