Historic Building Faces Bulldozer

Georgia State University plans to demolish a historic 1916 building at 148 Edgewood Avenue to build a Greek-life park, part of a $107 million campus overhaul ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Preservationists, community groups, and local officials oppose the move, arguing it would erase part of the legacy of the Martin Luther King Jr. historic district.

Georgia State officials and project supporters say the building is too costly to renovate, and the planned green space will boost student safety and campus appeal.

  Hawks Land Porzingis Ahead of NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks acquired Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick from the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade ahead of Wednesday night’s NBA Draft.

The Hawks traded Terance Mann and a No. 22 draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets, and Georges Niang and a second-round pick to the Celtics for their part in the three-team deal.

One analyst gave Atlanta high marks for the deal as the team looks to rise in the East. Porzingis, a 7-foot, 2-inch former All-Star and NBA champion, joins a young and talented core while giving the team a defensive anchor.

Berry College Campus No. 2 in Nation

Berry College in Mount Berry landed at No. 2 on Travel + Leisure’s list of the 30 most beautiful college campuses in the U.S., praised for its 27,000-acre grounds featuring lakes, forests, and English Gothic architecture.

The University of Georgia also made the list, ranked No. 27 for landmarks such as the historic Arch and Founders Memorial Garden. Stanford was ranked No. 1.

The top rankings add to a growing list of accolades for Georgia schools, with Berry, Georgia Tech, Mercer, and Spelman making U.S. News and World Report‘s list of the nation’s 25 most beautiful college campuses, released in January.

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➤ Marietta: Police officers received an unexpected visit when a hawk crash-landed while they were on patrol near a school. After a check determined it was unharmed, the hawk flew off. (Photo)

➤ Irwin County: Authorities arrested four suspects in Georgia’s largest-ever hemp oil theft, involving $3.6 million in stolen product. (More)

➤ Bibb County: Macon-Bibb County leaders launched a nine-month housing study to assess future needs, aiming to modernize zoning laws and guide development through 2050. (More)

➤ Fulton County: Atlanta police arrested three men and a juvenile after LGBTQ+ pride flags were vandalized in Midtown. (More)

➤ Calhoun: Police arrested a 36-year-old man accused of threatening to shoot Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents. (More)

➤ Gwinnett County: The Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office child fatality review (CFR) committee was named the state’s 2025 CFR Committee of the Year for its efforts to improve child safety. (More)

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➤ The Atlanta Hawks selected Georgia forward Asa Newell after trading back in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves continued to cut into the New York Mets’ Wild Card lead with a 7-4 victory over the Mets on Tuesday. (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons icons Julio Jones, Roddy White, and Harry Douglas partnered with the legendary Shaquille O’Neal to host an all-girls flag football tournament. (More)

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➤ Coffee County residents are protesting a proposed 1,000-acre chicken farm, citing environmental risks to the Satilla River and calling the project a case of corporate overreach. (More)

➤ Users of Waymo’s new robotaxi service in Atlanta can hail a vehicle via the Uber app, as the two companies expand their partnership across a 65-square-mile area of the city. (More)

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➤ The American Red Cross urges Georgians to stay hydrated, seek shade, and monitor signs of heat-related illness. (More)

➤ Augusta Technical College will host grant writing workshops for Georgia communities hit by Hurricane Helene. (Details)

➤ Three Georgians recently won $1 million or more in lottery games, including a $5 million scratcher prize in Cedartown and a $2 million Mega Millions ticket. (More)

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