Senin, 07 September 2026

Record Diesel Price, Braves-Phillies, and Pumpkin Patches

Monday, September 7, 2026

Good morning! On this date in 1923, Ladies Professional Golf Association co-founder Louise Suggs was born in Atlanta. The LPGA now annually awards a trophy in her name to its rookie of the year.

Happy Labor Day! Today's issue of The Georgia Flyover is a shortened edition as our team enjoys the holiday weekend with friends and family. Our regular edition will return on Wednesday.

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Diesel Prices Hit Record

Georgia's average diesel price climbed to $5.66 per gallon this weekend, the highest ever recorded in the state, according to AAA.

Gasoline prices also rose for the holiday weekend. AAA put the statewide average at $3.89 as of Sunday, up about $1 per gallon from last year.

Nationally, diesel set a record of $5.85 on Friday as the war with Iran disrupts fuel supplies, raising transportation costs for everyday goods.

When adjusted for inflation, diesel prices have been higher in the past, including ahead of the 2008 financial crisis when companies paid $4.74 a gallon, the equivalent of $7.20 today.

Labor Day Focus: Macon Jobs Shift

Two decades after cigarette maker Brown & Williamson dominated local industry before closing, Macon's job market has diversified across manufacturing, health care, education, and logistics, a Labor Day report by The Macon Telegraph found.

Macon's jobless rate of 3.8% slightly tops the state's rate, but new employers keep arriving, including ArcelorMittal Building Solutions' 70- to 140-worker North American headquarters and Unified Legacy's $125 million, nearly 500-worker plant.

The newer arrivals join large employers that include Mercer University, Middle Georgia State University, Atrium Health Navicent, GEICO, Amazon, and nearby Robins Air Force Base.

The cigarette plant once employed 3,000 workers before closing in 2006. Today, about 7,500 people in the Macon area work in manufacturing, an increase of about 1,500 from five years ago, according to a Mercer University economist.

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➤ Atlanta: Weekend storms downed trees and knocked out power to thousands of customers, with damage reported in DeKalb County, Roswell, Braselton, and College Park. (More)

➤ In sports, Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer and Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple as the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Phillies 5-4 on Sunday in Philadelphia, extending the Braves' lead in the National League East. (More)

➤ Fitzgerald: A jury awarded $23.6 million to the family of retired teacher and coach John D. Owens Jr., who died in 2021 after allegedly receiving unprescribed medications at a PruittHealth nursing home. The nursing home plans to appeal. (More)

➤ Statesboro: Georgia Southern launched its Erk 100 celebration, a year-long tribute to late football coach Erk Russell centered at Paulson Stadium. (More)

➤ Augusta: FPL Food will temporarily lay off 179 workers starting in late October during renovations at the 450-person facility. (More)

➤ Savannah: Pumpkin patch season is underway, with some farms already open. (Area Guide)

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How are you spending Labor Day?

Yesterday's Results:

Would you like to see an NHL team return to Georgia?

Yes: 26%
No: 6%
Don’t care: 68%

The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes.

➤ A famous TV crime-show host in Egypt has been sentenced to death by hanging. Prosecutors say her off-camera business was a criminal enterprise. (Hear Charges)

➤ Federal agents demanded a list of everyone near Minneapolis who bought one specific green beanie in the last two years. (Hear Why)

➤ Why do you still remember the most popular kid from high school? Psychologists say those teenage rankings quietly shape our lives for decades. (Hear More)

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Jail Riot, Triple-Digit Heat, and Tokyo Tennessean

Monday, September 7, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1863, Union forces began the siege of the strategic Cumberland Gap mountain pass in East Tennessee. The three-day standoff ended with a Confederate surrender and a bloodless Union victory.

Today's issue of The Tennessee Flyover is a shortened holiday edition to allow the staff to enjoy the Labor Day weekend with friends and family. Our regular edition will return on Wednesday. We hope your holiday is happy and safe!

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Grundy County Inmates Riot, Flooding Unit

Several inmates rioted inside the Grundy County Jail's maximum-security unit in Altamont on Aug. 30, causing extensive damage and significant flooding, the sheriff's office says.

Seventeen inmates were housed in the pod, with three jail employees present, when the disturbance broke out. Multiple agencies were called in for mutual aid.

A response team found inmates had placed sharp, broken mop handles near the entrance as a dangerous obstacle. Officers regained control without anyone being injured.

The riot damaged phones, cameras, windows, skylights, and the sprinkler system, whose rupture flooded the unit, with repairs estimated at $15,000 to $20,000 and expected to take eight weeks. Those involved face charges including aggravated rioting.

Triple-Digit Heat Grips Tennessee

Nashville hit 101 degrees Saturday, its third straight day of triple-digit highs, as a stubborn late-summer heat wave refuses to loosen its grip on the state.

Doctors have warned that the early-September heat is just as dangerous as the peak of summer, with hundreds seeking emergency care in Shelby County.

Over the weekend, volunteers took to the streets of downtown Memphis, handing out cold water, snow cones, and food to hundreds of people spending long hours outdoors.

Forecasters and officials urge Tennesseans to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks in shade or air conditioning, avoid strenuous midday activity, and check on elderly neighbors as the dangerous heat lingers.

