Ex-Trooper Sentenced in Teen Deaths

A judge sentenced ex-Buchanan mayor and former Georgia State Patrol trooper A.J. Scott to 10 years in prison plus 10 years on probation for a 2015 crash that killed two teenage girls and seriously injured two others.

The sentencing took place on the 10th anniversary of the victims’ funerals, with emotional testimony provided by their families. Scott released a letter apologizing to the victims’ families.

Prosecutors said Scott, a state trooper at the time, was driving 90 mph without lights or sirens when he hit a car carrying the four teens. In August, a Carroll County jury convicted him of vehicular homicide and serious injury by vehicle.

  More Impacts of Budget Standoff Emerge

The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins and the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Site in Macon said they will not reopen until after the partial federal shutdown ends.

In Atlanta, more than half of the workers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were furloughed pending a resolution of the congressional budget dispute.

Furloughed workers will receive back pay at the end of the shutdown, and the state labor department released a guide on how they can apply for jobless benefits in the interim.

Focus Shifting to Braves’ Manager Search 

The Atlanta Braves continued to celebrate the successes of outgoing manager Brian Snitker while the sports world began turning its attention to who will succeed him.

Early candidates to manage the team include Walt Weiss, David Ross, and Mark DeRosa, according to one analyst.

The Braves on Wednesday announced Snitker, 69, who led the team to the 2021 World Series title, will become a team adviser after a decade in the dugout and 49 years with the organization.

“Honestly, I never thought I’d manage one day in the major leagues, let alone 10 years… I never thought I’d ever hoist a trophy or be around a group of guys that makes this so special,” Snitker said.

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➤ Dade County: A hang glider crash near Lookout Mountain Flight Park killed two people. Recovery efforts required the use of rappelling teams and helicopter support. The victims’ names were not immediately released. (More)

➤ Terrell County: Parents raised safety and learning concerns due to a school bus driver shortage, which is causing crowded routes and long bus rides. (More)

➤ State: A University of Georgia study found that lethal measures to control coyotes make only a temporary impact, with the population recovering quickly afterward. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: County commissioners tabled their review of a proposed data center in Ellenwood for 60 days, seeking more community input. (More)

➤ Henry County: The Wire actor Tray Chaney is documenting his family’s rebuilding of their Locust Grove home, destroyed by a tornado four months ago. (More)

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➤ Georgia’s football game against Alabama drew 10.4 million TV viewers, the most of any game last weekend. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Georgia Tech’s matchup with Wake Forest also made the top 10 in viewership, with 1.9 million. (More)

➤ Longtime Atlanta Braves announcer Skip Caray was posthumously nominated for the Ford C. Frick Award, given by the National Baseball Hall of Fame to recognize excellence in baseball broadcasting. Caray died in 2008. (More)

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➤ Construction began on a $398 million Signia by Hilton Hotel next to the Savannah Convention Center on Hutchinson Island. (More)

➤ The job application period opened for concessions, hospitality, and merchandise positions at the 2026 Masters Tournament in Augusta, and a job expo is set for Nov. 13. (More)

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➤ Glen Powell’s football comedy Chad Powers premiered this week on Hulu, with scenes filmed in Atlanta and Athens that include a halftime takeover at Sanford Stadium. (More)

➤ Middle schoolers in Carrollton learned about robotics—and shook hands with a robotic dog—as part of the state’s Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing week activities. (More)

➤ CT Cantina restaurants across metro Atlanta are celebrating Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) throughout October with festive decor and themed cocktails. (More)

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