Mayor Convicted in Deadly Teen Crash

A jury in Carroll County convicted Buchanan Mayor Anthony “A.J.” Scott on five of six counts in the retrial of a 2015 crash that killed two teenage girls and seriously injured two others.

At the time, Scott was a Georgia State Patrol trooper and was driving 90 mph without lights or sirens activated when his vehicle slammed into the teens’ car on Highway 27.

Scott, who was detained and handcuffed after the conviction, faces up to 30 years in prison. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.

  AJC Ending Print Editions After 157 Years

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will stop publishing a printed newspaper on Dec. 31, shifting entirely to digital after 157 years.

The newspaper’s publisher, Andrew Morse, said the change will allow a bigger focus on digital readership, as print subscriptions remain low, down to about 40,000 from a peak of more than 600,000 two decades ago.

About 30 staff members will lose their jobs. 

The change will make Atlanta the largest U.S. metro area without a daily printed newspaper.

CDC Director Ousted Over Vaccine Clash

Susan Monarez was fired as director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after refusing to resign following vaccine policy disagreements with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., officials said.

On Wednesday, Kennedy announced federal policy changes that end COVID vaccine mandates while keeping the vaccines available for those who want them, and requiring drug companies to conduct placebo-controlled trials. 

Monarez was confirmed just weeks ago as the first U.S. Senate-approved CDC director.

Her dismissal triggered the resignation of several other top CDC officials.

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➤ Metro Atlanta: A forecast of the best and worst travel times for the Labor Day weekend predicts the heaviest interstate congestion will occur from noon to 8 p.m. today and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. (See Chart)

➤ Fulton County: A judge ordered the county to pay $10,000 daily until appointing two Republican election board nominees, ruling that commissioners acted in bad faith by blocking the appointments. (More)

➤ Statewide: Georgia lawmakers are considering a proposal to upgrade statewide 911 service to add text, photo, and video capabilities, with rural counties saying they cannot afford the cost. (More)

➤ Baldwin County: An investigation began into the cause of a fatal crash of a Cessna 310 near Milledgeville this past weekend, which killed a 70-year-old Florida pilot and his dog. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: A neighborhood asked for increased police patrols after a seventh assault in two weeks, with the latest a shooting of a teen at Waldrop Cove Condominiums, who was saved by two good Samaritans. (More)

➤ Lowndes County: The state Supreme Court heard arguments in Travis Graham Jr.’s appeal, challenging his life sentence in the 2020 shooting death of a teenager in Valdosta. (More)

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➤ University of Georgia student-athletes received a customized Chipotle gift card they can use during their respective sports seasons. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons acquired offensive tackle Michael Jerrell from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a seventh-round pick. (More)

➤ Red Bull will host the Championship Run—a contest popular on social media where contestants try to snag a flag at the end of a greased pole—as part of next month’s Georgia-Tennessee football game festivities in Tennessee. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | U.S. Open | NCAAF | Soccer | WNBA | Golf

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➤ Automaker Stellantis will build a $41 million Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Monroe County, creating 90 union jobs and boosting Southeast supply chain efficiency. (More)

➤ Georgia Southern University generated a record economic impact of almost $1.2 billion in its fiscal year 2024, supporting nearly 10,000 jobs and boosting graduates’ lifetime earnings, a study found. (More)

➤ International Paper showed no interest in new incentive offers to keep its Coastal Georgia mills open, with Gov. Brian Kemp’s office saying “market forces were the driver” of the closure decision. (More)

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How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential

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Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900%. 

No wonder 10K+ regular people are taking the chance on Pacaso. 

Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes a $1.3T market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.

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➤ Atlanta City Hall will debut colorful, energy-efficient building light displays to mark holidays and events, mirroring New York’s Empire State Building tradition. (More)

➤ Coastal fishing reports show strong September prospects, with redfish, trout, flounder, and black drum feeding heavily inshore, while offshore reefs yield grouper and sharks. (More)

➤ With Jaws celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer, Georgia Aquarium is promoting its shark exhibit, aiming to replace the public’s fear with fascination through education and close encounters. (More)

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Yesterday’s Results:

What is your favorite college football team?

1. Georgia: 35%
2. Georgia Tech: 14%
3. Georgia Southern: 11%
4. Georgia State: 10%
5. Kennesaw State: 10%
6. Other: 20%

How many shark attacks occurred off the coast of Georgia over 10 years ending in 2022?

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