Thursday, February 26, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1926, boxer Theodore “Tiger” Flowers—born in Camilla and nicknamed the “Georgia Deacon”—won the world middleweight title.

What do the Clintons have to do with the Epstein investigation? In today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown covers why Hillary and Bill Clinton are set to testify behind closed doors, and what lawmakers say they’re looking for in the records. Watch to learn more.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, explains why surging demand for physical silver is putting retirement savings at risk—and how a free Wealth Protection Guide can show you ways to legally diversify with gold and silver.

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Jurors Hear Father’s Police Interviews

Jurors in Barrow County were presented tapes of police interviews with the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, who told investigators he was unaware of his son’s alleged intentions before the shootings.

Colin Gray faces 29 felony counts for allowing his son to possess a rifle while allegedly knowing the teen suffered from anxiety and had displayed a photo of the Parkland school shooter in his bedroom.

A Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent testified about a text message the son sent his father before the shooting, saying, “I’m sorry, it’s not your fault,” but he gave no details as to his alleged plan.

A Barrow County Sheriff’s Office investigator who interviewed Gray said the father was arrested in part because of alleged inconsistencies in his statements, including about where firearms were kept.

ICE Plans Include Second Center

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security purchased an Oakwood building to convert into an immigration enforcement detention center, the second proposed center in the state.

In addition to aiding in illegal immigration processing and deportations, the Oakwood center would create an estimated 1,520 jobs and $34.3 million in tax revenue for the community, federal officials said.

The project and another center proposed for a building in Social Circle are part of a nationwide plan to consolidate about 300 Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities into eight mega centers and about 26 other facilities, funded by the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The proposed site in Social Circle would become one of the mega centers and house between 7,500 and 10,000 detainees. Some local officials in Social Circle raised questions about whether the city’s infrastructure could support the project.

Tree Pollen Season Begins

Georgia’s tree pollen season is underway.

Allergists recommend starting nasal sprays and antihistamines before symptoms worsen. They also advise keeping windows closed during high-count days.

Elm, juniper, alder, and maple trees are the primary culprits in the early season. The peak period typically arrives between late March and mid-April, when oak and birch pollen drive counts into the thousands.

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Silver’s Rise Can Make or Break Your Retirement

It has surged over 300% over the past 12 months. It’s crucial to the AI revolution, but demand is far outstripping supply. It has become a go-to safe haven asset for global institutions, Wall Street investors, and everyday Americans as the economy becomes more unhinged. And before this current run-up, almost no one gave it a second thought.

Physical silver is quickly becoming the #1 commodity in the world. And now is your chance to benefit from it!

Retirement savings like 401(k)s and pension plans are growing increasingly vulnerable. A bursting stock bubble, a collapsing dollar, or one conflict halfway around the world can send your funds’ value plummeting.

You can protect that value with physical silver. Thanks to an IRS loophole, you can legally transfer the value of your 401(k), TSP, Pension, or IRA into physical silver and gold.

Silver is unique among commodities, with soaring demand from investors and industry. And its 6-year supply deficit gives price a solid floor and no ceiling. Bank of America said silver could break $300 this year. Don’t miss this opportunity to fortify your finances with vital physical assets.

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➤ Gainesville: Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins served as the designated survivor during President Trump’s State of the Union address, the second straight year the former Georgia congressman filled that role. (More)

➤ Savannah: ESPN and the Savannah Bananas announced 25 games of the 2026 Banana Ball season will stream on the network’s platforms, with the first broadcast appearance set for June 28 on ABC. (More)

➤ Newnan: State Rep. Lynn Smith, R-Newnan, and chair of the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee, will retire after serving 30 years in the state House. (More)

➤ Cobb County: The Georgia Secretary of State’s office fined Republican Party activist Nathaniel Darnell $500,000 and referred him for possible criminal charges for his alleged role in the First Liberty Ponzi scheme. Darnell’s attorney rejected the allegations and accused Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger of pursuing the case for political gain. (More)

➤ Statesboro: Mayor Jonathan McCollar delivered his annual State of the City address, outlining priorities for infrastructure, child literacy, and public safety. (More)

➤ Albany: City leaders addressed complaints about brown water tied to an ongoing water meter replacement project, advising residents to run their water 10 to 15 minutes to help clear the lines. (More)

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➤ Georgia women’s basketball moved up one spot to No. 23 in this week’s AP poll. (Rankings)

➤ Newly-acquired Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga made his debut with the team, scoring a season-high 27 points against the Washington Wizards. (More)

➤ Georgia baseball ranks No. 11 in this week’s D1Baseball.com poll. (See Full Poll)

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➤ Memphis Health Foods plans to open a production facility in Moultrie for its mushroom coffee and other products, creating 30 jobs in the first year and up to 90 jobs within five years. (More)

➤ Georgia Power’s parent company closed on a $26.5 billion low-interest federal loan for infrastructure projects, projected to save the utility and its customers more than $7 billion from reduced interest expenses. (More)

➤ Bacon County residents packed a county commissioners meeting to challenge a Silicon Ranch solar project under construction on nearly 800 acres, saying the panels sit too close to homes. (More)

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Inflation is rising, recession is looming, and the stock market bubble looks ready to burst. While dollar-denominated assets like stocks and bonds could plummet, physical gold owners could soon be celebrating.

President Trump’s proposed “Gold Reset” could mark America’s greatest wealth creation event in nearly a century. This historic move would revalue the nation’s gold reserves overnight, catapulting owners of physical gold to new heights as the value of government gold skyrockets 9,000%.

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➤ Martin Hogan was named the 202nd Grand Marshal of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah, with his investiture ceremony set for Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. (More)

➤ Researchers at Georgia Tech and Georgia Southern collaborated on a wearable patch that monitors athlete hydration and heat stress through Bluetooth sensors, with Georgia Southern’s football team serving as field testers. (More)

➤ The annual Crawfish Festival in Albany returns from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 14 at the Thronateeska Heritage Center, featuring all-you-can-eat Louisiana crawfish and live zydeco music. (More)

➤ The Sylvester Stallone series Tulsa King seeks background actors from the Savannah area for upcoming filming in the community. (More)

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