House Passes HOA Oversight

Georgia homeowners moved closer to new protections after the House overwhelmingly approved Senate Bill 406 on Tuesday.

The measure would assign oversight of homeowner associations to the secretary of state’s office and double the foreclosure threshold from $2,000 to $4,000 in unpaid dues, excluding fines and fees. Homeowners would get 90 days to pay.

Under House changes, complaints would go through a hearing officer instead of the original five-person review board. HOAs must submit three years of financial documents to the state, or risk having their registration revoked for noncompliance.

It now returns to the Senate before the session ends on April 2.

  Atlanta Man Charged in AI Chip Plot

An Atlanta man is among three suspects accused of conspiring to smuggle export-controlled AI computer chips to China, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia announced.

Tommy Shad English, 53, and two co-defendants allegedly tried to buy $170 million worth of export-controlled computer servers from a California hardware company in 2023, using Thailand-based shell companies to disguise the intended destination.

The deals fell through after the chip manufacturer flagged irregularities during a compliance review.

English surrendered to federal authorities on March 25 and faces charges of conspiring to commit smuggling and export control violations. The investigation involves the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security.

Sneakers Mark Atlanta’s 404 Day

Retail collective The Whitaker Group and Adidas are dropping a four-sneaker capsule for the city’s annual 404 Day celebration tied to its area code.

The “404 Peachtree” collection features peach tones and deep red shades across the Evo SL, Atlanta Trainer, and Atlanta 96 OG silhouettes.

Gold accents reference both 1996 and 2026, nodding to Atlanta’s Olympic Games history, and each pair includes a metal hangtag reading “Do Not Duplicate.”

Drawings are open now through Thursday from A Ma Maniére, Social Status, APB, and Jaide, with first-come, first-served releases following Friday. Prices range from $120 to $170.

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➤ Atlanta: A 23-year-old man was killed, and two others were wounded in a shooting inside the 17th Street Lofts near Atlantic Station on Monday evening, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Homicide detectives are investigating. (More)

➤ Varnell: A 2.1 magnitude earthquake struck northwest Georgia on Monday afternoon near Dalton, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The area sits within the Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone, and no damage or injuries were reported. (More)

➤ Paulding County: A suspect tried to flush marijuana down his toilet when deputies arrived to serve a warrant, but the plumbing could not handle it, officials say. The failed disposal attempt led to additional charges. (See Photo)

➤ Savannah: Savannah State University is cutting the ribbon on a new STEM E-sports Lab in the Hubert Science and Technology Building, funded through Title III to boost student engagement and workforce development. (More)

➤ Cobb County: A 39-year-old man was arrested after allegedly using a dark SUV with flashing lights to impersonate an FBI agent and pull over a woman driving home from work on Lower Roswell Road. (More)

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➤ Georgia basketball’s leading scorer Jeremiah Wilkinson plans to enter the transfer portal after just one year in Athens. He averaged 17.4 points per game for the Bulldogs. (More)

➤ Kennesaw State named Chattanooga associate head coach Tianni Kelly as its new women’s basketball head coach. She went 85-32 as a DII head coach at the University of Charleston. (More)

➤ The Falcons will wait until after the NFL Draft to begin contract extension talks with running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London, both of whom are eligible for new deals this offseason. (More)

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➤ Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines announced a partnership with Amazon Leo to bring satellite-powered Wi-Fi to 500 aircraft starting in 2028, offering speeds three to five times faster than current service. (More)

➤ Tyson Foods is closing its Darlington Drive facility in Rome this spring, ending 53 years of operations at the plant that most recently produced Nature Valley granola bars. (More)

➤ Tech North Atlanta is expanding its Topgolf Classic fundraiser with new partner Relevantz, growing the annual event that supports technology education and workforce development across the region. (More)

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➤ Dillon Candy Company, Georgia’s oldest candy maker, has been crafting hand-dipped pecan and peanut rolls in South Georgia since 1918. The family-run Boston operation recently earned a spot in Southern Living. (See Details)

➤ A 5-year-old Jimmy Carter superfan from New Jersey got a VIP tour of the Carter Center during spring break, sitting behind the late president’s desk and meeting members of the Carter family. (More)

➤ The Anchor Club at Bainbridge High School hid plastic eggs filled with handwritten inspirational quotes from world leaders and fictional characters like Yoda around campus ahead of Easter weekend. (Watch Report)

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