New online safety regulations, Major League Baseball's arrival in Atlanta and a busy Independence Day travel forecast topped Wednesday's edition of Star 94's "Three Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day."
The morning roundup began with a look at proposed federal regulations aimed at protecting children online. Lawmakers are considering measures that would require social media platforms to verify users' ages before allowing minors to create accounts. Parents could also gain more control over their children's online activity under the proposed rules.
"It's one step closer to becoming law," hosts Kevin and Taylor said while explaining the legislation, noting the proposal is designed to increase online protections for younger users as concerns about social media continue to grow.
The second story highlighted Atlanta's preparations for Major League Baseball's All-Star festivities. The city is expected to welcome thousands of fans for a week of events leading up to the All-Star Game, with activities planned throughout downtown and around Truist Park.
Officials anticipate increased traffic, larger crowds and an economic boost as baseball fans travel to the metro area. Organizers are encouraging visitors to plan ahead and take advantage of public transportation where possible as Atlanta hosts one of baseball's biggest annual celebrations.
The segment also reminded listeners that local businesses, restaurants and entertainment venues are expected to see increased activity throughout the week as visitors arrive for the festivities.
The final story focused on Fourth of July travel, with millions of Americans expected to hit the roads and airports for the holiday weekend. Transportation officials are forecasting one of the busiest Independence Day travel periods on record, urging travelers to allow extra time and prepare for delays.
According to the report, travelers flying out of Atlanta should expect busy terminals and heavier-than-normal passenger traffic, while drivers are encouraged to leave early to avoid peak congestion.
"This Fourth of July holiday is expected to be one of the busiest travel weekends we've seen," the hosts noted as they encouraged listeners to finalize plans before heading out.
The daily "Three Things to Know" segment provides listeners with a concise overview of the day's top headlines, combining national developments with events affecting metro Atlanta. Wednesday's edition emphasized issues ranging from online safety and major sporting events to holiday travel, giving audiences a quick snapshot of the stories expected to shape the day.
