Thursday, October 8, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1895, the Liberty Bell arrived in Atlanta from Philadelphia for the Cotton States Exposition and was paraded into the city before a crowd of 50,000.

Speaking of expos, this year's Georgia National Fair starts today in Perry. Find a preview in Et Cetera, tell us your favorite activities in today's Poll, and learn more about one of the expo's mainstay attractions in Trivia. Let the fair fun begin!

Is a blood sugar spike after a meal actually a bad thing? The glucose monitors that changed life for millions of diabetics are now showing up on everyone else, from marathon runners to your coworker counting carbs. But there's a catch. New research found the sensors overestimated blood sugar by about 30% in people without diabetes, and the spike scaring you might not even be real. Christopher has the full story on today's episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

Later today, watch for a message from our partner, Doroni Aerospace, about its two-seat personal electric aircraft and an opportunity to invest as the company moves toward flight testing and FAA certification.

Today’s sponsor, Infinity Fuel, is developing lightweight, long-duration power technology for aerospace and defense applications, with more than $60 million in past and current contracts involving organizations including NASA and the U.S. Navy.

Ossoff and Collins Debate Tonight

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins will meet in a televised debate at 7 p.m. tonight, airing on Gray Media stations across Georgia.

A panel of journalists will question the candidates at the hourlong debate at Assembly Studios, moderated by Atlanta News First anchor Rick Folbaum.

Collins, a Jackson native and the son of former congressman Mac Collins, is president of his family's longtime trucking business and entered the House in 2023.

Ossoff, an Atlanta native and former CEO of a London-based investigative documentary company, won his Senate seat in 2021.

Isaias Threatens Soggy Weekend

Tropical Storm Isaias formed in the Gulf on Wednesday and could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and possible severe weather to parts of Georgia this weekend.

North and central Georgia could see flash flooding and isolated tornadoes from Friday evening into Sunday.

In south Georgia, forecasters warned of wind gusts up to 40 mph Saturday and a slight risk of flash flooding.

Forecasters expect the storm to reach hurricane strength before hitting the northern Gulf Coast, with a hurricane watch posted from Bay St. Louis, Miss., to Indian Pass, Fla.

Braves Season Ends

The Atlanta Braves' season ended Wednesday with a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Truist Park.

Atlanta, which scored 14 runs in three Wild Card games against Philadelphia, struggled offensively while posting one win in the best-of-five series against the Dodgers.

Braves starting pitcher Tyler Mahle had allowed one unearned run before manager Walt Weiss pulled him in the seventh inning after giving up a base hit.

The Braves won 94 regular-season games and the National League East title despite an injury-depleted rotation.

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Kiss “The Battery Trap” Goodbye

In physics, the “Battery Trap” is well known. To make one last twice as long, it must be twice as big.

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And the demand speaks for itself. NASA signed a deal with Infinity to illuminate the Moon during 14-day lunar nights. The U.S. Navy signed one with them to power underwater drones. Their tech was even involved with two separate Blue Origin launches.

In total, Infinity has earned more than $60M in past and current contracts. Now, as production scales to meet demand, they’re inviting you to own a piece.

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Statewide: Gov. Brian Kemp extended the state gas tax suspension through Nov. 5 and waived penalties for using off-road dyed diesel in on-road vehicles. (More)

Augusta: The city commission voted 6-5 to permit data centers, requiring buffers from homes and farmland and closed-loop cooling to limit water use. (More)

Mableton: City council members named Anita Allen, who leads Albany State University's police department, as the city's first police chief. The city plans a 70-officer force, to begin operations by June. (More)

Floyd County: An Ohio man claiming to be a CIA agent tried to run over two police officers during a traffic stop, then fled at up to 80 mph, authorities said. (More)

Long County: A Fort Stewart man faces felony charges after leading deputies on a 130-mph motorcycle chase into Tattnall County and back, with his motorcycle hitting a police officer and a patrol vehicle. The officer's injuries were minor, authorities said. (More)

Hamilton: Police Chief Eric Weiss stepped down after more than five years to accept a new opportunity, according to his resignation letter. (More)

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➤ Georgia coach Kirby Smart said Tropical Storm Isaias won't change much about practice as the No. 2 Bulldogs prepare for Saturday's 7:30 p.m. game at No. 6 Alabama. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Dream played the New York Liberty on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals without injured All-Star Allisha Gray. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, the Dream will move all 25 home games to State Farm Arena next season, leaving College Park's Gateway Center Arena after three straight seasons of sellouts. (More)

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➤ Battery maker Duracell opened a $56 million research center beside Georgia Tech in Atlanta, with plans to add 120 jobs in addition to its LaGrange plant and Fairburn distribution center. (More)

➤ The federal government put a Social Circle warehouse up for sale after dropping plans to convert the site into an immigration detention center. The government paid about $128.6 million for the property. (More)

➤ After 89 years, Columbus florist Albright's Flowers will close Oct. 15. Agnes and Glenn Albright opened the shop in Rose Hill in 1937, moving to University Avenue in 1974. (More)

➤ Fifteen entrepreneurs graduated from the 12-week Launch Savannah accelerator, which teaches small and minority business owners financial management, marketing, and government contracting skills. (More)

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➤ The Georgia National Fair begins today in Perry, with gates opening at 3 p.m. Running through Oct. 18, this year's fair features nine free concerts and a clear bag policy. (More)

➤ The state's primitive weapons season for deer hunters opens Saturday and runs for a week, allowing muzzleloaders and archery equipment. (More)

➤ The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta named YMCA of Metro Atlanta President and CEO Lauren Koontz as its next president and CEO, effective Dec. 1. (More)

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