Thursday, October 15, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1991, the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of Pin Point native Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Your 2027 Social Security raise is official. But a raise is never just a raise. The COLA ripples into what you pay, what you owe, and what you actually keep, and most retirees don’t see the full picture until the January check arrives. Deadlines are in play too, including a window that opens this very week. So how much of your raise is actually yours? On today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla counts down the five things that decide what your 2027 check really looks like. Tune in here!

Later today, watch for a message from our partner, Insurify, about an easy way to compare rates from more than 120 insurers and potentially save.

Today’s sponsor, Dr. Steven Gundry MD, is revealing a surprising everyday ingredient that may help visibly reduce stubborn age spots and restore a more youthful-looking complexion.

Jackson, Collins to Join Trump; Vance Visits

Governor candidate Rick Jackson and U.S. Senate nominee Mike Collins will join President Trump at the Republican rally in Dalton on Friday.

On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance met supporters during a stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ahead of a fundraiser, joined by Collins and U.S. Rep. Brian Jack of Peachtree City.

Trump is set to speak at 3 p.m. Friday at the Dalton airport. His third Georgia visit this year comes as early voting hit a midterm record on its first day, topping 2022 turnout by more than 40,000.

In other election news, campaign finance reports show Jackson's campaign spent nearly $114 million through July, compared with about $5.2 million for Democrat governor candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Court Rules Fire Protection Fee Illegal

The state Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Chatham County's fire protection fee was an illegal tax, upholding an order to refund nearly $27 million plus interest.

The county charged property owners in unincorporated areas from July 2022 through June 2024, using a flat $100 rate plus a square-footage charge.

State law requires property taxes to be based on property value.

Residents Damon and Sebrell Smith filed the class action lawsuit in 2023, and those who paid the fee are entitled to refunds. The county has since accounted for fire safety costs in its property tax rate.

Custom Car Maker to Expand

Buford-based Vintage Modern plans to expand to a new factory three times the size of its current building and add 100 workers to launch a new model, founder Chau Nguyen said.

The company builds classic-inspired luxury features on modern automobile platforms, selling them for more than $200,000.

The company has shipped more than 500 vehicles, and its client list includes LeBron James and Jennifer Lopez. Each vehicle includes six airbags and modern safety features.

Nguyen said he started the business after getting frustrated with an older classic car.

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Visibly reduce dark spots with 1 ingredient? Doctor reveals how

One of America's leading heart surgeons believes he just solved the aging dark spots mystery…

And it's all thanks to his wife, Penny.

You see, for years, Penny had been struggling with stubborn dark spots around her face and neck.

And after failed attempts despite trying expensive creams and treatments…

Dr. Steven Gundry discovered what's really causing those spots to appear…

And more importantly, how to help visibly reduce them.

The breakthrough?

One common ingredient found in everyday foods >>

➤ Statewide: Fall-like temperatures are forecast to arrive this weekend, with highs in the 60s and 70s and mountain lows dropping into the 30s. (More)

➤ Columbus: Columbus State University will build the $22.2 million Pezold Center for Emergent Technology, housing robotics engineering programs and the Coca-Cola Space Science Center. (More)

➤ Metro Atlanta: Georgia State University set an enrollment record this fall with 54,320 students, including more than 35,200 on its Atlanta campus and more than 19,000 at Perimeter College. (More)

➤ Austell: Six Flags Over Georgia will reopen Friday. The Goliath roller coaster will remain closed as investigations continue into Monday's fatal fall from the ride. (More)

➤ Augusta: The city's first tiny home community for young adults aging out of foster care opened Wednesday, offering 25 homes developed by Bridge Builder Communities. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Georgia Tech Executive Vice President for Research Tim Lieuwen will become the school's interim president Nov. 1 when Ángel Cabrera leaves to lead the Aspen Institute. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: A police officer fatally shot Donquez Thomas, 26, of Lithonia, on Tuesday after Thomas held a handgun and refused orders to release a woman carrying a baby, the GBI said. (More)

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➤ State Farm Arena will host the Atlanta Dream's WNBA Finals games on Oct. 21 and Oct. 24, following further talks between the team, the arena, and the Atlanta Hawks. The games were previously set for the 3,500-seat Gateway Center in College Park. (More)

➤ Georgia coach Kirby Smart said the football team's No. 1 ranking comes from recruiting tough, high-character players and developing them through culture, training, and practice habits. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons will host Chicago on Sunday, with the Bears missing suspended edge rusher Montez Sweat and possibly injured quarterback Caleb Williams. (More)

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➤ The two-day Venture Atlanta conference wraps up today, with 99 startups from 14 states and Washington, D.C., pitching investors, including 36 Georgia companies. (More)

➤ Delta Air Lines will revamp its Delta One business class with new menus and amenity kits as the Atlanta-based carrier expands its premium offerings. (More)

➤ Augusta-based Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia celebrated its new name and signage and unveiled a plaque recognizing Paychex founder Tom Golisano’s $50 million pledge last year. (More)

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Try this age spot trick (it will shock you)

If you think age spots are caused by aging or even sun damage, think again.

In his latest exposé, former chief of surgery Dr. Steven Gundry is launching a crusade against the skincare industry to reveal the biggest lie it has ever told women.

His research points to an everyday kitchen item that can help "eat" these blemishes.

This free presentation is a must-watch.

Click here to watch now before it's taken down >>

➤ Firearms deer season opens Saturday and runs into January, with an expanded Hunters for the Hungry program. Last season, about 200,000 hunters harvested roughly 250,000 deer. (More)

➤ The High Museum of Art in Atlanta is marking its 100th year by reprinting its 1981 community cookbook, the fifth printing of The High Museum of Art Recipe Collection in 45 years. (More)

➤ Rocky Horror Picture Show stars Barry Bostwick and Nell Campbell will take audience questions at an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra screening Sunday. (More)

➤ The 62nd annual Georgia Peanut Festival will take place Friday and Saturday in Sylvester, with food and festivities celebrating one of the state's most iconic crops. (More)

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➤ Five things are quietly reshaping your 2027 Social Security check, and most retirees only catch one. (Listen Now)

➤ Global health researchers have linked roughly one in eight new cancer cases worldwide to a dozen common infections, some preventable. (Hear Details)

➤ Federal regulators have accused nine of the nation’s largest banks of closing accounts over customers’ political and religious beliefs. (Listen Now)