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Georgia lawmakers wrap session with budget, major bills

Gov. Brian Kemp now has 40 days to act on dozens of end-of-session bills.

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Georgia lawmakers worked into Friday morning to pass a nearly $39 billion budget and a slate of bills before the legislative session ended.Why it matters: Sine die is lawmakers&#x27; final chance to pass priorities — and with 2026 elections looming, the pressure to deliver wins intensified.

Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell

Not sure what to do this weekend? Check out our list of events happening around Atlanta.

Things to Do

There&#x27;s plenty to do in Atlanta this weekend, and we&#x27;ve pulled together some events to add to your itinerary. 🐦‍🔥 404 Day returns and celebrates Atlanta culture with a free event at Piedmont Park. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://404day.com/" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://404day.com/" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)<ul><li>Festivities kick off Saturday morning with the second annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="404 Day parade" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWmD42aEViw/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWmD42aEViw/?img_index=1" target="_blank">404 Day parade</a> at 10am. The route runs along Peachtree Street from Ralph McGill Boulevard to Underground Atlanta. </li><li>Other events <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="throughout the weekend" data-vars-click-url="https://404weekend.com/events/" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://404weekend.com/events/" target="_blank">throughout the weekend</a> include a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="scholarship gala" data-vars-click-url="https://events.eventnoire.com/e/3rd-annual-404-fund-scholarship-gala" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://events.eventnoire.com/e/3rd-annual-404-fund-scholarship-gala" target="_blank">scholarship gala</a>, an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Old Atlanta vs. New Atlanta hip-hop battle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404-day-old-atlanta-vs-new-atlanta-a-live-hip-hop-culture-experience-tickets-1980928804379?utm_source=404day.com&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=rsvp-button" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404-day-old-atlanta-vs-new-atlanta-a-live-hip-hop-culture-experience-tickets-1980928804379?utm_source=404day.com&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=rsvp-button" target="_blank">Old Atlanta vs. New Atlanta hip-hop battle</a> and a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taste the Block party" data-vars-click-url="https://partiful.com/e/Jj4p5lmx5cwSnkCzMWAK" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://partiful.com/e/Jj4p5lmx5cwSnkCzMWAK" target="_blank">Taste the Block party</a> featuring a live performance by Big Boi.</li></ul>🎉 State Rep. Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro) starts the 404 Day festivities early with a free Sine Die block party at Liberty Plaza. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thurs." data-vars-click-url="https://house-press.com/rep-eric-bell-to-host-second-annual-404-sine-die-block-party-event-at-liberty-plaza/" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://house-press.com/rep-eric-bell-to-host-second-annual-404-sine-die-block-party-event-at-liberty-plaza/" target="_blank">Thurs.</a>)🏐 Atlanta Vibe, the city&#x27;s pro volleyball team, play the Omaha Supernovas (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thurs." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/atlanta-vibe-vs-omaha-supernovas-atlanta-georgia-04-02-2026/event/0E0063710344B648" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/atlanta-vibe-vs-omaha-supernovas-atlanta-georgia-04-02-2026/event/0E0063710344B648" target="_blank">Thurs.</a>) and the Orlando Valkyries (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/atlanta-vibe-vs-orlando-valkyries-atlanta-georgia-04-04-2026/event/0E006371065BB823" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/atlanta-vibe-vs-orlando-valkyries-atlanta-georgia-04-04-2026/event/0E006371065BB823" target="_blank">Sat.</a>) at GSU&#x27;s Convocation Center.🎤 Rapper DaBaby performs at Buckhead Theater. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fri." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/dababy-be-more-grateful-tour-atlanta-georgia-04-03-2026/event/0E0064420956A93C?_gl=1*yvja9g*_ga*MTM0NDY5NTExOC4xNzc1MDY0OTg1*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzUwNjQ5ODYkajU4JGwwJGgw*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkajYwJGwwJGgw" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/dababy-be-more-grateful-tour-atlanta-georgia-04-03-2026/event/0E0064420956A93C?_gl=1*yvja9g*_ga*MTM0NDY5NTExOC4xNzc1MDY0OTg1*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzUwNjQ5ODYkajU4JGwwJGgw*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzUwNjQ5ODQkajYwJGwwJGgw" target="_blank">Fri.</a>)🥟 Panda Fest brings the three-day popular Asian food festival and market to Atlantic Station. <ul><li>Get your tickets ASAP because this event will most likely sell out. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fri-Sun." data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panda-fest-atlanta-2026-tickets-1978898455551?aff=oddtdtcreator" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panda-fest-atlanta-2026-tickets-1978898455551?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">Fri-Sun.</a>)</li></ul>⚽ Atlanta United hosts the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E006372B3769D3E?brand=atlantaunited&amp;artistid=2213124&amp;wt.mc_id=MLS_TEAM_ATLU_SGT_PG_GM4&amp;utm_source=atlutd.com&amp;utm_medium=client&amp;utm_campaign=MLS_TEAM_ATLU&amp;utm_content=SGT_PG_GM4&amp;_gl=1*1jzwouv*_ga*MTAyNjIyNjc3LjE3NzUwNjc0MDM.*_ga_P4S0WHP5N5*czE3NzUwNjc0MDMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzUwNjc0MDkkajU0JGwwJGgw" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E006372B3769D3E?brand=atlantaunited&amp;artistid=2213124&amp;wt.mc_id=MLS_TEAM_ATLU_SGT_PG_GM4&amp;utm_source=atlutd.com&amp;utm_medium=client&amp;utm_campaign=MLS_TEAM_ATLU&amp;utm_content=SGT_PG_GM4&amp;_gl=1*1jzwouv*_ga*MTAyNjIyNjc3LjE3NzUwNjc0MDM.*_ga_P4S0WHP5N5*czE3NzUwNjc0MDMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzUwNjc0MDkkajU0JGwwJGgw" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🏃 Log those miles at the 19th annual Run Like Hell 5K benefitting Oakland Cemeter.y (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://www.oaklandcemetery.com/events/run-like-hell-5k-2026" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.oaklandcemetery.com/events/run-like-hell-5k-2026" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🪴 Atlanta Plant Fest features local vendors selling indoor houseplants and accessories, food and DJ-curated music. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://pinkpothosatl.com/pages/plant-fest" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pinkpothosatl.com/pages/plant-fest" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🎨 Sandy Springs Artsapalooza showcases work from more than 100 artists and features live demonstrations, a children&#x27;s area and an Easter Egg Hunt featuring 10,000 eggs. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat.-Sun." data-vars-click-url="https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13505" data-vars-content-id="eb8ff624-7fbf-4572-9c2d-99bd765e6d98" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: 404 Day, Panda Fest, Run Like Hell" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13505" target="_blank">Sat.-Sun.</a>)

