Georgia Republicans, Democrats Disagree Over Bombing Iran

Top Stories for June 24th 

Publish Date:  June 24th 

 

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I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia 

1. Georgia Republicans, Democrats disagree over bombing Iran 

1. Gwinnett County students earn Georgia Foundation for Agriculture scholarships 

1. Katie Rutherford — a Parkview grad and childhood cancer survivor — now works at the very hospital that saved her life 

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STORY 1: Georgia Republicans, Democrats disagree over bombing Iran 

Georgia politicians are divided along party lines over President Trump’s decision to bomb Iranian nuclear sites. Republicans, including Gov. Brian Kemp and state Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte, praised the operation as a strong stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Democrats, like Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, criticized the lack of congressional authorization and warned of potential long-term conflict. U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene broke from GOP ranks, opposing the strikes and cautioning against foreign wars. The debate highlights contrasting views on military action and diplomacy among Georgia’s leaders. 

STORY 2: Gwinnett County students earn Georgia Foundation for Agriculture scholarships 

Khalia Clemons of Norcross and Sydney Wade of Dacula, students at Gwinnett Technical College, have been awarded $1,500 scholarships from the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture. The scholarships support students pursuing agriculture-related training, with Clemons focusing on environmental horticulture and Wade actively involved in community gardening and the Horticulture Club. The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, alongside the Georgia Farm Bureau, aims to cultivate future agricultural leaders. Gwinnett County, Georgia’s top horticulture-producing county, highlights the importance of these scholarships in fostering the next generation of agricultural professionals. 

STORY 3: Katie Rutherford — a Parkview grad and childhood cancer survivor — now works at the very hospital that saved her life 

Katie Rutherford, a 23-year-old cancer survivor, now works as a program coordinator at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the same place that saved her life as a teen battling rhabdomyosarcoma. Diagnosed at 15, she endured 48 rounds of chemotherapy and 27 rounds of radiation, completing treatment in 2018. After graduating from Valdosta State, she joined Children’s, bringing a unique perspective to her role by connecting with patients and donors through her own experience. Now cancer-free for eight years, Katie remains vigilant about her health and is determined to live life