Flood Threat Continues

Rain continued across much of Georgia and eastern Alabama on Monday, extending a threat of localized flooding into this evening.

In Alabama near the Georgia border, one person died and another was rescued from a tree after a vehicle was swept away in flooding.

High temperatures struggled to reach 70 degrees in places, well below August norms. In Atlanta, the last time the temperature didn’t hit at least 70 degrees in August was in 2013.

  Dooley Joins U.S. Senate Race

Former Tennessee college football coach Derek Dooley announced his 2026 bid for U.S. Senate, adding to the Republican field aiming to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.

With close ties to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, Dooley joins a GOP primary field that includes U.S. Reps. Mike Collins and Buddy Carter, both of whom are closely aligned with President Trump.

A political novice, Dooley, 57, is the son of the late Georgia football coach Vince Dooley. He is pitching himself as a “Georgia First” political outsider.

Students Head Back to Class

Students are returning to class across much of Georgia this week.

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System rolled out new attendance rules, a remote learning option, and upgraded security with panic buttons.

In Atlanta, students were welcomed with music and red carpets.

Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods said literacy, mental health, and added support for at-risk students are among the areas of emphasis for schools this year.

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➤ Cobb County: A SWAT standoff in Austell ended with an exchange of gunfire, four arrests, and the seizure of nearly 9 kilograms of meth. (More)

➤ State: The leader of a state nursing home association said the recently passed federal budget exempts nursing homes from possible federal funding cuts, contrary to Democrats’ claims. (More)

➤ Fulton County: The reward for information in the 2021 Piedmont Park stabbing of Katie Janness and her dog was increased to $25,000. (More)

➤ Bibb County: A 2-month-old baby from Macon was found safe in Florida after an Amber Alert. The father was arrested for the alleged abduction, which followed a domestic dispute. (More)

➤ Habersham County: The discovery of a suspicious package shut down Ga. 365 in Baldwin Monday while police investigated. The area was later declared safe. (More)

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➤ Georgia football ranked No. 4 in the preseason NCAA College Coaches Poll released on Monday, trailing Texas, Ohio State, and Penn State. (More)

➤ Former Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley will become eligible for the NFL Hall of Fame for the first time next year, although some analysts say it’s unlikely he will be a first-ballot selection. (More)

➤ Georgia basketball’s Justin Abson was selected to compete with Jamaica’s national team for the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer

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➤ A cyberattack disrupted the state’s electronic benefit transfer (EBT) call center last week, targeting user accounts. Officials launched an investigation and urged PIN changes. (More)

➤ Georgia-Pacific CEO Christian Fischer will retire in October after 35 years with the Atlanta-based packaging company. Mark Luetters will assume the role of CEO while continuing as Koch Inc. executive vice president. (More)

➤ Georgia ports reported an 8.6% increase in container traffic in fiscal year 2025 over the prior year, with the Port of Savannah growing and the Port of Brunswick’s volume matching its record from the previous year. (More)

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➤ 3 Parks Wine Shop in Atlanta ranked as the nation’s seventh-best wine store by USA Today, praised for curated selections, events, and community charm across two locations. (More)

➤ An automotive shop in Georgia converted a 1990s Foxbody Mustang into an electric vehicle while retaining its manual transmission, shedding weight, and preserving its classic muscle car charm. (More)

➤ Chick-fil-A and Cinnabon, both based in Georgia, ranked among the nation’s top 10 fast food breakfast spots in a USA Today listing. (More)

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Have you ever been to Madison, Georgia? 

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2. No: 38%

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