Sunday, February 15, 2026

Good morning! On this date in 1898 the USS Maine exploded in the harbor of Havana, Cuba, killing 266 sailors. At the time, many Americans blamed Spain for the attack. Following the explosion, Georgia became a major hub for the resulting Spanish-American War, providing over 25 training camps across the state with two of the most important camps located in Savannah and Chickamauga.

Happy Lunar New Year! Celebrating the Year of the Horse, the fourth annual Lunar New Year Festival kicked off yesterday at Stone Mountain Park. Get all the details in today’s Top Stories.

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Family of Man Killed at Crosswalk Sues Atlanta

The family of Pradeep Sood, a man who was struck and killed by a vehicle in February 2025 while crossing Peachtree Street at a faded crosswalk in downtown Atlanta, has filed a $12 million wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Atlanta.

The family alleges the city failed to address the deteriorated crosswalk, which they say misled pedestrians.

Family members and advocates are urging the city to install a raised crosswalk on the street and provide a clear timeline for the crosswalk’s installation.

The worn crosswalk has been repaved, and the Atlanta Department of Transportation announced that safety upgrades are planned for the area this fall.

The city has not commented on the lawsuit due to it being pending.

Second Round of E-Bike Rebate Program Approved

The City of Atlanta has approved $1 million in funding for the second round of its e‑bike rebate program to help residents afford e‑bikes.

Throughout the first round of funding in 2024, 579 recipients redeemed a rebate ranging from $500 to $2,000, which was spent exclusively at locally owned, small businesses in Atlanta.

Over 11,000 residents applied for the rebate program, which was the first of its kind in Georgia.

According to the Atlanta Regional Commission, 74% of surveyed residents who received the rebate reported riding their e-bikes at least two days per week.

Lunar New Year Festival Begins

Stone Mountain Park kicked off its fourth annual Lunar New Year Festival yesterday.

The event takes place every Saturday and Sunday from 4-9 p.m. through March 1.

The festival, which celebrates the Year of the Horse, features a Lunar New Year Drone and Light Show, lighted parade, live entertainment, cultural activities, and more.

Tickets for the event start at $24.99 and can be purchased here.

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➤ Atlanta: Multiple elephant ivory carvings that were found in a package imported from Austria were seized by authorities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. (More)

➤ Banks County: A conditional reopening of the Atlanta Dragway facility that closed in 2021 was approved last week. (More)

➤ Gwinnett County: A fire at a mobile home park in Tucker destroyed five homes and displaced more than 20 residents on Friday. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: Due to school construction, eight polling places will be temporarily relocated, impacting voters for the upcoming May 19 primary and potential June 16 runoff. (More)

➤ Savannah: A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Forsyth Park Shade Garden will be held next to the Fragrant Garden at Bull Street and East Park Avenue on Feb. 18. (See Details)

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➤ Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale told reporters he doesn’t plan to use MLB’s new ball-strike challenge system next year. (More)

➤ No. 15 Georgia baseball started its 2026 season with a bang, defeating Wright State 13-1 via run rule in seven innings. (More)

➤ ESPN analyst Jeremy Fowler predicted the Atlanta Falcons will win the NFC South in 2026 and star running back Bijan Robinson to win MVP in a recent article. (More)

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➤ The Shepeard Community Blood Center in Augusta is offering two free boxes of Girl Scout cookies to blood donors from Feb. 16-20. (More)

➤ The Sandy Springs Arts Foundation’s third annual ARTBEAT showcase raised $100,000 for public school art programs in the city. (More)

➤ The 49th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will be headlined by The Roots, Kamasi Washington, and PJ Morton. The free, three-day event will be held at Piedmont Park from May 23-25. (More)

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