Sunday, May 11, 2025

Happy Mother’s Day! On this day in 1803, Georgia held its first land lottery, a system used to distribute land seized from the Creek and Cherokee Nations.

Reminiscent of a Bavarian village, this town was named Georgia’s “Most Charming Small City.” Learn more in today’s Et Cetera.

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4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southeast

Residents in northern Georgia were impacted when a 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Greenback, Tennessee, approximately 125 miles north of Atlanta, on Saturday morning.

The tremors from the earthquake reached parts of north Georgia and metro Atlanta. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) received over 23,000 public reports within the first hour following the 12-mile-deep quake.

No injuries or major damage have been reported.

Earthquakes in the eastern U.S. can be felt over greater distances due to the area’s geological characteristics. While aftershocks are possible for this natural disaster, they are unlikely to be felt in areas like Atlanta.

MTG Rules Out Run for Senate

A day after Rep. Buddy Carter became the first Republican to enter the 2026 U.S. Senate race, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared on social media that she will not run for U.S. Senate against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

The Georgia congresswoman’s announcement came the same week that Gov. Brian Kemp had also decided against a Senate run.

In her statement, Greene expressed frustration with the Senate’s structure, “It’s designed to obstruct the will of the people and protect the Uniparty’s grip on power.“

While Greene has ruled out a Senate bid, she has not dismissed the possibility of running for governor next year.

University of Georgia Baseball On a Roll

The University of Georgia baseball team is having an impressive 2025 season, solidifying their status as a national powerhouse under second-year head coach Wes Johnson.

The Bulldogs grabbed the top spot in Baseball America’s College Baseball Top 25 rankings earlier this week. They have won seven straight games.

Georgia’s recent run is fueled by a potent offense and a dominant pitching staff. The offense is highlighted by Ryland Zaborowski, who leads the team with a .372 batting average. On the mound, ace Nate Taylor boasts a 1.50 ERA.

After falling short of the College World Series last year, the Bulldogs are determined to make a deep postseason run in 2025.

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➤ Pooler: Local police made an arrest after a child was found locked inside a car outside the Five Below store on Pooler Parkway. (More)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Brian Kemp pledged to remain involved in Georgia politics after deciding against a Senate run in 2026. (More)

➤ Henry County: A fire broke out at a tire warehouse near Westridge Parkway in McDonough on Saturday, prompting officials to advise nearby residents to shelter in place. (See Photos)

➤ Macon: Three female inmates at Bibb County Jail were hospitalized after a suspected overdose earlier this week, but have since returned in stable condition. (More)

➤ Atlanta: The city’s overall crime rate decreased by 11% in the first four months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with homicides dropping 23%. (More)

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➤ The City of Decatur has announced an event called “WatchFest ‘26,” a month-long World Cup celebration featuring live streams of matches. (See Details)

➤ Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen made this acrobatic leaping catch to rob a hit during the Braves’ 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. (Watch Video)

➤ Wheeler defeated Newton 61-56 in the boys’ basketball Class AAAAAA Championship game on Saturday. (More)

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➤ An 82-year-old Nobel Peace Prize nominee and Marine Corps veteran is running 1,000 miles across Georgia in 40 days to raise funds for a nonprofit. (More)

➤ A high school senior from Dekalb County has earned more than $3 million in scholarships. (More)

➤ Northern Georgia’s town of Helen was named the “most charming small city” in the state by LoveExploring. (More)

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