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Article Icon 1Fall Festival Season in Full Swing

Georgia is already knee-deep in fall fun as the official start of autumn arrives today.

From corn mazes in Cumming and Dawsonville to festivals such as Fright Fest at Six Flags and the Georgia National Fair (Oct. 2-12 in Perry), the state is packed with events.

Highlights include the Duluth Fall Festival (Sept. 27-28) and the always-busy Apple Festival in Ellijay (Oct. 11-12 and Oct. 18-19).

Whether you’re after pumpkins, peanuts, or polka, there’s an activity out there for you.

  Article Icon 1Veteran Protects Others During Shooting Threat

A veteran directed restaurant staff to safety and then guarded the door armed with his personal firearm after a man threatened a Springfield restaurant Saturday night, witnesses said.

The unidentified gunman made threatening comments inside the El Ximador restaurant and then went to his car to retrieve a gun, later firing the gun outside, witnesses said.

No injuries were reported, and the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect was arrested but did not release additional details.

Article Icon 1Falcons Shut Out

The Atlanta Falcons were steamrolled 30-0 by the previously winless Carolina Panthers on Sunday, with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. benched late in the game.

Penix completed 18 of 36 passes for 172 yards with two interceptions. Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins replaced him in the fourth quarter.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris dismissed a reporter’s question about a possible change at starting quarterback going forward, saying Penix was taken out to avoid injury risks.

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A groundbreaking discovery is transforming how we understand memory and brain health.

 Scientists at the prestigious Weinberg College of Chicago recently built the world’s most advanced atomic microscope, powerful enough to look deep inside a living, active brain. What they saw left them stunned: the true location of memory cells, and how these cells shape our daily habits, decisions, and even personality.

 Even more exciting, their research revealed a simple way to restore lost memory and sharpen mental clarity—without expensive treatments or risky medications. A revolutionary mental training program now makes it possible to reverse even severe memory loss using just a few easy, 3-minute techniques.

 Because it relies on natural brain retraining—not drugs or supplements—powerful corporations are already trying to keep this discovery from the public.

 The opportunity to reclaim your memory may not be available for long.

 👉 Watch the video while you still can.

Around Georgia

➤ Savannah: Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones called for a countywide youth curfew after two shootings left one minor dead. (More)

Fulton County: County commissioners restored $1.7 million in arts funding, saying the money became available due to savings in other areas. (More)

Peachtree Corners: Residents debated creating a local police department, citing slow response times by Gwinnett County police. (More)

Metro Atlanta: The weather is expected to stay hot and mostly dry through midweek, followed by soaking rains that could bring 1-3 inches Thursday into Friday. (More)


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Georgia Sports

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton’s high school jersey was retired by Rabun County High School in Tiger. (Watch)

Georgia Tech rose two spots to No. 16 and Georgia remained at No. 5 in the AP college football poll released Sunday. (More)

Ethan Ledford, 21, became the youngest inductee into the Georgia Trapshooting Hall of Fame. He began trapshooting at age 11 with a Henry County 4-H team. (More)

Yesterday’s Results: NFL | WNBA | NHL | MLB | Soccer | LPGA | F1 | NASCAR

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Georgia Business

A gas station in Augusta agreed to pay the state $10,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging the station engaged in price-gouging during Hurricane Helene. (More)

The Okefenokee Swamp was spared from nearby mining by a conservation group’s $60 million land buyout in June, but locals warn threats to the ecosystem remain. (More)

Crowds packed the Fox Theatre for last week’s premiere of Delta’s documentary celebrating the airline’s 100 years of aviation history, featuring stories from past employees. (More)

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This discovery is changing everything we know about memory and the brain.

 After creating the world’s most powerful atomic microscope, scientists at Weinberg College of Chicago peered inside a living brain for the first time—and were amazed by what they found. They identified where memory cells are truly stored and how they guide everyday decisions.

 Even in severe cases of memory loss, a breakthrough mental training program now offers hope. Using a few simple 3-minute techniques, people are restoring clarity naturally—without medications or supplements.

 But act fast: powerful interests want this information hidden.

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Et Cetera

➤ Cobb County hosted a LEGO fan convention, featuring master builders and rare sets. A portion of the proceeds will go to buy LEGO sets for military families and at-risk youth. (More)

The Blue Ridge Mountains were named Georgia’s top fall destination by USA Today, offering foliage train rides, apple picking, and festivals in scenic mountain towns. (More)

➤ A year after a high school football injury left him in a coma, Gwinnett County teen OJ Appiah discussed his recovery, high school graduation, and enrollment in college. (More)

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The Poll

Do you plan to go on vacation this fall?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Not sure

Yesterday’s Results:

Are you excited for fall to start?

  1. Yes: 67%
  2. No opinion: 17%
  3. No: 16%
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