‘Much-Needed’ Rain Forecast

Forecasters said this week’s “much-needed” rain will help but won’t end the state’s drought.

A storm system began moving in late Sunday, with rain expected to continue today. More chances of rain are forecast for later in the week.

The latest drought map shows nearly all of the Peach State in some level of drought, with metro Atlanta in extreme drought conditions for the first time since 2019.

The driest areas report cracked ground, dry lakes, and elevated fire risks.

  Georgia Tech Stays in Top 10

Georgia Tech remained in the top 10 of the weekly AP college football poll on Sunday, slipping one spot to No. 8.

The Yellow Jackets moved to 8-0 on Saturday with a dominant 41-16 homecoming win over Syracuse, setting a program record with a 5-0 start in ACC play.

Quarterback Haynes King delivered a Heisman-caliber performance, racking up 304 passing yards, 91 rushing yards, and five touchdowns.

Georgia Tech will face N.C. State on the road this Saturday.

Cousins’ Return Fails to Lift Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons suffered a 34–10 home loss to the 1–6 Miami Dolphins on Sunday, with quarterback Kirk Cousins getting his first start since last year.

Cousins passed for 173 yards without a touchdown in place of the injured Michael Penix Jr. The Falcons were also without wide receiver Drake London.

With the team now 3–4 and on a two-game losing streak, head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot face growing pressure.

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➤ Augusta: Police in neighboring North Augusta, S.C., shot a suspected gunman after two people were shot at a gas station Sunday. The conditions of the victims and the suspected gunman were not immediately released. (More)

➤ Rockdale County: Sheriff’s deputies warned residents of a scam involving fake arrest warrants sent by mail, phone, or text. Officials urged people not to share personal information. (More)

➤ Savannah: The Windsor Forest Community Center hosted a Christmas in October community dinner, providing meals, health checks, and gifts to seniors ahead of the holiday season. (More)

➤ Athens: Police arrested a man who allegedly assaulted a female University of Georgia student outside of a local bar while he was dressed in a Nazi uniform. (More)

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➤ Chase Elliott’s third-place finish in Martinsville, Virginia, on Sunday wasn’t enough to keep the Dawsonville driver from being eliminated from the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. (Interview)

➤ Georgia remained at No. 5 in the latest AP college football rankings released Sunday, following a bye week. (Rankings)

➤ Cam Newton and Kirby Smart were a part of the 2025 Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame class inducted on Saturday. (See 2025 Class)

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➤ Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A opened its first restaurant in the United Kingdom. (More)

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➤ Film industry leaders meeting at a summit at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville cited AI and online creators as keys to a rebound in Georgia’s movie production. (More)

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➤ Walt Disney World is offering Georgia residents discounted hotel stays starting at $129 per night during select dates this holiday season. (More)

➤ The state’s five most snake-infested rivers are the Altamaha, Chattahoochee, Ogeechee, Satilla, and Savannah, according to WorldAtlas. (More)

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