Yesterday was a historic day from just the mere fact of a presidential inauguration to the measures taken to ensure safety from coronavirus and potential violent protests, to the role Georgians played in the day.
Here’s a look at some of the headlines you may have missed that marked the historic day.
- A Georgia fire captain led the Pledge of Allegiance during the inauguration. She also included sign language.
- Georgia’s two democratic senators were also sworn in yesterday.
- Georgia’s leaders wished President Joe Biden well as he took office.
- Once taking office, Biden worked through his ambitious day one agenda.
In Other News:
- A 57-year-old woman was killed in a pedestrian-involved wreck in Savannah.
- Suwanee is getting a new fire station.
- Coronavirus cases in Georgia are declining, but deaths and hospitalizations are still high.
- A man who was on parole after pleading guilty to child exploitation charges was arrested again on a charge of child exploitation.
Weather:
Much of Georgia is either already seeing rain or will see rain later today, with chances in most areas hitting around 75%. Temperatures will range between about 43 degrees and 53 degrees.
Quote of The Day:
“The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize.” -George Washington
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