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➤ East Tennessee: TWRA set new 2026-27 hunting rules for the popular North Cumberland and Cove Creek areas. Deer taken there now count toward hunters' statewide Unit 4 limits. (More)

➤ Mt. Juliet: Local police are placing semicolon decals on patrol cars for National Suicide Prevention Month, a symbol of hope dedicated to two officers the department lost. (More)

➤ Knoxville: Yoshi Momoki, who runs an all-Vols bar in Tokyo, was named an honorary Tennessean during a Knoxville visit. He received a proclamation from Gov. Lee and a signed Dolly Parton photo. (See Photos)

➤ Nashville: Lainey Wilson will host the CMA Awards for a third straight year when country music's biggest night marks its 60th anniversary live from Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 18. Nominees will be announced Thursday. (See Details)

➤ Bristol: The eighth annual PepperFest brought the heat on Saturday, with live music, vendors, and fiery contests, from a hot-wing showdown to an extreme pepper-eating challenge. (More)

➤ Memphis: The zoo welcomed two rare Sumatran tiger cubs and is letting the public vote on names through next Tuesday, including "Boneka," meaning "Doll," in honor of Dolly Parton. (More)

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Where are you spending Labor Day?

Previous Results:

Are you planning to attend a festival this fall?

No: 42%
Not sure yet: 33%
Yes: 25%

The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes.

➤ A famous TV crime-show host in Egypt has been sentenced to death by hanging. Prosecutors say her off-camera business was a criminal enterprise. (Hear Charges)

➤ Federal agents demanded a list of everyone near Minneapolis who bought one specific green beanie in the last two years. (Hear Why)

➤ Why do you still remember the most popular kid from high school? Psychologists say those teenage rankings quietly shape our lives for decades. (Hear More)

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Crime Drops, AI Companionship, and Newsom Visits NC

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2026

Happy Labor Day! On this day in 1987, actress Evan Rachel Wood was born in Raleigh. She grew up in theatre through her father’s Theatre In The Park, and later became known for roles in Thirteen, True Blood, Westworld, and Across the Universe.

Today's issue of Flyover North Carolina is a shortened holiday edition to allow The Flyover staff to enjoy the Labor Day weekend with friends and family. Our regular edition will return on Wednesday. We hope your holiday is happy and safe!

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Reported Crime Drops across NC

Reported crime in North Carolina fell across all four major categories in the first half of 2026, with property crime down 11.9% from a year earlier.

The Department of Public Safety report covers January through June against the same period in 2025. Violent crime fell 5.8%, drug crime 3.2%, and financial crime 2.1%. Several individual offenses saw steeper drops. Motor vehicle theft was down 22.6%, robbery 17.7%, and murder 12.4%.

Caroline Farmer, executive director of the Governor's Crime Commission, said the trends let agencies “understand where we are seeing success and where emerging needs are developing.”

Analysts noted the numbers still vary sharply by community, with murder rates in Fayetteville and Greensboro running well above Raleigh’s.

Elon Poll Examines AI Companion Use

A new Elon University study found that 27% of American adults who use the internet now turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT for emotional or social support.

The Imagining the Digital Future Center and the Elon University Poll surveyed 1,000 such users, with 31% reporting they consider their chatbot a friend, and 59% saying AI gives them the support they need.

Respondents said they see benefits and drawbacks ahead. Looking to the future, 74% expect education and information to become more accessible, while 57% expect more social isolation and loneliness.

Lee Rainie, who directs the center, said the survey offers “the first wave of insights” into how people are forming bonds with large language models.

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➤ Statewide: A new report reveals that former governor and Democrat Senate candidate Roy Cooper appointed former Bloods gang member Kerwin Pittman, convicted of conspiracy to commit murder, to a 2020 Racial Equity in Criminal Justice task force. (More)

➤ Charlotte: California Gov. Gavin Newsom rallied for down-ballot Democrats in Monroe over Labor Day weekend, closing his four-day “Take It Back” tour of Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina in Union County, which President Trump carried in 2024. (More)

➤ Moore County: A federal judge cleared the way for Heather Ammel’s alienation-of-affection lawsuit against former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Ammel claims Sinema’s affair with her husband, a Sinema staffer, ended the marriage. (More)

➤ Raleigh: A new report reveals that the downtown area drew 22.5 million visitors between July 2025 and June 2026, with Saturday crowds topping 121,000. About 21,500 people now live within a mile of the city center, which includes more than 300 bars and restaurants. (More)

➤ Avery County: Multi-agency rescue crews extracted an injured hiker Saturday from Lost Cove Trail in Pisgah National Forest after the person was hurt while hiking, carrying the patient in a Stokes basket to an ambulance. Injury details remain undisclosed. (More)

➤ Carolina Beach: Lifeguards prepare for post-Labor Day staffing cuts, ending stationary tower coverage today and shifting to limited vehicle patrols, while urging swimmers to heed rip current risks and stay near active guards during the busy holiday. (More)

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What’s on your to-do list for Labor Day?

Yesterday’s Results:

Did you live in North Carolina when Hurricane Fran hit in 1996?

Yes: 58%
No: 42%

The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes.

➤ A famous TV crime-show host in Egypt has been sentenced to death by hanging. Prosecutors say her off-camera business was a criminal enterprise. (Hear Charges)

➤ Federal agents demanded a list of everyone near Minneapolis who bought one specific green beanie in the last two years. (Hear Why)

➤ Why do you still remember the most popular kid from high school? Psychologists say those teenage rankings quietly shape our lives for decades. (Hear More)

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