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City of Atlanta to lose Braves, tax revenue
For years, fans have come from all over the country to watch the Braves play in Downtown Atlanta. However, that will soon change in 2017 when the Major League Baseball team will move to Cobb County, stripping the City of Atlanta of $4 million worth of sales tax revenue, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. Professor Bruce Seaman from Georgia State conducted an economic impact study that showed the local impact of the Braves to be $105 million per year. Only the City of Atlanta will suffer from the move, not the state of Georgia, according to Seaman. Mayor Kasim Reed announced that a potential transformation of Turner Field into a mixed use development for the middle class could replace the lost revenue.
National
39 democrats back plan to modify Obamacare
Issues with Obamacare continue as 39 democrats voted to bring changes to the law so insurance companies can continue to sell their original plans for another year for their existing and new customers.
Obama announced this change on Thursday as an administrative policy change, which brings questions as to whether or not the authority to make such a change exists. Washington State insurance commissioner Mike Kreidler told CNN that he will not go along with the President’s decision as it brings concerns for the overall stability of the health insurance market. Individual insurance companies appear more positive about the matter, but say they will need the support of state insurance commissioners, according to CNN.
Global
Relief effort in force after devestating typhoon
More than 3,600 people have been reported dead in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan destroyed cities. A majority of these deaths have resulted from lack of supplies and aid. The United States military immediately responded in relief efforts. Thousands of military troops have delivered more than 600,000 pounds of supplies, however a large amount of aid is still needed. More than nine million people have been affected and many are homeless and in desperate need of food, water and medical assistance. How the hardest hit cities will recover is still in question.
Weather WED 58/42
source: weather.com THURS 60/47
FRI 65/55
SAT 60/35
SUN 49/27
Nov. 14
The would-be bicycle thief Poplar NW
Don’t think anyone would want to steal your rusty old student bicycle? Think again. Police arrested a non-Georgia State person when he was found attempting to detach bicycles from a bicycle rack on Poplar Street near the Georgia State School of Music. He was issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and taken to Fulton County Jail for possession of tools for the commission of a crime and attempted theft by snatching. Bicycle security just got serious.
Wrong Way Decatur/ Pryor St. SE
Georgia State police arrested a non-Georgia State affiliate for driving under the influence when they saw a car going the wrong way on a one way street. They stopped the car and found the driver intoxicated. The driver was arrested and taken to the Fulton County Jail.
Caught red handed? Piedmont Ave. SE
A woman left her purse unattended and found two males looking inside it when she returned. She discovered that money had been stolen. Police are still handling the investigation, but one can only wonder how much investigation it will take to figure out who stole the money.
Nov. 15
Commons unsafe for keys and lanyards University Commons
For the second week in a row, a student has lost their keys and lanyard in the University Commons. It’s time the Commons takes the gold medal for “most ghetto” from Piedmont North.
Photo of the week MIKE EDEN | THE SIGNAL James Magnum concentrates as he makes a move during a game of chess.
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