New Gordon Parks exhibit arrives in Atlanta

The exhibit includes photos from the 1956 Life magazine spread that followed the lives of the Thornton family in and around Mobile, Alabama.

Culture

A new exhibit on display in Atlanta is celebrating the 70th anniversary of Life magazine publishing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gordon Parks&#x27;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/gordon-parks/biography" data-vars-content-id="a03eed2d-6cd4-444a-aba2-4080b68a32da" data-vars-headline="New Gordon Parks exhibit arrives in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/gordon-parks/biography" target="_blank">Gordon Parks&#x27;</a> iconic photo essay of Black American life in the Jim Crow South. Why it matters: The photographs of Black families carrying out their day-to-day activities forced readers to confront the human reality of de jure segregation.

APD offers $15K reward for info in teen's fatal shooting at Piedmont Park

16-year-old Tianah Robinson was shot and killed Saturday night at the park.

Public Safety

The city of Atlanta is offering a $15,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the fatal shooting of a teenager Saturday night at Piedmont Park.The latest: Atlanta police are reviewing license plate readers, cameras and cellphone videos to identify suspects in the shooting that killed 16-year-old Tianah Robinson and injured 15-year-old Italia Wilson, said assistant chief Carven Tyus.

Kemp weighs special session as ballot law deadline looms

Election officials have a July 1 deadline to stop using QR codes to count ballots.

Pressure is building for Gov. Brian Kemp to call a special legislative session to delay a major overhaul of Georgia&#x27;s voting system before the elections.Why it matters: Calling lawmakers back is rare, logistically complex and politically fraught — especially this year, as officials face tight election timelines and an expected debate over voting security.

How to watch Georgia lawmakers' wrap session on Sine Die

Lawmakers race to pass bills before midnight, ending with a chaotic paper toss celebration.

