Thursday, October 9, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1779, Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski was mortally wounded while fighting to liberate Savannah from British occupation.

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If you’ve ever noticed your gums bleeding while brushing, new Harvard research shared by today’s sponsor, Synadentix, reveals it could be more than a dental issue. It may be an early warning sign of memory loss.

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Republicans Talk Shutdown, Subsidies

Republican U.S. Senate hopefuls U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, and Derek Dooley discussed the partial federal government shutdown and other issues as they bid to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Rome, released a statement in support of expanded Obamacare health insurance subsidies, seeming to break ranks with fellow Republicans on a key issue at the center of the shutdown debate.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, sought to downplay Greene’s comments, noting she isn’t on the committees discussing the subsidy issue.

Meanwhile, the state’s Democratic congressional delegation called for Republicans to support higher subsidies.

Farmers: Share the Road

Farmers and state officials urged motorists to slow down around heavy equipment after several deadly crashes on rural roads.

Speaking at a safety awareness event at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, they noted that crashes involving farm vehicles led to 15 deaths and 50 people seriously injured between 2020 and 2024.

Harvest is a particularly risky time, the group noted.

“We are just trying to encourage people to just take it a little easy when you see a big piece of … equipment out there on the road,” Macon County farmer Donald Chase said.

Leaves Could Change Early in Mountains

The fall colors in the North Georgia mountains could peak earlier than the typical late-October timeframe due to drier-than-usual weather, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.

“It’s been a little dry this fall so far, so we’re already starting to see a few trees here and there go orange and red,” agency spokesman Austin Suhr said. Typically, peak leaf-peeping season begins after Oct. 20, he said.

The state’s Leaf Watch 2025 website provides updates and photos from this year’s season.

Many weather forecasters expect drier-than-usual conditions to persist into the winter.

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Harvard research reveals a specific pattern of gum bleeding that’s now directly linked to memory loss.

Most people think a little bleeding when brushing is harmless.

However, this specific bleeding pattern is a red flag, a warning that something potentially dangerous is already spreading within your body.

You might not even realize it’s happening until it’s too late.

If your gums bleed like THIS, your brain could already be at risk.

A new video shows exactly what to look for, and what you need to do as soon as possible:

Memory Loss: Do Your Gums Bleed Like This?

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➤ Atlanta: A state senate committee met for a third time to discuss the potential dangers of artificial intelligence technology on children, aiming to develop stronger online safeguards. (More)

➤ Fulton County: The state’s first charter school with a focus on healthcare careers is set to open next year, providing real-world experience to middle and high school students pursuing medical careers. (More)

➤ Conyers: Two Georgia men were arrested in connection with a burglary at NFL player Cam Jordan’s home in Louisiana, with two suspects still at large. (More)

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➤ Georgia men’s golf won the Hamptons Intercollegiate golf tournament in East Hampton, N.Y., finishing 7 under par. Carter Loflin shot 5 under par and made 14 birdies over the course of the tournament. (More)

➤ Four-star defensive tackle Kadin Fife of Chattooga High School in Summerville narrowed his list of choices to six schools, including Georgia Tech. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund and Operation Warm will donate 16,000 sports bras to girls around the state, with a focus on low-income communities. The Falcons organization is a major sponsor of Georgia’s expansion of girls’ high school flag football. (More)

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Harvard research reveals a surprising link: a specific gum bleeding pattern now tied to memory loss. While most people dismiss a little blood while brushing as harmless, this hidden sign can actually warn of something dangerous already spreading in the body. You may not notice until it’s too late. If your gums bleed like THIS, your brain could be at risk.

Watch this video to learn what to do immediately.

➤ The U.S. Senate confirmed Georgia football legend Herschel Walker as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. (More)

➤ Covington police fulfilled 5-year-old Henry Taylor’s dream by swearing him in as an honorary officer, praising his courage as he battles leukemia. (More)

➤ Former Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, who now plays for Chicago, listed his mansion outside of Atlanta for $6.3 million. The asking price is nearly double what he paid for the house five years ago. (Photos)

➤ A large channel marker washed ashore this week in Tybee Island, prompting lifeguards to warn beachgoers to keep their distance due to the possibility that the marker could shift or roll. (Photo)

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