Sunday, November 2, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1897, prominent American politician, Richard Brevard Russell, Jr., was born in Winder. He served as the 66th governor of Georgia from 1931 to 1933 and later represented Georgia in the U.S. Senate for almost 40 years, from 1933 until his death in 1971.

A new dog-friendly airline is launching service at Fulton County Airport-Brown Field that will allow travelers and their canine companions to sit together in the main cabin of the airplane. Learn more in Et Cetera.

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Blank Foundation Donates Millions to Hurricane Relief

Arthur M. Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons and co-founder of The Home Depot, has committed $2.5 million toward relief efforts for Hurricane Melissa through his charitable organization.

Of that donation, $1.5 million will be directed to World Central Kitchen to provide meals and clean water in the hardest‑hit zones. The remaining $1 million will support Team Rubicon for on‑the‑ground disaster response and recovery.

“Jamaica and the Caribbean hold a special place in my heart, filled with meaningful family memories. The impact of Hurricane Melissa is profound, but so is the resilience of people in this region,” Arthur M. Blank said in a statement.

As of Saturday, the death toll from Hurricane Melissa has surpassed 50 as recovery efforts begin amid widespread destruction.

Several Parks and Rec Areas Close

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, numerous U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) parks and recreational areas at Lake Lanier, Allatoona Lake, and West Point Lake have closed until further notice as of Oct. 31.

Powerhouses and navigation locks will continue to operate despite the closures. It is currently unknown if affected employees will be furloughed.

Earlier this year, USACE closed 11 recreational sites at Lake Lanier due to staffing shortages.

Carter’s to Close Stores, Reduce Workforce

Carter’s, an Atlanta-based children’s clothing retailer, announced plans to close 150 stores nationwide and cut 300 jobs over the next three years.

The move is expected to save the company around $35 million per year.

“Elevated product costs, in part due to the impact of higher tariffs, as well as additional investment, weighed meaningfully on our profitability,” said Douglas C. Palladini, Carter’s Chief Executive Officer & President.

The company has not yet shared the specific locations it will be closing but stated in a company release that it would be “closing low-margin retail stores, right-sizing our organization, and honing product choices.”

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➤ Atlanta: Commuters spent an average of 87 hours stuck in traffic in 2024—the ninth most in the country—according to a Texas A&M University’s Transportation Institute study. (More)

➤ Kennesaw: Portillo’s, a Chicago-style restaurant chain, is set to open its first Georgia location in the city on Nov. 18. (More)

➤ Clayton County: A fire caused by a window air-conditioning unit at a Riverdale motel on Highway 85 displaced eight people and caused about $10,000 in damage. (See Details)

➤ College Park: The city has broken ground on the 40-acre Roderick Gay Botanical Garden, a long-awaited project aimed at enhancing eco-tourism, education, and community life. (More)

➤ Union City: A train was involved in a crash with an Amazon truck on Roosevelt Highway and Goodson Road; no injuries were reported. (More)

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➤ The Atlanta Falcons take on the New England Patriots today at 1 p.m. Falcons key players Michael Penix Jr., Darnell Mooney, and Drake London will all return from injury for the game. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks kicked off the 2025 NBA Cup with a blowout 128-108 win over the Indiana Pacers, one of last year’s NBA Finals teams. (More)

➤ Jarmaine Mitchell, the No. 1-ranked JUCO offensive tackle prospect, has flipped his commitment from Mississippi State to Georgia. (More)

➤ Chauncey Bowens’ 36-yard touchdown run with less than five minutes remaining lifted No. 5 Georgia to a 24-20 win over rival Florida. (Watch Video)

➤ No. 8 Georgia Tech and NC State combined for more than 1,100 yards, but the Yellow Jackets lost 48-36, their first loss of the season. (Recap)

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➤ RetrievAir, a startup airline based in Texas, will launch service at Atlanta’s Fulton County Airport-Brown Field on Feb. 6, 2026, offering passengers the option to book their dogs in a seat next to them in the main cabin. (More)

➤ Over 150 high school students gathered at the 10th annual Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC) skills challenge in Perry, where they competed in construction contests in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and welding. (More)

➤ The Columbia County Fair in Grovetown, which features food vendors, entertainment, and shows, is open through Nov. 9. (More)

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