Thursday is Sine Die, the final day of the Georgia General Assembly&#x27;s 2026 legislative session.Why it matters: If your idea of a fun time includes watching state lawmakers <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="throw a blizzard of paper" data-vars-click-url="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=79d8b74525041619&amp;rlz=1C5GCCM_enUS1149US1149&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7gluQIWRImMrDeTpYPwzeu_C1YKw:1775100881571&amp;udm=2&amp;fbs=ADc_l-aN0CWEZBOHjofHoaMMDiKpaEWjvZ2Py1XXV8d8KvlI3jljrY5CkLlk8Dq3IvwBz-SJyfRX_inP-J3Cs9lQZu9J3QQItR3OEYwLkKzmr7kPOcnOHgs2DuqUZRO-ELiAwERpWBwBU8CtC1Ox4detzq0te8vBmuBysaBZi4HD2dkkBCN-0uBHrxBV3G6vVhbAPy0TmeRSRcmG87ff3FHuMenELvkgnA&amp;q=georgia+Sine+Die+paper+tossing&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwju9PGLns6TAxUPlokEHWwTBosQtKgLegQIFhAB&amp;biw=1454&amp;bih=696&amp;dpr=2" data-vars-content-id="bce157f1-eb81-4de2-9cfd-fd7d72c9e137" data-vars-headline="How to watch Georgia lawmakers&#x27; wrap session on Sine Die" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=79d8b74525041619&amp;rlz=1C5GCCM_enUS1149US1149&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7gluQIWRImMrDeTpYPwzeu_C1YKw:1775100881571&amp;udm=2&amp;fbs=ADc_l-aN0CWEZBOHjofHoaMMDiKpaEWjvZ2Py1XXV8d8KvlI3jljrY5CkLlk8Dq3IvwBz-SJyfRX_inP-J3Cs9lQZu9J3QQItR3OEYwLkKzmr7kPOcnOHgs2DuqUZRO-ELiAwERpWBwBU8CtC1Ox4detzq0te8vBmuBysaBZi4HD2dkkBCN-0uBHrxBV3G6vVhbAPy0TmeRSRcmG87ff3FHuMenELvkgnA&amp;q=georgia+Sine+Die+paper+tossing&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwju9PGLns6TAxUPlokEHWwTBosQtKgLegQIFhAB&amp;biw=1454&amp;bih=696&amp;dpr=2" target="_blank">throw a blizzard of paper</a> into the air, head to the Georgia Capitol on Thursday night.

Georgia nears medical cannabis expansion, hemp limits

A bill on Gov. Kemp's desk would widen access, while lawmakers debate limits on hemp products.

Georgia lawmakers want to expand the state&#x27;s medical cannabis program and could clamp down on synthetic hemp products before the legislative session ends.Why it matters: The potential changes come while cannabis companies lobby for relief from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a federal law" data-vars-click-url="https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IN12620" data-vars-content-id="71ba8348-1f1c-4706-9bb1-76b3743a0e8d" data-vars-headline="Georgia nears medical cannabis expansion, hemp limits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IN12620" target="_blank">a federal law</a> which could upend the billion-dollar cannabis industry, business leaders say.

New ad blitz shows how tariffs hurt small businesses

The campaign is targeting Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Nashville and Newark because they are located in states hit hardest by tariffs.

Business

A new month-long ad campaign is hitting Atlanta and other cities Monday to try to bring attention to small businesses who have been affected by tariffs.Why it matters: According to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="surveys by the Council on Foreign Relations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cfr.org/articles/what-americans-really-think-about-trade-and-tariffs" data-vars-content-id="2813c8e9-99ea-480c-89b8-db8300a649a1" data-vars-headline="New ad blitz shows how tariffs hurt small businesses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cfr.org/articles/what-americans-really-think-about-trade-and-tariffs" target="_blank">surveys by the Council on Foreign Relations</a>, two-in-five Americans mistakenly believe a tariff is paid by a foreign country. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Research from the New York Fed " data-vars-click-url="https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2026/02/who-is-paying-for-the-2025-u-s-tariffs/" data-vars-content-id="2813c8e9-99ea-480c-89b8-db8300a649a1" data-vars-headline="New ad blitz shows how tariffs hurt small businesses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2026/02/who-is-paying-for-the-2025-u-s-tariffs/" target="_blank">Research from the New York Fed </a>and Columbia University shows nearly 90% of the tariffs President Trump enacted in 2025 were paid by U.S. firms and consumers.

Atlanta joins thousands of No Kings protests set for Saturday

Organizers are planning more than 3,000 protests across the U.S.

Politics

Organizers across the U.S. are planning more than 3,000 local events Saturday for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="No Kings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/17/trump-no-kings-protest-safety-tips" data-vars-content-id="3af917df-0e66-425d-a3db-e62e4efce339" data-vars-headline="Atlanta joins thousands of No Kings protests set for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/17/trump-no-kings-protest-safety-tips" target="_self">No Kings</a> Day of Nonviolent Action, including several in metro Atlanta.The big picture: Progressive political groups, labor unions and human and civil rights organizations expect Saturday&#x27;s nationwide demonstrations to surpass last year&#x27;s No Kings rallies in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="June" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" data-vars-content-id="3af917df-0e66-425d-a3db-e62e4efce339" data-vars-headline="Atlanta joins thousands of No Kings protests set for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" target="_self">June</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="October" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" data-vars-content-id="3af917df-0e66-425d-a3db-e62e4efce339" data-vars-headline="Atlanta joins thousands of No Kings protests set for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" target="_self">October</a>.

Bill would move Georgia to new time zone, end biannual clock change

The Georgia Senate passed legislation that, if approved by the U.S. transportation secretary, would move the state into the Atlantic time zone.

