First Slice 6/26/17: The fate of the Peachtree-Pine homeless shelter

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In case you missed it: In just a matter of weeks, Peachtree-Pine Homeless Shelter will close, and, according to a press release, “the current residents of Peachtree-Pine will be transitioned to other facilities in a humane manner.?۝



From one hot race to another: Former Gov. Roy Barnes has thrown his support behind Rep. Stacey Evans in the gubernatorial race. Meanwhile, Karen Handel is getting sworn in today for her new job as congresswoman.

SCOTUS is about to go on summer vacation: Expect some important rulings to come down this last morning of the current term, including cases highlighting the separation between church and state, the travel ban that wasn’t a travel ban but is a travel ban, and more. Also: Rumor has it Justice Anthony Kennedy is talking about hanging up his robe.

Good news for Gmail-ers: Google says it’s going to stop reading your personal emails.

In related Google news: YouTube TV, a streaming service aimed at cord-cutters, is coming to Atlanta.






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