Farmers Praise Tax Relief

Georgia farmers praised the newly adopted federal budget, which reduces the burden of estate taxes, aids peanut farmers, and funds more agricultural research, among other initiatives.

One farm industry champion said the bill’s passage “marks a major legislative victory for America’s agricultural community, especially cattle producers and family-run farms.”

The estate tax change “saves a lot of family farms and will hopefully keep that next generation in production agriculture,” said state Sen. Russ Goodman, R-Cogdell, a seventh-generation farmer.

  Savannah Student Among Texas Flood Victims

A 21-year-old Savannah College of Art and Design student was among the more than 100 victims who died in the Texas floods this past weekend.

Joyce Catherine Badon, a senior architecture major from Beaumont, Texas, was staying with friends at a home in Hunt, Texas, when the flooding hit.

“A beloved daughter, friend, and classmate, Joyce was passionate about using her artistry and talent to impact the world, and had recently helped redesign donation centers for Goodwill,” the school said.

Badon sent her family a final text that said “We’re being washed away” before losing contact.

Georgia A Retiree Magnet

Retirees are flocking to Georgia, which ranks as the No. 5 state in the nation for net migration among people aged 60 and older, according to a study.

Already home to more than 2.3 million people aged 60+, the state drew nearly 14,000 more retirees than left in 2023, based on the study’s review of U.S. Census Bureau estimates.

Georgia ranked behind Florida, North Carolina, Arizona, and South Carolina.

The study also listed the top 10 cities attracting retirees, but no Georgia city made that list. Cities with the biggest retiree exodus included New York City, Los Angeles, and Denver.

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➤ Savannah: The state Department of Transportation said the opening of the Chatham Parkway bridge over I-16 will be delayed until July 19. (More)

➤ Statewide: Law enforcement agencies across Georgia will increase speed patrols as part of the five-state Operation Southern Slow Down. (More)

➤ Atlanta: State Attorney General Chris Carr reported raising an additional $1.25 million for his 2026 gubernatorial bid against fellow Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and several Democratic candidates. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: A man suspected of shooting at Avondale Estates police and threatening people at a McDonald’s was arrested after his vehicle crashed on I-285 during a police chase. (More)

➤ Folkston: A suspected illegal immigrant from El Salvador who worked as an independent journalist and faces deportation has been shuffled between several jails since being transferred out of a Folkston detention center. (More)

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➤ Georgia Tech hired Ryan Alpert as athletic director. Alpert previously served as Tennessee’s deputy athletic director and chief revenue officer, where he built a reputation as an elite fundraiser. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves collaborated with Usher to release a collection of MLB All-Star-themed merchandise to celebrate upcoming All-Star festivities in Atlanta. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks face the Miami Heat in a summer league game on Friday, offering a first look at Atlanta native Asa Newell in a Hawks uniform. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | Wimbledon

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➤ GMS, SiteOne Landscape Supply, and Southern Company made U.S. News & World Report’s list of best U.S. public companies to work for. The Georgia-based companies were praised for their work-life balance, sense of belonging, and career growth opportunities. (See Details)

➤ The Piggly Wiggly in Gordon will close permanently on August 16. The grocery store chain thanked the community for its years of support for the store. (More)

➤ Publix recalled Market Ground Beef sold on June 25 in Sandy Springs and on June 26 in Gainesville, citing unspecified “potential foreign material.” (See Details)

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➤ Beyoncé will perform four shows this week at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. She requested that the roof stay closed and the Halo Board video screen be turned off for each performance. (More)

➤ Your chance to vote for Georgia State Patrol’s decked-out Camaro in the Best Looking Cruiser contest is nearing an end. Georgia hopes to prevent a three-peat by Florida’s flashy Corvette. (Vote Now)

➤ A Kennesaw lottery player won $3 million in the July 4 Mega Millions drawing, matching five numbers and selecting the multiplier that tripled the standard $1 million prize. (More)

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