It’s a busy one this morning, from travel troubles to racing history and big job growth right here in Georgia.
Travel Delays Continue
More than 8,000 flights were canceled as a powerful blizzard slammed the Northeast, stranding travelers across the country. Many people flying home from Florida were impacted after flight crews got stuck up north. A Delta computer glitch made delays even worse. The good news for local travelers: TSA PreCheck remains open at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
NASCAR History in Atlanta
It was a huge weekend for racing fans. Tyler Reddick became the first driver in 17 years to win the season’s first two Cup Series races. After taking the Daytona 500, he followed it up with another victory at EchoPark Speedway, surviving wrecks and sealing the win in dramatic overtime fashion.
Georgia Job Growth Surges
If you’re looking for work, you’re in the right place. Metro Atlanta and the state of Georgia are outpacing the national average in job growth. There are more than 334,000 open jobs statewide — with especially high demand in healthcare, technology, and construction.
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