Governor Brian Kemp has pushed back against backlash toward his “Voting Security Bill,” which civil rights groups have criticized for its potential to restrict voting access for people of color in Georgia. The passing of the bill notably led to the MLB pulling this summer’s All-Star Game from Atlanta and relocating to Denver.
“I let the legislators speak for themselves, but I know for myself and our team, I realize that people have all kinds of different opinions and beliefs about the 2020 election. There were issues that happened,” said Governor Kemp.
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The MLB Players Alliance voiced support for the move made by MLB decision-makers, while the Atlanta Braves organization themselves sounded off about the decision, expressing their disappointment.
“This was neither our decision, nor our recommendation and we are saddened that fans will not be able to see this event in our city,” the team said in a statement. “The Braves organization will continue to stress the importance of equal voting opportunities and we had hoped our city could use this event as a platform to enhance the discussion. Our city has always been known as a uniter in divided times and we will miss the opportunity to address issues that are important to our community.
There has presently been no evidence of voter fraud in Georgia’s recent presidential and senate elections.
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The Augusta Metro Chamber is holding its first member economic series event of the year on Wednesday, April 28 at 9 a.m. at the Oglethorpe Ballroom at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center.
Several business leaders will speak on the challenges and opportunities facing a remote workforce in 2021. Dave Brendza, of OneADP Augusta, Dr. Melissa Furman of Augusta University, Dennis Trotter of Jordan Trotter Real Estate, and Tom Blanchard, III, of Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate will all be sharing their insight.
Both in-person and virtual attendance is available, and registration is required by April 23.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta welcomed CMA CGM AIR CARGO this week, a shipping and logistics company, to its fold. It will increase air freight operations in Atlanta’s massive airport.
“We are thrilled to welcome CMA CGM AIR CARGO to Atlanta,” interim Airport General Manager Balram “B” Bheodari said today. “Expanding opportunities for our customers, continuing to grow our international reach, and becoming a formidable contender in cargo aviation remain our top goals. And this new cargo partnership not only allows us to accomplish just that, but also reaffirms our commitment to becoming one of the top cargo airports in the country.”
Tyler Strong is the Business Editor for The Augusta Press. Reach him at tyler@theaugustapress.com.
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