22 Running for Greene’s Former Seat

Nearly two dozen candidates qualified to run for the special election in the 14th Congressional District, seeking to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Rome.

The ballot includes 17 Republicans, 3 Democrats, 1 Libertarian, and 1 independent. You can find a list of the candidates here.

Early voting begins February 16, giving voters just under a month to research candidates before ballots go out. Election Day is March 10.

The crowded field reflects heavy interest in representing the northwest Georgia district, which stretches from the Tennessee border south through portions of metro Atlanta.

  Georgia’s Average Gas Price Down

Georgia motorists are paying less at the pump as gas prices in the state drop, even as the national average rises.

The statewide average of $2.64 on Monday—down 2 cents from a week earlier and down 32 cents from a year ago—was about 20 cents below the U.S. average, according to AAA. 

The most expensive metro markets were Savannah, $2.74; Macon, $2.70; and Hinesville-Fort Stewart, $2.69. The cheapest were Catoosa-Dade-Walker, $2.54; Rome, $2.53; and Albany, $2.51. You can check your local average gas price here.

National prices have edged up in recent days due to refinery problems and global market swings, industry analysts said.

High School Retires NBA Star’s Jersey

Jaylen Brown returned to Wheeler High School in Marietta on Friday as the school retired the Boston Celtics star’s jersey, honoring him nearly a decade after his graduation.

Brown, who led Wheeler to a state championship in 2015, addressed current students about the importance of education and community. He also emphasized staying connected to one’s roots despite achieving success at the highest levels.

Brown pumped a fist and students cheered as a banner featuring his No. 0 high school jersey was unveiled.

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➤ Fairburn: Firefighters worked quickly to safely remove remains after a fire broke out at Cooks Brothers Funeral Directors and Cremations on Sunday. The funeral home owner says the building was a total loss. (More)

➤ Atlanta: State and local dignitaries were among the speakers at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Monday at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. (Watch)

➤ Cleveland: North Georgia Wildlife Park announced the births of four honey badgers, with public viewing opportunities to see the typically elusive animals. (More)

➤ Cartersville: Terminus Wake Park will permanently close at the end of the month, bringing an end to the water sports destination’s operations. (More)

➤ Conyers: Police said a suspect in the Jan. 14 murder of Kaleb King was arrested in DeKalb County after a five-day manhunt that had kept residents on alert. (More)

➤ Randolph County: A wrong-way DUI crash killed a local mother and two of her young children last week, authorities said, prompting calls for enhanced highway safety measures. (More)

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➤ Georgia men’s basketball remained ranked No. 21 in this week’s AP poll. (See Full Poll)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons will retain defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich at least through next season. (More)

➤ Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will be sidelined for four to five months as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn tendon in his finger. He signed a one-year, $20 million contract a month ago. (More)

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➤ A major Popeyes franchisee with more than 130 locations in Georgia and Florida filed for bankruptcy protection, citing heavy debt due to higher costs, consumer preferences, a limited qualified labor pool, and other factors. (More)

➤ Georgia Insurance Commissioner John F. King announced $25 million in fines against health insurance companies that allegedly failed to adequately cover mental health and substance abuse treatments. (More)

➤ The Jones County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about fraudulent calls claiming account issues related to Verizon’s offer of a $20 credit for customers affected by a recent outage. (More)

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➤ Georgians shared photos and videos of Sunday’s snowfall, capturing winter scenes from Columbus to Macon. (More)

➤ Banks County authorities warned of driveway repair schemes, urging homeowners to verify contractor credentials before agreeing to any work. (More)

➤ A retired police dog in Hall County is recovering from paralysis, receiving specialized veterinary care and physical therapy to regain mobility. (More)

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Yesterday’s Results:

How would you grade the Atlanta Falcons’ coach pick?

1. C: 24%
2. B: 22%
3. A: 18%
4. D: 18%
5. F: 18%

When did Terminus Wake Park in Cartersville open?

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