Thursday, April 30, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1825, William McIntosh, a Creek chief, was killed at his Carroll County plantation by fellow Creeks opposed to his signing of a treaty ceding tribal lands to Georgia.

Jimmy Kimmel and President Trump are feuding again. But how far back does this actually go and how did it start? What happened when Trump was first booked on Kimmel’s show? And what roles are ABC, the FCC and major news affiliate playing? It’s a story nearly a decade in the making, and host Ayla Brown breaks down the entire feud, what started it, what they have said and where it stands in today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Listen here.

Our 2026 Mother’s Day Gift Guide has great picks for every mom on your list, and a few you’ll want to keep for yourself. No judgment.

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Georgia Rallies for Wildfire Victims

The support for wildfire-stricken South Georgia continues to grow, with fire crews from Sumter and Lee counties among those joining the front lines as part of a mutual-aid effort.

Meanwhile, donations of food and household goods continue to pour into the region, aid workers say. In Brantley County, three donation drop-off sites are set up.

Red Cross shelters remain open for displaced residents, and churches in Hortense and Nahunta opened their doors to families who lost their homes.

Students at Furlough Charter School in Americus wrote encouraging messages on water bottles for firefighters working in the field.

Charges Filed in Deadly Prison Riot

Twelve inmates face murder charges in the Jan. 11 gang-affiliated riot at Washington State Prison in Davisboro that left four inmates dead.

The state Department of Corrections said the inmates are charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, gang participation, and unlawful acts of violence in a penal institution.

The fight took place in an outdoor area of the medium-security facility. Guards used non-lethal weapons to bring the fighting under control in about 90 minutes.

The four inmates who died ranged in age from 23 to 42. A dozen other inmates were injured.

Dental Campus Breaks Ground

Crews broke ground on a new dental school campus in Savannah backed by $178 million in state funding, the latest step in Georgia’s push to address a statewide dentist shortage.

The campus—an extension of Augusta University’s Dental College of Georgia, the state’s only dental school—will enroll 50 dental students and 20 dental hygiene students per class.

State officials said the goal is to train more dental professionals and encourage them to stay and practice in Georgia, especially in underserved communities.

State data shows Georgia ranks near the bottom nationally in dentists per capita, with about 20 counties lacking a single practicing dentist.

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➤ Statewide: Candidates competing to succeed Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr took part in a political forum this week, focused on winning primary voters. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Democratic governor candidates debated taxes and Medicaid access this week as early voting gets underway ahead of the May 19 primary. (Watch)

➤ Fort Eisenhower: Eisenhower Army Medical Center paused inpatient critical care due to staff shortages, with patients sent to other local facilities. The ER remains open 24/7. (More)

➤ Effingham County: Fire officials reminded residents that a burn ban remains active after responding to a series of small wildfires over the past week. (More)

➤ Gainesville: Hall County Schools dedicated new learning commons spaces at four schools, funded by a $100,000 donation from the Ivester Foundation. (More)

➤ Atlanta United beat Charlotte FC 2-0 in the U.S. Open Cup to advance to the quarterfinals, with 18-year-old Cooper Sanchez becoming the fourth-youngest scorer in club history. (More)

➤ Former Atlanta Hawks executive Lester T. Jones Jr. was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for embezzlement. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons hired former Philadelphia executive Bryce Johnston as senior vice president of football administration, where he’ll lead salary-cap strategy and contract negotiations. (More)

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➤ ALDI opened its newest Central Georgia location in Gray, with the first customers receiving a gift bag of ALDI products and a gift card. (More)

➤ The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation launched the Stephens County Career Portal, connecting job seekers with verified employer listings. (More)

➤ Atlanta‘s restaurant scene remains unsettled, with neighborhood closures accelerating as rising costs and shifting consumer habits squeeze independent operators. (More)

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➤ Zoo Atlanta welcomed a Southern three-banded armadillo pup, a near-threatened species rarely seen in captivity. (Photos)

➤ Community members, students, and clergy in Cordele took part in a Bible reading marathon, reading the Bible cover to cover over eight days. (More)

➤ Three Georgia restaurants earned spots in BetUS’s national top 100 buffet rankings, led by Ole Times Country Buffet in Brunswick at No. 16. (More)

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