Boaters Add to Holiday DUI Count

Georgia officials reported 29 boating under the influence arrests and several boating accidents over the Memorial Day weekend. One crash on Lake Oconee injured three juveniles.

On roads, 14 people were killed in crashes across the state, including two in central Georgia. The Georgia State Patrol logged 413 DUI arrests and 1,086 distracted driving citations.

Authorities said the holiday travel period was marked by a “noticeable increase” in reckless behavior on the state’s roads and waterways.

  Atlanta Picked for E-Bike Launch

Atlanta is the first U.S. city to roll out e-bike sharing company Lime’s new LimeBike models aimed at improving comfort, accessibility, and safety.

Lime cited a 62% spike in Atlanta ridership since 2024 as one of the reasons for the launch in Georgia’s capital.

The bikes feature ergonomic upgrades, better storage, and new technology to appeal to a broader range of users.

Lime said its deeper investment in Atlanta follows the area’s emergence as one of the nation’s top places for e-bikes, scooters, and bicycles.

Historic Covered Bridge Shut for Repairs

The historic Concord Road Covered Bridge in Cobb County began daytime closures through Thursday for emergency repairs after being struck by an over-height vehicle. The closures run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The bridge, built in the mid-1800s, is Georgia’s busiest covered bridge that is still open to vehicles and has been hit dozens of times in recent years.

In late April, a car carrier struck a protective beam at one of the entrances to the bridge.

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➤ Atlanta: President Trump plans to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley. An Atlanta jury convicted the couple of financial crimes in 2022. (More)

➤ Floyd County: Travel + Leisure named Berry College one of America’s most beautiful campuses, praising its 27,000-acre setting and Gothic architecture. (More)

➤ Statewide: Georgians can expect state tax rebate payments six to eight weeks after filing 2024 returns, with the earliest deposits expected to hit accounts this week. (More)

➤ Cherokee County: Deputies searched for 14-year-old Garrett Byrum, last seen Monday in Woodstock. He could be headed to north Georgia trails or Alabama. (More)

➤ Atlanta: School officials awarded a posthumous honorary diploma to Bre’Asia Powell, who was fatally shot outside her high school two years ago. (More)

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➤ The Atlanta Falcons began team activities in Flowery Branch without quarterback Kirk Cousins, who’s reportedly seeking a starting role elsewhere. (More)

➤ Georgia baseball coach Wes Johnson urged players to ignore the buzz over the team’s lower-than-expected No. 7 seeding in the NCAA tournament. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech football landed speedy Roswell native Evan Haynes from the University of North Carolina, adding a versatile receiver with local ties and breakout potential. (More)

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➤ Savannah will spend $60 million to revamp River Street, with plans to upgrade streets, lighting, and signage to preserve history and boost tourism. (More)

➤ Georgia voters will vote on two Public Service Commission races this summer. Early voting began Tuesday. (More)

➤ The brand reputations of Atlanta-based UPS and Home Depot jumped in a poll, with UPS ranking No. 9 nationally and Home Depot seeing a 24-place jump to No. 15 nationally. (More)

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➤ Savor Georgia issued its list of the state’s best breakfast and brunch spots, with the Animal Farm in Columbus and Buttermilk Kitchen in Atlanta among the selections. (More)

➤ With summer breaks starting, state officials offered age guidelines for leaving children home alone or not, and for how long. (More)

➤ World War II veteran Charlie Duncan of Cobb County turned 106 and was honored with a county proclamation yesterday. (More)

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