Monday, May 5, 2025

MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1864, General William Sherman began the Atlanta campaign that led to Atlanta’s fall and contributed to the Confederacy’s defeat in the Civil War.

Do you miss the ice in Georgia? Read about efforts to bring the NHL back to metro Atlanta in Et Cetera. Let us know in today’s Poll if you’d like to see an NHL team return.

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Deadly Storms Hit

Severe storms swept through northern Georgia this weekend, producing a funnel cloud and a possible tornado over Lake Lanier and causing scattered damage in Hall County.

In southwest Atlanta, a 10-year-old girl was killed when a tree fell on her home, prompting condolences from Gov. Brian Kemp. The girl’s mother and grandmother were hospitalized.

Downed trees and power lines were reported across the state, and a lightning strike caused a house fire in Snellville on Saturday night, with one person safely evacuating.

Dems Pick State Chair

Former political candidate Charlie Bailey was elected chair of Georgia’s Democratic Party, emerging from a crowded field to defeat Wendy Davis in a runoff.

Bailey, an attorney who lost races for state attorney general and lieutenant governor, becomes the party’s first full-time, salaried chair. He succeeds U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams.

Backed by U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and other top Democrats, Bailey pledged to sharpen the party’s message and flip GOP strongholds by focusing on healthcare and education.

Hackers Threaten Data Release

A hacking group known as Qilin threatened to release data stolen from Cobb County in March unless a ransom is paid.

County officials are refusing to negotiate, offering credit monitoring and urging residents to freeze credit, change passwords, and use two-factor authentication.

Investigators say more than 400,000 sensitive files may be exposed, including autopsy photos, Social Security cards, and personal records.

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Japanese Water Soluble Plastic Has American Competition

Japan’s RIKEN institute recently unveiled a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours — a breakthrough in the fight against pollution. But Florida-based Timeplast may have quietly surpassed it.

With seven patents and a proprietary process called “molecular disintegration,” Timeplast’s plastics dissolve not just in seawater, but also in freshwater, rain, humidity, and soil. Unlike traditional solutions, these materials leave no microplastics behind and maintain the strength of conventional plastics. Already used in 3D-printing and flexible composites, Timeplast’s lineup is versatile and scalable.

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As you can see, the market potential is enormous ($1.3T in total). That’s just one reason why they’ve already attracted over 6,000 investors.

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Statesboro: Police charged seven students, ages 5 to 14, and a bus driver after an alleged school bus assault on a 7-year-old. (More)

Kennesaw: Faculty and students at Kennesaw State University protested the abrupt cancellation of three humanities majors. (More)

Whitfield County: A homeowner shot at a group allegedly attempting to break into his car and house, hitting one person, who underwent treatment for an unspecified injury. (More)

Lowndes County: Emergency officials urged residents to prepare for hurricane season during National Hurricane Preparedness Week. (More)

Decatur: EMS worker Bruce Hines was sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping a woman in her car after claiming he was responding to a call. (More)

Sparta: Officials cited four Sparta businesses and arrested two people after undercover checks found illegal alcohol sales to minors. (More)

➤ Former Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon became the first player taken in the 2025 NFL draft to sign his rookie contract. He was selected by Philadelphia with the 161st pick. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves were crushed 10-3 by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. The start of the game was delayed by three hours due to inclement weather. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech men’s basketball recently landed a commitment from Lamar Washington, one of the top point guards in the transfer portal. (More)

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➤ Georgia Tech commencement speaker Christopher Klaus promised to cover the roughly $100 incorporation fee for any graduate launching a startup. (More)

➤ Gov. Brian Kemp signed three bills into law that expand diploma access, apprenticeships, and adult education to strengthen Georgia’s job-ready pipeline. (More)

➤ Savannah’s economy bounced back from Hurricane Helene with lower unemployment and rising tourism in late 2024, a Georgia Southern University report says. (More)

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Meet the Genius Who Invented Plastic That Dissolves in Water

The world produces 450 million metric tons of plastic waste each year. Microplastics are seeping into our oceans and food. They even show up in our bodies. So you can imagine how revolutionary a new kind of plastic that completely dissolves in water can be.

Thatʼs exactly what Timeplast created. The company patented a water-soluble, time-programmable plastic that vanishes without harming the environment. Major players are already partnering with Timeplast for their patented technology.

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➤ Alpharetta leaders are reviewing a proposal to build a sports arena, part of a bid to bring an NHL team back to the metro Atlanta area. (More)

➤ World Atlas named Georgia’s nine cutest small towns, from Bavarian-styled Helen to film-famous Covington. (More)

➤ Miss Georgia’s Teen Carrington Manous will host a job fair on Wednesday in Chamblee to connect students with disabilities to employers. (More)

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