Saturday, August 22, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1962, N.S. Savannah, the world’s first nuclear-powered passenger and cargo ship, arrived in Savannah.

More than 6,700 people collectively logged over 4 million minutes of reading through a program offered by a Savannah library system. How often do you read books? Let us know in today’s Poll.

Have you ever wondered what actually determines how long you’ll live? Most people think it’s diet or exercise, but neither one cracks the top three. When researchers tracked tens of thousands of people for decades, the habits that mattered most weren’t the ones anyone expected. Today on The Flyover Podcast, Amy counts down the 10 habits that actually predict longevity and reveals the number one predictor science keeps landing on. Tune in here!

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Pathways to Coverage Program Could End

Gov. Brian Kemp’s administration signaled that it could end Georgia Pathways to Coverage, the state’s partial Medicaid expansion that covers roughly 18,500 low-income Georgians who are ineligible for traditional Medicaid.

Officials say that the program is unsustainable unless the federal government raises its share of the cost from two-thirds to 90%.

New federal work rules are scheduled to begin in January 2027. State officials estimate that the changes would increase Pathways to Coverage’s enrollment to nearly 120,000 people over 18 months.

Between January 2021 and June 2026, Georgia and the federal government have spent more than $165 million on the program.

Houston County Schools to Add Security

The Houston County School District will install metal detectors at every middle school and high school after the Aug. 12 shooting at Warner Robins High School.

The district announced the decision Thursday and expects to receive the systems within four to eight weeks. Stadiums and competition gyms are also getting detectors, and a security guard is set to be placed at each middle school, high school, and the Houston College & Career Academy.

A 14-year-old freshman is facing multiple charges after he allegedly shot another classmate in the leg during a bathroom fight at Warner Robins High School. Authorities believe the firearm came in through a book bag.

Last week, Pulaski County Schools implemented metal detector screenings for every K-12 student.

Olympic Cauldron Relocation to Continue

Atlanta Legacy ’96 says it will move the 1996 Olympic cauldron out of Summerhill to Centennial Olympic Park despite objections from Mayor Andre Dickens and residents of the neighborhood.

Group president Jeff Cravens wrote a letter to Dickens earlier this week stating that the plan is moving forward, and the park is where the cauldron can be “enjoyed, photographed, and shared by all of Atlanta and visitors for years to come.”

Dickens wrote in his Aug. 13 letter that the cauldron is an important piece of the community and should not be moved.

Georgia State University announced the relocation in June. The 120-foot Olympic Flame Tower and its connecting rings bridge will stay put.

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Hilton Hotels Enter High-Growth World of Outdoor Lodging

Hilton Hotels didn’t become a global hospitality giant by standing still. When they see a category worth backing, they move.

So it didn’t take long for them to form a first-of-its-kind partnership with AutoCamp.

AutoCamp brings boutique hotel comfort to the great outdoors, transforming $732B in markets. As the first outdoor lodging brand ever bookable on Hilton.com, AutoCamp’s 700+ rooms are in front of 200M+ Hilton Honors members who can earn and redeem points on every stay.

In fact, direct AutoCamp bookings on the Hilton channel are up 30% year-over-year.

It’s not just Hilton Hotels partnering with Autocamp, either. Iconic American travel brand Airstream also formed an exclusive partnership. In total, AutoCamp’s model has earned more than $150M in location revenue since inception.

For investors, it’s a signal: some of the travel industry’s largest players are backing AutoCamp in the outdoor lodging race. Become an AutoCamp shareholder before they expand to 10,000+ rooms.

➤ Statewide: Last month, Georgia saw new record highs for its labor force and employment, with the unemployment rate falling to 3.3%, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. (More)

➤ Richmond County: The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded the county more than $6 million for three road projects set to be completed next year. (More)

➤ Atlanta: MARTA is raising long-term parking by $2 a day at nine rail stations starting Sept. 14, and trimming the free parking window in those lots from 24 hours to 14. (More)

➤ Barrow County: An oak tree fell through a home’s roof and pinned a woman under the debris. Crews freed her and carried out two surviving pets; two others died. (More)

➤ Athens: A car ended up wedged beneath a Clarke County school bus following a Thursday morning crash on the Athens Perimeter. Nobody on the bus was hurt. (More)

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➤ UGA soccer drew 25,433 fans to Sanford Stadium on Thursday night, setting the NCAA Division I attendance record for any soccer match—men’s or women’s—in a 6-0 win over JMU. The previous women’s record of 14,410 stood since 1999. (More)

➤ Arctos Partners agreed to purchase a 10% stake in the Falcons at a $10.6 billion valuation, the private-equity firm’s fourth NFL investment. Owner Arthur Blank paid $545 million for the franchise in 2002. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech unveiled 100 gameday improvements for Bobby Dodd Stadium, headlined by a 35% increase in ticket-scanning capacity, AI-powered line monitoring at concessions, and new premium rooftop spaces. (More)

➤ Kennesaw State named transfer Rickie Collins its starting quarterback for the Sept. 3 opener against West Georgia. He won the job over junior-college standout Landon Varnes. (More)

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How Solving Camping’s Biggest Problem Earned $150M+

Most people love the idea of being outdoors. Almost nobody loves what it takes to get there.

Campsites book months in advance. Gear’s expensive and collects dust. RV ownership’s a financial and logistical burden. Hotels are comfortable, but lose the very thing people were chasing in the first place.

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And travelers can’t get enough, with 1M+ happy campers so far. That’s earned $150M+ in location revenue for property owners operating with the Company’s Brands since inception.

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➤ Six Georgia Tech students spent 10 days in a simulated Mars habitat in Arkansas while 30 classmates ran mission control back on campus. (More)

➤ Over 6,700 people read for a combined 4.47 million minutes in June and July as part of Savannah’s Live Oak Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Program. (More)

➤ Community support helped a Douglas man with stage 4 congestive heart failure reach the $9,000 fundraising goal needed for a spot on a heart transplant list. (More)

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