Georgia Today: Kemp on Trump indictment; Fulton food pantry; Black voting rights pioneer honored

Story 1:

Gov. Brian Kemp is speaking out about the indictments against former President Donald Trump.

In his most extensive comments on the matter so far, Kemp told CBS News Monday that he believes Trump has been targeted in many ways, sometimes unfairly, but that the indictment is concerning.

Story 2:

Georgia U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath joined Democratic leaders in the U.S. House today in a plan to force a vote on gun safety legislation.

The proposals include banning AR-15 style firearms and expanding background checks.

Story 3:

Four South Georgia counties will receive nearly $15 million in grants to expand broadband internet access.

Gov. Brian Kemp announced the awards to Calhoun, Miller, Echols and Webster counties yesterday.

Caption

The EMCs want the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to nearly double what they can charge providers to attach broadband technology to their utility poles while the providers are calling for rates to be lowered to $7 per pole, the rate set by the Federal Communications Commission.

Credit: Pexels

Story 4:

Community leaders joined Fulton County officials to open a new food pantry as prices rise and more people need help feeding their families. GPB's Amanda Andrews reports. 

Story 5:

Athens-Clarke County has become the third Georgia community to have unionized firefighters.

The local commission last week voted to recognize a union representing about 140 firefighters.

Story 6:

Gov. Brian Kemp has been elected to chair the Southern Regional Education Board for the next year.

The board researches education issues and gives policy advice to 16 states from Delaware to Texas.

Story 7:

The Georgia Historical Society recognized African-American civic leader Lugenia Burns Hope today with a new Civil Rights Trail historical marker.

Story 8:

Woman's Suffrage Club of Chatham County founder Mamie George Williams was also recognized. GPB's Benjamin Payne was at the unveiling and brings us a full report.

Story 9:

Baseball fans are voting in Phase 1 of the Major League Baseball All-Star ballot.

___

For more on these stories and more go to GPB.org/news. 

Also, GPB's Georgia Today newsletter hits your inbox on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with top stories from around the state featuring news, politics and more. Subscribe here.