Twice a year, we dread adjusting our internal and external clocks to reflect whether we&#x27;re in standard or daylight saving time.<ul><li>One Georgia legislator&#x27;s solution: place the state into a completely different time zone and leave the clocks alone for good.</li></ul>The latest: The state Senate on Monday passed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="legislation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69591" data-vars-content-id="28cd767f-569d-48b6-b302-7a154702d0db" data-vars-headline="Bill would move Georgia to new time zone, end biannual clock change" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69591" target="_blank">legislation</a> that would ask the U.S. transportation secretary to move Georgia from the Eastern time zone to the Atlantic time zone, which is one hour ahead.

DHS: 41% of TSA agents called out of work on Sunday in Atlanta

TSA officers who are working are not being paid due to the shutdown.

Travel

Roughly 41% of TSA agents did not report to work at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday, the Department of Homeland Security told Axios.Why it matters: Along with the hourslong security lines at airports across the country, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="skyrocketing prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/20/iran-war-flight-prices-air-travel-tips-cheaper" data-vars-content-id="249d77e2-2899-45b9-9b8d-b631a97e0549" data-vars-headline="DHS: 41% of TSA agents called out of work on Sunday in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/20/iran-war-flight-prices-air-travel-tips-cheaper" target="_self">skyrocketing prices</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="safety concerns" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/02/03/plane-crash-black-box-investigation-cockpit-recorder" data-vars-content-id="249d77e2-2899-45b9-9b8d-b631a97e0549" data-vars-headline="DHS: 41% of TSA agents called out of work on Sunday in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/02/03/plane-crash-black-box-investigation-cockpit-recorder" target="_self">safety concerns</a>, a partial <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="government shutdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/13/government-shutdown-dhs-democrats-trump" data-vars-content-id="249d77e2-2899-45b9-9b8d-b631a97e0549" data-vars-headline="DHS: 41% of TSA agents called out of work on Sunday in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/13/government-shutdown-dhs-democrats-trump" target="_self">government shutdown</a> and a spike <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in oil prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/iran-war-oil-trump-hormuz-strait-threat" data-vars-content-id="249d77e2-2899-45b9-9b8d-b631a97e0549" data-vars-headline="DHS: 41% of TSA agents called out of work on Sunday in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/iran-war-oil-trump-hormuz-strait-threat" target="_self">in oil prices</a> are fueling a &quot;spring of hell for air travelers,&quot; Axios&#x27; Alex Fitzpatrick <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/23/travel-delays-shutdown-security-airfare-prices" data-vars-content-id="249d77e2-2899-45b9-9b8d-b631a97e0549" data-vars-headline="DHS: 41% of TSA agents called out of work on Sunday in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/23/travel-delays-shutdown-security-airfare-prices" target="_self">reports</a>.

Georgia Latino advocacy groups respond to Chávez abuse allegations

Labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta said César Chávez sexually abused her, and the New York Times published a story Wednesday documenting several allegations of abuse by Chávez.

New allegations that United Farm Workers co-founder and civil rights activist César Chávez sexually abused women and girls are reverberating in Latino communities in Georgia and across the country. Why it matters: Chávez, one of the nation&#x27;s most celebrated Latino union activists, was a central figure in the fight for farmworker rights — a legacy that&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="now in question" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations" data-vars-content-id="71f1dc41-a9db-4ac4-8d2f-4611eebbaad2" data-vars-headline="Georgia Latino advocacy groups respond to Chávez abuse allegations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations" target="_self">now in question</a> after accusations from several minors and women, including civil rights icon <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dolores Huerta" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/07/25/kamala-harris-dolores-huerta-latino-voters" data-vars-content-id="71f1dc41-a9db-4ac4-8d2f-4611eebbaad2" data-vars-headline="Georgia Latino advocacy groups respond to Chávez abuse allegations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/07/25/kamala-harris-dolores-huerta-latino-voters" target="_self">Dolores Huerta</a>, Axios&#x27; Nadia Lopez <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/03/18/san-francisco-cesar-chavez-renaming-dolores-huerta-allegations" data-vars-content-id="71f1dc41-a9db-4ac4-8d2f-4611eebbaad2" data-vars-headline="Georgia Latino advocacy groups respond to Chávez abuse allegations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/03/18/san-francisco-cesar-chavez-renaming-dolores-huerta-allegations" target="_self">reports</a>.

Dickens says extending TADs could help end inequality in Atlanta

Mayor Andre Dickens needs buy-in from civic, business and political leaders

A $5 billion plan to reduce Atlanta&#x27;s stubborn income inequality hinges on extending a tax incentive program this year, Mayor Andre Dickens said at Wednesday&#x27;s State of the City address.Why it matters: Atlanta is a group project, Dickens told civic, business and political leaders at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and he needs their buy-in for the neighborhood revitalization plan.

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