About this episode
The episode discusses a judge's ruling on voting laws in Georgia, local community reactions to a data center approval, and the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It's still illegal to hand out bottles of water or snacks to Georgia voters in line, a judge rules; Residents upset over a past approval for a data center flood Marietta City Council meeting; and after a countdown that began years ago, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway with fan celebrations all over the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- voting laws
- local government
- FIFA World Cup
- community reactions
- legal rulings
Keywords
- Georgia voting laws
- Marietta City Council
- data center
- FIFA World Cup
- community celebrations
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Georgia, Marietta
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