(GEORGIA NEWS NETWORK)
*Challengers last week told a federal appeals court that Georgia lawmakers are still violating Black voters’ rights after redrawing the state’s congressional and legislative maps. If judges uphold the challenges, they could order different district lines to be used in Georgia for the rest of the decade, making it possible that more districts would elect candidates favored by Black voters — usually Democrats. MORE ON THE STORY HERE: Challengers argue Georgia’s new maps still harm Black voters – SRN News
*Publix has recalled fruit and vegetable baby food due to elevated lead levels found during product testing. The recall includes 4-ounce Greenwise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches sold at over 1,400 stores in eight states, including Georgia. Fox 5 Atlanta reports that the potential contamination lead levels exceeding the FDA’s recommended limit for baby products. No illnesses have been reported, and customers can return the pouches for a refund.