Thursday, July 16, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1963, Baldwin County native Carl Vinson surpassed Sam Rayburn as the longest-serving member of Congress in American history, eventually serving more than 50 years.

For nearly 30 years, almost every major Alzheimer's drug has chased the same sticky protein in the brain, and families have been handed the same modest results over and over. This week, researchers went after something else entirely, and what they found has the whole field tuning in. It could be the biggest shift in how this disease is treated in a generation, and it all comes down to a shot given just twice a year. In today's episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla breaks down what researchers found and what still has to be proven before this reaches anyone. Tune in here to learn more.

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Lawmakers: End Time Changes

All but one member of the state's U.S. House delegation voted to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide and end the twice-yearly clock changes.

The full U.S. House voted 308–117 in support of the bill, which now awaits U.S. Senate review. U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Atlanta, cast the lone dissenting vote from Georgia.

Backers say the change would deliver consistent evening daylight and eliminate the disruption of clock changes. “I consistently hear from Georgians in the 12th District who are sick and tired of resetting their clocks twice a year,” U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-Augusta, posted. Critics argue that permanent daylight saving time means later winter sunrises, leaving more commuters and schoolchildren traveling to their destinations before dawn.

In Georgia, the state Senate this year voted 45-5 in support of changing time zones as part of the switch, but the measure was shelved as the legislative session wound down.

Schools Reopen Soon

Some of Georgia's school districts will head back to class starting at the end of July, kicking off a staggered 2026 return that stretches across the state through mid-August.

In North Georgia, many districts will start at the end of July or the first week of August, with several districts publishing calendars that families are now checking against summer plans.

In the Augusta area, Richmond County announced its back-to-school dates as administrators finalize bus routes and staffing.

Districts urge parents to confirm return dates locally, since school calendars vary. Some schools are also adjusting school day start times.

Helen a Top Christmas-in-July Spot

As the country bakes through a hot summer, the mountain town of Helen is getting national attention as one of the coolest spots to celebrate Christmas in July.

TravelPulse by Northstar's list spotlights Helen's Bavarian-style village, where alpine architecture, German bakeries, beer gardens, and horse-drawn carriages carry a year-round holiday feel.

Other cities on the list are North Pole, Alaska; Frankenmuth, Michigan; Leavenworth, Washington; and Santa Claus, Indiana.

Helen pairs its Christmas-themed shops with summer draws like tubing on the Chattahoochee River, hikes to Anna Ruby Falls, and scenic drives through the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Big Oil Just Bet Big on Lithium

Eni, Italy’s largest oil producer, just signed a strategic agreement to invest up to $225M in EnergyX’s lithium project in Chile. The project is expected to generate $1.3B in annual revenue at forecasted market prices.

It’s just one piece of EnergyX’s portfolio holding up to 15M+ tons of untapped lithium, and it’s the latest proof of their progress. Until tonight, you can invest as an early-stage shareholder and share in that growth.

EnergyX’s patented tech recovers up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods at 500X the speed. When combined with their resource portfolio, the road to commercial-scale production is clear. Lithium demand is projected to grow 5X by 2040, so the timing couldn’t be better.

General Motors and POSCO are already EnergyX shareholders. Now it’s your turn. Become an early-stage EnergyX shareholder before midnight PT.

➤ Waynesboro: A federal grand jury indicted Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams on five counts of extortion and one charge of illegally transferring a firearm, accusing him of taking cash to dismiss DUI tickets. (More)

➤ Grovetown: A train collided with a truck hauling several tons of corn that had become stuck on the tracks at the Katherine Street railroad crossing on Monday, spilling the load and raising safety concerns. (More)

➤ Garden City: Residents pushed back against a proposed 88% property tax increase, telling leaders the hike is unaffordable after the city eliminated its fire fee. (More)

➤ Marietta: The school board passed a resolution seeking to support ways to reduce classroom technology dependency, aiming to prioritize student-teacher relationships over screen time. (More)

➤ Macon: Neel's Lofts, built on the site of the historic Joseph N. Neel's Department Store, will celebrate its grand opening from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, featuring live music and food. (More)

➤ Columbus: The Yard dog park launched alcohol service benefiting Paws Humane Society, letting patrons buy drinks to help fund care for shelter animals. (More)

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➤ Former Georgia Southern golfer Steven Fisk claimed his second career PGA Tour victory this past weekend, winning on the third playoff hole of the ISCO Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. (More)

➤ Argentina staged a late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in their World Cup semifinal match Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, advancing to Sunday’s final against Spain. (Watch Winning Goal)

➤ Georgia’s rivalry game against Florida was named one of the SEC’s premier matchups of 2026 by Athlon Sports. The game will take place at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson was voted the NFL’s best running back by an Associated Press panel after leading the league with 2,298 yards from scrimmage last season. (More)

➤ Atlanta's stars took the field Tuesday in Philadelphia for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, putting the Braves' roster on national display at the midpoint of the season. (See Details)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: World Cup | WNBA

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➤ Technology experts from Egypt, the Philippines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uruguay gathered at a Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce summit for a discussion on artificial intelligence. (More)

➤ Perry city leaders opted to hold water-use rates steady for fiscal 2027, a move some business owners welcomed, though several said monthly fees still add up and leave them paying too much. (More)

➤ Savannah State hosted the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's mid-year economic outlook, where experts discussed the labor market, artificial intelligence, and ways to return inflation to 2%. (More)

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This Metal’s Price Went Up 170%

No, not gold. Lithium. Prices more than doubled from last June to this one, spurring a modern-day “white gold” rush driven by AI, energy, and more.

With demand growing 5X by 2040, a major opportunity's emerging. No wonder 50,000+ people have invested in EnergyX.

Their patented tech can recover up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods, in days instead of months. That combination of technological prowess and market demand earned an investment from General Motors.

In the past 24 months, EnergyX has raised ~$100M from retail investors, formed a first-of-its-kind lithium agreement with the U.S. Army, and oil supermajor Eni just signed an agreement to invest up to $225M.

Now they’re preparing to unlock ~15M+ tons of lithium. Invest in EnergyX before midnight PT.

➤ Decatur formally recognized the city and the YMCA of Metro Atlanta for their role in creating American youth soccer in the late 1960s, declaring a YMCA of Metro Atlanta Youth Soccer Day. (More)

➤ A Georgia Lottery player became a multimillionaire in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, winning a $4 million prize. (More)

➤ Georgia joined a 42-state alliance securing an $18 million immediate payout for consumers following a massive data breach at genetic testing company 23andMe. (More)

➤ A study from Georgia State University's School of Public Health found that about half of Atlanta's public restrooms were not open to the public. (More)

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