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Action Pact is one of four Head Start programs affected by the federal government shutdown in Georgia. More than 500 children and their families in southeast Georgia rely on Action Pact for food, educational services, and employment resources. However, due to the halt in federal funds, Executive Director Diane Rogers says they’ll have to stop providing that community support starting Monday, November 3. Close to 200 employees will also be furloughed. She spoke to “Closer Look” about how devastating this will be for those in need and how she’s working with Georgia lawmakers in Washington to recover some financial assistance.
Plus, if you see The Grim Reader Bookshop rolling around metro Atlanta, don’t be alarmed. The mobile bookstore, which is a hearse, offers a variety of books that appeal to fans of scary stories. For Halloween, Olivia Doyle, the founder of the bookstore, discusses the backstory of her business and why community is a central focus of her work.
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