‘Beneficial’ Rain Arrives

Rain brought relief to much of drought-stricken Georgia, with parts of metro Atlanta in line to receive an inch or more of moisture. More rain is expected later this week.

Much of Georgia came into the week in a state of moderate to exceptional drought, according to the latest Drought Monitor map.

An inch of rain “would be beneficial… We will take that, thank you very much. We’ve got a 6-inch rainfall deficit for the year,” Atlanta meteorologist David Chandley said.

The rain on Tuesday mostly tapered off by midday, leaving clouds and chilly temperatures as the state marks Winter Weather Preparedness week.

  Dangerous Inmate Escapes Hospital

An inmate considered armed and dangerous escaped from Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta on Monday, with a multicounty manhunt ongoing.

Timothy Shane, 52, whose criminal history includes drug and weapons charges, was taken to the hospital from Rockdale County after a suicide attempt.

After his escape, Shane stole two vehicles—one found crashed, and the other abandoned—and ordered an Uber ride to travel to a home in south Rockdale County.

An investigation continued into how Shane escaped from the hospital.

Game On After Judge’s Ruling

The resumption of the Class 5A high school football playoffs came after the Georgia High School Association agreed to let the games proceed pending its appeal over player suspensions.

The GHSA’s decision on Monday came after the governing body initially paused the playoffs following a Hall County judge’s overturning of the suspensions, which involved players from Gainesville and Brunswick high schools.

GHSA is still appealing the judge’s decision but has agreed to resume the playoffs, with Gainesville’s game against Langston Hughes set for Friday. The winner will face Rome in the semifinals on Dec. 11, and the state title game is now set for Dec. 17.

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➤ Statewide: Applications opened Monday for Georgia’s winter heating aid program, with seniors and homebound residents prioritized. (More)

➤ Fulton County: Drone drops of contraband into Georgia prisons rose to 63 incidents this year through November. Officials say federal law limits their ability to intercept drones. (More)

➤ In other prison news, lawmakers questioned the state’s $600 million prison investment, citing ongoing violence, staffing gaps, broken locks, and rising inmate populations. (More)

➤ Stephens County: A 16-year-old student was arrested Monday for attempting to bring a stolen, loaded pistol to school, triggering the school’s weapons detection system. (More)

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➤ The Georgia Bulldogs landed at No. 3 in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings, while Georgia Tech is at No. 22. (Rankings)

➤ Georgia State’s law school offers a course that examines the legal experiences of former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, who is set to visit the class this week. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons only have a 3% chance of making the playoffs even if they win their final five games, analysts say. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer

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➤ Statesboro City Hall will host Georgia Power Discount & Resource Day on Saturday, offering eligible residents up to $33.50 off their monthly energy bills. (More)

➤ Savannah city leaders advanced a proposal to add a stormwater fee to utility bills, aiming to fund drainage upgrades. (More)

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➤ HGTV named Dahlonega as one of America’s top Christmas towns, with carriage rides, markets, and festive cheer straight from a Hallmark holiday set. (Photos)

➤ Students from Lambert High School developed a potential early Lyme disease test, earning global recognition and a top 10 finish at a Paris competition. (More)

➤ Georgia Power advises setting thermostats to 68° this winter to save energy as freezing temperatures begin to hit parts of the state. (More)

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