FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1760, King George II, who granted James Oglethorpe the charter that created Georgia, died in London. Nearly 77 years old, he had lived longer than any of his English or British predecessors.

As we report in our Top Stories today, robots are taking over guard duty in Cobb County's detention facility, where six-foot-tall "jailbots" are beginning a trial that could redefine the future of incarceration.

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Trump Campaigns before Christian and Conservative Groups

Former President Donald Trump made two campaign appearances in Middle Georgia on Wednesday, beginning with the Believers and Ballots Town Hall in Zebulon, where Lt. Gov. Burt Jones moderated audience questions.

Trump emphasized the importance of religious freedom and parental rights, pledging to uphold these principles if re-elected.

On foreign policy, he pointed to past accomplishments, including relocating the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and exiting the Iran nuclear deal.

Later, Trump addressed a conservative audience at an event hosted by Charlie Kirk's Turning Point Action, where he urged the crowd to vote early or in person. He was joined by several supporters, including Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Tucker Carlson.

Cyberattack on Absentee Voting Portal

The Georgia Secretary of State's Office confirmed on Wednesday that it had thwarted a coordinated cyberattack on Oct. 14.

The attack was directed against the state's absentee voter website, flooding it with over 420,000 access attempts from countries like Indonesia, Brazil, and the U.S.

The Secretary of State's Office noted that the attack, which occurred just before the voter registration deadline, was likely driven by automated bots to test vulnerabilities in the system.

The cyber team quickly implemented a "human verification" interface to block the attack, ensuring that the site experienced only minor slowdowns.

While the origin of the attack remains unclear, officials suspect it could have been a probing attempt by foreign actors or entities acting on their behalf.

'Jailbots' Serving as Prison Guards

Cobb County is conducting a 90-day pilot program with three "jailbots" at its adult detention center, focusing on surveillance, head counts, and threat detection.

Sheriff Craig Owens said the robots will act as initial eyes and ears for deputies, helping prevent injuries and addressing staffing shortages.

The trial divides the robots' time between indoor and outdoor patrols. If the program succeeds, it plans to equip them with non-lethal tools like Tasers.

Owens emphasized that the pilot program is currently at no cost to the county, and future investments will depend on the robots demonstrating their value

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Brace yourself... because you may end up throwing out a lot of the food in your fridge after you finish reading today's email.

Maryland physician Dr. Brian Paris says many so-called "health foods" actually cause sore, stiff joints that make people miserable.

"If you're in constant, chronic, excruciating agony and don't feel well, it has to do with what you're eating... and just as important... what you're not eating but should eat," says Dr. Paris.

Dr. Paris found certain foods marketed as being healthy… actually contain a toxic nutrient your immune system sees as the enemy.

So, every time you take a bite of one of these foods... your immune system unleashes its "army" to attack this nutrient.

And since this nutrient enters your bloodstream once it's digested... your immune system starts attacking even healthy tissue and organs... causing burning in your joints and muscles.

The good news is... this problem is EASY to fix.

"You don't have to completely change your diet. Just eliminating these 5 foods from your diet - including a certain kind of vegetable - will do wonders for your life," he says.

➤ South Fulton: Mayor Khalid Kamau proposed nearly doubling his salary to $85,000, drawing criticism from taxpayers who oppose the raise amid budget concerns. (More)

➤ Statewide: A Powerball ticket worth $478 million, with a cash value of $230.6 million, was sold in Georgia, though the exact location has not been disclosed. (More)

➤ Atlanta: The U.S. Navy announced plans to name a future submarine after Atlanta, marking the fifth vessel to carry the city's name. (More)

➤ Gwinnett County: The Gwinnett Stripers, a minor league baseball team, are partnering with the Salvation Army for a food drive during their Flick or Treat event at Coolray Field from 3-8 p.m. on Saturday. (More)

➤ Lowndes County: The community is invited to Lunch on the Lawn at the historic courthouse in Valdosta today, with the event offering food and entertainment. (More)

➤ Marietta and Richmond Hill: The Power-Hyde Farm Historic District in Marietta and the Community House in Richmond Hill have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons all-pro safety Justin Simmons, Antonio Hamilton Sr., Troy Andersen, and Nate Landman were limited in practice this week, while offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil missed practice due to a knee injury. (See Injury Report)

➤ NBA No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher scored his first basket in his debut with Atlanta, contributing to the Hawks' 120-116 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. (Watch Video)

➤ Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key said the team has not yet decided if starting quarterback Haynes King will be able to play on Saturday against ACC rival Virginia Tech. (More)

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➤ The Johns Creek City Council has approved a 175-room boutique hotel as part of Medley, a 43-acre mixed-use development by Toro Development Company. (More)

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In his entire 20-year career as a doctor, Dr. Paris has found eliminating these 5 foods to be the most powerful drug-free defense against joint problems.

Now, he's made a free video with his list of the 5 worst foods (and every other trick he's learned in 20 years).

So far, hundreds of thousands of Americans are feeling better after following the advice in this video… which is probably why it's going viral on Facebook.

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⇒ The 5 WORST Foods For Your Joints (Cause Burning & Aching)

➤ Olivia and Noah have retained their spots as the most popular baby names of 2024, according to BabyCenter's latest rankings. Shifts in the top 10 include Amelia overtaking Emma for second place among girls, and Asher and Ezra joining the boys' top 10. (Details)

➤ Judd Apatow will host a comedy show at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta on Nov. 3 to benefit the American Red Cross and victims of Hurricane Helene, with Jeff Foxworthy and Ricky Velez as special guests. (More)

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