Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Good morning! On this day in 1863, Union troops burned Darien in a Civil War raid.

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Court Limits Election Board Powers

The Georgia Supreme Court struck down four election rules passed by the State Election Board ahead of the 2024 election, including hand-count mandates.

The court upheld a rule that required off-hours video surveillance of ballot drop boxes at early voting locations. Two other rules were sent back to a lower court for further review.

Justices said only the state legislature can make some of the changes. Republican state lawmakers said they are pursuing legislation to enact some of the rules and other election reforms.

565 Area Code Coming

The state Public Service Commission announced that a new 565 area code will be introduced in southeast Georgia by mid-2028 to meet growing demand.

The 565 code will overlay the existing 912 area code region with no changes to existing telephone numbers. The region covers cities such as Savannah, Statesboro, and Brunswick.

The 565 code is projected to meet demand for at least 24 years.

Cartersville Resident Wins $10M Lottery Prize

An unnamed Cartersville resident won a $10 million prize in the Georgia Lottery’s “500X The Money” scratch-off game, claiming a lump-sum payout of more than $5.2 million.

The lucky ticket was bought at a QuikTrip on Old Allatoona Road.

The Georgia Lottery reported $43 million in scratch-off winnings statewide last week alone.

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The Treasury Fired a Warning Shot

If you’re retired or plan to retire, circle August 1st on your calendar with a fat red marker.

This is when the trouble begins. As soon as August 1st, 2025, we may watch the destruction of retired America:

Delayed Social Security checks
Pension checks frozen or reduced
Diversified retirement accounts dropping 50%

This is serious, and you WILL be affected, one way or another.

This isn’t about the president.

This is about economic sabotage.

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➤ Columbus: A 47-year-old man from Columbus drowned Sunday off Port St. Joe, Florida, after getting caught in a rip current. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Dozens of protesters rallied outside ICE’s Atlanta office Monday. (More)

➤ Newton County: Sheriff’s deputies removed a large rat snake from a home, sparing the homeowners a removal fee. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Truett McConnell University placed its president on leave amid claims he ignored sexual assault allegations against a former administrator. (More)

➤ Clayton County: Victor Hill, a former sheriff convicted in 2022 of misusing restraint chairs, was expected to announce a run for Congress on Tuesday night. (More)

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➤ The Atlanta Braves look to regain momentum after snapping a seven-game losing streak Monday. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks face a pivotal offseason decision on Trae Young’s future, weighing a max extension, trade, or delay as new leadership shapes the team’s direction. (More)

➤ Five pivotal matchups will determine Georgia football’s success in the upcoming season, according to one analysis. (See List)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | WNBA | Soccer

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➤ A proposed $2.4 billion development in Bartow County would include 2,950 homes, a hotel, and retail stores. The Grand Etowah project targets completion by 2035. (More)

➤ Atlanta-based Delta became the first airline to receive an Airbus A350 with Rolls-Royce’s upgraded Trent XWB-84 EP engine, offering 1% better fuel efficiency. (More)

➤ QCells launched a new business unit, EcoRecycle, with plans to open a solar panel recycling facility in Cartersville this year. (More)

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August 1st: Will The Checks Stop?

August 2025—possibly as soon as the 1st—we may be facing:

Delayed Social Security checks
Pension checks frozen or reduced
Diversified retirement accounts dropping 50%

All because of the wild incompetence of the government swamp creatures who dropped us into this godforsaken mess.

So what can you do to stop it?

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➤ WorldAtlas named Blue Ridge, Dahlonega, Madison, Senoia, Thomasville, St. Marys, and Tybee Island as Georgia’s nicest small towns. (List)

➤ Gwinnett County Public Libraries received a $350,000 Carnegie Corporation grant to expand free English classes, one of 11 U.S. libraries awarded for civic education efforts. (More)

➤ MUST Ministries launched its Summer Lunch Program in Woodstock, providing weekly meals to 7,000 children across eight counties. (More)

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