Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1991, the U.S. Senate confirmed Savannah-area native Clarence Thomas’ appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Are you looking for a beautiful and entertaining fall destination? Check out today’s Et Cetera for one of the state’s best spots for a weekend trip.

Today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast covers the most intimidating mascots in college football. Watch here to find out where Georgia Tech’s Buzz ranks.

Have you ever wondered how The Flyover began and why? How a kitchen-table idea grew from one cup of coffee to over 3 million daily readers? Well, today you’re in luck. Here’s the inside story of The Flyover and the people who make it happen, with a special message from our founder that answers it all. Read how it all began here.

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Eight Family Members Killed in Crash

Eight members of a Gwinnett County family died in a six-vehicle pileup on I-85 on Monday in Jackson County, started by a semi-truck rear-ending the family’s van.

The crash ignited a fire inside the van that was carrying three generations of the family, including three adults and five children.

The semi-truck driver, Kane Hammock, 33, of Gainesville, was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide for following the van too closely.

Among the vehicles involved was an animal rescue van transporting 37 cats. The driver was injured, and two cats remain missing.

Fair Attendance Jumps

The 2025 Georgia National Fair drew 612,706 visitors to Perry over its 11-day run, a 12% increase from last year and the highest turnout in at least a decade.

Themed “Fairadise and America 250,” the fair celebrated agriculture, youth development, and community pride while giving a major boost to the central Georgia economy.

Organizers are already planning for next year’s expo, set for Oct. 8–18, 2026.

Falcons Flying High

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made his first Monday night start count, helping lead the team’s 24-14 upset over the Buffalo Bills in front of a fired-up home crowd.

Running back Bijan Robinson amassed 238 rushing and receiving yards, including an 81-yard touchdown run, while Drake London hauled in 10 catches for 158 yards and a score.

In the locker room after the win, the team was as fired up as the fans. “I keep saying it. He’s the best player in football,” Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris said of Robinson.

The Falcons are 3-2 with all three wins coming against 2024 playoff teams.

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If You Can’t Lose Weight, Your Body Might Be Stuck in “Fat-Lock”

If it feels like your body fights you every time you try to lose weight, you’re not imagining it.

According to one of Beverly Hills’ leading cosmetic surgeons, it may be due to a biological phenomenon known as the “fat-lock effect.”

Studies show that under certain conditions, your body can store extra calories as fat without eating a single extra bite.

That means if you’re eating three meals a day, your body is reacting as if you’ve eaten a fourth meal and hoarding the excess calories.

But here’s the good news: Dr. John Lakey has recently discovered a simple two-minute daily ritual that helps counteract the “fat-lock effect.”

The results have been nothing short of extraordinary for his patients.†*

Click here to discover the two-minute ritual that could help reduce the “fat-lock” effect >>

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✝ These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

➤ Muscogee County: Columbus State professor Erica Anderson, 31, was fatally shot by her roommate, who said she mistook Anderson for an intruder, authorities said. (More)

➤ Gainesville: Two local ministries launched the Unity Project to renovate a building for use as a homeless shelter during the cold-weather months. (More)

➤ Atlanta: No charges will be filed in the fatal August dog attack on 62-year-old Donna Nguyen due to a lack of evidence, authorities said. (More)

➤ St. Simons: U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, running for the U.S. Senate, courted coastal voters in a visit to the hometown of fellow GOP Senate candidate U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter. (More)

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➤ None of the state’s college basketball teams made the preseason AP Top 25 rankings. (Poll)

➤ Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim said he had “more fun” playing in Atlanta than in Tampa Bay, but he remains noncommittal on whether he will extend his contract with the Braves. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks signed Decatur native Deivon Smith and Jonesboro native M.J. Walker to player deals. (More)

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➤ Syfan Logistics received Augusta University’s 2025 President’s Award, honored for mobilizing disaster relief after Hurricane Helene. (More)

➤ Forbes named Delta Air Lines the top large employer in the state, followed by Apple, Lockheed Martin, Salesforce, and General Motors, based on employee surveys. (More)

➤ A combined $514 million in new food-related business development in Georgia will create more than 800 jobs, led by Pilgrim’s $400 million facility in LaFayette. (More)

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Plastic Surgeon Reveals Morning Trick for Weight Loss

Can trimming stubborn belly fat really come down to one simple tweak in your diet?

According to one of Beverly Hills’ leading plastic surgeons, the answer is YES!

Dr. John Lakey discovered a morning trick that supports a powerful fat-burning hormone, inspired by a friend’s transformation. A study showed 297 volunteers lost 24 pounds in eight weeks without changing diet or exercise.

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*Results can and will vary.

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➤ One in five Georgia home sales fell through in August, ranking among the nation’s highest cancellation rates. Factors included disputed inspections and mortgage rate changes. (More)

➤ The fall attraction at the 2,500-acre Callaway Resort & Gardens in Pine Mountain features giant pumpkins, sunflower fields, a corn maze, and nighttime light displays. (More)

➤ A study found the average date of the state’s first fall freeze is now nearly two weeks later than in 1970, a shift common to many states. (More)

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