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Article Icon 1Georgia Honors Fallen Troops 

Georgia officials commemorated Memorial Day with ceremonies and public tributes honoring those who died during military service.

Gov. Brian Kemp led a Capitol event recognizing three Georgia soldiers who died in the past year, calling their sacrifice a debt that can never be fully repaid.

Other leaders, including state Attorney General Chris Carr and former Georgia congressman and current Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, shared messages of gratitude.

Cities and law enforcement agencies across the state posted memorials.

  Article Icon 1 Storms Slam North Georgia

Storms ripped through north Georgia on Sunday, toppling a massive barn in Cartersville and damaging farm buildings in Gordon County’s Oostanaula community.

Wind gusts nearing 70 mph led to widespread damage across at least eight counties. Trees and power lines were downed, with more than 5,000 power outages reported as of Monday morning.

Roads turned hazardous, contributing to multiple crashes around metro Atlanta. More severe weather is expected through today, fueled by high humidity and daytime heat.

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Around Georgia

➤ State: Georgia will play Binghamton and Georgia Tech will face Western Kentucky in their opening regional games of the NCAA baseball tournament on Friday. (Schedule)

➤ Henry County: Corporate ownership of single-family homes has surged in Henry County, prompting a federal investigation with concerns about affordability and market control. (More)

➤ Savannah: Authorities cited the cooperation of the family’s former nanny in murder suspect Jon Worrell’s arrest last week, 19 years after he fled to Costa Rica with the nanny, soon after his wife’s 2006 homicide. (More)

➤ Columbus: Carver High School alum and former University of Georgia star Jarvis Jones was named head coach of Carver’s state champion football team after spending four years in the NFL. (More)

➤ Buford: State Rep. Davis Clark, R-Buford, said he would study options for state or local governments to manage the 11 Lake Lanier sites that remain closed due to federal staffing limits. (More)

➤ Gwinnett County: With his former Collins Hill High School coaches in attendance, Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter married Leanna De La Fuente in a lavish ceremony. (More)

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