Friday, September 19, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Civil War’s second-bloodiest battle, the three-day Battle of Chickamauga in Catoosa and Walker counties, began in earnest, with Confederate forces ultimately prevailing.

Hyundai will move forward with a $2.7 billion expansion of its Ellabell complex, with an executive for the company saying a recent immigration raid “doesn’t change our plans.” Get the details in Business.

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Kirk Reactions Fuel Tensions

Organizers and attendees reported receiving threats following last weekend’s Prayer on the Square event in Colquitt County honoring late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. At the event, police removed a man for allegedly causing a disturbance.

In Loganville, a 19-year-old was arrested for vandalizing a Kirk tribute sign, prompting the town’s police chief and Walton County sheriff’s office to urge the public to keep disputes civil.

“Not everyone agrees with the beliefs of Charlie Kirk, but everyone owes respect to those who are mourning his death. He was a husband, a father, and a friend,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement attributed to Sheriff Keith Brooks.

In Gwinnett County, Sheriff Keybo Taylor drew criticism for a social media post condemning Kirk’s views while expressing condolences. Taylor declined to comment.

Rising Teen Golfer Dies

Hadden Kelly, a 17-year-old golf standout at Dodge County High School in Eastman, collapsed and died Monday while taking part in a homecoming week activity of toilet papering a house.

According to Dodge County Coroner Joe Smith, who is Kelly’s great-uncle, the teen was unresponsive when first responders arrived and was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy is pending.

Kelly was a rising star on the golf course, known for his dedication to the game and top finishes in statewide tournaments.

Georgia Tech Enters Playoff Discussions

Georgia Tech finds itself in the college football playoff conversation after last weekend’s win over Clemson, with a favorable schedule easing the Yellow Jackets’ path to the ACC title game.

The undefeated Yellow Jackets host Temple on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the undefeated Georgia Bulldogs go into a bye week focused on their Sept. 27 showdown against Alabama in Athens, amid calls for it to be a blackout game with the players and fans wearing black.

Georgia opened as a 3.5-point favorite and holds a 33-game home win streak. Alabama has won nine of the last 10 in the series.

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➤ Cobb County: A 5-year-old was mistakenly sent home on a school bus instead of going to her after-school program, leaving her to wait alone on a porch for three hours, her father says. (More)

➤ Dublin: Two state lawmakers requested an audit of Dublin City Schools as the district faces warnings of insolvency and renewed debate over its merger with Laurens County Schools. (More)

➤ Chatham County: A judge barred the county commission from reinstating the area’s former nine-member transit board, which was replaced July 1 by a larger board with more regional representation. (More)

➤ Jackson County is home to 11 independent fire departments instead of consolidated operations, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of the approach as the area grows. (More)

➤ Fulton County: Police arrested a suspect, Kelvin Evans, in the July 8 theft of unreleased Beyoncé music and other items during her concerts in Atlanta. (More)

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➤ Georgia football’s matchup against Tennessee last weekend was the most-watched 3:30 p.m. regular-season college football game since 2006, peaking at 15.9 million television viewers and averaging 12.6 million. (More)

➤ The Nov. 14 boxing match between Jake Paul and Tank Davis was moved from Atlanta to Miami, organizers announced. (More)

➤ Former University of Georgia athletes Leah Brown (gymnastics), John Kasay (football kicker), and Bunny Fuller Harris (basketball) will be inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame early next year. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | NCAAF | MLB | Soccer | WNBA

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➤ Hyundai will go forward with its expansion plans in Georgia, company leaders said. A recent immigration raid at the plant site in Ellabell “doesn’t change our plans to continue expanding and localizing in the United States,” a company executive said. (More)

➤ Troup County commissioners approved a 90-day moratorium on new data centers, citing concerns over water, energy, and noise. (More)

➤ Aaron Mabon and Summer Deal, operating as True North Wealth Advisors in LaGrange, joined Raymond James Financial Services’ independent financial advisors network. (More)

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➤ High Street, a $2 billion, 36-acre mixed-use development in Atlanta, continues to add shops and restaurants. (More)

➤ The Eastern indigo is the longest species of snake found in Georgia. It can grow to 9 feet. (More)

➤ Georgia shines in the fall with vivid foliage at Black Rock Mountain, Ellijay, Tallulah Gorge, and more, perfect for scenic drives, hikes, and autumn getaways, Southern Living says. (More)

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