Troops Arrive for D.C. Parade

Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart arrived in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, eager to participate in the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday Parade on Saturday.

“We are honored to participate in such a historical ceremony that will honor the sacrifices, achievements, and true spirit of American warriors through three distinct categories: Heroes, Legacy & Nostalgia!” the division posted.

The parade, part of a week-long celebration, will start at 6:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, with various broadcast and streaming channels airing live coverage.

The event follows a somber spring for the division, after four of its soldiers died during a training accident in March in Lithuania.

  Record Fentanyl Bust Detailed

Federal agents seized 97 kilograms of fentanyl—a Georgia record, and enough to kill about 48 million people—in a bust tied to a 47-year-old Atlanta man.

Bartholomew Keeton Harralson faces at least 40 years in prison on drug and gun charges, and more arrests are expected, authorities said.

Raids at homes in Atlanta, South Fulton, and Douglasville uncovered pill presses, hundreds of thousands of pills, and 30 guns, with the operation able to produce 25,000 pills an hour, authorities said.

Judge Disqualifies PSC Candidate

A judge ruled that Daniel Blackman is ineligible to run for the state Public Service Commission, saying Blackman failed to prove he lived in Fulton County for a full year.

The decision by Fulton County Judge Ural Glanville upholds Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s previous disqualification of Blackman.

Votes for Blackman, a Democrat, won’t be counted in the upcoming primary election unless he wins an appeal. Three other Democrats remain in the race to challenge Republican incumbent Fitz Johnson.

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➤ Statewide: Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr warned that violent acts during immigration protests would result in domestic terrorism charges, saying, “We are not California or New York. We are Georgia.” (More)

➤ Union City: A murdered teen’s family was briefly removed from a bond hearing after making heated remarks in the case of a man accused of posing as an Uber Eats driver and fatally shooting the teen before his graduation. (More)

➤ Macon: Macon-Bibb County launched a program to release non-violent offenders with ankle monitors, aiming to cut costs and reduce the inmate population. (More)

➤ Elbert County: An EF1 tornado with 105 mph winds struck Elbert County on Monday night, damaging trees and pavilions before crossing into South Carolina. (More)

➤ Fort Gordon: Seven U.S. Army bases renamed in 2023 reverted to their original names, including Fort Gordon, with the name now honoring Medal of Honor hero Master Sgt. Gary Gordon. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention staff protested outside of their Atlanta office, urging U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign over job and funding cuts. (More)

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➤ Kirk Cousins addressed his future Tuesday, saying he’s “moving forward” with the Atlanta Falcons despite losing the starting job to Michael Penix Jr. last season. (More)

➤ Dylan Lee may rise in the pecking order amid the Atlanta Braves’ closer struggles. (More)

➤ Georgia coach Kirby Smart has not named a starting quarterback, with Gunner Stockton and Ryan Puglisi expected to keep competing into August. (More) 

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➤ Girls’ flag football has surged in Georgia, with more than 300 high school teams and new college scholarships. (More)

➤ Fort Benning completed a major upgrade to Burroughs Range, expanding sniper training capabilities to support next-generation rifles that can reach 1,800 meters. (More)

➤ Western costumes worn by Hollywood legends such as John Wayne and Elizabeth Taylor headline an exhibit at Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, open through September 21. (More)

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