Thursday, August 7, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1742, Nathanael Greene was born. Raised as a pacifist in Rhode Island, he became a Revolutionary War hero and helped reclaim Georgia from the British. In gratitude, the state gave him a plantation outside Savannah.

Are you curious how Georgia stacks up on traffic enforcement? Check out Et Cetera to see where we rank among the strictest states. (Spoiler: we’re pretty high.) Think speeding fines here are over the top? Cast your vote in today’s Poll.

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Five Soldiers Shot at Fort Stewart

An active-duty U.S. Army sergeant opened fire Wednesday morning at Fort Stewart, wounding five fellow soldiers before he was subdued by other soldiers and taken into custody, authorities said.

Three of the wounded were transported to a trauma center in Savannah. All are expected to survive.

Authorities identified the suspect as Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28. An investigation continues into the motive.

The shooting took place in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area and prompted a base-wide lockdown for about an hour.

Crime Down Across State

Violent crime in Georgia fell 10.5% in 2024, outpacing a 4.5% nationwide decline, according to FBI data released on Tuesday.

Property crime in the state was down 10%.

While the decline continued a dropoff from a pandemic-era rise in crime, “any violent crime is unacceptable, and everyone deserves to feel safe and secure in the community and their homes,” FBI Special Agent Paul Brown said.

FBI officials credited the decline in part to coordinated efforts between federal, state, and local agencies.

Skating Rink Closure ‘End of an Era’

Skate Along USA, a staple in Lilburn for over 40 years, will permanently close on August 24.

The owners of the roller skating rink called the upcoming closure “the end of an era for us” and thanked generations of skaters for their support.

The news touched off a wave of nostalgia, with former patrons reminiscing about school skate nights, birthday parties, and first jobs.

The rink will open for weekend skates and adult nights through its final day.

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➤ Statewide: Georgia has so far issued nearly $1 billion in state tax refunds to 3 million residents, covering 90% of expected rebates. State lawmakers approved this year’s refunds in the spring, citing surplus funds. (More)

➤ Towns County: An investigation continued into the death of a 38-year-old man found in a van at Bell Mountain in Hiawassee, the third death this year at the mountain. (More)

➤ Forsyth County: Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who was expelled by the Georgia Republican Party in January, has changed his party affiliation to Democratic. (More)

➤ Statesboro: More than 60 first responders from 13 agencies took part in training on how to respond to active shooter situations. (More)

➤ Gwinnett County: A former student was arrested at McConnell Middle after entering a side door with a knife and THC vapes. (More)

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➤ ESPN ranked Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton as the second-most important player in college football for the upcoming season, behind Texas quarterback Arch Manning. (More)

➤ Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young is reportedly upset with the organization for not offering him a max contract extension. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech came in at third in the ACC Power Rankings published by ESPN, one spot ahead of where they ranked in the conference’s preseason media poll. (More)

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➤ Georgia Power requested state Public Service Commission approval to pursue a large Tesla Megapacks battery storage project. (More)

➤ Mellow Mushroom will reopen its Decatur location this fall as a company-owned store with new seating, events, and a test kitchen for national menu items. (More)

➤ The organizers of Columbus Restaurant Week, which was not held this summer due to a lack of sponsorship funding, say they hope to bring back the event next year. (More)

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➤ Atlanta-based Moe’s Southwest Grill earned national praise as its Adobo Chicken Taco ranked No. 9 on USA Today’s list of best fast food tacos. (More)

➤ Forbes ranked Georgia No. 2 in the nation for strictest traffic enforcement, with speeding fines up to $500 and automatic license suspension for first-time DUIs. (More)

➤ WalletHub ranked Georgia as the fifth-worst state to have a baby, scoring the state low in baby-friendliness and healthcare access. (More)

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