(GA. NEWS NETWORK)
*Orbiting data centers? Google and SpaceX are reportedly interested in putting data centers in space, especially since many communities in Georgia and throughout the country oppose their construction due to increased costs to consumers.
*Georgia lawmakers are questioning the Department of Justice about its request for the personal information of Fulton County election workers. During a hearing earlier in the year regarding the raid at the Fulton County Election Office, Sen. Raphael Warnock said he demanded an explanation from then-Attorney General Pam Bondi. But she didn’t get back to him. Bondi was fired by President Trump on April 2. Meanwhile, Warnock and U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff sent a letter to Todd Blanche, who had taken over as U.S. Attorney, requesting details on a subpoena for election workers’ names and addresses, looking for clarification on the purpose and protection of this information.
*Former Smith State Prison Warden Brian Adams has been indicted for his alleged involvement in a contraband smuggling operation tied to inmate Nathan Weekes and a prison gang known as YSL Squad. WTOC reports Adams is accused of facilitating the smuggling operation, accepting money to move Weekes out of solitary confinement, and permitting contraband into the prison. He is facing charges related to racketeering, false statements, tampering with evidence, and violation of oath by a public officer.
*A bill aimed at expanding access to medical cannabis in Georgia is now law. Governor Brian Kemp signed the Putting Georgia Patients First Act yesterday, which removes a five-percent THC cap and expands the state’s registry to include more conditions. Registration cards will now be valid for five-years.