Monday, June 9, 2025

Good morning! On this day in 1732, the British Privy Council affixed its seal to the Georgia Charter, officially creating the colony.

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One Dead, Thousands Powerless Amid Storms

One person died in Banks County after a tree fell on a car during severe thunderstorms Saturday night, Gov. Brian Kemp confirmed.

Nearly 20,000 customers across northeast Georgia remained without power on Sunday, with Hall, Habersham, and Lumpkin counties among the hardest hit areas.

More than 20 roads in Hall County were closed due to downed trees.

Forecasters warn of more severe storms through Tuesday, with damaging winds and hail possible.

Schools Weigh Impact from College Athlete Pay

College sports teams and their followers in Georgia and elsewhere reacted to a federal judge approving a landmark NCAA settlement that lets schools directly pay student-athletes.

Analysts and reporters who follow Georgia and Georgia Tech began assessing the impacts on individual schools and conferences.

The settlement also sets aside $2.7 billion to compensate college players nationally who were previously barred from revenue sharing.

Farms Brace for Storm Season

As severe storm season resumes, a farmer in Coffee County talked about the farm’s recovery from Hurricane Helene, saying, “It’s been a rough ride.”

In the Valdosta area, a third-generation farmer said his operation is still recovering from recent years’ hurricanes, including Helene—”the roughest I had ever seen.”

The Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “brutally humid, wet” summer for the Southeast, while the National Weather Service predicts normal to above-normal rain, depending on the location.

More federal aid to farms is expected to start flowing by July 7, but growers say increased funding support in the next Farm Bill is also important for their survival.

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➤ Evans County: The school board is under GBI investigation after a state audit revealed payroll and spending mismanagement during the 2023-24 school year. (More)

➤ Chatham County: A driver died and six others were injured in a crash on Highway 80 near Tybee Island, leading to hours-long lane closures in both directions. (More)

➤ Hall County: Parents urged the FDA to reverse its denial of elamipretide, a drug they say is keeping their daughter alive with a rare mitochondrial disorder. (More)

➤ Donalsonville: A missing 75-year-old local man was found confused but safe in Jones County, Mississippi, after a traffic stop. (More)

➤ Macon: A 58-year-old woman faces deportation for a past criminal conviction, despite living nearly 50 years in the U.S. (More)

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➤ The Atlanta Braves suffered their third heartbreaking loss in as many days on Saturday. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy hosted a first-of-its-kind Jr. Hawks Shooting Clinic Program last week. (More)

➤ Georgia softball extended the contract of head coach Tony Baldwin after the team reached the Super Regional round for the third straight year. (More)

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➤ Georgia shrimp season opens Tuesday in state waters, with data showing a strong population and sustainability. (More)

➤ Most banks and post offices across Georgia will close on June 19 for Juneteenth. (More)

➤ BrightFarms opened Georgia’s most advanced greenhouse in Macon, creating 125 jobs and boosting sustainable agriculture. (More)

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➤ The Georgia Republican Party paid tribute to the late John Stuckey, a former state party chair credited with helping build up the state GOP, who died at 85. (More)

➤ Georgia ranks 19th for budget-friendly road trips, combining relatively low costs and strong road quality for a high-value summer travel experience, a study found. (More)

➤ With the state home to more than 225,000 alligators, wildlife officials urge residents to be “GatorWise” to prevent dangerous encounters. (Tips)

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