Walmart Shooting Suspect Identified 

Officials identified Dwayne Eduh as the Walmart employee accused of fatally shooting two coworkers and injuring another early Friday morning in Newton County.

Authorities say Eduh shot two coworkers at a Newton County Walmart, killing one inside the store and critically wounding another just outside of the store. Eduh then fatally shot a third in a home invasion, fled the state, and shot himself during a standoff with police in South Carolina.

Medics treated Eduh and transported him to a hospital, where he was listed in critical condition as of Friday afternoon.

The victims and shooter were described as acquaintances, though authorities have not identified a motive.

  Emory Students Lose Visas 

Emory University confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement revoked the student visas of one current student and three alumni this week.

The alumni, under Emory’s immigration sponsorship for post-graduate training, lost legal U.S. status after their visas were revoked, leaving them at risk of detention by immigration authorities.

Emory didn’t disclose reasons for the visa terminations, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio has linked similar actions nationwide to students’ involvement in last year’s anti-Israel campus protests, including at Emory.

Tourism Surges During Masters 

The Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau has estimated that Masters Week will attract at least 250,000 people, generating over $36 million in revenue and nearly $110 million in total economic impact for the city.

The local hospitality industry sees a major boost during Masters Week, with full hotels and packed restaurants, as many businesses earn up to 10% of their annual revenue in just one week.

State economic officials leverage the Masters’ popularity by inviting global CEOs to meet with leaders and tour potential development sites across Georgia.

Areas near Augusta also benefit financially from Masters Week; Greenwood, South Carolina—about an hour away—has reported increased sales at local restaurants, shops, and hotels.

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➤ Athens: Police are investigating after a man was found dead in his basement, possibly for a month, before his wife discovered the body Wednesday while moving a bicycle. (More)

➤ Mableton: Mayor Michael Owens announced Friday that, for the third straight year, the city will not levy property taxes—remaining Cobb County’s only city to do so. (More)

➤ Atlanta: City officials closed the Bessie Branham Recreation Center for potential mold abatement, relocating after-school programs to the Coan Recreation Center. (More)

➤ Macon: The annual Magnolia Soap Box Derby rolls on today with three racing classes, 12 student teams, food trucks, music, and family-friendly activities. (More)

➤ Savannah: Spirit Airlines announced it will begin daily nonstop flights from Savannah/Hilton Head International to New Jersey in August, with Florida and Michigan routes starting in October. (More)

➤ Columbus: Eight Muscogee County teachers were named Harvard Fellows and will attend a week-long professional development seminar this summer at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves face renewed calls to rebrand, with Bravest ATL founders urging a shift from Native American imagery to a firefighter’s ax in the team’s logo. (More) 

➤ Spanish golfer Josele Ballester, paired with Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler, appeared unfazed after admitting to relieving himself on the course Thursday, saying, “It was not embarrassing at all for me.” (More)

➤ Also at the Masters, MLB Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. was in attendance this week, working as a credentialed member of the media as a photographer. (See Griffey Jr.)

➤ Yesterday’s results: Masters | MLB | NBA | NHL | NCAABB | NCAASB | Soccer

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➤ The Atlanta Hawks hosted 6-year-old brain cancer patient Dewey Suazo this week, partnering with the Terance Mann Foundation and the Empowerment Campaign to give him a memorable day with the team and courtside game experience. (See Dewey)

➤ A list of Atlanta’s top bakeries highlights must-visit spots for doughnuts, croissants, cookies, and pies, including Pala Bakery, known for its authentic Italian cannoli. (See List)

➤ The Banana Ball League, home of the Savannah Bananas and Party Animals, expanded its brand of fan-driven exhibition games by adding two teams—the Texas Tailgaters and the Firefighters. (More)

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3. Neither: 24%

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