AG Chris Carr Announces Bid for Governor 

Attorney General Chris Carr announced his candidacy for governor in 2026, becoming the first Republican to enter the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp.

Carr cited a “groundswell of support” for conservative leadership following recent GOP victories and outlined priorities including job growth, community safety, and reversing liberal immigration policies.

Potential Republican contenders include Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.

Carr, appointed attorney general in 2016, won elections in 2018 and 2022. Before his current role, he served as chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson and held various state leadership positions

  Abandoned Funeral Home Under Investigation

The Norman Medford-Peden Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta burned earlier this year and is now under investigation after a British photographer discovered urns, human remains, and sensitive personal documents in the abandoned building.

Six agencies, including the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are probing the handling of prepaid funeral funds and missing money, which should have been held in trust or insured.

Photographer Ben James reported finding over 30 urns, family photos, death certificates, hazardous chemicals, and a human fetus in a jar, prompting authorities to investigate the whereabouts of the funeral home’s owner. 

Authorities are urging families who used the funeral home to come forward to help recover missing funds and identify the remains.

Lil Wayne, GloRilla to Headline Playoff Concerts

Lil Wayne, GloRilla, and Camila Cabello will headline the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! concert series on Jan. 18 and 19 at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, leading up to the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 20.

The two-night event will also feature Myles Smith, Knox, Kane Brown, and Ashley Cooke, offering a mix of hip-hop, pop, and country music to energize fans.

On game day, Kane Brown and Ashley Cooke will perform at the Allstate Championship Tailgate outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with access limited to championship ticket holders.

Tickets for the Playoff Playlist Live! series go on sale today, Nov. 25.

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➤ Atlanta: Gov. Brian Kemp has been elected chairman of the Republican Governors Association for 2025, with Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte as vice chairman. (More) 

➤ Conyers: Eight weeks after a chemical fire at BioLab forced evacuations and caused respiratory issues for residents, a revamped Cascade Skating rink opened, bringing hope and joy to the community with a grand celebration. (More) 

➤ Coweta County: A puppy named Brandon was rescued from a drainage pipe thanks to a joint effort by the Newnan Police Department, Fire Department, and Utilities and was returned to his grateful family. (See Photo)

➤ Atlanta: The Atlanta Center for Black Women’s Wellness now offers monthly home visits to families, providing diapers, books, and health support until babies reach 18 months. (See Details) 

➤ Glynn County: The Health Department reported that a raccoon from St. Simons Island tested positive for rabies after attacking a feral cat. Residents are advised to avoid contact with wild animals, ensure pets are vaccinated, and follow safety guidelines to prevent the spread of rabies in the area. (More)

➤ Cobb County: Reflections of Trinity, in partnership with Linked UP Church, distributed 167,000 pounds of food, including turkeys and Thanksgiving sides, to 1,600 families in Powder Springs on Saturday. (More)

➤ No. 8 Georgia cruised past UMass with a dominant 59-21 victory on Saturday, while Georgia Southern edged closer to a Sun Belt championship berth with a 26-6 win over Coastal Carolina. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks will honor the late Dikembe Mutombo during tonight’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. (More) 

➤ The Atlanta Braves let five players go to free agency at MLB’s non-tender deadline, including Ramon Laureano, who started for the team last season. (More) 

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➤ Georgia Power now projects a decade-long electricity demand growth of 36,500 megawatts, with large-scale projects like data centers driving a rapid surge. Load growth for 2028-2029 alone has tripled from 6,000 megawatts to nearly 20,000 megawatts. (More)

➤ Irving Tissue will create 100 new jobs in Macon-Bibb County as part of a $600 million expansion, adding a third paper-making machine, converting lines, and a fully automated warehouse to its facility. (More)

➤ A U.S. Forest Service study shows that longleaf pine forests are increasing across the Southeast, with Georgia adding about 47 million trees and seeing one of the largest increases in seedlings alongside Florida and Mississippi. Restoration efforts have reversed a centuries-long decline. (More) 

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➤ Atlanta native and Emmy Award-winning radio host Ryan Cameron has been named the new voice of the plane train at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with recordings completed for announcements to guide millions of passengers. (More)

➤ Former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kim Zolciak and ex-husband Kroy Biermann have dropped the price of their 15,000-square-foot Milton mansion to $3.65 million in a bid to sell it before a Dec. 3 foreclosure auction. (See Photos)

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How large a turkey are you preparing for Thanksgiving?

1. 4-6 lbs.
2. 8-10 lbs.
3. 12-14 lbs.
4. 16 lbs. and above
5. I don’t do the cooking

Friday’s Results:

Have you played pickleball?

1. Yes: 31.8%
2. No: 68.2%

What is the name of the protected reef area off Georgia’s coast?

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