the morning cram [post Olympic Atlanta edition]

Though bringing the Olympic games to Atlanta in ’96 helped to revamp the city’s economy, many areas never saw the benefit.

NPR reports the Olympic Games put Atlanta on the map, boosting a slow economy, and creating an iconic downtown. Many areas of the city, however, have remained in an economic decline.

Kentucky~ A McCracken Co teen is missing. Hopkins Co wants $3mil for a new sports complex. The Board of Education put off their testing vote. Some want a new online university for the state.

Illinois~ Their are more gays and lesbians throughout the state.