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Final Hours, More Rural Hospital Aid, and Key Voting Dates

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)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer

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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)

➤ A lottery player in Augusta claimed a $1 million scratch-off ticket prize on Friday, and another Augusta player won $297,933 the same day. (More)

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➤ Doctors say prediabetes can show warning signs years before a diagnosis, and most people miss them completely. (Five Findings)

➤ The Anthropic and Nvidia CEOs took the same stage hours apart and collided over whether AI is moving too fast. (Hear Story)

➤ Prosecutors have shifted course in the case against Rob Reiner's son, Nick, accused of murdering his parents. (Hear Details)

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Petition Dismissed, Elk Rut, and Dolly Parton's Hotel

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2003, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sheb Wooley died at the age of 82. Wooley was best known for his comedy hit single The Purple People Eater, which inspired a movie of the same name released in 1988.

A Nashville hotel billed as Dolly Parton's love letter to the Music City began accepting reservations this week. Find out more in Business.

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Judge Dismisses Petition Against ICE

A federal judge has dismissed a Nashville reporter's petition claiming her March detention by ICE was illegal and retaliatory.

Estefany Rodriguez, a reporter for Nashville Noticias, was arrested March 4 and held in Alabama and Louisiana before her release on a $10,000 bond March 19.

Her attorneys alleged the arrest and swift out-of-state transfer punished her reporting on immigration raids across Middle Tennessee, in violation of the First Amendment.

U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson ruled largely on procedural grounds, finding the requested injunction too wide-ranging and her release request moot.

Parents Sue After 5-Year-Old Charged

The parents of a 5-year-old with autism are suing Sumner County Schools and an assistant principal over a months-long juvenile court case against their son.

The family says it told H.B. Williams Elementary about the boy's autism and requested a full-time aide and behavioral supports that were not initially provided.

A school resource officer filed assault charges against the child last year. When a judge rejected the charges, parents of two classmates pursued them through a private prosecution.

All charges were dismissed in April after a judge found the boy not competent to proceed. The suit accuses administrator Brandon Smart of "pure vengeance."

Guide: Great Smoky Elk Rut

Elk gather in mixed herds from early September to mid-October for the rut, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park is urging visitors to watch safely.

Bulls with elevated testosterone may charge people, vehicles, or pets, and cows remain protective of their calves, adding stress across the herds.

Federal law requires visitors to stay at least 75 feet from elk, and fields around Oconaluftee and Cataloochee are closed to foot traffic during the rut.

Elk are most active at dawn and dusk, with Cataloochee, Balsam Mountain, and Oconaluftee the prime spots. Tennessee's own herd draws viewers to Hatfield Knob.

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➤ Shelby County: Attorneys filed a federal class action Tuesday over conditions at the county's criminal justice center, alleging failed ventilation, raw sewage, and detainees held in intake chairs for weeks. (More)

➤ Brentwood: Optometrist Helen Boerman was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $7 million in restitution for defrauding Medicare and TennCare. (More)

➤ Nashville: A proposal to ban right turns on red at most Nashville intersections has been drastically scaled back, though backers still say it would reduce pedestrian crashes. (More)

➤ Clay County: A 71-year-old Indiana man died after a bass boat struck an island on Dale Hollow Reservoir, marking Tennessee's 17th boating-related death of 2026. (More)

➤ Jefferson City: Carson-Newman student Noah Matthews pulled a 3-year-old boy from the swift current of Mossy Creek on Monday, and police say he likely prevented a tragedy. (More)

➤ Knoxville: Residents gathered Saturday to help shape the future of a site on Howard Baker Jr. Avenue that housed a predominantly black neighborhood before urban renewal. (More)

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➤ Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon was named SEC Freshman of the Week for the second straight week after throwing for two touchdowns in Saturday's 45-24 win at Georgia Tech. He has seven total touchdowns through two starts. (More)

➤ Draymond Green revealed on his podcast that he asked the Warriors for a sign-and-trade to the Memphis Grizzlies during 2023 free agency. Memphis offered roughly $10 million more per year before Golden State raised their initial offer. (More)

➤ Titans quarterback Cam Ward said he isn't panicking after Sunday's loss to the Jets: "We're better than what we showed offensively … It's going to pay off for us eventually, whether it's next week or the week after." (More)

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➤ Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel soft-opened in downtown Nashville on Monday, accepting its first reservations for 245 rooms and two live entertainment venues. (More)

➤ Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis was named a Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for the 16th consecutive year. (More)

➤ Knoxville City Council is weighing a certified property tax rate of $1.3956 per $100 of assessed value, down from $2.1556, after the countywide reappraisal. (More)

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➤ Gatlinburg native Logan Smith is one of 22 contestants on the first all-civilian season of NBC's Traitors, which premieres tomorrow at 8 p.m. (More)

➤ The YMCA of Middle Tennessee is installing AngelEye underwater AI cameras at its 12 indoor pools to alert lifeguards when a swimmer appears to be in distress. (More)

➤ The Big Ears Festival revealed its 2027 lineup, with Jeff Tweedy, Norah Jones, Courtney Barnett, and Thundercat among the acts. General passes go on sale Wednesday. (More)

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