Saturday, January 10, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1994, John Berendt's best-seller Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil was published, giving a glimpse into Savannah society amid an intriguing murder case.

After two decades at the Atlantic Station, Publix has closed its doors. Now a petition is circulating among Atlanta residents to bring a new favorite grocer brand to take its place. Learn more in Around Georgia.

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Former National Parks Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Gov. Funds

Donny Campbell, a former maintenance employee at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in northwest Georgia, has pleaded guilty to theft of nearly $40,000 in government funds for submitting false overtime timesheets while working for the National Park Service.

Campbell claimed pay for hundreds of hours he did not work between Jan. 2017 and June 2019.

As part of his plea deal, Campbell agreed to resign, pay full restitution, and never seek future federal employment.

Campbell's sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 23.

Three Men Set MARTA Guinness World Record

Three men earned a Guinness World Record for the fastest time to visit every MARTA station after they rode to all 38 of the transit system's stations in 3 hours and 21 minutes.

The group had to follow a strict set of rules that required them to document the entire journey using logbooks, witnesses, video footage, and photos.

The men, who already set a similar record in Chicago, began their attempt at MARTA's North Springs station and ended at the Airport station.

"It feels amazing! Not many people can say they have a Guinness World Record," said Joabe Barbosa, one of the three men who completed the record attempt.

Atlanta Ranks as 12th Best City in Nation for Jobs

Out of more than 180 U.S. cities, Atlanta ranked as the 12th‑best U.S. city for jobs in a new WalletHub study.

The study considered job market and socioeconomic factors such as employment growth, job opportunities, average work and commute times, unemployment rates, and median annual income.

Augusta and Columbus also made the list, but ranked near the bottom.

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➤ Atlanta: Residents of Atlantic Station have started an online petition urging Trader Joe's to replace the recently closed Publix. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: Over 4,600 people, including more than 1,600 children, are currently living in hotels across the county, according to a new report by Georgia State University. (See Details)

➤ Cobb County: $8.45 million in federal funding is planned to be used to improve road safety on Olive Springs Road, Pat Mell Road, and Windy Hill Road. (More)

➤ Springfield: The newly renovated Baker Pond Community Park is celebrating its grand reopening today, featuring new playground equipment, upgraded restrooms, four new pickleball courts, and more. (See Details)

➤ Monroe County: Traffic was delayed on I‑75 South after a tractor‑trailer caught fire. No injuries were reported, and the fire has been extinguished. (More)

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➤ Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank re-affirmed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will be next year's starter amidst a front office overhaul: "I do think Michael is our franchise quarterback." (More)

➤ An anonymous Western Conference executive praised the Atlanta Hawks' decision to trade Trae Young, citing the league's recent shift toward defense: "Offense is so easy now… It's hard for these small point guards to have real value with how the game is played now." (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves were one of nine MLB teams to terminate their contracts with FanDuel Sports Network this week as the company faces bankruptcy fears. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said the league could produce local broadcasts for teams like the Braves if another partner isn't found. (More)

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➤ LaGrange firefighters rescued a family's dog who survived six days trapped in a dry well beneath a neighbor's house. (More)

➤ Bruno Mars will bring his newly announced The Romantic Tour to Atlanta with a concert at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field on April 25. Tickets for the event go on sale next week. (More)

➤ Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines was ranked as having the safest drinking water among 21 major and regional U.S. airlines, earning a perfect safety score in a study by the Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity. (More)

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