Georgia
FBI searches Fulton County election hub, seizing 2020 ballots and records as officials question purpose and oversight
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Federal agents executed a search warrant at Fulton County, Georgia’s main election facility this week and removed hundreds of boxes of 2020-election materials, including ballots and electronic records. The move, conducted with little public explanation and followed by the appearance of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard at the scene, has intensified concerns among local and Democratic officials that the action could further erode trust in election administration even as Republicans defend it as a lawful investigation.
In Georgia, hunters are turning excess deer into meals for those in need through the Hunters for the Hungry program. Amid rising food insecurity in rural areas, this initiative has expanded with state funding to process and distribute more meat locally. Processors like Wise Brothers in Savannah are key players, sending hundreds of pounds to charities that feed thousands daily.
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Georgia ranks second nationwide in cryptocurrency mining energy use, drawing scrutiny similar to that faced by data centers. Lawmakers are debating whether to include crypto facilities in upcoming regulations on power consumption and environmental impacts. Facilities like CleanSpark's operations highlight the scale of this energy-intensive industry in the state.