Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1980, President Jimmy Carter lost his re-election bid to former California governor Ronald Reagan. Carter carried his home state of Georgia, five other states, and the District of Columbia.

Have you heard you’re not supposed to drink coffee on an empty stomach? The warning is all over social media, and it claims that the first cup before breakfast is doing damage you can’t feel. Gastroenterologists just weighed in, and their answer isn’t what the internet says. Researchers performed endoscopies on more than 8,000 people to test the claim. A separate experiment found one common morning combo that backfires, sending blood sugar climbing when you’d least want it. So is your pre-breakfast cup safe or not? Ayla has the full story on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

Today’s sponsor, Noor, explores the hormonal changes behind thinning hair after 50 and shares a menopause specialist’s approach to supporting fuller-looking hair.

Bottoms Defeats Jackson

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won the governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson and ending more than 20 years of GOP control of the governor’s office.

Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff won a second term, defeating Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins. Democrats also led early returns in other statewide races. You can find the latest election results here.

In congressional races, incumbents were projected to retain their seats. In the race for the open 11th District seat, Republican neurosurgeon John Cowan defeated Democrat Chris Harden and will succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk.

Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor, became the first black woman elected governor in U.S. history. She won despite a sizable campaign spending gap with Jackson, who spent more than $200 million of his own money on the race.

Audi Plant Could Grow Larger

Audi's plan for a Peach County plant starts at a $4 billion investment and 4,500 jobs, but an optional second phase could raise the totals to $7 billion and 7,500 jobs.

Phase two would add $3 billion and 3,000 jobs and trigger a second 20-year agreement with an extra $237.5 million in payments to local governments.

The county seat, Fort Valley, will receive 5% of the payments in lieu of taxes under the initial revenue-sharing deal, Peach County Commission Chairman Roy Lewis said.

The plant will build premium SUVs, producing up to 200,000 vehicles a year by 2031, with average pay above $63,000. Site preparation is scheduled to start next year.

Statewide Ballot Questions Passing

Georgia voters appeared poised to approve all three statewide constitutional amendments on this year's ballot, with returns showing each measure ahead Tuesday night.

Election analysts projected passage of both Amendment 2, which removes party labels from all probate judge races, and Amendment 3, which lets lawmakers create a dedicated fund to modernize 911 systems.

Amendment 1, which doubles the farmland cap for a conservation-use tax break to 4,000 acres, was drawing about 54% support with more than two-thirds of votes counted.

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The Hormone Behind Thinning Hair After 50 (It’s Not Just a Men’s Problem)

If your part has been widening, your ponytail feels thinner, or more hair is collecting in the shower drain, you’re not imagining it.

According to a menopause specialist, when estrogen drops after 50, the relative balance of a hormone called DHT rises. And DHT is known for one thing: shrinking hair follicles.

That’s why so many women who never had hair trouble in their 30s and 40s suddenly see it later. It’s also why thickening shampoos and biotin gummies often disappoint. They don’t address what’s happening at the follicle.

The good news? She says many of those follicles aren’t gone, just dormant.

Her approach skips the serums and foams entirely. It’s two capsules a day, built around a mineral pairing many women over 50 run low on.

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➤ Metro Atlanta: A WSB-TV analysis of FBI data found at least 663 victims of random violence at public recreation areas in 11 metro counties from 2022 through 2025. (More)

➤ Warren County: A group of residents raised concerns about a proposed solar development. County officials said the project is not finalized and faces months of review. (More)

➤ Decatur: Three Taverns Brewery will stop brewing at its flagship New Street location in East Decatur after 13 years. Its Reynoldstown and Beltline taprooms will stay open. (More)

➤ Lincolnton: The Army Corps of Engineers will waive day-use fees at J. Strom Thurmond Lake on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. (More)

➤ Valdosta: Police officials praised officers for keeping crowds safe during a busy weekend that included Halloween and the Winnersville Classic high school football game. (More)

➤ Hartsfield-Jackson: More than $55 million in additional airport improvements received Atlanta City Council approval, including work on concourses A and B and fire safety upgrades. (More)

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➤ Atlanta Braves first-year manager Walt Weiss was named one of three finalists for NL Manager of the Year after leading the team to its first NL East title since 2023. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Braves pitcher Chris Sale was named a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award after posting a 2.16 ERA and 200 strikeouts, with the winner to be announced Nov. 11. (More)

➤ The College Football Playoff committee ranked Georgia No. 2 behind Miami in Tuesday's initial rankings. The 7-1 Bulldogs, currently slotted for a first-round playoff bye, visit No. 10 Ole Miss on Saturday. (More)

➤ Edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was reinstated after an eight-game conduct-policy suspension and is expected to play on Sunday against Cincinnati in Madrid, Spain. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks on Monday beat an Indiana Pacers team that used just six players due to injuries, the fewest players this early in a season since the 1948 Lakers. (More)

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➤ Menswear retailer Jos. A. Bank debuted a redesigned store concept at its new 4,960-square-foot location in Peachtree City, which features a dedicated center for consultations and fittings. (More)

➤ Bank of America awarded grants to three Savannah-area organizations, including $250,000 for Goodwill Southeast Georgia's planned Community Opportunity Campus. (More)

➤ More than 35 Indian manufacturers and 600 buyers are expected at the Atlanta India Trade Fair on Nov. 18-20 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, where organizers will pitch India as a manufacturing alternative to China. (More)

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The Missing Nutrient Behind Thin Hair

After 50, many women run low on one mineral that helps keep DHT, a hair-thinning hormone, in check.

Biotin won’t fix that. Neither will another bottle of thickening shampoo.

A menopause specialist and an Austin hairstylist found that pairing this mineral with one B vitamin, plus three other targeted nutrients, may help support fuller, stronger-looking hair from the inside out. No serums, no foams. Just two capsules with your morning coffee.

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➤ The 45th annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday on Peachtree Street in Atlanta, with events also planned in Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Tucker, Sandy Springs, Norcross, Roswell, and Marietta. (See List)

➤ Macon's Christmas Light Extravaganza is one of 20 displays competing for a spot in USA Today's 10 best public holiday light displays, and display organizers are asking fans to show their support by voting. (More)

➤ The Boots and Roots Music and Food Truck Festival on Saturday in Bryan County will feature Georgia-raised country artists Will Moseley, Hannah Dasher, Chuck Courtenay, and Derrick Flowers. (More)

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