Monday, June 8, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2004, President George W. Bush welcomed leaders of the world’s top industrial democracies to Sea Island for the G-8 summit.

Remember when a plastic bat and a Wiffle Ball were all you needed for a perfect summer afternoon? Check out Et Cetera for a new league that's bringing those backyard dreams back to life.

Today's sponsor, Blood Sugar Rising, highlights emerging research on how certain everyday foods may affect blood sugar health and energy levels—and reveals one common item that experts say could be contributing to early warning signs associated with Type 2 diabetes.

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Runoff Voting Begins

Early voting opens today across all 159 Georgia counties, giving voters a head start ahead of Election Day for the primary runoffs on June 16.

In some counties, early voting began Friday and Saturday. Unlike on Election Day, you can vote early at any voting location in your county.

Early voting runs through Friday. You can check the Georgia Secretary of State’s website here or your county election page for exact locations and times.

Last month, more than 1 million people cast their ballots early in the May 19 primary, or about 14% of the state's active voters, according to the secretary of state's office.

Bulldogs Bound for Omaha

Georgia advanced to the College World Series for the first time in 18 years with an 11-9 victory over Mississippi State in 10 innings Sunday at Foley Field in Athens.

Daniel Jackson provided a two-run home run in the 10th inning, sending the Bulldogs on to the next round after a back-and-forth Super Regional matchup between the SEC rivals.

The eight-team College World Series will open play on Friday in Omaha, Nebraska, with games telecast on ESPN. Georgia enters the series as the highest remaining seed.

The Bulldogs joined North Carolina, West Virginia, Ole Miss, and Troy in the national championship bracket as of Sunday afternoon, ahead of other qualifying games through today.

World Cup Kickoff Week Arrives

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday in Mexico City, with the first match in Atlanta set for Monday when Spain plays Cape Verde.

Local and state leaders view Atlanta's selection as one of 16 host cities as an economic boon and also recognition of the area's emergence as a national hub for soccer.

Metro Atlanta hotels report near-full occupancy for match days but uneven bookings otherwise. Restaurants are gearing up for large crowds and starting to offer specials.

Battery Atlanta will host free watch parties on its Plaza Green throughout the tournament. The Centennial Olympic Park fan festival hub finishes construction this week and will open to the public ahead of Atlanta’s first match.

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➤ Statewide: The state election board voted to let counties opt into hand-marked paper ballots for the November general election, the first time jurisdictions can move away from touchscreen voting machines in a statewide contest. (More)

➤ Savannah: The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales made a stop as part of the area's America’s 250th anniversary celebration, appearing at several community events. (More)

➤ Statewide: Georgia agriculture officials stepped up protections against the New World screwworm fly after the parasite was detected in Texas livestock, and urged ranchers to monitor cattle and report unusual wounds. (More)

➤ Cherokee County: A homeowner confronted and opened fire on would-be burglars after a Ring alert showed suspects at his door, with no injuries reported. (More)

➤ North Augusta: A YMCA in the Augusta suburb of North Augusta, S.C., held its grand opening, giving the CSRA community a new hub for fitness, youth programs, and family recreation. (More)

➤ Atlanta: The Atlanta BeltLine launched ATL Spoke, the city’s first driverless shuttle, offering free rides from noon to 10 p.m. daily between the West End MARTA Station and the Southwest BeltLine near Lee + White. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, winning 3-2 behind a three-run double from Michael Harris II in the seventh inning. (More)

➤ Four-star quarterback Colton Nussmeier of Denton, Texas, committed to Georgia’s 2027 class. The brother of former LSU quarterback and Kansas City Chiefs 2026 draft pick Garrett Nussmeier chose the Bulldogs over Arkansas and UCLA. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech landed a commitment from three-star defensive back MJ Burnett of Walton High School in Marietta. Burnett, the son of Georgia Tech Hall of Famer and former NFL safety Morgan Burnett, chose the Yellow Jackets over Georgia, Miami, and Ohio State. (More)

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➤ Six Flags Over Georgia’s parent company rolled out a new monthly subscription membership program, offering access to additional parks in the company's East Region. (More)

➤ Times Journal Media Group bought The Oconee Enterprise, The Walton Tribune, and The Covington News. The Rome-based Brumby family’s company now publishes 21 newspapers and news sites across the state. (More)

➤ A Valdosta High School graduate is turning a novel summer hustle into real college savings, launching a trash can cleaning business in his neighborhood. (More)

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➤ Fort Valley: The Georgia Peach Festival celebrated its 40th anniversary this weekend, to be followed by a one-day event in Byron on Saturday. (More)

➤ Atlanta: An adult Wiffle Ball league began play, including the Atlanta Ballers, co-owned by Julio Jones and Nelly. (More)

➤ Springfield: A car show brought the community together this weekend to raise funds for children battling cancer. (More)

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