Heat Grips State

Parts of Georgia began the week under a heat advisory, as the “feels like” heat index soared past 100 degrees in parts of the state.

The heat is likely to persist through the week. Actual daytime high temperatures are expected to top 90 degrees in many areas. Isolated thunderstorms are possible.

The National Weather Service offered tips on how to beat the heat, advising residents to drink plenty of water and monitor children, the elderly, and pets.

Looking ahead, fall may offer little relief. The Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac predict a warmer and drier-than-normal autumn across Georgia.

  Group’s ‘Cop City’ Records Released

A court ruling forced the Atlanta Police Foundation to release internal records, showing the group lobbied to block a 2023 referendum on the Cop City police training center project.

“A city can’t use police foundations as a way of getting around providing public records,” Matt Scott, executive director of Atlanta Community Press Collective, said of the ruling.

Meanwhile, the first trial in Georgia’s racketeering case against Cop City protesters ended in a mistrial earlier this month. An additional 60 defendants await legal proceedings.

Federal School Grants Unfrozen

The U.S. Department of Education will release the approximately $200 million in federal education grants for Georgia that were put on hold pending a nationwide grants review by President Trump’s administration.

The grants help fund after-school and summer enrichment programs.

The federal government paused the grant program to conduct a review of how some states were using the funding. The release of the money comes with the stipulation that states certify compliance with civil rights laws.

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➤ Hall County: U.S. Reps. Andrew Clyde, R-Jackson County, and Rich McCormick, R-Suwanee, introduced a bill to add more flexibility on the use of park fees to help fund maintenance and operations of Lake Lanier sites. (More)

➤ Social Circle: A group of residents opposes a proposed truck stop, with a public meeting set for next week. (More)

➤ Clayton County: A 17-year-old died after he was shot in the head while doing yard work near Jonesboro this past weekend. Police say they are investigating. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: Police arrested two men as suspects in the shooting death of a 47-year-old man, possibly tied to a car booting dispute. (More)

➤ Mitchell County: Residents voiced support for suspended Camilla mayor Kelvin Owens after he was indicted for election interference. (More)

➤ State: Georgia ranked fourth in the U.S. for new sexually transmitted cases per capita, based on 2023 data. (More)

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➤ Georgia Southern’s football team cleaned up trash in Bulloch County last week, collecting 1,180 pounds of litter in just one hour. (Photos)

➤ Texas football landed a five-star recruit eyed by Georgia, flipping the nation’s No. 1 running back from his commitment to the Bulldogs. (More)

➤ Georgia defensive lineman commit Seven Cloud faces domestic battery charges for an alleged incident of “physical contact” with his significant other. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | Tour de France

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➤ Gas prices around the state are 45 cents lower than a year ago, with drivers saving $7 per 15-gallon fill-up. (More)

➤ Coffee fans welcomed the opening of Georgia’s first Dutch Bros Coffee in Warner Robins. The Oregon chain plans to open a second location in Johns Creek. (More)

➤ Georgia maintained its AAA bond rating from all major agencies, which cited the state’s strong fiscal management and economic growth. (More)

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➤ Altamaha River was named one of the world’s “Last Great Places” and Georgia’s “Little Amazon” in a Travel + Leisure article, wowing paddlers with its wild beauty and rich history. (More)

➤ Savannah siblings AJ and Alayna Bernard appeared in Superman, filming under a secret codename and earning praise for a standout scene. (More)

➤ Conservationists renewed their efforts to secure permanent protections for the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, bolstered by a $60 million land buy that blocked a nearby mining project. (More)

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