Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1894, Young Harris died in Athens. An insurance executive and philanthropist, Harris helped found Young Harris College in 1886.

Did your area finally get some much-needed rain? Hit reply and let us know. That’s also the focus of today’s Poll question.

Life insurance isn’t one-size-fits-all, and picking the wrong policy can mean overpaying for coverage you don’t need or leaving your family short when it matters most. Who’s the most affordable? Who has the best customer service? Who’s the best if you want to skip the medical exam? On today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, host Ayla Brown breaks down the top life insurance companies for seniors in 2026, shedding light on which one might be best for you. Tune in here!

Still figuring out what to get Mom? We did the hard part for you. Our 2026 Mother’s Day Gift Guide has picks she’ll actually use, love, and maybe even brag about.

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Rain Aids Wildfire Fight

Firefighters continued to battle two massive wildfires in southeast Georgia, with rain showers giving crews a chance to strengthen containment lines and protect homes.

The fires have now scorched more than 55,000 acres combined, with the Highway 82 fire in Brantley County doubling overnight Sunday to top 22,600 acres and the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch and Echols counties growing to about 32,000 acres.

More wildfires also continue to flare, with the Georgia Forestry Commission battling 15 new blazes on Sunday alone.

A group of Macon-Bibb County firefighters deployed Monday morning for Brantley County as part of a growing statewide mutual-aid response.

GOP Senate Hopefuls Debate

Five Republican candidates vying to challenge first-term Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff sparred in an Atlanta Press Club debate on Sunday.

On Monday, early voting opened for the May 19 primary, with ballots featuring some of the state’s most competitive races in years.

Early voting runs through May 15 at county-designated locations statewide. You can find a full list of polling sites and hours here.

In the GOP Senate primary, a recent poll found U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, R-Jackson, and U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-St. Simons Island, leading the field.

Macabre Meets Pinball

Tucked along Factors Walk, Savannah’s Graveface Museum jams true crime artifacts, taxidermied oddities, and free pinball into one of the state’s strangest cultural stops.

Founder Ryan Graveface spun the museum off from his Starland District record shop in 2020, after realizing visitors ignored either the records or the oddities.

Exhibits dig into John Wayne Gacy and Ed Gein cases, while the venue’s 2025 True Crime Con featured cult survivors from Jonestown, Heaven’s Gate, and Love Has Won.

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➤ North Georgia: Churches are stockpiling donations, and volunteers are driving south to aid communities hit by the south Georgia wildfires. (More)

➤ Jesup: The American Red Cross opened a third shelter for south Georgia wildfire evacuees at Unity Church of God, joining sites already operating in Brunswick and Lake Park. (More)

➤ Athens: Longtime UGA football radio voice Scott Howard will not return for the 2026 season. Jeff Dantzler and Jon Stinchcomb will take over broadcast duties. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Rich and Unemployed podcast host Jonathan Dupiton was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for a $3.8 million pandemic-era unemployment fraud scheme. (More)

➤ Stone Mountain: Former state Rep. Karen Bennett, D-Stone Mountain, was sentenced to time served, fined $1,000, and ordered to repay $13,940 for falsely claiming pandemic unemployment benefits. (More)

➤ Rome: Data center development is dividing the community, with supporters touting local taxpayer relief and critics citing concerns about water and power use. (More)

➤ Atlanta Hawks head to Madison Square Garden tonight for a pivotal Game 5 against the New York Knicks, with the series tied 2-2. (How to Watch)

➤ The Atlanta Braves became the first MLB team to reach 20 wins, topping the Phillies 6-2 Sunday. Chris Sale tossed six scoreless innings for the 150th victory of his career. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech baseball sits atop the ACC after sweeping Wake Forest this weekend for its fourth conference series sweep this season, the team’s most since 2011. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons signed former Georgia running back Cash Jones as an undrafted free agent, keeping the two-time national champion in his home state. (More)

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➤ The average gas price in Georgia held relatively flat this week at around $3.62, even as global oil markets stay volatile, per AAA’s latest report. (More)

➤ Drought-driven wildfires are stressing early crops and chasing away spring tourists from the Golden Isles, a region that depends heavily on agriculture and visitors. (More)

➤ Three Augusta area middle schools are getting hands-on financial literacy lessons this month through a partnership with SRP Federal Credit Union. (More)

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➤ A woman aboard a Delta flight out of Atlanta went into labor mid-air on Friday, delivering safely before landing in Portland thanks to onboard medical volunteers. (More)

➤ The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta hosted its annual Burger Battle, with local chefs competing for bragging rights and raising money for youth programs. (More)

➤ Atlanta will spend more than $950 million on community development projects as the community prepares to host World Cup soccer matches this summer, the city’s largest event since the 1996 Summer Olympics. (More)

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