TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1864, General William Tecumseh Sherman ordered “the destruction in Atlanta of all depots, car-houses, shops, factories, foundries” in preparation for the city being set ablaze.

There are drive-thru restaurants and establishments where you shouldn't attempt it, as we report below. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Today's sponsor is the Health Back Institute, with health advice to help you live pain free.

John Kennedy Returns as GOP Leader

Georgia Senate Republicans have decided to maintain their current leadership team, re-nominating Sen. John Kennedy of Macon as president pro tem.

This leadership choice, pending approval by the full Senate in January, follows an election where all incumbent Republican senators seeking re-election retained their seats, keeping the GOP’s 33-23 majority.

Kennedy emphasized that Senate Republicans have a cooperative relationship with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who holds key powers over committee assignments and legislation management, strengthening the lieutenant governor’s role in shaping state policy.

He noted that this structure reflects mutual trust rather than a ceding of authority, with Republicans working closely with Jones, who is seen as a potential gubernatorial candidate in 2026.

Kemp Declares Emergency After Severe Flooding

Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in 23 counties on Friday after flooding rains caused rivers to overflow, submerged roads, and led to several rescues of residents surrounded by water.

Rural Evans County was hit particularly hard, receiving over 10 inches of rain and prompting boat rescues near the Canoochee River, which was forecast to reach a record crest of 18.7 feet.

Valdosta also faced significant flooding, with over a foot of rain, leading to impassable roads and school closures, while Savannah saw nearly 9 inches, resulting in stalled vehicles and flooded streets.

In Statesboro, westbound lanes of Interstate 16 were closed due to water covering the roadway, highlighting the widespread impact of the rainstorms across the region.

Car Crashes into Stone Mountain Restaurant

A car drove into Fresca Trattoria in Stone Mountain on Saturday, forcing diners to scramble for safety. Watch a video here.

Surveillance footage showed a white sedan crashing into the restaurant, almost making it all the way through before stopping, as diners and staff reacted in shock.

Lisa Myers, the restaurant's owner, and her daughter Leah, who was serving nearby, described the frightening moments when the car barreled toward a table that narrowly escaped damage. The driver reported to police that her gas pedal and brakes had malfunctioned.

Fortunately, no one was injured, and the restaurant remains open, with the kitchen unharmed.

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Did your mom ever tell you fruit is healthy? Mine too.

But I guarantee that if your mother knew the damage a popular fruit does to your body, joints, and heart… she'd tell you NEVER to eat this fruit again. You see, even though this fruit is marketed as being "healthy," it actually contains a toxic nutrient your body sees as an "enemy."

So, every time you bite into this fruit…

Your immune system flags this "invader"… and unleashes its army of toxin killers. 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, muscles, and even your heart.

And even if you HATE fruit and veggies… I can 99.9% guarantee you've eaten this fruit in the past week — probably without even knowing it.

Luckily, Dr. Brian Paris recorded a video revealing the deadly truth about this fruit (and four other common foods).

➤ Bryan County: FEMA has opened a new Disaster Recovery Center at the Jacob Grant Teen Center in Richmond Hill to support those affected by Hurricane Helene, offering one-on-one assistance with aid applications, housing support, and rental options. (More)

➤ Roswell: The city has opened a new riverside park along Riverside Road, featuring trails, fitness loops, and native plantings as part of its River Parks Master Plan. (More)

➤ Atlanta: The Atlanta Beltline has purchased the former Elleven45 Lounge in Buckhead for $11 million to build a crucial segment of the Northwest Trail. (More)

➤ Union City: The National Church Residences is set to break ground on Crossing Pointe, a new affordable housing community for seniors aged 55+ that will offer 80 one-bedroom apartments. (More)

➤ Forest Park: The City Council has unanimously approved raising its minimum wage for city employees to $23.46 per hour, significantly above Georgia's state minimum of $7.25. (More)

➤ Statesboro: Georgia Southern's Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics has completed the mapping of essential health resources in Bryan, Candler, Emanuel, and Toombs counties, aiming to improve health outcomes in underserved Southeast Georgia. (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo took the blame for the team's loss on Sunday after missing three field goals. "This game is fully on me," said Koo. "We were playing well enough to win, and I let my team down." (More)

➤ Kennesaw State has fired head coach Brian Bohannon after a 1-8 start in their first season of FBS football. Bohannon had been the team's head coach since the program was founded in 2015 and had a 72-38 record in the FCS. (More)

➤ Georgia dropped nine spots to No. 11 in the newest edition of the AP Top 25 poll. (See Poll)

➤ Yesterday's Results: NFL | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW

➤ Southern Company reported third-quarter 2024 earnings of $1.5 billion, or $1.40 per share, a 7.1% increase over the previous year. (More)

➤ Delos, a custom rug manufacturer, is expanding its U.S. manufacturing plant in Calhoun, adding 40,000 square feet to its existing 165,000-square-foot space. (More)

➤ PNC Bank has announced an additional $500 million investment to expand its branch network, which includes significant plans to increase its presence in Georgia. (More)

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

You can watch it for free for the rest of the day (and be sure to share it with any friends or loved ones who might need to see this). Click the link below to start watching now:

⇒ The WORST fruit to eat if your joints hurt (destroys joint tissue) (Plus, 4 more foods you should avoid like the plague)

➤ Georgia's duck hunting season opens on Nov. 23, with a special early hunting period on Nov. 16-17 for youth, active military members, and veterans. Hunters can now use an electronic Federal Duck Stamp. (More)

➤ Former President Jimmy Carter received his 10th Grammy nomination for his audiobook Last Sundays in Plains. If Carter wins, he would become the oldest-ever Grammy winner, surpassing the current record held by blues pianist Pinetop Perkins, who won at 97. (More)

➤ Students at Cumberland Academy planted hundreds of daffodil bulbs for the Daffodil Project, which aims to plant 1.5 million daffodils worldwide in memory of Holocaust victims. (More)

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