Kennedy's shooting on Dec. 21 has galvanized a group of Atlanta city council members to announce on Monday they were allocating $125,000 to fund the Buckhead Security Plan, NBC reports. The proposed plan would fund a private police force in Atlanta’s affluent Buckhead residential area. … [Read more...] about Atlanta city council members seek to fund proposal for private police force
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Why one of the Bay Area’s biggest coronavirus outbreaks hit a horse racing track
“In hindsight, I wish my dad would have watched horses train from the grandstand by himself,” said Bob Hess Jr., a successful trainer in Southern California and Florida. “But he was a hands-on guy, old school. I don’t really blame anyone. Unfortunately, it happened.” … [Read more...] about Why one of the Bay Area’s biggest coronavirus outbreaks hit a horse racing track
A Brief History Of The Magnificent Mile On Michigan Avenue
And in the former Crate & Barrel building at 646 N. Michigan Ave. – opened in 1990 – the Chicago Starbucks Reserve Roastery, and the world’s largest Starbucks, opens Friday. Meanwhile, the Mag Mile website notes, other new tenants continue to move in and keep the Mag Mile fresh, and Chicagoans and tourists alike flock to the grand promenade for the BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. … [Read more...] about A Brief History Of The Magnificent Mile On Michigan Avenue
Biden taps Atlanta mayor for senior DNC role
Bottoms was floated as a potential running mate for Biden before he picked Vice President-elect Kamala HarrisKamala HarrisBiden calls for swift action while outlining .9 trillion virus relief package Porter loses seat on House panel overseeing financial sector The Hill's 12:30 Report: Trump's growing isolation as administration comes to an end MORE. … [Read more...] about Biden taps Atlanta mayor for senior DNC role
Groups sue EPA over ‘backwards’ lead rule
“While the old rule, theoretically, included a 7 percent replacement rate, it was riddled with loopholes and off ramps,” EPA Administrator Andrew WheelerAndrew WheelerOVERNIGHT ENERGY: Nine, including former Michigan governor, charged over Flint water crisis | Regulator finalizes rule forcing banks to serve oil, gun companies | Trump admin adds hurdle to increase efficiency standards for furnaces, water heaters EPA sued over plans to give Florida authority over managing wetlands, waterways 17 states sue EPA for declining to tighten air pollution standards MORE said. “We only saw 1 percent being replaced. With our new requirement of 3 percent, we'll see three times the replacement rate under the old rule.” … [Read more...] about Groups sue EPA over ‘backwards’ lead rule
