Thursday, May 28, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Gladys Knight was born in Atlanta. Her legendary voice powered the Grammy-winning Midnight Train to Georgia.

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Johns Creek Among ‘Best Places’

Johns Creek dropped to No. 5 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Places to Live list, ceding its No. 1 spot from last year.

Nineteen Georgia cities made the national top 250, up from six last year. Within the state, Alpharetta placed second, followed by Roswell, Smyrna, Warner Robins, Dalton, and Columbus. You can see the Georgia city rankings here.

Nationally, Carmel, Indiana, took first place, with neighboring Fishers at No. 2, the first time two adjacent suburbs led the annual ranking.

Johns Creek, a Fulton County suburb of about 80,000, also ranked No. 3 among small cities and No. 112 for retirement in the U.S. News listing.

Stormy Days Ahead

A stubborn weather pattern could produce daily thunderstorms across much of the state until next week, building on a stormy Memorial Day weekend.

North Georgia is bearing the brunt. Some mountain communities have seen over 5 inches of rain since last week, while Atlanta experienced damaging flash flooding.

Severe thunderstorms also tore through parts of Central Georgia this past weekend, downing trees, causing power outages, and flooding roads.

In South Georgia, a forecast for widespread rainfall offers hope as the region deals with its driest start to a year since record-keeping began in the 1870s.

Atlanta to Host Uzbekistan Soccer Team

The Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan announced its selection of Atlanta United FC’s training complex as its base camp for the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament.

Uzbekistan, appearing in its first-ever World Cup, will train at the state-of-the-art complex in Marietta while playing matches at various tournament venues.

The team, managed by past World Cup-winning player and Ballon d’Or recipient Fabio Cannavaro, is set to arrive in the Atlanta area on June 10.

The team’s presence will add to the World Cup excitement for Peach State fans already looking forward to the eight matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including a semifinal.

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➤ Atlanta: Georgia Tech baseball received a $5 million anonymous scholarship commitment, revealed as the Yellow Jackets prepare for NCAA tournament play. (More)

➤ Augusta: The community unveiled the name and logo of its new ECHL hockey franchise, with co-owner Tim Tebow on hand for the ceremony. The new Augusta Lynx will take the ice in October 2027. (More)

➤ Cook County: A retired paramedic suffered severe burns running into a fiery crash on Interstate 75 to save a trapped truck driver. (More)

➤ Statewide: Health officials issued advisories about an increase in mosquito and tick activity after the state’s recent rains. They urged people to use repellent and check for ticks after outdoor activity. (More)

➤ Chattahoochee River: The public was advised to keep avoiding the river due to high E. coli levels. An Atlanta City Council meeting turned contentious as officials debated sewage overflows during recent storms. (More)

➤ Columbus: Columbus-Muscogee County officials proposed a property tax hike, with the amount varying by district. Public hearings will take place in June. (More)

➤ Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Bob Horner died this week at 68. Horner was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1978 draft. In 1986, he became the first Braves player to hit four home runs in a single game. (More)

➤ Georgia football coach Kirby Smart endorsed the idea of the SEC breaking away from the NCAA if national rules can’t be agreed upon. “I’m not afraid to break away and say that our conference is strong enough to go out and play,” Smart said. (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. entered a one-year intervention program that, if completed, will result in the dismissal of three felony charges from a domestic incident earlier this year. He could still face a suspension from the NFL. (More)

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➤ Delta Air Lines extended its suspension of Atlanta-to-Tel Aviv flights through Dec. 18, citing the ongoing Middle East conflict. (More)

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➤ Ten Pizza Hut locations in the state are bringing back the chain’s retro red-roof dining rooms with checkered tablecloths, Tiffany-style lamps, red cups, and classic arcade games, part of a national franchisee-led revival. (See List)

➤ A new state law will allow property owners to sue local governments over failures to enforce bans on public nuisances such as panhandling, vandalism, and homeless camping. (More)

➤ Free breakfast and lunch will be served to children three days a week at three Cobb County libraries from June 1 through July 24, supported by the state’s Happy Helpings summer food program. (More)

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