State Legalizes Human Composting

Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 241, making Georgia the 13th state to legalize human composting as an alternative to burial or cremation.

Starting July 1, licensed funeral homes can dispose of human remains using a 60- to 90-day decomposition process utilizing plant materials.

Supporters view the process as a natural, sustainable way to honor loved ones, while critics, including the Catholic Church, question its dignity.

  Kemp Lauds Workforce Legislation

Gov. Brian Kemp signed four workforce-focused bills into law, aiming to strengthen the state’s talent pipeline and keep Georgia a top business destination.

Kemp said the initiatives reflect his administration’s commitment to job creation and economic growth across the state.

The measures include the Georgia MATCH college admissions program, college completion grants, the creation of foster care scholarships, and increased student loan repayment aid for rural veterinarians.

Teen Wanted in Stepfather’s Killing

Newton County authorities searched for 16-year-old Jayden Daniel, accused of fatally shooting his stepfather, David Gay, inside their Covington home Tuesday.

Deputies say Daniel fled in the stepfather’s Cadillac Escalade—later found abandoned at a local park—and is considered armed and dangerous.

The motive remained unclear, and investigators urged anyone with information to call 911 and avoid approaching the suspect.

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Houston County: A 39-year-old utility worker was struck and killed by a Jeep while working on Grovania Road. (More)

Twiggs County: A search in California was called off for Twiggs County resident Tiffany Slaton, 27, who was last seen camping alone near Fresno, California. No leads on her whereabouts emerged. (More)

Cairo: Gunshots fired at a school bus stop left three children unharmed. A suspect faces aggravated assault charges. (More)

Augusta: The state Supreme Court heard arguments in a city of Augusta case that could protect public housing agencies from lawsuits. (More)

Atlanta: A judge set a trial schedule for the 61 activists indicted on racketeering charges for the 2023 “Cop City” protests. (More)

Gwinnett County: A 39-year-old murder suspect remained at large after allegedly killing a woman during an argument at a Snellville home. Police say children called 911 during the incident. (More)

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➤ Armuchee High boys and Model High girls in Floyd County won their first-ever Class A-Division I soccer titles Tuesday at McEachern High School. (More)

➤ Atlanta Braves rookie catcher Drake Baldwin powered the team to a win over the Nationals and a .500 record for the first time after starting the season 0-7. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons will play as many as five primetime games in 2025, including matchups with the Bills, 49ers, and Rams, as well as a matchup with the Colts in Berlin. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | NBA | NHL | Soccer

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➤ Forbes’ wealthiest people list features several Georgia billionaires, including Tyler Perry, Arthur Blank, and Zaxby’s founder Zach McLeroy. (More)

➤ Georgia paid Deloitte $10.7 million to market the state’s Medicaid work requirement, but enrollment has remained under 3%, raising questions about the spending. (More)

➤ A pause on tariffs on Chinese goods drew varied reactions from Georgia businesses. (More)

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➤ HGTV named Gainesville one of America’s top 30 up-and-coming small cities, citing its job growth, outdoors, and strong ties to the poultry industry. (More)

➤ Brood XIV cicadas returned to northeast Georgia after 17 years. Sightings were reported in Rabun and Lumpkin counties. (More)

➤ Duluth nonprofit H.O.P.E. Inc. helps single-parent college students in Georgia with housing, childcare, and grocery aid, and cites an 83% graduation rate among its clients. (More)

Which of these two Georgia-based restaurants is your favorite? 

1. Zaxbys
2. Chick-fil-A
3. Neither

Yesterday’s Results:

Should students have access to smartphones and other personal electronic devices in class?

1. Yes: 15%
2. No: 85%

Where was the first Zaxbys opened? 

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