Sunday, April 12, 2026

Good morning! On this date in 1945, President Franklin Roosevelt died at the Little White House in Warm Springs. The four-term president had visited his personal retreat 41 times since 1924, but stunned the nation when he suffered a massive cerebral hemorrhage and died at the age of 63.

If you’ve ever attended the Masters at Augusta National, then you are likely familiar with this quirky souvenir sold each year at the event. Rumors are circulating that they may be discontinued. Learn more in Et Cetera.

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, CEO Cole Strehlow unpacked the context and latest developments behind Tucker Carlson and President Trump’s public feud. This isn’t a minor disagreement, but a high-stakes clash between two of the most powerful voices in conservative media and politics. Cole breaks down what happened, what’s been said, and how it all unraveled. Listen here.

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Kemp Weighs Stack of Bills After Session Ends

Georgia lawmakers have wrapped up this year’s session, and now Gov. Brian Kemp is left to decide the fate of a long list of passed measures. The legislature is done, but dozens of bills are still awaiting the governor’s signature or veto.

One closely watched bill on Kemp’s desk would expand Georgia’s medical marijuana program by raising THC limits and easing access for registered patients, setting up a high-interest decision in the post-session stretch.

The pile also includes environmental and land-use measures, with one report noting that Senate Bill 478—a proposal to steer more tax revenue into the state’s conservation fund—is now awaiting Kemp’s signature.

DeKalb Jail Pipe Burst Cuts Off Hot Water

A burst pipe at the DeKalb County Jail left much of the facility without hot water Saturday, with the outage affecting housing units and repairs expected to continue into Monday. Cold water remains available, and officials said safety inside the jail has been maintained.

The pipe burst Friday night, damaging the jail’s hot water boiler system and leaving most inmates in general population housing without hot water through the weekend. Officials said the disruption does not affect meal service or medical care, which run on separate systems.

Sheriff Melody Maddox said the problem underscores the strain of operating an aging facility that requires continued attention and investment. Maintenance crews are expected to restore hot water by Monday evening.

Spring Music Festivals Bloom

Georgia’s spring music festival season is picking up, with upcoming weekends putting Atlanta, Dahlonega, and Lincolnton on the calendar as live music starts filling the month.

SweetWater 420 Fest returns to Atlanta on April 17-18 at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, with Umphrey’s McGee, Thievery Corporation, and Chromeo headlining. Single-day tickets start at $40.

Bear on the Square Mountain Festival arrives in Dahlonega on April 17-19 with bluegrass music, art, crafts, workshops, and a street dance. The Little Roy and Lizzy Music Festival follows on April 30 and May 1-2 in Lincolnton featuring bluegrass, gospel, and Americana artists Gene Watson, Rhonda Vincent, and The Malpass Brothers, as well as on-site camping.

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➤ Statewide: Georgia’s net tax collections rose 4.8% in March to $2.62 billion and are up 1.9% through the first three quarters of the fiscal year. (See Details)

➤ Clayton County: A family is offering a reward for the return of two missing Yorkie-mix dogs after a man allegedly FaceTimed the owner to show he had them, then stopped responding. (See Video)

➤ Forsyth County: A portion of Pilgrim Mill Road will be dedicated in honor of SPC Zachary Evan Steele, a Georgia Army National Guard soldier who died while on active duty. (More)

➤ Cobb County: A man was arrested after an hours-long SWAT standoff in a Cobb neighborhood after police said a woman escaped and reported that her boyfriend had strangled her. (More)

➤ Grady County: The sheriff’s office addressed claims about a confrontation during the Bainbridge vs. Cairo baseball game, saying Sheriff Earl Prince was not ejected or escorted out. (More)

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➤ Rory McIlroy, who held the largest lead in the history of the Masters Tournament at Georgia’s Augusta National Golf Club, shot one over par in yesterday’s third round and now sits tied with Cameron Young atop the leaderboard. (See Full Leaderboard)

➤ The Atlanta Braves offense exploded for 11 runs on Friday night in an 11-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians, improving to 9-5 on the season. (See Highlights)

➤ No. 3 Georgia Tech baseball turned a wild 1-3-2 double play to win its series-opening game against No. 5 Florida State on Thursday, before taking a commanding 8-3 game two victory on Friday to earn the team’s ninth straight series win, a program record. (See Highlight)

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➤ Masters gnomes are flying off the shelves at Augusta National, with the $59.50 collectibles selling out fast and showing up online for hundreds of dollars. (See Pictures)

➤ Gwinnet County police are warning residents about pine straw scammers who are targeting homeowners with low quotes for yard work, then demanding thousands once the job is finished. (See Details)

➤ Healing through horses is the focus of a new nonprofit hosting a free Stone Mountain event aimed at helping young people build confidence and emotional wellness. (More)

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