Officials Warn of Rough Surf

While Hurricane Erin isn’t forecast to hit land in the U.S., the storm is stirring up dangerous water conditions for beaches in Georgia and other coastal states.

A high surf advisory was extended for Georgia and South Carolina beaches until Thursday night, with waves up to 6 feet possible.

Beachgoers are urged to avoid water more than ankle-deep.

Meanwhile, two new tropical systems are brewing in the Atlantic as hurricane season approaches its late August through mid-September peak.

  Mayor Faces Retrial in Deadly 2015 Crash

Jury selection is set for this week in Carroll County for the retrial of Buchanan Mayor A.J. Scott, a former Georgia state trooper charged in a 2015 crash that killed two teenage girls.

Prosecutors say Scott was driving over 90 mph without lights or sirens when his vehicle slammed into a turning car occupied by the teenagers. Two others were seriously injured.

A mistrial was declared in Scott’s 2019 trial.

Apalachee High Celebrates Emotional Win

Apalachee High football coach Kevin Saunders said the team’s first win since 2021 “meant a lot” to the community a year after a deadly mass shooting at the school.

The Wildcats ended their 29-game losing streak with a 29-9 home win over Chattahoochee High on Saturday.

“It had been a long time, and the school had been through a rough patch both on and off the field. The kids really needed it,” said Saunders, who brought in a mental health coach to assist with the team.

Last fall, two students and two teachers were killed in the shooting at the Winder school, including Richard Aspinwall, the football team’s defensive coordinator. Seven others were injured.

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➤ Marietta: A police officer from Milton was charged in last week’s deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a truck driver. The officer was fired by the department on Monday. (More)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Brian Kemp signed an order allowing $500 million in bonds to support affordable single-family housing and mortgage refinancing. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Georgia Film Academy will open a satellite campus next to Assembly Studios, expanding training for filmmakers. (More)

➤ Macon: A group of teens was arrested after gunshots were fired in alleged retaliation for a shooting that injured a 12-year-old boy. No one was injured in the second incident. (More)

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➤ The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena were named as two of the best places to work by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves and Truist are funding multiple baseball programs at historically black colleges through their Homers for Hank initiative. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons signed quarterback Ben DiNucci after waiving injured quarterback Emory Jones. (More)

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➤ Georgia’s average gas price was $2.91 on Monday, up a penny from a week ago. (More)

➤ U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Pooler, hosted energy leaders for a discussion on Georgia’s rising power demand, advocating for natural gas and diverse energy strategies. (More)

➤ Healthcare and construction saw notable employment gains in July, according to the state’s latest jobs report. (More)

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➤ Brayden Enzor, 16, threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Atlanta Braves game on Monday, fulfilling his dream through Make-A-Wish Georgia. (More)

➤ Marietta History Center hosted its annual Rummage and Book Sale, with proceeds supporting artifact preservation. (More)

➤ Auburn University will retire Atlanta native and 2010 Heisman winner Cam Newton’s No. 2 jersey on Oct. 11 during the school’s football game against visiting Georgia. (More)

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