Archith Seshadri
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Atlanta, GA, United States
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State lawmakers focus on police brutality and training following violence at ‘Cop City’
ATLANTA (WSAV) — State lawmakers say we need to train, recruit and hire the right officers to prevent situations from escalating. “What are we doing in Georgia and Gov Kemp is working hard that our officers are trained with body cams and so many things we have in place that make sure our officers are […] → Read More
State lawmakers debate voting rights, casino gambling on crossover day
ATLANTA (WSAV) — State lawmakers debated on key issues like voting rights and casino gambling in Georgia on crossover day. “There are only 40 days so we are all here to address and move bills or stop bills by SINE DIE,” said State Sen. Derek Mallow (D-Savannah). Lawmakers debated for more than an hour on […] → Read More
Georgia lawmakers hope to prevent gun violence, promote gun safety
ATLANTA (WSAV) — A report by everystat.org shows more than 1600 people die a year due to gun violence and more than 4,000 are hurt by guns, with the peach state having the 9th highest rate of gun violence in the country. “Guns are the number one killers of our children in Georgia. I don’t […] → Read More
Georgia lawmakers discuss prioritizing education following grant
ATLANTA (WSAV) — Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp is allocating $115 million to provide a grant for every k-12 school in the state specifically to improve security. “Education is always a top priority. It is a big bulk of our budget,” said State Rep. Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus, Ga.). She continued, “There are school security grants to […] → Read More
State lawmakers seek to fund roads, bridges highways and internet
ATLANTA (WSAV) — State lawmakers say we must fund road repairs, fix potholes, and connect our ports with the metro cities for faster travel options. “Our roads have to be repaired,” said State Rep. Edna Jackson (D-Savannah). “Our bridges have to be repaired and are in horrible condition that we have to take action now.” […] → Read More
Plains embraces Jimmy Carter’s humble beginnings
PLAINS, Ga. (WSAV) – The normally quiet town of Plains is in the national spotlight. It comes after the announcement that its most famous resident, former President Jimmy Carter, is receiving hospice care. Carter grew up in Plains from age 4 until he left for college. His father grew crops in the town, from peanuts […] → Read More
Former President Jimmy Carter: The Carter Center and life after the White House
PLAINS, Ga. (WSAV) — Following the announcement of former President Jimmy Carter’s election to enter home hospice care, people continue to reflect on his life of service. Representatives from the Carter Center in Atlanta, a nonprofit established by President Carter in 1982, visited his hometown of Plains to bring awareness to the causes he was […] → Read More
‘I am so glad I am here’: Visitors explore Jimmy Carter’s hometown
PLAINS, Ga. (WSAV) – Love and support continue to pour in for former President Jimmy Carter. Over the weekend, The Carter Center announced that the 98-year-old is spending his final days with friends and family in hospice care. Meanwhile, people are paying a visit to his hometown of Plains. Located about 160 miles south of […] → Read More
Georgia lawmakers prioritizing homlessness and poverty
ATLANTA (WSAV) — State lawmakers say homeless is not just an Atlanta problem but a Georgia problem with many homeless people setting up tents underneath bridges or sleeping on park benches. “I look here in Atlanta as I see homeless people sleeping across the capitol,” State Rep. Edna Jackson (D-Savannah). “It’s a very sensitive issue. […] → Read More
Georgia lawmakers discuss gun control, gun safety
ATLANTA (WSAV) — Democratic legislators filed 5 bills on gun safety to reduce accidental shootings and enforce stricter measures on who has access to guns. “I think we have to worry about gun control. What are we going to do about the many guns in our community,” said State Rep. Edna Jackson (D-Savannah). “We don’t […] → Read More
Local lawmakers visit Georgia State Capitol for Savannah-Chatham Day
ATLANTA (WSAV) – Some Savannah and Chatham County leaders spent the day in Atlanta lobbying for state lawmakers to spend money on Hostess City projects. Around 100 members met from Savannah gathered at the Georgia State Capitol, including members from the school board, city council, county commissioners and CAT to talk to state lawmakers on […] → Read More
Georgia Lawmakers discussing tax incentives for music industry
ATLANTA (WSAV) — State lawmakers say they had a joint study committee with the house and senate around the state including Macon, Athens and Atlanta to hear from organizations and agencies about the music industry. “The same way we are Hollywood of the South we have to better as far as music is concerned. We […] → Read More
Lawmakers discuss adoption and foster care system in Georgia
ATLANTA (WSAV) — Georgia lawmakers say new models are needed with the state spending nearly $30 million in a process called “hoteling” just last year alone – where foster children stay in hotels because the state can’t find them a home. “I think foster care and adoption are obvious pieces. We have areas that need […] → Read More
Gov. Kemp highlights importance of clean energy, electric vehicles
ATLANTA (WSAV) — Governor Brian Kemp highlighted the importance of clean energy and the use of electric vehicles today. The Governor joined state leaders for “Kia Day” — to celebrate a partnership with the manufacturer. Kemp says it not only creates manufacturing jobs but also an electric vehicle mobility hub for Georgia. EV sales worldwide […] → Read More
Gov. Kemp highlights budget priorities during State of the State address
SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) — In his annual State of the State address, Governor Kemp prioritized funding schools. The Governor wants to give teachers a $2,000 salary raise “In total we would have given hard working educators a $7000 pay raise in just 5 years.” Governor Kemp wants a $50,000 grant for every K-12 school in […] → Read More
State lawmakers review public safety priorities
ATLANTA (WSAV) — State lawmakers say tackling crime will mean reaching out to local communities and mentoring groups to educate students to prevent them from joining gangs. “There are a lot of gangs out there. That’s where kids are going and see gangs as a way out and a fast life and we are trying […] → Read More
State lawmakers review funding for infrastructure projects
ATLANTA (WSAV) – Money was on the mind of Georgia lawmakers this week as they worked on ways to fund infrastructure projects all around the state. State lawmakers say part of Georgia’s budget will propose funding for roads, bridges and transportation. “Certainly in my area where the Hyundai plant is being built and all the […] → Read More
State lawmakers review runoff elections, voting efficiency
ATLANTA (WSAV) — State lawmakers say this legislative session election laws and ways to make voting efficient are likely to come up. State lawmakers while healthcare and education form the bulk of the budget, they will expect to see legislation come up on how to handle Georgia’s handle given the recent slew of elections over […] → Read More
State lawmakers say funding mental healthcare could reduce crime, homelessness
ATLANTA (WSAV) — Under the gold dome in Atlanta, state lawmakers say funding mental health and improving upon last year’s mental health parity law will be a crucial component of this year’s legislative session. “I think it’s the first contact is when someone calls by first responders. We have seen all over the country how […] → Read More
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy honored at Ebenezer Baptist Church
ATLANTA (WSAV) — Martin Luther King Day is observed on the third Monday of January and is now in its 55th year of observance. MLK was born in Atlanta and shot and killed in Memphis in 1968. “My name is Elisabeth Omilami, the daughter of Hosea Williams, one of MLK’s executive staff members. I am […] → Read More