Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1992, Sid Bream slid home ahead of a throw by Barry Bonds, sending the Atlanta Braves to the World Series. You can watch the replay here.

How long will you live? Researchers have tracked tens of thousands of people for decades and found a few simple at-home tests that predict it surprisingly well. They’re quick, ordinary movements, and your time or score on each one tracks with how many healthy years you have ahead. The test with the most dramatic results is one most adults haven’t tried since childhood. So how do you measure up? Ayla counts down all seven tests, shows you how to try each one safely, and explains what your score means on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

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Record Fall Warmth Possible

Much of the state could approach daily record highs this week, with Albany among the cities that could see afternoons near 90 degrees.

Atlanta and North Georgia could set daily record highs later this week, with highs reaching the upper 80s and low 90s.

In Columbus, forecasters expect today to be the warmest day. In Augusta, above-average temperatures are expected through Friday.

Forecasters said a change is likely by the weekend, bringing breezy conditions and highs in the 70s in some areas.

State Investigating Coaster Death

The state opened an investigation into Monday’s death of Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, of Atlanta, who fell from Six Flags Over Georgia’s Goliath roller coaster.

Cobb County police are also investigating. Police and witnesses said Kariem was ejected and struck other patrons before falling. Four other people were injured.

The park, operating on its offseason schedule, isn’t scheduled to reopen until Friday. Six Flags temporarily closed nine coasters at six other parks pending a review.

Atlanta Public Schools, where Kariem worked at the K-8 Wesley International Academy, mourned him as a valued member of its community.

Fair Celebrates Nation’s 250th

The Georgia National Fair in Perry is marking America’s 250th birthday with history-themed exhibits tied to its Freedom 250 theme.

Fairgoers can tour the Smithsonian’s Voices and Votes: Democracy in America exhibit and the Freedom Truck, a traveling interactive museum.

Revolutionary War-era cannon demonstrations are planned for closing day, and the annual art quilt competition includes entries reflecting the nation’s history.

The fair runs through Sunday amid summerlike temperatures. Admission is $15 by card or $20 in cash for adults ($10 on discount days), $10 for people aged 60 and older, and $5 for children ages 3 to 10.

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➤ Dalton: Whitfield County began preparing for President Trump’s rally Friday, with residents offering reactions and officials making traffic and parking plans. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican challenger U.S. Rep. Mike Collins took the stage in their second debate Tuesday night. (Watch)

➤ Statewide: A week after participating in their only scheduled joint governor debate, Republican Rick Jackson campaigned in Savannah and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms took questions at the Atlanta Press Club’s debate series. (More)

➤ Lakeland: A tree crashed through a Lanier County home during last weekend’s storms, the second time since 2024 a tree has destroyed a home at that location. (More)

➤ Lawrenceville: Georgia Gwinnett College received a $3.3 million federal grant to recruit and prepare more students for teaching careers. (More)

➤ Albany: Dougherty County seeks a $3 million state grant to merge the former Radium Springs Country Club and Gardens into a river park with trails, picnic areas, and a boardwalk. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Georgia Tech unveiled Nexus, a $20 million NSF-funded supercomputer that will support weather modeling and AI-assisted medical research and be available to outside researchers. (More)

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➤ Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton is drawing NFL scouts’ attention as he leads the No. 1 Bulldogs under offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, a former Georgia quarterback. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Dream will open the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at the Golden State Valkyries at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, airing on NBC and Peacock. (More)

➤ Alabama called the behavior of its fans “unacceptable” for throwing bottles and cans onto the field after Georgia’s 20-17 win in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. (More)

➤ Youth golfers from Augusta and Marietta are among 80 juniors who qualified for the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, set for April 4 at Augusta National before the Masters. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | NHL | NBA | Tennis

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➤ Cardinal Glass Industries will permanently close its Statesboro plant, cutting 115 jobs in two rounds on Dec. 6 and June 30, according to a state WARN notice. Some workers may transfer. (More)

➤ Georgia and South Carolina port authorities agreed to indefinitely shelve a proposal for a joint Jasper Ocean Terminal, which was planned for the South Carolina side of the Savannah River. (More)

➤ French investment and trade supported 23,800 Georgia jobs in 2023, and Georgia’s trade with France reached $5 billion in 2025, a French embassy report said. (More)

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➤ Motorists in Powder Springs thought it was a prank Monday when a price war between an Amoco and a Sunoco dropped regular gas as low as 97 cents a gallon. (More)

➤ Early risers across Georgia spotted a glowing, jellyfish-shaped cloud Tuesday: the exhaust plume of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying supplies to the International Space Station. (More)

➤ About 20 students spent a day clearing tornado debris from a Burke County farm damaged when an EF1 twister touched down Saturday. (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.

➤ Seven simple at-home tests may reveal your risk of death, and most take under a minute. (See Tests)

➤ Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, the Vatican confirmed after surgeons removed part of his right lung, the first major health crisis of his 17-month papacy. (Hear Episode)

➤ German police have seized a humanoid robot after it allegedly groped a teenage girl while two suspects reportedly livestreamed the encounter. (Hear Details)