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Kamala Harris wins over Georgia Democrats: 'Georgia is all in'
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Georgia Democrats ‘all in’ with Kamala Harris
Georgia Democrats held their first “Harris for President” rally in downtown Atlanta on Wednesday. State and local leaders voiced their support for the vice president in her bid for the 2024 presidential election this November against her Republican challenger, former President Donald Trump.
ATLANTA – Georgia Democrats rallied in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, at Liberty Plaza on Wednesday.
“We are here to make it clear that Georgia is all in on Vice President Kamala Harris,” Democratic State Sen. Jason Esteves told reporters during a news conference in Downtown Atlanta.
The group is re-energized with VP Harris at the top of the ticket.
“It re-invigorated voters all across the Democratic base and we are so excited,” explained Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson.
Georgia made history when President Joe Biden won the swing state in 2020.
State Democrats vow they’ll keep Georgia blue by electing Harris president in 2024.
“On Monday, the Georgia Democratic Party announced its 2024 convention delegation had unanimously endorsed VP Harris,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond told enthusiastic supporters.
Former President Donald Trump was leading President Biden in polling of likely Georgia voters before Biden dropped out of the race.
A recent AJC poll conducted just hours after Biden withdrew showed Trump with a 5% lead over Vice President Harris.
“We are cautiously optimistic about our chances here in Georgia. It is a battleground state. We have alot of work to do,” Georgia RNC Chairman Josh McKoon told FOX 5’s Deidra Dukes.
McKoon said the GOP’s ground game won’t change.
“Our plan is a fairly simple one,” said McKoon. “It is to get base Republicans out to vote early, so we can focus on those low propensity and persuadable voters in the closing days and weeks of the campaign. I think if we are able to execute on that strategy President Trump will win Georgia.”
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Georgia
Amazon driver caught speeding down Georgia sidewalk in TikTok video: ‘ETA: Right now’
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An Amazon driver was caught speeding down a Georgia sidewalk in a shocking disregard for the law captured on video and uploaded to TikTok.
The driver may have been trying to live up to the company slogan “ETA: Right now” sprawled across the Prime delivery truck, as seen in the clip.
A passenger in a passing car filmed the unbelievable off-course driving on Friendship Road in Flowery Branch on July 14, according to Storyful.
The delivery driver was going about 35 miles per hour on the pedestrian path, the TikToker who captured the video estimated.
The employee has since been let go by the e-commerce giant.
“This was reckless and unacceptable behavior. We’ve investigated the incident and this driver is no longer delivering packages on behalf of Amazon,” an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement to the outlet.
The Post has reached out to the company.
Georgia
These 2 Big Lots locations in Georgia will soon be closing
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Two Georgia Big Lots locations will be closing soon, according to the discount retailer’s website.
The store at 13051 Abercorn Street in Savannah and 687 Main Street in Thomson will soon close their doors for good. A final closing date is not yet known.
The locations’ websites say at the top that it is ‘closing this location’ and offering up to 20% off certain items.
The closures come after Big Lots announced earlier this month that it would close 35 to 40 stores across the country, citing “elevated inflation” and decreased consumer spending.
“In 2024, the U.S. economy has continued to face macroeconomic challenges, including elevated inflation, which has adversely impacted the buying power of our customers,” a financial disclosure from Big Lots.
Big Lots, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has 51 other Georgia locations, including 3190 Atlanta Hwy in Athens, that will remain open, according to the location’s website.
Georgia
Yelp ranked the Top 100 restaurants in Georgia. Here are the 5 at the top of its list
Savannah Black-owned restaurants to try: Kim’s Cafe
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Georgia has tens of thousands of restaurants across the state. No matter where you live, it may be hard to pick a favorite with so many options. Yelp took some of that burden off your plate.
The popular review site recently released its list of the “Best Restaurants in Georgia.” Yelp’s rankings are often based on multiple factors such as ratings, number of reviews, and volume of submissions. The full Top-100 list is available at yelp.com/best/restaurants/georgia.
But who are the best of the best? Here’s a closer look at the top five, where they are, and why they are so loved:
1. Thai Orchid
5960 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus
Yelp says Thai Orchid is known for Pad Thai, homemade egg rolls, drunken noodles, Tom Yum noodle soup, pineapple fried rice, papaya salad tray, pad se eew, boat noodle, thai fried rice, and chicken feet salad. Here’s what one reviewer said:
“The best authentic Thai food in Columbus. Great service. Great portions. Reasonable prices. Clean and upbeat atmosphere. A must try if you’re looking for Authentic Thai food. Mango sticky rice and Thai coffee are amazing.”
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2. Aviva by Kameel
225 Peachtree St, Atlanta
Yelp says Aviva is known for chicken shawarma, rosemary chicken, lamb shawarma, baba ganoush, eggplant ratatouille, creamed spinach, falafel wrap, seafood soup, lamb kafta, and lentil soup. Here’s what one reviewer said:
“Food is incredibly fresh and tasty. There was a long line during lunch time but the owner walks around with soup, chocolate, and/or watermelon to make them feel better while waiting. The environment is very welcoming and lively.”
3. Local Expedition Wood Fired Grill
5315 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta
Yelp says Local Expedition is known for pulled pork, smoked chicken wings, wood fired chicken, chicken wraps, spicy BBQ, falafel wrap, and Chinese chicken salad. Here’s what one reviewer said:
“My newest addiction. I come here twice a week and order a few meals and use it to meal prep. The food is fresh and the service is always good. The are so many good sides….it’s always so hard to choose. Even if it’s busy the line seems to always move quickly….I just wish there were more locations.”
4. Indigo Coastal Shanty
1402 Reynolds St, Brunswick
Yelp says Indigo Coastal Shanty is known for peach pound cake, Bahamian chicken curry, fish sandwiches, sesame crusted catfish, Pac Rim noodle bowls, pimento cheese burgers, fried green tomato sandwiches, Raj burgers, Fish Tostada, and jerk chicken tostadas. Here’s what one reviewer said:
“What a refreshing stop just a few miles from I-95. We started with the Calypso Nachos, which we got a picture of, and then we were so impressed with the flavor we forgot to get pics of the other dishes (fish sandwich, shrimp plate, and Chile Relleno). Our waitress, Brianna, was very sweet and attentive.”
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5. Jackie M’s & Son
3308 Milledgeville Rd, Augusta
Yelp says Jackie M’s is known for Soul Rolls, Philly cheese steaks, buffalo chicken, jerk chicken, and steak sauce Philly. Here’s what one Yelp reviewer said:
“The scenery was amazing, with murals, music, and layout. It gave off such a great vibe. The gentleman at the window was really nice, we joked around a bit, and he made the experience even better. I’m about halfway through my sandwich now, and it’s amazing. I can’t wait to come back next time I’m in town.”
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