Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Good morning! On this date in 1854, former Georgia governor George Towns died. Once a Unionist, he became a states’ rights advocate and secession proponent. Towns County was named in his honor.

Thank you to everyone who sent in their weather forecasts for the rest of the summer. The common theme? Hot!

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Atlanta Caps World Cup Run

Argentina and England meet at 3 p.m. today in Atlanta's final World Cup match, a semifinal capping eight games hosted in the city since June.

Fans from both countries began arriving early, touring the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola before kickoff. Officials expect downtown to swell as more supporters land.

Security was tightened citywide. The FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park will host its closing celebration from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. today.

Today's game will feature Argentina star Lionel Messi and England star Harry Kane, with the winning team advancing to the championship match on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Peanut Allergy Relief Under Study

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta began the first human trials of a nickel-sized microneedle stamp designed to desensitize patients to peanut protein.

The stamp, coated with tiny doses and worn on the forearm for three minutes, was developed by Atlanta biotech Moonlight Therapeutics, whose founders trained at Georgia Tech.

Principal investigator Dr. Brian Vickery said the approach may prove less painful than injections and more effective than skin patches.

The FDA cleared the device for human testing late last year. The Phase 1 study will test about 40 adults across five states before expanding to teens and young children.

Decatur Grad Wins Home Run Derby

Stone Mountain native Jordan Walker won the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night in Philadelphia, crushing six straight homers in the final round to claim the $1 million prize.

The 2020 Decatur High School graduate and St. Louis Cardinals star was named WSB-TV's Athlete of the Year as a senior. The Cardinals selected him in the first round of the 2020 MLB draft.

Trailing late, Walker needed to keep hitting homers without missing, and he delivered, edging Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber 12-11 to win the event.

Walker joined the National League All-Star reserves for Tuesday's game, where his hometown Atlanta Braves placed five players, including starters Drake Baldwin and Ozzie Albies.

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➤ Effingham County: County commissioners unveiled Project Zero, a plan to phase out county homestead property taxes over three years, pending voter referendums. (More)

➤ Randolph County: Heavy storms dumped an estimated 5 to 7 inches of rain on parts of Randolph and Terrell counties on Monday, prompting a flash flood warning. (More)

➤ Warner Robins: Georgia Military College will close its Warner Robins satellite campus, planning to serve local students through different "pathways of opportunity." (More)

➤ Lamar County: The county school district will push drop-off, building, and bus times back 10 to 15 minutes this year, aiming to give students more time to sleep and provide more early-arrival supervision. (More)

➤ Augusta: The South Augusta YMCA will close its Tobacco Road location in October after failing to reach a lease agreement with the building's new owner. (More)

➤ Albany: Police plan more youth outreach activities after a Safe Haven event drew over 450 teens for games, basketball, music, and food. (More)

➤ Glennville: The state's largest Vidalia onion grower said visitors to the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., were surprised to learn the onions can be eaten like apples. (More)

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➤ The 30th annual Peach Jam youth basketball tournament tipped off in the Augusta area, expected to draw more than 10,000 visitors and generate over $11 million for the region. (More)

➤ Four of the state's high school football teams landed in MaxPreps' preseason Top 25 heading into the new season. (More)

➤ Georgia Southwestern hired James Frey to coach its women's basketball program, bringing him back to Americus after stints at New Mexico State and Memphis. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: World Cup | MLB | WNBA

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➤ Automotive products maker Highline Warren will convert a vacant McDonough warehouse into a 1.1 million-square-foot operations center, bringing 160 jobs and $170 million to Henry County. (More)

➤ Warner Robins moving company The Spirit Moves, launched by owner Patrick Dews after his recovery from addiction, offers second-chance employment in a substance-free workplace and is expanding operations across Middle Georgia. (More)

➤ Twin 12-year-old brothers from Georgia are turning plastic into profit, starting a thriving 3D toy printing business. (Watch Report)

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➤ Former two-term governor and retiring University System of Georgia chancellor Sonny Perdue is keeping his hands in politics, traveling to Tennessee to stump for a congressional candidate. (More)

➤ A Valdosta family celebrated as their autistic son, Theo, walked at graduation after inspiring the proposed Theo's Law to require inclusive ceremonies statewide. (More)

➤ The state transportation department launched a $10 million study of passenger rail linking Atlanta and Savannah, with possible stops in Athens, Augusta, and Macon. Public input runs through Aug. 6. (More)

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