Monday, April 14, 2025

MONDAY, April 14, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1966, Greg Maddux was born. Nicknamed “Mad Dog,” Maddux won three Cy Young awards with the Atlanta Braves from 1993 to 1995 and earned a spot in the Hall of Fame in 2014.

Would you use passenger train service between Atlanta and Savannah? Read about the proposal in Business and then let us know in today’s Poll.

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McIlroy Wins Masters Playoff

Rory McIlroy captured his elusive Green Jacket in the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, defeating Justin Rose in a playoff.

In his 11th attempt at the career grand slam and 17th trip to Augusta, McIlroy blew a lead on the second nine when he made a double bogey on the 13th hole. He missed a short putt to win on the 72nd hole before making a birdie on the first hole of the playoff.

McIlroy became the sixth player to win the career grand slam.

Released Killer Found

Murderer Kathan Guzman was arrested in Ocoee, Florida, nearly two weeks after Clayton County jail staff mistakenly released him, citing a paperwork error.

Guzman, 22, is serving a life sentence for the 2022 strangling of his 19-year-old girlfriend. Guzman’s mother said she and her son thought he was lawfully released.

The jail released Guzman due to what officials called a coding error . A multistate manhunt ensued, with the victim’s mother expressing her fear that she was a “sitting duck.”

Utility Watchdog Launches

Former Public Service Commission candidate Patty Durand launched Georgia Utility Watch to monitor Georgia Power and state utility regulators.

The nonprofit group seeks to serve a role similar to the state’s former Consumers Utility Counsel, representing the interests of residential and small business ratepayers.

“We’re an organization dedicated to protecting Georgia consumers with fair rates, transparent practices, and accountable leadership,” Durand said.

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Rockdale County: Two suspects wanted for murder in Rockdale County were caught in Long County after a drone-assisted search uncovered their location. (More)

Conyers: Residents voiced concerns after tests revealed high levels of toxic chemicals in the ash and debris left behind from the September BioLab fire. (More)

DeKalb County: Police asked for help locating a 13-year-old boy missing for about a week. He was last seen entering a 1990 red Honda Accord in Stonecrest. (More)

Bibb County: A Macon mother of nine faces homelessness for the second time after an electrical fire displaced her and 11 family members. (More)

Stephens County: Officials warned of scam phone calls from fake sheriff’s officers claiming missed subpoenas and seeking personal data and payment information. (More)

Decatur County: The South Georgia Fire Department is offering free EMT courses, citing a shortage of rescue personnel in the state and nation. (Details)

➤ The Atlanta Braves earned their first road win on Saturday, defeating Tampa Bay 5-4 after a ninth-inning homer by center fielder Michael Harris. (Watch)

➤ Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young won the 2024-25 Sekou Smith Award, which honors players’ professionalism in dealing with the press. (More)

➤ Georgia’s defense impressed at the annual G-Day spring game on Saturday, despite missing key players Daylen Everette, Christen Miller, and Gabe Harris. (More)

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➤ Moultrie’s Colquitt Regional Medical Center plans to add more than 100 beds and 300 jobs as part of a $150 million hospital expansion. (More)

➤ State officials are studying a proposal for passenger train service between Atlanta and Savannah with stops in Macon and other cities. (More)

➤ Toy retailers like Kazoo Toys in Atlanta are stockpiling inventory in anticipation of tariffs on Chinese imports, which account for 75% of U.S. toy sales. (More)

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➤ The Mastory Chorus at East Jackson High School won its division at the Golden Voices of Montserrat competition in Barcelona, competing against choirs from 27 countries. (More)

➤ A Navy veteran from Metro Atlanta seeks to become the third American over age 60 and first from Georgia to summit Mount Everest. (More)

➤ Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will give away vinyl records featuring local bands to fans at the August 19 home game, then host a concert at The Battery. (More)

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