Saturday, August 29, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1945, Wyomia Tyus, the first person to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the 100 meters, was born in Griffin.

Walmart plans to build a new facility in northeast Georgia, bringing 1,000 jobs to the area. Learn more in Top Stories.

Which coffee is the healthiest? Seven in 10 Americans drink it every week, and most of us settled on our “healthy” version years ago. But when we ranked the 10 most common coffee orders against what the research actually shows, the results were sobering. It turns out that a splash of creamer might be killing coffee’s only health benefits. Even black coffee isn’t without fault, because how you brew it matters more than you’d think. Today on The Flyover Podcast, Christopher counts down all 10 from worst to best and reveals the healthiest way to drink your morning cup. Tune in here!

Today’s sponsor, Convoy of Hope, is rushing emergency food and essential aid to families devastated by catastrophic flooding in Nepal—and The Flyover is matching the first $4,000 donated to help survivors in urgent need.

State Sets New Date for First 2026 Execution

Georgia has set Stacey Humphreys’ execution for Sept. 16 at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson.

A jury convicted Humphreys, 53, of malice murder in the 2003 killings of real estate agents Cyndi Williams, 33, and Lori Brown, 21, at a Powder Springs model home. Humphreys fled Georgia and was arrested in Wisconsin following a police chase.

Humphreys’ December 2025 execution was halted after his attorneys challenged two parole board members’ participation in his clemency hearing, citing conflict of interest concerns.

A U.S. Supreme Court petition is pending. If the execution proceeds, Humphreys would become the 55th person put to death by lethal injection in Georgia and the state’s first execution since March 2024.

Walmart Bringing 1,000 Jobs to Carnesville

Walmart will build a $1.3 billion automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday.

The 1.5 million-square-foot facility will go up at the Franklin 85 Logistics Center and is expected to employ 1,000 people. Construction is set to begin later this year.

Kemp announced the project from Lima, Peru, during an economic development mission in South America. He said the facility will give rural residents more opportunities to work locally.

Walmart employs more than 65,000 people across Georgia, where the company runs 209 stores and Sam’s Club locations as well as 11 supply chain facilities.

Ocmulgee Heritage Trail Expands

Macon’s Ocmulgee Heritage Trail now runs more than 13 miles after a new 1,500-foot section opened at Amerson River Park.

The extension passes through the Jay Hall North River access area and connects to the James Hyde Porter Overlook. A new paved parking lot was also constructed.

The expansion is part of a broader effort to link Amerson River Park with downtown Macon and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller said.

The full, decades-long project is expected to be completed by 2030.

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➤ Augusta: Long-Term Parking Lot A at Augusta Regional Airport has closed for roughly three months for an expansion project that will add 50 new spaces. (More)

➤ White County: A free climber stranded on a ledge 260 feet up Mount Yonah was rescued by crews in a 42-minute operation earlier this week. (More)

➤ Ellenwood: Georgia’s first Safe Haven Baby Box opened Friday at Henry County Fire Station 6 on Fairview Road, providing a way for people to anonymously surrender a newborn. (More)

➤ Bibb County: A 78-year-old man died Thursday after losing control of his vehicle, which crashed into the roof of a Woodland Drive home, authorities say. No one else was hurt. (More)

➤ Troup County: A laptop caught fire at Berta Weathersbee Elementary School and left a student with burns, prompting an evacuation and fire department inspection. (More)

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➤ Five-star running back Kemon Spell, the nation’s No. 1 recruit at the position, said Georgia will pay him $1 million as a freshman, but other schools offered him even more. He’s expected to sign with the Bulldogs in December. (More)

➤ Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale hit 100 mph for the first time since 2018 and threw a complete-game shutout to sweep the Dodgers. His ERA dropped to 2.06, now the second-best in baseball. (More)

➤ West Georgia football lost its season opener for the first time since 2011, falling 24-10 at home to UT-Chattanooga on Thursday night. The Wolves had previously won 13 straight openers. (More)

➤ The Georgia Bulldogs struck a new broadcast deal with Action Sports Jax TV to bring two exclusive programs to viewers in Northeast Florida and South Georgia, including a weekly behind-the-scenes show with football coach Kirby Smart. (More)

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➤ A Duke University doctor is drawing attention to one often-overlooked nutrient that may play an important role in heart health—and it’s not Omega-3s. Dr. Rick Cohen explains why standard blood work may miss this deficiency and shares a simple pre-shower technique designed to support a strong heart. Discover the #1 “Heart Strong” nutrient >>

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➤ Burt’s Pumpkin Farm in Dawsonville opens its fall season Sept. 1 with a 45-foot drive-through pumpkin it calls the world’s largest. (More)

➤ Firefighters from across the state competed in multiple timed events in downtown Augusta during the 2026 Georgia Fire Service Conference. (More)

➤ The National Hot Rod Association’s Southern Nationals will return to South Georgia Motorsports Park in Adel from April 30 through May 2, 2027. (More)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.

➤ The 10 most common coffee orders ranked from healthiest to worst, with one surprising twist. (Hear More)

➤ Dolly Parton’s music is surging across streaming platforms following her death this week at age 80. (Listen Now)

➤ Two men bought tickets to a Vienna museum, then smashed a display case and walked out with a 200-carat diamond necklace. (Podcast Available)