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*The nominees on the November ballot for U.S. Senate in Georgia will debate tonight. Democratic incumbent U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican nominee and Congressman Mike Collins will debate at Assembly Studios in Atlanta beginning at 7:00 on WANF and streaming live on the Atlanta News First app.
*Northwest Georgia raccoons are getting a round of edible rabies vaccines delivered from the sky. The USDA’s fall campaign has begun sending helicopters and low-flying airplanes to parts of 15 counties to scatter over half a million fish-scented baits. The campaign is part of a larger effort to vaccinate wild raccoons and keep rabies from spreading farther west. The bait packets are harmless to pets, although eating several can upset their stomachs.
*Governor Brian Kemp has extended the state fuel tax suspension from October 29 to November 5, keeping regular unleaded prices 33 cents lower. The current average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in the state is $3.85. Meanwhile, diesel prices remain high this week across Georgia. AAA reports the average cost per-gallon of diesel is at $5.80. A year ago on this day, the average cost in Georgia was $3.51.