Thursday, May 29, 2025

Good morning! On this day in 1866, Gen. Winfield Scott died. Known as “Fuss and Feathers,” he was a top military commander who also oversaw the removal of the Cherokee Nation tribes from Georgia and ran unsuccessfully for U.S. president in 1852.

Check out Et Cetera to learn which Georgia city was named the nation’s most generous city by GoFundMe. Have you donated through GoFundMe? Let us know in today’s Poll.

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PSC Voting Begins Amid Dispute

Early voting for the primary election runs through June 13 for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission. The five-person regulatory board oversees Georgia Power and other utilities, including electricity and natural gas rates.

Republican incumbents Tim Echols (District 2) and Fitz Johnson (District 3) face primary challengers. Democrat Alicia Johnson is unopposed in District 2.

In District 3, Democrat Daniel Blackman was ruled ineligible over residency issues, though a final decision is pending from the Secretary of State.

Storms Continue Across State

Severe storms that rolled through metro Atlanta on Tuesday prompted multiple tornado and thunderstorm warnings and triggered ground stops at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

The strongest storms hit south metro counties, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and scattered hail.

Meanwhile, northwest Georgia confirmed three weak tornadoes from Sunday, including two EF-1s in Gordon County, bringing that region’s 2025 tornado count to 20.

$10 Lottery Scratch Ticket Nabs $1M

A Chickamauga player won $1 million on a $10 Georgia Lottery scratch-off ticket, with the winning ticket bought at a Circle K store near the Tennessee line and the prize claimed May 20.

Days earlier, a Milledgeville player claimed a lump-sum prize of $535,000 from a scratcher, lottery officials said.

Other recent lottery wins include Fantasy 5 jackpots hit by players in Morrow, Palmetto, Cairo, and Lawrenceville, with combined payouts topping $700,000.

Two players in Savannah also won big, including a $96,000 Quick Win prize.

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He’s Already IPO’d Once – This Time’s Different

Spencer Rascoff co-founded Zillow, scaling it into a $16B real estate giant. But everyday investors couldn’t invest until after the IPO, missing early gains.

“I wish we had done a round accessible to retail investors prior to Zillow’s IPO,” Spencer later said.

Now he’s doing just that. Spencer teamed up with fellow Zillow exec Austin Allison to launch Pacaso. Pacaso’s co-ownership marketplace is disrupting the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve already surpassed $110M in gross profit and $1B in transactions.

They also recently reserved their Nasdaq ticker PCSO. But unlike Zillow, you can invest in Pacaso as a private company.

Become a Pacaso investor at $2.80/share before midnight PST tonight.

➤ Capitol: State lawmakers formed a committee to tackle chronic school absenteeism since the COVID pandemic, with one report showing 370,000 students missed at least 10% of classes in 2024. (More)

➤ Bryan County: A 27-year-old worker at the Hyundai megasite died after a metal structure collapsed, marking the site’s second fatality in three months. (More)

➤ Cobb County: The school district faced backlash over its May 15 report linking apartment growth to poor student performance. (More)

➤ Statewide: Authorities warned of a texting scam that mentions traffic tickets in a bid to steal driver’s license information. (More)

➤ Gwinnett County: A former county employee was arrested for allegedly altering documents to redirect county funds, prompting his removal from office. (More)

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➤ Georgia native and Georgia Tech star Demaryius Thomas will be posthumously inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame during Week 7 of the 2025 season. (More)

➤ The Braves-Phillies game in Philadelphia on Wednesday was rescheduled due to rain, with a doubleheader planned for today. (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is developing a good rapport with teammates and getting advice from retired quarterback Matt Ryan as he readies for his sophomore season. (More)

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➤ A Kennesaw State researcher built an artificial intelligence-aided robot equipped with night vision to remove pests from strawberry fields without the use of chemicals. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech unveiled plans for Creative Quarter, an arts and technology district blending studios and innovation hubs near its Atlanta campus. (More)

➤ Georgia workers earn an average of $33.95 per hour, with weekly pay at $1,161.09 based on 34.2 average hours. The average hourly wage ranks second to Virginia among southern states. (More)

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The Stock Ticker Top Investors Are Holding

They may not be trading on the Nasdaq just yet, but Pacaso just reserved the ticker “$PCSO.” No wonder investors are excited to secure a stake now in Pacaso as a private company.

Founded by the man who took Zillow from seed to IPO, Pacaso brings co-ownership to the $1.3T vacation home industry. They’ve already generated $1B+ worth of luxury home transactions across 2,000+ buyers. Top firms like SoftBank and Maveron are already holding shares.

Now, after 41% gross profit growth last year, surpassing $110M+ total, Pacaso is ready for what’s next. Best of all? You don’t have to wait to join, but time is of the essence.

Until midnight PST, you can become a Pacaso investor for just $2.80/share. Buy Pacaso stock before tonight’s deadline.

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➤ Marietta was named the No. 1 most generous city in the U.S. by online fundraising platform GoFundMe, with a community celebration set for May 30 in Marietta Square. (More)

➤ Atlanta eatery Yumbii was spotlighted on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, with restaurant owner Carson Young the first deaf chef featured on the show. (More)

➤ The summer activities lineup at the Hotel at Avalon in Alpharetta includes a petting zoo, artisan markets, tailgates, and pool day passes. (More)

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