Sunday, February 22, 2026

Good morning! On this date in 1864, fighting erupted around Dalton in Whitfield County as Union forces probed Confederate defenses, a sharp early warning that North Georgia was becoming a key battleground in the Atlanta Campaign.

Enjoy barbecue? Mark your calendar for the 11th Annual Sip & Swine BBQ Festival in early March. Learn more in today’s Top Stories.

In case you missed our breakdown of the best and worst states to retire in, tune in to The Flyover Podcast, where host Ayla Brown walks through the new ranking. You won’t be able to guess which state landed at the No.1 spot. Tune in here!

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Sports Network Closing Atlanta Offices

FanDuel Sports Network has announced that it will close its Atlanta area offices at Colony Square and Doraville, resulting in 74 employees being laid off.

The layoff process is scheduled to begin on April 14.

The decision comes after the Atlanta Braves, along with eight other MLB teams, terminated their broadcast deal with the company.

The Braves ended their deal with FanDuel Sports Network after the parent company, Main Street Sports Group, failed to make scheduled rights payments.

Atlanta Accessibility Ordinance Approved

The City of Atlanta approved an ordinance requiring push-button door activators at primary, street-facing entrances of most new or renovated buildings to improve accessibility for people with mobility challenges.

“Passing this is such an important step toward making sure that as Atlanta grows, we’re doing so in a way that expands accessibility for everyone,” states District 2 Councilmember Kelsea Bond.

It remains unclear what the ordinance means for existing buildings.

The new mandate immediately goes into effect.

Experience the Sip & Swine BBQ Festival

The 11th Annual Sip & Swine BBQ Festival will be held March 6-7 at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville.

The highlight of the free festival is the professional and amateur barbecue competitions, where 100 teams will compete for prize money across multiple food categories.

The event, sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, will also feature a kids barbecue competition, live music, and vendors.

100% of the festival’s proceeds will benefit Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter. To date, the event has raised over $1 million for the charity.

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Your “Property” Is Worth Less Than a Cup of Coffee.

Most timeshares don’t appreciate—they depreciate. In fact, many are listed for $1 or less on resale sites. Owners who contact The Stonegate Firm are often stunned to learn their so-called “investment” has no real market value. What was sold as an asset has quietly become a long-term financial liability, draining money year after year with no exit in sight.

Stonegate’s proven, attorney-powered timeshare process has helped clients effectively stop the bleeding, cancel their timeshares and eliminate thousands in unwanted fees.

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➤ Augusta: Mayor Garnett Johnson announced he’s running for re‑election during his annual local Food Truck Family Friday event. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Twelve Midtown Hotel in Atlantic Station was evacuated on Friday after a power outage disrupted the building’s water system, leading to “unpotable water conditions.” (More)

➤ Douglas County: Former Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson was found not guilty of a misdemeanor charge related to an altercation with an Atlanta police officer outside a Buckhead nightclub in June 2024. (See Details)

➤ Athens: Applications are now open for the inaugural class at the University of Georgia School of Medicine, with primary applications due March 6 and secondary applications due March 13 for fall 2026 enrollment. (More)

➤ Savannah: Carnegie Library on East Henry Street has reopened as the Carnegie Library Heritage Center after being closed since August 2025 due to storm damage. (More)

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➤ Atlanta Braves baseball is officially back after the team faced off with the Tampa Bay Rays in its first spring training game of the year yesterday. (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons new general manager Ian Cunningham says he plans to build through the draft and prioritize the team’s offensive and defensive lines to build a team that “can consistently compete for championships.” (More)

➤ After the recent arrest of two Georgia Bulldogs football players for reckless driving, some are concerned about a disturbing trend as over 20 people associated with Georgia football have been arrested for driving offenses since January 2023. (More)

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Contracts That Last A Lifetime (And Beyond)

Some timeshare contracts are written to last forever, with no natural end date. That means owners could be responsible for rising fees for life, and in some cases, the burden can even be passed down to their children. Instead of offering flexibility, these contracts trap families in obligations they never expected. What once seemed like a vacation plan quickly turns into a generational financial strain.

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➤ A herd of privately owned buffalo wandered onto federal land near Clarks Hill Lake. The animals’ owner began bringing them back after he was contacted by authorities. (See Photo)

➤ Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies surprised students at Lockheed Elementary School in Marietta by personally delivering a classroom fish tank, complete with a goldfish he raised himself. (More)

➤ Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia in Augusta received a $200,000 donation from the Atlanta Gas Light Foundation that’ll be used to buy three Bunnell jet ventilators for its neonatal intensive care unit. (More)

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