Tax Rebates Going Out Soon

Gov. Brian Kemp gave an update on the $1 billion state tax rebate package, saying the money is expected to start hitting bank accounts in late May or early June.

The package authorizes one-time refunds of up to $250 for single filers, $375 for heads of household, and $500 for joint filers.

Another new law cut the state income tax rate from 5.39% to 5.19%, retroactive to Jan. 1.

  Detainee’s Initial Arrest a Mistake

A 19-year-old Dalton woman continues to face possible deportation even though police now say they made a mistake in arresting her during a traffic stop on May 5.

Dalton police said they confused local college student Ximena Arias-Cristobal’s vehicle for another that made an illegal turn.

Though local charges were dropped, Arias-Cristobal and her father, who brought his family to the U.S. illegally in 2010, remained at an ICE detention center facing possible deportation.

Record $2.5M Won in Fantasy 5 Drawing

The holder of a Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Cartersville won $2.49 million in Friday’s lottery drawing, a record for the game after 13 straight drawings without a jackpot winner.

The winning ticket, sold at Food City on Joe Frank Harris Parkway, matched all five numbers drawn. The game’s previous biggest jackpot was $2.3 million awarded in 2020.

Elsewhere, a lottery player in Appling won $80,000, while another in Buford scored $50,000, with both wins benefitting Georgia’s education fund.

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Statewide: A new state law will require parental consent for minors on social media starting July 1. (Details)

Gordon County: Three people were killed and two were hospitalized in a six-vehicle crash that closed I-75 in Gordon County on Tuesday. Multiple tractor-trailers were involved. (More)

Jackson County: Five South Jackson Elementary students were taken to a hospital for undisclosed injuries after their school bus crashed into a tree on Monday. (More)

Atlanta: Independent testing found a father’s previous failed drug tests were faulty, enabling him to reunite with his 4-year-old daughter. (More)

Gwinnett County: A jury convicted two gang members in the 2019 murder of a check-cashing store owner, whom they followed home using GPS. (More)

DeKalb County: An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized after a possible accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. His condition was not disclosed. (More)

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➤ Georgia Tech boasts the ACC’s top quarterback depth, with Haynes King returning and Aaron Philo emerging, an analyst says. (More)

➤ Ronald Acuna Jr. began a rehab assignment Tuesday in Florida, with the 2023 National League MVP outfielder aiming to rejoin the Atlanta Braves by June 1 after a yearlong ACL surgery recovery. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts will make NFL history by playing in the league’s first regular-season game in Berlin on Nov. 9 at Olympiastadion. (More)

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

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➤ Data centers are rapidly expanding across Georgia, sparking concerns over water use, energy demands, and neighborhood disruption, while fueling economic growth. (More)

➤ The state Department of Transportation has started its study of a proposed high-speed rail between Atlanta and Savannah, aiming to ease traffic by 2035. (More)

➤ Athens and Savannah were named among the nation’s top 25 retirement spots in Forbes’ 2025 list, praised for affordability and healthcare access. (More)

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➤ Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law a ban on smartphones and other personal electronic devices for K-8 students during school hours starting in July 2026, aiming to reduce distraction and improve academic focus. (More)

➤ A groundbreaking ceremony for a Vietnam War memorial in Atlanta will take place Friday at Piedmont Park, honoring 240 local service members who died in Vietnam. (More)

➤ Atlanta launched its fourth summer youth jobs program, connecting young people ages 14 to 24 with employers to spark career ideas and reduce crime. (More)

Should students have access to smartphones and other personal electronic devices in class? 

1. Yes
2. No

Yesterday’s Results:

Have you ever heard of a Wind Phone?

1. Yes: 15%
2. No: 85%

Where does Georgia rank nationally in the number of data centers per state?

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