Georgia Museum Studies Rare Meteorite

The Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville is examining a rare stony meteorite from a meteor that lit up Georgia skies and rattled windows with a sonic boom last week.

The 3-foot object broke apart over Newton County, and a meteorite hunter recovered a fragment.

Believed to be billions of years old, the specimen offers scientists a glimpse into the early solar system. It will be cataloged and displayed by the end of summer.

  No Ban on Balloon Releases in Georgia

Despite online rumors, Georgia has not banned the release of helium balloons. Confusion stemmed from misinterpretations of House Bill 194, which this year addressed self-defense laws and never advanced.

The only 2025 bill referencing balloons pertains to hot air balloon rides in Cleveland, Ga. While Florida enacted a ban in 2024 and Georgia banned sky lanterns in 2015, helium balloon releases remain legal statewide.

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➤ Hall County: A missing Clarkesville woman was found safe on July 2 after disappearing from Duckett Mill Park in Gainesville without a phone. (More)

➤ Jekyll Island: The first hatchlings of Georgia’s 2025 sea turtle season emerged on Jekyll Island, exactly 60 days after eggs were laid at the state’s first confirmed nest. (More)

➤ Cobb County: Detective Ameerah Hardy-Dozier won the Braves’ “Beat the Freeze” race at Truist Park, thrilling the crowd with a dominant performance. (More)

➤ Dade County: Over 260 animals were rescued from severe hoarding conditions July 1 in Trenton, prompting a multi-agency response and investigation. (More)

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➤ Georgia ranks 22nd in patriotism nationwide, scoring high in military engagement but lower in civic involvement, according to a WalletHub report. (More)

➤ Residents in Georgia prepare for a festive Fourth of July weekend with parades, fireworks, and more statewide, from Savannah’s waterfront to Atlanta’s suburbs. (More)

➤ AAA warns Georgia drivers to expect congested roadways for the Fourth of July weekend, with over 72 million people across the nation expected to travel for the holiday. (More)

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