Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1970, the University of Georgia joined in celebrating the first Earth Day.

Onions and bacon are on today’s menu. Got a favorite food festival we should tell everyone about? Hit reply and let us know.

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Wildfire Scorches 9,000 Acres

A fast-moving wildfire in Clinch County grew to nearly 9,000 acres and remained only 10% contained as of midday Tuesday.

The Pineland Road Fire started Saturday on private land and has spread to the Clinch-Echols County line.

Georgia Forestry Commission crews battled the blaze, with Long County Fire and Emergency Management Agency on standby for support.

Wildfire risk remains elevated across the region, with the forestry commission reporting that crews responded to more than 40 smaller fires on Monday.

State Playoffs Kick Off

The high school spring playoff window is open, with teams across the Peach State competing over the next six weeks.

Soccer kicked off postseason play Tuesday night, and baseball’s first-round games begin today.

Other sports set to crown state champions include lacrosse, gymnastics, tennis, slow-pitch softball, golf, and track and field.

You can find schedules and more here.

Blue Angels to Perform

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will bring its precision aerobatics to Vidalia this weekend, headlining the Vidalia Onion Festival air show.

The annual onion festival runs this week through Sunday, with a carnival, concerts, arts, crafts, and a morning 5K run among the other activities.

The air show will feature the Blue Angels and other performers, and the public can pay to take rides on a Huey helicopter and a Cobra helicopter.

The Blue Angels will return to Georgia on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 for the Air Dot Show at Atlanta Regional Airport in Peachtree City.

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➤ Statewide: A judge ruled that former Public Service Commission member Fitz Johnson meets the state’s residency requirement and can remain on the Republican primary ballot for the PSC District 3 seat. (More)

➤ Appling: A Columbia County property owner was cited for violating the state’s burn ban after a fire set to burn yard waste spread across 12 acres. (More)

➤ Augusta: The city plans to move ahead with a feasibility study for a potential water park, citing developer interest in what has long been a top wish-list project of the community. (More)

➤ Statewide: Four Georgia state troopers were fired for alleged misconduct related to pursuing private personal injury claims against drivers involved in police chases. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks head home tied 1-1 with the New York Knicks after rallying for a 107-106 win Monday. Game 3 is Thursday night at State Farm Arena. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech baseball slipped one spot to No. 3 and Georgia held at No. 5 in this week’s USA Today coaches poll. (More)

➤ Ronald Acuña Jr. exited the Atlanta Braves’ win over Washington on Monday after being hit by a pitch on his left hand. X-rays were negative, and he’s listed as day-to-day. (More)

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