Atlanta’s All-Star Game a Hit

Four years after Major League Baseball pulled the All-Star Game from Atlanta over Georgia’s voting laws, the 2025 edition came to town on Tuesday, with the law unchanged and the league mum.

Fans were treated to a thriller, with Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber blasting three home runs in the tie-breaking home run derby, clinching a National League win.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. went 1-2 and scored a run. See the full box score here. Before the game, Acuna showed off an Atlanta-themed pendant he said he designed himself.

The fanfare surrounding this year’s game extended to the Braves’ ballpark and The Battery retail and entertainment district, which have become the envy of pro sports.

  Unreleased Beyoncé Music Stolen

Atlanta police are hunting for a suspect who broke into a rental SUV belonging to Beyonce’s choreographer and stole unreleased music, set lists, and show plans.

Police have issued an arrest warrant in the case but have not identified a suspect. Officers used tracking software and surveillance footage to investigate.

The theft happened on July 8, just before the pop icon kicked off four shows at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The stolen material included laptops, hard drives, and personal items. Police have not said if the music and other stolen items have been recovered.

Tropical System May Soak The South

A weak tropical system off Florida’s Atlantic coast may bring heavy rain to Georgia and neighboring states this week, but forecasters say it’s unlikely to become a major storm.

The low-pressure system is expected to cross Florida and enter the Gulf, where warm waters could support further development.

Regardless of whether the system strengthens, residents in Georgia should plan for a soggy stretch ahead.

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➤ State: The new state law restricting K-8 students from using cellphones during school hours will require adjustments, according to students, parents, and teachers. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: A sinkhole forced lane closures on Buford Highway near Briarwood Road. Officials are assessing the damage, with the repair timeline uncertain. (More)

➤ Cohutta: Firefighters battled intense heat and flames during a fire at a Dollar General store. The blaze was contained with no injuries reported. (More)

➤ Decatur County: A 13-year-old boy fatally shot his 8-year-old cousin Friday night in Bainbridge, authorities say. The firearm was missing from the scene. (More)

➤ State: Over the next decade, federal spending limits and expiring tax credits could strip Medicaid coverage from hundreds of thousands of Georgians, one research group said. (More)

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➤ The state of Georgia ranks No.1 in the nation for preventing catastrophic sports injuries at the high school level, with the state particularly adept at combating heat-related illnesses and injuries, a study found. (More)

➤ Former Georgia football lineman Josh Brock was named the newest color analyst for the Georgia Bulldogs Sports Network. (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris ranked as the NFL’s 27th-best coach in one CBS Sports analyst’s list. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA

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➤ An audit revealed ongoing staff shortages, design issues, and poor oversight at the U.S. Postal Service center in Palmetto, with mail delivery times showing improvement but still below targets. (More)

➤ Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel launched a free CNA training program, offering certification and employment to meet the rising demand for nursing assistants. (More)

➤ Georgia gas prices are holding steady at $2.90 per gallon, nearly $0.50 lower than last year. AAA attributes low prices to a strong oil supply. (More)

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➤ With the presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly confirmed in Fulton County, experts offered tips on how to identify the insects and urged the public to report sightings. The insects pose a threat to crops and trees. (More)

➤ A report lists the state’s most snake-infested lakes, highlighting the most common species found at Lake Hartwell, Lake Sinclair, and other spots. (More)

➤ Tick bites are spiking across the state this summer, with officials encouraging DEET use and body checks to prevent Lyme disease. (More)

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