Sunday, July 19, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1996, the Olympic Games kicked off in Atlanta, drawing 2 million visitors to the city over the course of the 17-day event.

Mechanical issues on a World War II-era plane prompted it to make an emergency landing in Upson County. Learn more in Top Stories.

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla tackled the phone battery problem that has almost nothing to do with your actual battery. It turns out a handful of settings are running in the background all day, quietly draining power without you ever touching them, and shutting them off costs you nothing. From the toggles most people never think to check to the ones switched on the day the phone left the box, Ayla walked through seven quick fixes that can stretch a single charge well past what you are getting now. See tips here!

Today's sponsor is Dr. Steven Gundry MD, sharing a collagen-building technique he says may help support strength, energy, and healthy aging beyond traditional collagen supplements.

Vintage Plane Makes Emergency Landing

A World War II-era Vultee BT-13A plane made an emergency landing in Upson County on Friday afternoon after experiencing mechanical trouble.

The aircraft, which was flying from Florida to Wisconsin for a vintage airshow, safely landed on Highway 19 near John B. Gordon Road with no injuries reported.

Deputies moved the aircraft off the roadway before crews used a crane to place it on a trailer for transport to a Taylor County airport for repairs.

Georgia Enhances Path2College Savings Plan

Georgia has increased the maximum account balance on its Path2College 529 college savings accounts and dropped the plan's state administrative fee, both now in effect.

The higher limit comes from Senate Bill 556, signed by Gov. Brian Kemp in May, which more than doubles the plan’s ceiling from $235,000 to $550,000.

With the removal of the fee, Path2College is now the United States’ lowest-cost college savings plan, according to state officials.

Recently, Georgia took the No. 4 spot in the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings for the most affordable states for college in the nation, based on in‑state public tuition and fees.

1877 Tall Ship Returns to Savannah

The 1877 tall ship Elissa, a National Historic Landmark, will visit Savannah July 24-26 for its first return to the city since 1894 as part of its Sail250 tour.

The square-rigged iron barque, one of only three still actively sailing worldwide, will be docked at the River Street waterfront.

Free deck tours are available daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with ticketed evening events including Friday and Sunday happy hours and a Saturday Salute to Sunset Party.

The Galveston Historical Foundation rescued the ship in 1978 from a scrapyard in Greece, and the vessel was later restored to sailing condition. Currently, it serves as a floating museum and Texas' official tall ship, drawing more than 40,000 visitors annually.

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➤ Atlanta: Officials say downtown has 60% fewer potholes than it did two years ago following a World Cup infrastructure push, with the program now expanding citywide. (More)

➤ Columbia County: The county’s first hospital, Wellstar Columbia County Hospital, is set to open Aug. 26 on Gateway Boulevard in Grovetown. (More)

➤ Macon: Alan Walden, a music manager and producer who worked with artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Otis Redding, died Thursday at the age of 83. (More)

➤ Albany: Work on the Oglethorpe Bridge is expected to finish by Sept. 30 after crews cleared more than 2,300 mussels, including protected species that were relocated, with the project adding lanes and a sidewalk. (More)

➤ Cherokee County: A lightning strike sparked a fire at a Hillcrest Ridge home; firefighters contained the blaze, and no injuries were reported. (More)

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➤ Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale recorded his 2,700th career strikeout Friday while pitching seven scoreless innings in a 15-1 victory over the Rangers. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. moved his rehabilitation assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett this weekend as he nears a return from the strained hamstring that has sidelined him since June 10. (More)

➤ Six Georgia football players, including tight end Kaiden Prothro and safety KJ Bolden, signed NIL deals with Nike. The Bulldogs now have the nation’s third-largest contingent of Nike-sponsored players. (More)

➤ Atlanta United acquired an additional 2026 international roster slot from the Seattle Sounders, creating room to sign another player from abroad. Atlanta sent Seattle $250,000 in 2027 allocation money in return. (More)

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

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➤ The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is retiring its ball machine for a $2.5 million exhibit overhaul. A farewell event runs Aug. 1-2, with 10% off admission and a ball to take home. (More)

➤ Savannah Technical College unveiled the otter as its new mascot, beating out the storm and the kraken, during its Rock-N-Rollment enrollment event. (More)

➤ Manna House of Long County’s mobile food pantry distributed food to more than 200 families in Ludowici earlier this week with community help. (More)

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