Greene Won’t Run for Governor

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she won’t enter Georgia’s 2026 governor’s race, ending months of speculation.

Greene, R-Rome, left the door open for a future run but said, at the moment, she’s tired of party politics. She released a social media post blasting what she called the GOP’s “good ole boy” system.

Her exit sets the stage for a Republican primary runoff between announced candidates Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and state Attorney General Chris Carr. Democrats are also gearing up for a high-stakes primary in the race.

Prep Football Ready to Shine

With the start of high school football season just around the corner, communities across Georgia are preparing to spend more than a few nights under the lights.

In Buford, a new $62 million stadium awaits the nationally ranked Wolves and their fans. On Aug. 14, Buford will host another state powerhouse, Milton High School, in a game to be televised on ESPN.

In Macon, Bibb County’s six high school teams gathered for Media Day to share goals and rally around the theme of Filling the GAP, with GAP standing for gratitude, accountability, and purpose.

All around the state, fans are prepping grills and game-day rituals, with one observer ranking Lowndes High School in Valdosta and Coffee High School in Douglas as the state’s best tailgating parties for prep games.

Cooldown Coming

Relief is on the way for Georgia after weeks of punishing heat, with cooler air and rain expected to move in by Saturday.

Daily high temperatures will drop from the 90s to the upper 70s by the weekend. Also, afternoon storms are possible, with widespread rain helping to knock temperatures down across much of the state.

On Tuesday, the Atlanta area hit 100 degrees for the first time this summer. The “feels like” heat index reached 107.

➤ Hartwell: Two car theft suspects arrested by Georgia troopers were discovered to be escaped inmates from a Union County, South Carolina jail, where jail officials were unaware of the escape.  (More)

➤ State: Kelvin King launched his campaign for Georgia Secretary of State, saying he will prioritize hand-counted ballots, voter integrity, and streamlined business licensing. In 2022, the Atlanta construction company owner and U.S. Air Force Academy graduate ran for the U.S. Senate, losing to Herschel Walker in the Republican primary. (More)

➤ Sandy Springs: Investigators discussed how they used mobile phone tracking technology to help solve the June 2018 murder of a grandmother, leading to this summer’s jury conviction of James Jones. (More)

➤ Gwinnett County: Schools will add a student-created Chicken Churrasco Bowl to lunch menus this year, crafted by Berkmar High’s culinary arts program. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: An ambulance and another vehicle collided at McAfee Road and Glendale Drive, with five people suffering minor to moderate injuries. The ambulance was not transporting a patient. (More)

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➤ Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. was placed on the injured list after suffering another lower leg injury. (More)

➤ Tom Cousins, an original co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, died this week at 93. (More)

➤ EchoPark Speedway President Ed Clark said a destination casino resort would be built near the racetrack, formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway, if Georgia passes legalized gambling. (More)

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➤ Union Pacific proposed an $85 billion merger with Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern to form the first U.S. transcontinental railroad. (More)

➤ Atlanta’s film industry has slowed sharply, with film permits down nearly 50% since 2022, amid rising costs and a shift to overseas production after the 2023 screenwriters strike. (More)

➤ Warner Robins topped a business consultant’s list of the nation’s best cities for food manufacturing, cited for lower utility costs and top scores in workforce and quality of life. Four other areas in Georgia made the top 12. (More)

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➤ Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell canceled the Holiday in the Park event planned for this winter, citing a desire to focus on its spring through fall core operating season. (More)

➤ Emory University Hospital in Atlanta was ranked Georgia’s top hospital by U.S. News and World Report. (See Full Rankings)

➤ Stephen C. Foster State Park near the Okefenokee Swamp reported a rare gathering of more than 100 alligators by a boat ramp. (Photos)

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1. Yes: 33%
2. No: 47%
3. No opinion: 20% 

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