Tuesday, March 3, 2026

On this day in 2019, tornadoes of varying strength included a powerful twister that tracked from eastern Alabama into western Georgia. Twenty-three people were killed in Lee County, Alabama.

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Scam artists are stealing billions of dollars from Americans every year, and we want to ensure that Flyover readers are not prime targets! On today's The Flyover Podcast, host Ayla Brown walks through the most common schemes, plus the FBI's best advice for staying alert before your money is gone. Tune in here!

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CNN's Future Unclear

CNN chief Mark Thompson urged employees to keep calm after Paramount emerged as the apparent winner in the race to buy the Atlanta-based network's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery.

Paramount leader David Ellison hasn't outlined plans for CNN, but the pending sale has sparked anxiety within the network about layoffs, on-air talent changes, and a possible shift in editorial direction.

CNN averaged 807,000 daily prime time viewers in February, less than a third of ratings leader Fox News. CNN's total day viewership averaged 613,000 for all age groups and 99,000 in the 25-54 age group the week of Feb. 9.

The sale could take several months to close if regulators approve.

$22.4 Billion Energy Loan Detailed

A $22.4 billion loan awarded to Georgia Power from the U.S. Department of Energy will fund the utility's plans for natural gas power plants, transmission lines, and grid upgrades.

The loan was one of two approved last week for Georgia Power's Atlanta-based parent company, Southern Company, with a smaller $4.1 billion loan OK'd for Alabama Power.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the loans come with a subsidized interest rate that will save Georgia and Alabama customers more than $7 billion over time.

The Energy Department said the Southern Company is one of the first companies to work with the Trump Administration on what the agency termed "common-sense energy investments."

Georgia's energy policies remain a focus of ongoing political debate within the state.

World Cup Group Rings Opening Bell

Elected officials and other World Cup supporters from Georgia rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, marking just over 100 days until Atlanta helps host the global soccer event.

Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens led the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee's visit to Wall Street, joined by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who is running to succeed Kemp.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is slated to host eight matches, starting with group matches in mid- to late June and ending with a semifinal match on July 15. Ten other U.S. cities will also host matches this summer. You can find a full schedule here.

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➤ Augusta: First responders and community members visited elementary schools Monday to read to students for National Read Across America Day. (More)

➤ Fort Stewart: Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield and other military bases suspended their Trusted Traveler gate entry programs and began requiring ID checks and vehicle inspections following a directive for heightened security measures. (More)

➤ Kathleen: A new Flint Energies substation in Houston County began operations, built to deliver power faster and more reliably as residential growth continues in the area. (More)

➤ Columbus: The 30-bed Operation New Hope unit at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital opened, helping forensic behavioral health patients transition back into the community while reducing county jail waitlists. (More)

➤ Warner Robins: Firefighters at Robins Air Force Base use a $275,000 Boston Dynamics robotic dog named Spot to scout hazardous scenes before sending in human crews. (More)

➤ Dahlonega: The city warned residents about a scam email impersonating City Manager Allison Martin, noting that official communications will never come from the email address used. (More)

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➤ The U.S. Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta ended in confusion after a pace vehicle accidentally led the women's race leader and two others off course with about two miles to go, resulting in the leader finishing ninth. The race director took responsibility for the mishap, but the order of finish was ruled final. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons could pursue NFL veterans Joe Flacco or Tua Tagovailoa to add quarterback depth once they release Kirk Cousins, league analysts say. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, reports that Cousins wants a TV job are incorrect, and he'll be actively looking to play in the NFL after his expected release from the Falcons, league analysts say. (More)

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➤ PGA Tour Superstore will open a 30,000-square-foot location at Buckhead Square in Atlanta on Saturday, featuring fitting bays, a putting green, and golf simulators. (More)

➤ Augusta and North Augusta leaders are backing the Augusta Tomorrow 2035 Vision Plan, which proposes a walkable downtown, expanded riverwalk access, and a water taxi connecting both sides of the Savannah River. (More)

➤ Pizza chain Papa Johns plans to shut down roughly 300 underperforming North American locations by the end of 2027. Earlier this year, Pizza Hut announced plans to close underperforming locations. Closure lists were not immediately available. (More)

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➤ Clouds were expected to be an issue for viewing this morning's total lunar eclipse, set to begin with a partial eclipse starting about 4:50 a.m. and reaching totality between 6:04 a.m. and 7:02 a.m. (More)

➤ The state Senate passed a bill creating a voluntary license plate for drivers with autism, with Netflix's Love on the Spectrum star Connor Tomlinson testifying in support. (More)

➤ Four women helping lead the state's construction industry share their professional journeys in an industry where women make up roughly 11% of the workforce. (More)

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