Saturday, August 16, 2025

Good morning! On this day in 1888, Coca-Cola creator John Stith Pemberton died in Atlanta, leaving behind a legacy of the world’s most iconic beverage. He developed the drink in 1886 after replacing wine with sugar syrup due to Prohibition.

Georgia animal shelters are overpopulated, especially in northern counties of the state. See how one nonprofit rescue organization is quite literally flying in to the rescue and helping to give dozens of homeless dogs and cats a fresh start in Et Cetera.

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Atlanta’s Population Rises

Metro Atlanta’s population is estimated at around 5.3 million, reflecting a one-year increase of over 64,000 residents, with notable growth in Fulton, Gwinnett, Cherokee, and Forsyth counties.

Even though the region’s population continues to grow, that growth is slowing down. The area’s average annual population growth rate has continued to drop every decade since the 1980s.

By 2050, metro Atlanta’s population is projected to rise to nearly 8 million.

“Metro Atlanta’s continued growth is a testament to our diverse and dynamic economy and great quality of life,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said.

Union City Woman Dies Following Dog Attack

Donna Nguyen, a 62-year-old woman from Union City, died on Thursday after being hospitalized with severe injuries for nearly two weeks following an attack by five off-leash dogs on Aug. 1.

Four of the dogs have been euthanized, with the fifth remaining in shelter custody.

The owner of the dogs, who has been cited for accusations of dog bites, dogs on the loose, and dogs unattended, denies that his dogs were involved.

The Fulton County Police Department is investigating the incident.

University of Georgia Ranks High in Value

The University of Georgia (UGA) ranked 12th on The Princeton Review’s 2025 Top 50 Best Value Public Colleges list.

UGA also placed eighth for best alumni networks among public schools, 10th for access to financial aid, and 16th for internship placement.

The Georgia Institute of Technology claimed the top spot on the rankings.

Earlier this week, UGA welcomed the Class of 2029, one of the most academically qualified classes in the university’s history.

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➤ Atlanta: The city’s historic Oakland Cemetery is opening public burial spaces for the first time since the 1880s. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: The county’s 10% annual water and sewer rate increase went into effect on Friday, with a new assistance program capping eligible low-income households’ bills at 4.5% of their annual income. (More)

➤ Woodstock: The city has approved the construction of two new fire stations on Ridgewalk Parkway and Long Drive. (More)

➤ Cobb County: A school bus was involved in a crash with two other vehicles at South Cobb Drive and Pearl Street on Friday morning; no injuries were reported. (More)

➤ Albany: A man with dementia who had been missing for nine days was found safe earlier this week. (More)

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➤ The Georgia Bulldogs had three players make the AP All-Time All-America team list: Tight end Brock Bowers (2023), running back Herschel Walker (1980-82), and cornerback Champ Bailey (1998). (More)

➤ Atlanta Hawks big man Kristaps Porzingis revealed that he wants to pursue an MMA career after he’s done with basketball. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Dream played the Seattle Storm last night in Vancouver, Canada. It was the fifth WNBA game to ever take place outside of the U.S., and the second-ever in Canada. (More)

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➤ DeKalb County Officer David Rose, a Marine veteran killed last week while responding to a shooting at Atlanta’s CDC headquarters, will be honored today in Atlanta’s Finest 5K at Pemberton Place. (More)

➤ Pilots to the Rescue, a nonprofit, airlifted more than two dozen dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters in North Georgia to the Northeast, where they will be placed in foster homes for adoption. (More)

➤ Two Cobb County police officers were honored at the Georgia State Capitol for rescuing two children left inside a sweltering car. (More)

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