Sunday, December 21, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1911, legendary slugger Josh Gibson, dubbed the black Babe Ruth, was born in Buena Vista. He hit nearly 800 home runs.

A Greater Decatur resident has been delighting neighbors and visitors for 45 years with her elaborate Christmas lights display. Learn more in Et Cetera.

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Woman Dies in Fall from Vacant Emory University Building

A 19‑year‑old woman, Leah Palmirotto, died after falling through the roof of an abandoned five-story hospital on Emory University's Briarcliff Campus while exploring the building, officials say.

The fenced-off property has been used as a filming location for Netflix's Stranger Things.

In 2022, it was announced that the building would be demolished to make way for a senior living community.

An Emory University spokesperson stated that the campus will increase security at the site.

An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Officer Removed From Duty in Tasing Incident

A video shows a Fulton County Schools police officer using a taser on a student on a Langston Hughes High School bus after the student refused to get off.

The officer has been removed from active duty pending an investigation.

"This was an isolated situation, and we are actively investigating the matter in coordination with the appropriate authorities," Langston Hughes High School principal Darrell L. Stephens stated in a letter.

A file shows that the officer received his taser recertification in August.

The 18-year-old student has hired a civil rights attorney in response to the incident.

Delta President to Retire

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines announced that President Glen Hauenstein will retire on Feb. 28, 2026.

Joe Esposito, who has been with Delta for 35 years, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.

Hauenstein will remain a strategic advisor for Delta through the end of 2026.

"Glen's vision and strategic mindset have been essential in transforming Delta into the leading global airline we are today," Delta CEO Ed Bastian said.

Hauenstein has been with Delta since 2005 and became the airline's president in 2016.

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➤ After 45 years, a festive house in Greater Decatur continues to draw large crowds during the Christmas season with its dazzling holiday light display. (See Photos)

➤ Two University of Georgia grads turned their Christmas tree business into a nonprofit that has sold thousands of trees and raised over $165,000 to fund local nonprofits, college scholarships, Atlanta Public Schools donations, and plant more trees. (More)

➤ A young Georgia Bulldogs fan went viral after refusing to sing Tennessee's fight song "Rocky Top" during a school concert. (See Video)

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