Savannah Soaked

Torrential rain flooded streets in Savannah on Sunday, stranding drivers and prompting fire crews to rescue vehicles along Gateway Boulevard and Abercorn Street.

More rain and storms hit Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry on Monday, with risks of coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents.

Georgia Power cautioned residents to stay prepared for severe storms into the fall, noting that hurricane season doesn’t end until November. The utility reminded the public of the availability of its outage alerts, maps, and mobile app.

  More Time Sought in Trump Case

The team assigned to find a replacement for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in the Trump election case asked a judge for more time, possibly as much as several months.

Meanwhile, a state Senate committee investigating Willis’ handling of public funds in the case confirmed she will testify on Nov. 13.

The request for more time by the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council came in response to a judge’s order on Friday directing the nonpartisan agency to name a new prosecutor by Oct. 17.

Even if a new prosecutor is appointed, the case is unlikely to move forward against President Trump while he’s president. Fourteen others face charges in the case.

State Among Costliest for Car Owners

A study found Georgia ranks as the seventh most expensive state to own a car, with residents spending an average of 13% above the national average on insurance, repairs, and fuel.

The Consumer Affairs report said car insurance in Georgia runs about $1,510 a year on average (sixth highest in the nation), repair costs average $408 a year (fourth highest), and gas costs about $1,475 per year (12th highest).

The combined average costs total about $3,392 a year, or $283 a month.

The study found that Delaware and New York are the most expensive states, and Montana is the cheapest.

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➤ State: Republican candidates U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley each reported raising nearly $2 million for the 2026 U.S. Senate race against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff. (More)

➤ Paulding County: A dance was disrupted at South Paulding High School on Saturday night after a false gun report caused panic. No weapons were found. (More)

➤ State: Buford rose to No. 1 in one analyst’s Georgia high school football rankings after defeating Collins Hill 34-3, while Grayson dropped to second despite a 41-0 win over Heritage. (See Rankings)

➤ Atlanta: The U.S. Supreme Court last week allowed Fed Governor Lisa Cook to remain in office pending a January hearing. President Trump seeks to fire Cook, a Georgia native accused of claiming homes in Atlanta and Michigan as her primary residence to secure lower mortgage interest rates. (More)

➤ Lowndes County: A toddler was killed in a dog attack in Valdosta after allegedly being left unattended by a babysitter. (More)

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➤ An Atlanta-based sleep mask company is teaming with the NFL players’ union to provide high-quality sleep masks to teams traveling overseas this year, including the Atlanta Falcons. (More)

➤ A list ranked the Atlanta Braves’ opening as the most attractive manager’s job in MLB right now. (More)

➤ Most Atlanta Falcons fans give the team’s 2025 draft class a grade of A (52%) or B (42%) through the first five weeks of the NFL season, according to a SB Nation poll. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | MLB | NBA | Soccer | Tennis

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➤ TSA workers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will receive free parking and meal vouchers starting Saturday if the partial federal government shutdown continues. (More)

➤ J.B. Hunt Transport Services will lay off 74 workers and close its facility in Lithonia on Oct. 27, citing changing business conditions. (More)

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➤ Savannah shines in TripAdvisor’s list of best date night restaurants in the South, with The Olde Pink House, Chive Sea Bar & Lounge, and Vic’s on the River ranked in the top 11. (More)

➤ WorldAtlas named Ellijay, Dahlonega, Helen, and Blue Ridge among the state’s top fall destinations, praising their vibrant foliage, seasonal festivities, apple-picking, and scenic mountain views. (More)

➤ Researchers studying the state’s small but growing population of giant Joro spiders asked the public to report any sightings. The East Asian spiders, introduced around 2014, pose no threat to humans or pets. (More)

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Yesterday’s Results:

Have you ever been to the Georgia National Fair?

1. Yes: 38%
2. No: 62%

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