Monday, March 30, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1842, Dr. Crawford W. Long of Jefferson, Georgia, became the first physician to use ether as surgical anesthesia — a breakthrough that changed medicine forever.

The debate over paper voting ballots vs. touchscreens took another turn. Get details in Top Stories and weigh in with your views in today's Poll.

Big news for our West Coast readers: The California Flyover launches this Wednesday, April 1, bringing the same daily briefing to the Golden State. If you've got friends or family in California, share the signup link, so they're in from day one. Sign up here.

Later today, watch for a quick note from our partner, Upwellness, sharing a simple approach to help tackle stubborn fat, low energy, and digestive issues.

Today’s sponsor, Frontieras, is offering a final opportunity to invest in what some are calling the “Nvidia of energy,” a breakthrough company tackling AI’s massive power demands with innovative, next-generation fuel technology.

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State Senate Pushes Paper Ballots

The state Senate voted 32-21 along party lines Friday to require hand-marked paper ballots statewide before the November 2026 elections.

The Senate's move sets up a late-session showdown with the state House, which sought to delay the switch until 2028.

The Senate bill would replace the touchscreen voting machines used since 2020. Sen. Greg Dolezal, R-Cumming, said paper ballots would bring Georgia in line with two-thirds of the country.

The head of the Georgia Association of Voter Registration and Election Officials pushed back, calling the rapid timeline "irresponsible and unrealistic."

Bill Targets Party Labels in Local Votes

The state House voted Friday to strip party labels from most local elections in the state's five core metro Atlanta counties.

The bill now heads to Gov. Brian Kemp for his review.

The shift would impact how Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, Cobb, and Gwinnett counties choose their district attorneys, commissioners, and tax commissioners starting in 2028. Sheriffs would be excluded.

Republicans say the measure will depoliticize local offices and promote public safety. Democrats argued Republicans want to hide behind nonpartisan labels in counties where they've been losing.

Braves Flip Script on 2025

Dominic Smith launched a walk-off grand slam, giving the Atlanta Braves a 6-2 win over Kansas City on Saturday and a 2-0 start to the season—a far cry from last year, when Atlanta dropped its first seven games.

Smith, who joined the roster a week earlier, connected on a 3-2 fastball from closer Carlos Estevez to send Truist Park into a frenzy.

“Just putting that narrative behind us from last year,” manager Walt Weiss said. “There’s some good mojo going already, you know, after two games.”

On Sunday, Atlanta dropped its first game of the season, losing 4-1 to Kansas City. The Braves host a three-game series with the Athletics today.

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Last Days to Invest in the ‘Nvidia of Energy’ at $7.77/share

Nvidia’s valuation surged by 1,092% in just three years when it became the backbone of AI. But AI has a massive energy problem Nvidia can’t fix.

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➤ Northwest Georgia: Early voting begins today for the 14th Congressional District special election runoff to fill the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. (More)

➤ Nashville: A fire on the roof of Chaparral and Robalo Boats headquarters on Friday drew multiple agencies but was quickly contained with no injuries or significant damage. (More)

➤ Fulton County: A federal judge heard arguments Friday on the county’s demand that the FBI return seized 2020 election ballots. Fulton calls the seizure unconstitutional; the Justice Department says the county failed to show any misconduct by investigators. (More)

➤ Savannah: The city will break ground this year on infrastructure upgrades and the first two phases of housing at the former fairgrounds site, City Manager Jay Melder announced. (More)

➤ Atlanta: A fully automated on-demand public transit system will launch as a free December test at the Georgia International Convention Center. (More)

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➤ World Cup prep hit Atlanta this weekend as the U.S. men's team hosted Belgium Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Portugal visiting Tuesday. (More)

➤ No. 11 Georgia men’s tennis was swept by No. 15 Oklahoma, dropping to 4-5 all-time against Oklahoma. (More)

➤ No. 1 Georgia women’s tennis swept Arkansas 4-0 on the road on Saturday, earning its fifth road win and third straight shutout. (More)

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➤ Hartsfield-Jackson saw shorter security lines on Sunday. Back pay for TSA officers is set to start arriving. (More)

➤ Fastenal broke ground on a $90 million distribution center in Carrollton that will employ about 280 people and serve Southeast branches. The facility replaces a legacy Atlanta-area hub. (More)

➤ Gateway Terminals named Bryan Blalock as its new Savannah president effective April 13, while current president Kevin Price transitions to lead the Georgia Ports Authority in July. (More)

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The Next $435B Energy Empire Is Being Minted

In today’s dollars, John D. Rockefeller would be worth $435 billion. But “oil money” is old news, and what’s next might surprise investors in 2026: a $2.1 Trillion opportunity in “clean” coal.

Now is the “Rockefeller” moment for Frontieras as they reform coal into hydrogen, diesel, and other valuable commodities (just as Rockefeller did with oil). With a White House that favors domestic energy, the NASDAQ ticker FASF reserved, and land officially purchased for their flagship coal reformation plant, Frontieras is positioned for potential valuation impact.

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➤ Georgia Food + Wine Festival wrapped up its fifth year Sunday at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta with BBQ, chef demos, and Southern-inspired tastings. (More)

➤ Savannah police hosted their annual Easter Eggstravaganza at Daffin Park on Saturday, drawing hundreds of families for egg hunts, games, and free food. (More)

➤ The city of Forsyth completed nearly $6 million in upgrades to its two public parks, adding 16 pickleball courts, splash pads, walking trails, and renovated ball fields funded through a dedicated property tax. (More)

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