Friday, April 24, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1979, Ray Charles’ rendition of Georgia on My Mind was designated the state song of Georgia.

A couple returning to Savannah was among the Amtrak passengers stranded more than 20 hours in Florida after wildfires disrupted the route. Find more wildfire coverage in Around Georgia. You can track active wildfires here.

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Vest Saves Police Officer

A bulletproof vest saved an Adairsville police officer shot in the chest during an early Thursday traffic stop involving a wanted felony suspect.

Adairsville Police Chief Mike Jones said the officer, who was treated and released from a hospital, pulled over a speeding driver near Joe Frank Harris Parkway around 1:15 a.m.

The suspect opened fire, striking the center of the officer’s chest before attempting two more shots. The officer returned fire, killing the suspect.

On Wednesday night in Woodstock, a suspect who fled from a traffic stop shot at officers and was fatally shot by the return fire. One officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Governor Hopefuls Court Manufacturers

Governor candidates spoke this week at a Georgia Association of Manufacturers’ forum, laying out competing economic agendas with the state’s primary election just weeks away.

Republican candidates Burt Jones, Rick Jackson, Brad Raffensperger, and Chris Carr promoted tax incentives and private-sector manufacturing growth.

Democrats Geoff Duncan, Michael Thurmond, Jason Esteves, and Derrick Jackson pushed for Medicaid expansion and expanded workforce investment programs.

Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat and former Atlanta mayor, skipped the event held at The Battery Atlanta on Tuesday.

Early voting in the May 20 primary begins Monday.

Atlanta Vies for DNC Convention

Democratic National Committee officials toured Atlanta this week as the city makes its case to host the party’s 2028 national convention.

Atlanta is one of five finalist cities—alongside Boston, Chicago, Denver, and Philadelphia—competing for the convention, scheduled for Aug. 7-10, 2028.

DNC leaders were set to meet with Mayor Andre Dickens and city officials as part of their Atlanta site visit. Atlanta last hosted a Democratic convention in 1988.

Atlanta’s pitch centers on its venue infrastructure, hotel capacity, and transportation network, with Dickens expected to lead the presentation to party officials.

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The Next-Gen Treatment Targeting a $560 Billion Disease

It’s one of the world’s most common diseases, with over $560 billion spent managing its symptoms each year. But soon, its 500+ million patients may finally be able to do more than that.

Because an emerging biotech called Cytonics may have discovered what soon could be osteoarthritis’ first and only cure.

They successfully completed Phase 1 FDA trials on 10,000 patients with zero adverse effects. Now, Cytonics is gearing up for Phase 2 clinical trials on a version designed for global scale.

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➤ South Georgia: The number of homes destroyed by wildfires increased to more than 80 as of Thursday. The Pineland Road fire in Clinch County had burned over 29,600 acres and was 10% contained. The Highway 82 fire in Brantley County was 15% contained, with more than 4,400 acres burned. (More)

➤ Statewide: FEMA authorized funds to reimburse Georgia’s wildfire-fighting costs as a state of emergency covers 91 counties. (More)

➤ Cordele: Two 3-year-old children drowned at their home on Wednesday. No additional details were immediately released by authorities, who are investigating. (More)

➤ Conyers: The state Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a BioLab case, weighing whether the company must pay for long-term medical monitoring for residents exposed to a toxic chemical plume over Rockdale County. (More)

➤ Savannah: A city alderman pushed back on what he views as excessive leniency in how the city handles alcohol licensing in his downtown district. (More)

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➤ Atlanta defeated the New York Knicks 109–108 in Game 3 of their first‑round NBA playoff matchup on Thursday night, giving the Hawks a 2‑1 series lead. (More)

➤ The 2026 NFL Draft opened Thursday night, with Atlanta without a first-round pick. Numerous Georgia Bulldogs were expected to be selected. (More)

➤ Georgia’s women’s tennis team was honored at the White House this week for winning the 2025 outdoor national title. (More)

➤ Atlanta United lost to the New England Revolution 2-1 on Wednesday night, extending Atlanta’s losing streak to four games. (More)

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➤ Georgia Transformer broke ground on a 50% capacity expansion at its power transformer manufacturing plant in Rincon, expected to add 400 jobs when operational. (More)

➤ Georgia Power used Lineworker Appreciation Month to spotlight career opportunities statewide, pointing to long-term job security from accelerating grid upgrade projects. (More)

➤ New manufacturing hubs and multimillion-dollar investments are driving job creation in the Macon region. The planned projects include a new Coca-Cola Bottling Co. sales center and warehouse in Dublin. (More)

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They’re Challenging Big Pharma at a $560 Billion Game

Big Pharma companies spent billions trying to cure osteoarthritis. An upstart biotech called Cytonics may have actually done it.

Their first-gen therapy has already been used to treat 10,000+ patients successfully.

Now, after completing Phase 1 FDA trials, Cytonics is gearing up for a Phase 2 clinical trial for “CYT-108”, their next-gen drug candidate that’s 200% more potent and built for global scale.

The opportunity? 500m+ people deal with osteoarthritis worldwide, with no treatment that can actually stop it. It’s a $560b market in total. It’s also why Cytonics has raised $25m from over 7,000 investors.

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➤ Georgia Fine Arts Academy’s annual arts showcase Café Apollinaire took place in Athens on Thursday, an “art-splosion” of music, theater, visual art, and film honoring the nonprofit’s founder. (More)

➤ Cobb County offers a long list of spring activities this weekend, including art openings, outdoor events, and community gatherings in one of Metro Atlanta’s busiest suburban corridors. (More)

➤ The Junior Service League in Rome will host its annual Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday, with walking tours through the city’s historic gardens and landscapes. (More)

➤ Registration opened for the Southeastern Writers Association conference on June 5-9 on St. Simons Island, bringing authors, editors, and aspiring writers together for workshops and networking. (Details)

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