Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1779, French and American forces began the Siege of Savannah to retake the city from the British.

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Children's Hospital Earns High Marks

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta ranked among the nation's best pediatric hospitals in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 list.

The 20th annual rankings, released Tuesday, named 90 hospitals as top performers nationwide and placed 11 on the honor roll.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta was the only children's hospital in Georgia ranked in the top 50 and the top pediatric hospital in the Southeast, with national rankings across multiple specialties.

The system manages more than 1 million patient visits annually across three hospitals.

Humphreys Denied Clemency

The state parole board denied death row inmate Stacey Humphreys' clemency request Tuesday, clearing the way for his execution at 7 p.m. today at the state prison in Jackson.

Humphreys is also pursuing other legal avenues, including a reduced sentence under the Georgia Survivor Justice Act, which allows sentence leniency where childhood abuse or family violence contributed to a crime.

Humphreys, 53, was convicted in the 2003 murders of Cobb County real estate agents Cyndi Williams, 33, and Lori Brown, 21. He was scheduled to die in December, but his execution was paused due to legal filings.

Georgia has executed 77 people since 1983. Humphreys would be the first person put to death in the state since March 2024.

Singer Blames Ban on His Views

Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium is reportedly among the NFL venues refusing to let rapper Macklemore perform on Ed Sheeran's U.S. stadium tour.

Macklemore pointed the finger at Robert Kraft, saying the owner of the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium opposes and seeks to silence his views on Palestine and Israeli policy.

Kraft confirmed he banned Macklemore from his venue following comments the singer and songwriter made onstage at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. Kraft accused Macklemore of antisemitic rhetoric, a charge the artist rejected.

Macklemore claims stadium owners gave Sheeran an ultimatum to drop him from the lineup or cancel the shows. Sheeran's Loop Tour scheduled stops include Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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➤ Augusta: A federal program will send nearly $1 million to shore up five rural hospitals across the CSRA. (More)

➤ Lake Hartwell: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' restriction on Lake Hartwell water levels could last a decade as engineers address a safety concern at a Clemson-area saddle dike. (More)

➤ Jonesboro: The city council voted unanimously to censure Mayor Donya Sartor over concerns about city spending and an employee grievance. (More)

➤ Statewide: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs approved more than $43 million for Georgia to help homeless veterans. (More)

➤ Dunwoody: A video shows a MARTA bus driver fell asleep before crashing into trees on Sept. 7, injuring three people, authorities said. (Watch)

➤ Monroe: Walton County's seven mayors shared growth and progress updates at the annual State of the Cities forum. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Mayor Andre Dickens plans citywide surveillance standards after a police audit flagged about 80 potentially unauthorized Flock license plate reader searches among more than 115,000 inquiries. (More)

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➤ Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand will miss the rest of the season with a torn quad suffered in Sunday's game. (More)

➤ A shareholder of Atlanta Braves Holdings called for the team's board to explore a sale, citing the booming market for sports franchises and a looming MLB labor fight. (More)

➤ Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson was ranked the second-best power forward in the NBA by HoopsHype, behind Giannis Antetokounmpo. (More)

➤ Georgia Southern football looks to build on its hard-fought loss to Clemson, with coach Clay Helton preparing the Eagles for a road test at Jacksonville State. (More)

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➤ Mexican budget airline Volaris will begin flying from Hartsfield-Jackson on Oct. 2, with one-way fares starting at $55 to Guadalajara in October and $186 to Mexico City in December. (More)

➤ Georgia Power won approval for 1,137 megawatts of new solar power purchase agreements covering seven utility-scale projects. (More)

➤ The high school Skills Challenge Series will return this year to Rome and other cities, showcasing the skills and talents of students learning construction trades. (More)

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➤ The League of Women Voters of Georgia breaks down the three ways to vote this fall and the key dates for each method. (More)

➤ Zoo Atlanta mourned the death of Machi, a 50-year-old gorilla, while announcing that another gorilla, Lulu, is pregnant. (More)

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