What you need to know about Wednesday, May 13
Deal vetoes tax breaks
Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed a controversial bill that would grant $110 million in tax breaks to the financial industry. The bill was championed by Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle. [Similar Bills in Other States]
Metro Atlanta hosts top schools in the state
U.S. News and World report released their list of the top high schools in America. 7 of Georgia's top 10 schools reside in Metro Atlanta. The Gwinnett School of Science, Technology, and Mathematics was named #4 in the country. [List of Schools]
Rural hospitals close delivery units
More than 30 rural Georgia hospitals have closed their labor and delivery units due to financial challenges. Many see this as a threat to pregnant women's health across the state. Georgia ranks dead last for maternal deaths. [Hospitals Affected]
We have a finalist
DeKalb County Schools are expected to appoint R. Stephen Green as the county's new superintendent of Schools. Green is currently the superintendent of Kansas City Public Schools. [Green's Record]
Sports injuries could hurt Atlanta teams
The Atlanta Hawks' DeMarre Carroll was injured during game 4 of the NBA playoffs against the Washington Wizards. No word if he will play in game 5. [Details]
Braves pitcher Mike Minor will be having surgery this week on his pitching shoulder. Minor's fate for the season will be determined after the surgery. [Read More]
Group seeks change to the $20 bill
A group is seeking to replace President Andrew Jackson as the face of the $20 bill. After an open vote on their website, the group has chosen Harriet Tubman as their candidate. If selected, Tubman will be the second woman on U.S. currency and the first on a paper bill. [Details]
