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*The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted “Operation Safe Streets” to crack down on crime ahead of the summer months, targeting high crime areas and suspects involved in violent crimes. 13 WMAZ reports the operation resulted in 41 arrests, 26 guns seized, and drugs recovered, including fentanyl. Major Jason Batchelor emphasized the importance of prosecuting those arrested to prevent reoffending and ensure community safety.
*A road project is going to affect Atlanta traffic once again this weekend. The state Transportation Department is completely closing all lanes of I-285 north and southbound between exits 7 and 9 in Fulton County. Closure hours will be in effect from 7:00 tonight until Monday morning at 5:00. Heavy congestion should be expected the remainder of the Interstate system in the metro area and surface streets as well.
*Over 30 Democratic lawmakers are calling for an investigation into state contracts awarded to Derek Dooley’s family company, Centegix, which received millions of dollars and allegedly funneled $100,000 to Gov. Kemp’s political action committee. Kemp dismissed the accusations as “a new low for Democrats.” Kemp has endorsed Dooley in the Georgia Senate race, where Dooley will face Mike Collins in the June 16 Republican primary runoff.
*The State Election Board has approved a resolution seeking to implement hand-marked paper ballots ahead during this year’s general election, despite guidelines from the secretary of state’s office directing counties to continue using Georgia’s current voting machines. The Georgia Recorder reports the resolution, which is non-binding, was okayed on a vote of 3-1 Thursday.