Georgia Mourns Pope Francis 

Georgia’s Catholic community mourned the passing of Pope Francis on Monday, with the Archdiocese of Atlanta and Diocese of Savannah offering prayers and praising his message of love.

Gov. Brian Kemp called Francis’ compassion an inspiration to all Georgians, while Sen. Raphael Warnock paid tribute to Francis’ “work to center the poor and marginalized.”

Local parishes plan to host memorial Masses in the coming days. Francis visited the U.S. in 2015 but never made it to Georgia, which has an estimated 1.2 million Catholics.

  Esteves Enters Governor’s Race

Georgia state Sen. Jason Esteves, D-Columbus, announced his candidacy for governor on Monday, highlighting his background as a teacher, school board chair, and small business owner.

Esteves, who owns Flying Biscuit restaurants in Macon and Columbus, joins a Democratic field that includes former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Esteves said he will focus on the cost of living and healthcare and oppose President Trump’s “reckless agenda” in an announcement video that also features him playing basketball.

Hawks Fire GM Landry Fields

The Atlanta Hawks fired general manager Landry Fields on Monday after less than three seasons on the job and a 101-114 team record. Assistant GM Onsi Saleh was promoted to general manager. 

The change comes at the start of an offseason that could be the team’s last chance to build around All-Star point guard Trae Young. 

Despite promising moves under Fields, such as the acquisition of NBA Most Improved Player nominee Dyson Daniels, the Hawks missed this year’s playoffs. The team says it’s committed to “precision and foresight” moving forward.

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Fulton County: Two officers who were shot during a Fulton County traffic stop Friday helped save each other, with one applying a tourniquet after both were wounded. The gunman was killed. (More)

Bibb County: Bodycam footage was released showing deputies tasing a 41-year-old inmate before his death. The district attorney declined charges. (More)

DeKalb County: The sanitation department boosted processing success for recycled materials to 77% following a period of contaminated collections and mix-ups. (More)

Clayton County: Corey Crews was sentenced to 25 years for fatally shooting Kelvin Atkinson over an argument. Just before the shooting, Crews had called his apartment manager’s office and told them he intended to kill Atkinson. (More)

Metro Atlanta: Atlanta pastor Jamal Bryant called for a national boycott of Target to continue beyond Easter, citing unmet demands after the company’s rollback of DEI initiatives. (More)

Cobb County: A Marietta man was charged with DUI after abandoning his car on a train track. A train struck the vehicle, but there were no injuries or derailment. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons are interested in a possible trade for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey “if the price is right.” Head coach Raheem Morris worked with Ramsey during his tenure with the LA Rams. (More) 

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

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➤ Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday signed into law tort reform legislation, saying the limits on jury awards and property owner liability would lessen the impact of costly lawsuits that raise insurance rates and drive away businesses. (More)

➤ Gas prices in Georgia dropped to an average of $2.92 per gallon, six cents lower than last week and 23 cents lower than the national average. (More)

➤ A Burger King franchisee with numerous South Georgia locations filed for bankruptcy amid financial challenges. (More)

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➤ Zoo Atlanta reopened its renovated African lion complex featuring an additional 1,500 square feet, a relocated pool, and three new guest viewing areas. (Watch)

➤ Metro Atlanta singers Slater Nalley and Baylee Littrell advanced to American Idol’s top 20 after performances in the Songs of Faith theme on Easter. (More)

➤ A lost stuffed otter plush toy found at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport is charming social media viewers as part of a campaign launched to find its owner. (See Photos)

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