Sunday, August 17, 2025

Good morning! On this day in 1915, Leo Frank was lynched in Marietta, after his death sentence for murder was commuted, sparking national outrage and antisemitic unrest. Prominent townsmen kidnapped Frank from prison and carried out the execution.

Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern Railroad came up with a clever plan to clear invasive kudzu vines from its railyard—goats! Learn more in Et Cetera.

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Drug Trafficker Sentenced after 4th Offense

Mekael Desean Daniels was sentenced to over 24 years in federal prison earlier this week after authorities discovered nearly 250 pounds of cocaine, $600,000, and 62 grams of fentanyl in his Buckhead stash house.

Daniels pleaded guilty in March to conspiracy to possess cocaine and fentanyl with intent to distribute. This conviction marks his fourth drug trafficking offense.

The case is part of “Operation Take Back America,” an initiative established earlier this year by the Department of Justice that’s designed to combat drug and human trafficking, illegal immigration, and transnational criminal organizations.

“Let this case serve as a clear warning: drug traffickers can no longer operate with impunity,” states Jae W. Chung, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Division.

Elementary Student Arrested After Gun Discharged in School

A student at Meadowcreek Elementary School in Gwinnett County is being accused of bringing a firearm to school and discharging it in a restroom toilet before classes began on Aug. 14; no injuries were reported.

Initially, school administrators were alerted to a broken toilet and a student admitted to intentionally damaging it. However, further investigation revealed that the same student had damaged the toilet with a gun that was brought from home.

The student was arrested and faces criminal charges. Authorities are also examining whether the student’s parents will face charges.

Snoop Dogg Bringing Hemp Beverages to Georgia

Rapper Snoop Dogg is expanding his hemp-infused beverage line, Iconic Tonics, into Georgia, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

The two products being introduced are “Do It Fluid,” a flavorful drink, and “Doggy Spritz,” a seltzer.

The expansion adds to a flourishing cannabis beverage market, which is expected to grow from $3 billion in 2024 to $117 billion by 2032.

“I’ve rocked with artists from all three [states], been inspired by the sounds, and now I’m bringing my energy there with Do It Fluid and Doggy Spritz. Good music, good people, and now, good drinks,” the rapper said.

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➤ Statewide: Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean on Saturday; it is not currently forecasted to hit land but could produce large swells and rip currents along coastal Georgia. (More)

➤ Cobb County: All vehicles will be banned from driving up Kennesaw Mountain starting in 2026 to enhance safety and reduce congestion. An alternative daily shuttle service will be provided. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: A student at Stephenson Middle School was hospitalized after consuming a THC gummy. (More)

➤ Clayton County: An eight-vehicle crash on I-75 South near Tara Boulevard early Friday morning resulted in all lanes being blocked for several hours. (More)

➤ Atlanta: The escalator at the Vine City MARTA station has reopened after being closed for a month following a stampede after the Beyoncé concert on July 15, which left several people injured. (More)

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➤ Atlanta Braves rookie pitcher Hurston Waldrep continued a strong start to his MLB career with six scoreless innings against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, helping lead Atlanta to a 2-0 victory. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Tennessee Titans on Friday in their second preseason game, dropping the team to 0-2 as they gear up for the regular season. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks have released their entire schedule for the 2025-2026 NBA season. (See Schedule)

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➤ Norfolk Southern brought in 24 goats and a sheep to clear four acres of invasive kudzu at Atlanta’s Inman Yard. (More)

➤ Eligible families can now register for a free grocery program at Tapp Middle School in Powder Springs. (More)

➤ K9 Nitro, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois who served eight years with the Gwinnett County Police Department, has retired. (More)

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