Saturday, December 13, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1862, three Georgia generals helped repel U.S. assaults at the Battle of Fredericksburg, securing a significant Confederate victory and lifting Southern morale.

As college students study and prepare to take their semester finals, see how students at Georgia Tech are pausing for some stress relief and good vibes on campus in Et Cetera.

When you need gifts people will actually love, The Flyover Christmas Guide is your shortcut.

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Over $1 Billion in FEMA Relief Announced

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that more than $1 billion in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds will be made available to the state of Georgia to help with recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby, as well as COVID-19 healthcare costs and hazard mitigation projects.

“This investment will repair and restore critical public infrastructure across Georgia, including schools, public safety facilities, utilities, and community services,” said Karen Evans, performing the duties of FEMA administrator.

$350 million will be used on more than 140 Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby recovery projects, including repairs for roads, bridges, buildings, and public utilities and debris removal.

$671 million will be allocated for emergency protective measures taken by the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deputy Honored Following Medical Emergency and Crash

Joe Crumpton, a Spalding County sheriff’s deputy who died after suffering a medical emergency while driving, which led his vehicle to crash, was honored with a procession earlier this week.

Following the crash, Crumpton was found unconscious and in cardiac arrest. Crumpton was rushed to Piedmont Fayette Hospital, where medical staff performed life-saving efforts for over an hour. He was later pronounced dead.

Witnesses reported that Crumpton suffered the medical event before his vehicle left the road and collided with another car; no one in the other vehicle was injured.

Crumpton had served with the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office since 2023 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Georgia 2026 Football Schedule Released

The University of Georgia’s 2026 college football schedule has been announced.

They will open the season at home on Sept. 5, 2026, in a non-conference game against Tennessee State, a team they’ve never played against.

In August, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) approved a nine-game conference schedule for 2026.

Out of the nine SEC opponents featured on Georgia’s 2026 schedule, three of them made the upcoming College Football Playoffs—Alabama, Oklahoma, and Ole Miss—which begin on Dec. 19.

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➤ Hall County: Over $1 million in funds were approved for new LED field lighting at four high schools across the district. (More)

➤ Atlanta: A Decatur man who illegally flew a drone over Truist Park during the 2025 MLB All‑Star Game was sentenced to six months of probation and a $500 fine. (More)

➤ Walton County: A driver accused of being under the influence of drugs was arrested after crashing an SUV into a home in Monroe, destroying the house and displacing four people. (More)

➤ Roswell: The city approved a $13.8 million redesign of Riverside Park. The project, expected to be completed around July 2027, will feature new pavilions, restrooms, recreational space, and expanded parking. (More)

➤ Savannah: The Appalachian Regional Port recorded its busiest November ever by moving 3,876 containers, a nearly 35% increase from last year. (See Details)

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➤ UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton finished seventh in this year’s Heisman voting, one spot behind Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. (More)

➤ Former Atlanta Hawk Jason Collins revealed he was diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Collins—famous for becoming the first openly gay basketball player in the NBA—played with the Hawks from 2009-2012. (More)

➤ Atlanta Braves signee Robert Suarez cited the organization’s culture and the city of Atlanta itself as deciding factors in his free agency decision. (More)

➤ Georgia State announced that the city of Atlanta approved their $15.4 million plans to build a new baseball stadium on the site of the former Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. (More)

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➤ HGTV has ranked Dahlonega among the best small towns to visit for Christmas this year, pointing to its many festive holiday events. (See Full List)

➤ Georgia Tech students are easing finals stress through a campus tradition that includes therapy dogs and leaving pennies at the grave of Sideways the dog for good luck. (More)

➤ Dave & Buster’s is set to launch its new Columbus location at 5700 Whittlesey Blvd. in late summer 2026. (More)

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