Monday, June 15, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1826, humorist Charles Henry Smith, better known as Bill Arp, was born in Lawrenceville.

Veterans from Georgia reflected on the meaning of Sunday’s Flag Day, with a U.S. Navy veteran saying the flag represents “our shared history, our values, and our hopes for the future.” Do you fly the American flag for Flag Day and other occasions? Reply and tell us what it means to you.

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Kemp and Trump Announce Picks

A pair of high-profile political endorsements took place Sunday, with Gov. Brian Kemp endorsing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to be his successor and President Trump backing U.S. Rep. Mike Collins for the U.S. Senate.

The endorsements came ahead of Tuesday’s primary runoffs, with Jones facing Rick Jackson for the Republican nomination for governor and Collins facing Derek Dooley for the party’s nomination for U.S. Senate.

Kemp praised Jones’ teamwork and leadership. Jones previously received Trump’s endorsement, and the president participated in a tele-rally for him last week.

In the Senate race, Trump called Collins “a true Friend, Fighter, and WARRIOR, who has been with us from the very beginning, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be your next United States Senator.” Kemp is endorsing Dooley in the race.

Atlanta’s World Cup Moment Arrives

Spain faces Cape Verde at noon today at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta’s first-ever FIFA World Cup match, with a sold-out crowd of more than 70,000 fans expected.

Spain begins play as the World Cup betting favorite, having won Euro 2024 and the Paris Olympics and featuring 18-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal.

Cape Verde, a small island nation off the coast of West Africa, is making its World Cup debut. It is the third-smallest ever qualifier by population and second-smallest by land area.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be known as Atlanta Stadium during the tournament in an agreement with FIFA’s commercial partners. You can find gameday travel and parking tips here.

A/C Units Stolen From Churches

Someone is stealing and vandalizing air conditioning units from churches in Randolph County, with sheriff’s deputies now canvassing the church properties to assess the damage.

The sheriff’s office said multiple South Georgia churches were hit and urged all churches to check their buildings. In March in Atlanta, video surveillance captured two hooded vandals stealing copper from a church’s A/C units.

The thefts come as a heat advisory remains in effect for parts of South Georgia amid feels-like heat index temperatures of around 105 degrees.

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➤ Conyers: Rockdale County firefighter Juan Antonia Smith, 26, died Friday when his tower ladder truck rolled onto its side responding to an emergency, and he was ejected. He was remembered Saturday for his love of helping others. (More)

➤ Richmond Hill: A driver was hospitalized after lightning struck their car at Fish Tales restaurant at Fort McAllister Marina on Friday. (More)

➤ Lake Lanier: The body of a suspected drowning victim, Terrell Shelton, 21, of Pendergrass, was recovered late Saturday night. (More)

➤ Statewide: A federal judge declined to block Georgia’s ban on giving food and water to voters standing in line at polling places. (More)

➤ Athens: A 54-year-old mechanic who used the auto shop where he worked as a front for trafficking hundreds of kilos of meth was sentenced to two life terms in prison. (More)

➤ Augusta: The school district launched a new work-based diploma pathway that pairs classroom instruction with paid work experience. (More)

➤ Georgia won its second straight NCAA women’s outdoor track and field championship Saturday in Eugene, Oregon. The Bulldogs were led by Adaejah Hodge, who set an NCAA record in the 200 meters, and Dejanea Oakley, who set a collegiate record in the 400. (More)

➤ Georgia baseball faces Oklahoma in the second round of the College World Series today, with the game airing at 7 p.m. on ESPN. (More)

➤ Georgia football landed a major in-state 2027 recruiting win when four-star offensive tackle Kennedee Jackson of Lithonia High School flipped his commitment from Florida to the Bulldogs. (More)

➤ Georgia baseball added Maryland right-hander Cristofer Cespedes from the transfer portal, bolstering a pitching staff that is set to lose several arms after the season. (More)

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➤ Paramount’s $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, the Atlanta-based parent of CNN and Turner Studios, received approval from the U.S. Department of Justice. Other regulatory approvals are pending. (More)

➤ Augusta businesses report an uptick in foot traffic tied to World Cup excitement and tourism. (More)

➤ Explore Georgia launched its Georgia, the Whole Day Through exhibit at the Georgia World Congress Center, showcasing Savannah, the mountains, and more to World Cup visitors. (More)

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➤ Savannah remained under an extreme heat advisory for a second day, with the feels-like heat index expected to top 105 degrees. Cooling centers opened across the city. (More)

➤ The state Department of Natural Resources launched the 2026 Bass Slam, a summer challenge to catch six bass species across the state. (More)

➤ Valdosta welcomed NFL player Kenny Moore II back home for his annual youth football camp. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Minnesota Vikings defensive back Jay Ward hosted his second annual youth football camp in his hometown of Moultrie. (More)

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