Pair of CSX Train Crashes Hit Metro Atlanta

Metro Atlanta saw two CSX train collisions between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. 

The first wreck happened Thursday in Fairburn along U.S. Highway 29 near Bishop Road, where a CSX train struck a tractor-trailer that had gotten stuck on the tracks, resulting in a fire and a closure of the highway. 

The driver of the tractor-trailer managed to climb out before the train hit, escaping unharmed. Two people were aboard the train, and one of them suffered minor injuries. 

Around 14 hours later, a collision between a semi-truck and a CSX train on Atlanta’s westside erupted in flames, suspended MARTA service in the area, and left hundreds of Amazon packages dispersed along the tracks. No injuries were reported. 

The driver of the semi-truck was not at the scene and hasn’t been located as of Friday. 

  Arrest Made in 30 Year Cold Case 

Authorities have announced an arrest more than 30 years after a Georgia pastor was shot and killed while repairing a church roof in Jeff Davis County.

Zachary B. Harper of Hazlehurst has been charged with malice murder and felony murder in connection with the 1996 killing of 54-year-old James Hand at the Full Gospel Church of Snipesville.

According to authorities, the charges against Harper stemmed from new evidence uncovered during the investigation.

Harper is currently serving a life sentence at the Jenkins Correctional Facility in Millen for a separate murder committed ten days after Hand’s death. 

An investigation remains ongoing.

Plans Revealed for New Arena in Macon

Macon-Bibb County has released plans for a new $350 million arena that would replace the aging Macon Coliseum built in 1968. 

The 230,000-square-foot multipurpose facility will feature seating capacity for over 10,000 people, two parking decks, premium seating, a roughly 30,000-square-foot flex hall, and a Macon Sports Hall of Fame.

The facility is expected to open in late 2028 on the current Macon Coliseum site. The project is set to break ground next month and will be completed in phases to ensure the Macon Coliseum can continue to operate while the new facility is constructed. 

An AI rendering of the arena can be seen here.

➤ Fayetteville: The Fun Spot America theme park will permanently close after its final day of operation on Aug. 2, ending a 36-year run. (More)

➤ Statewide: Beginning July 1, autonomous delivery robots will be allowed to travel up to 7 mph on sidewalks, shared-use paths, and safety zones, up from the current 4 mph limit. (More)

➤ Cordele: Yancey Engineered Solutions is set to open a new manufacturing facility on South Midway Road that’s expected to create 300 jobs over the next several years. (More)

➤ Taylor County: A wood chipper and semi-truck with a combined value of around $375,000 were recovered by deputies after they were stolen in 2024. (More)

➤ Statewide: All interstate lane closures will be suspended from July 3 through July 6 to ease traffic during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. (More) 

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➤ The Hawks picked up forward Mouhamed Gueye’s team option for next season and pushed back the guarantee deadline on Buddy Hield’s $9.7 million contract, buying the organization more time to explore trade options. (More) 

➤ Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray was nominated for best WNBA player at the 2026 ESPYS after averaging 18.4 points per game and earning her third straight All-Star selection last season. (More) 

➤ Georgia football’s 2026 win total is set at 9.5, tied with the Texas Longhorns for the highest mark in the SEC. (More)

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Big Money Gets In Pre-IPO in AI

AI stocks now make up about 45% of the S&P 500. But the biggest breakout gains often happen because investors got in before companies went public.

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Flippy alone represents a $4B/year revenue opportunity in the US. Invest before Miso hits its $2.5M raise target for June. Hurry for bonus shares.

➤ The Chehaw Zoo in Albany has welcomed Mira, a banana-loving binturong on loan from the Georgia Untamed Zoo in Hogansville. (More)

➤ Waymo says its driverless cars have logged over 5.4 million miles in Atlanta since the service launched, the fifth-most of any U.S. city. (More)

➤ A pregnant goat found wandering along an interstate was safely handed over to an animal shelter after it was rescued by a Haralson County deputy. (More)

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