Sunday, September 6, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1816, Francis S. Bartow, a politician and Confederate officer who became the first high-ranking military figure from Georgia killed in the Civil War, was born in Savannah.

Additional measles cases linked to an outbreak at a metro Atlanta daycare have been confirmed. Learn more in Around Georgia.

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla counted down the seven purchases experts say you need to make before you retire. Research shows these are the buys worth making while the paychecks are still coming in, and some are pricier than you'd think. Ayla ranked all seven by urgency, and the one at the top of the list only gets more expensive the longer you wait. Tune in here!

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Atlanta Airport Awarded $100M Grant

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was awarded a $100 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for reconstruction of its runways, terminals, taxiways, and enhancements to runway safety areas.

The award is part of a $481 million round of 191 grants going to airports across 36 states and two territories.

The funds derive from the Airport Infrastructure Grants, a program launched in 2022 set to distribute $14.5 billion over five years.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the grants will upgrade airport safety and efficiency through infrastructure improvements while helping facilities meet current and future travel demands.

Inmate Killed in Prison Fight

Wilcox State Prison in Abbeville was placed on lockdown after an inmate died and nine others were injured in a fight on Thursday afternoon.

The Georgia Department of Corrections identified the man who died as Maurice Brown, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two inmates were flown out with life-threatening injuries, five were brought to a hospital by EMS, and two more were treated at the prison. No staff were hurt and authorities suspect the altercation to be gang-related.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is working to determine Brown’s cause of death.

The Gathering Site Work To Soon Begin

Krause Sports and Entertainment says crews will begin grading more than 90 acres in south Forsyth County next week for The Gathering, a $3 billion development anchored by a 700,000-square-foot arena built to attract an NHL team.

The developer says site work runs five months, then utility and electrical work, with construction set for summer 2027.

An internal email suggests that the developers told a management company that funding has been secured with two capital partners. Krause would not publicly confirm it.

According to The Athletic, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said metro Atlanta is nowhere near the application stage.

Meanwhile, Alpharetta is pushing a rival arena at North Point Mall, where city officials approved zoning changes last month.

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➤ Augusta: The playground at the Edward M. McIntyre Sr. Riverwalk reopened Friday following more than six months of construction after it was damaged by Hurricane Helene. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Health officials confirmed three more measles cases tied to an outbreak at a metro Atlanta daycare, bringing the total to eight. (More)

➤ Albany: Two people are hospitalized at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital with West Nile virus, and officials believe a third person may also be infected. (More)

➤ Bulloch County: Commissioners have ended the outdoor burning ban imposed Aug. 1 following a wildfire off Buie Driggers Road. (More)

➤ Macon: A deteriorating manhole on Allen Road caused about 153,000 gallons of sewage to overflow earlier this week, according to the Macon Water Authority. (More)

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➤ No. 3 Georgia overwhelmed Tennessee State 63-3 as Gunner Stockton threw three touchdown passes and Nate Frazier ran for three scores in the Bulldogs’ season opener. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons, who remain the only team in the NFL to have not named a Week 1 starting quarterback, will reportedly name a starter in a press conference this Wednesday. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves picked up a huge divisional win over the Philadelphia Phillies—who trail the Braves by just a handful of games—on Friday night. The Braves will finish off the series today at 1:10 p.m. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | MLB | Soccer | Tennis

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Top Doctor: "Oats are one of the best ways to fatten us up"

For decades, Americans were told oatmeal is the perfect healthy breakfast.

However, a new report reveals “oats are one of the best ways to fatten us up.”

Dr. Steven Gundry exposes 3 “healthy foods” causing weight gain and reveals a groundbreaking discovery to help release excess calories instead of storing them as fat.

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➤ City Club at Lost Plantation in Rincon will host a charity golf tournament on Sept. 19 to raise money for Brantley County wildfire victims. (More)

➤ Rome’s new professional arena football team is set to be introduced Tuesday at the Forum River Center. (More)

➤ The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia in Gainesville will hold its annual Adoption Lock-In fundraiser Sept. 18-19, with participants being put in kennels to raise funds for the shelter. (More)

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