TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024

Good morning! On this date in 1832, Georgia established Gilmer County named after Governor George Rockingham Gilmer, celebrated today for its apple orchards and annual Apple Festival.

Today is Giving Tuesday, and later today, we'll be sending you a message from World Concern about how your generosity can help provide emergency nutrition to children in Somalia.

Today's sponsor is Frontieras, offering an investment opportunity in new coal technology.

Car Deaths Down From Last Thanksgiving

Seventeen people died in traffic crashes across Georgia over the Thanksgiving travel rush, down from 23 vehicle deaths a year ago.

This year, a record 2.1 million Georgians were projected to make road trips for the holiday.

The Georgia State Patrol made a special push to increase trooper visibility on the interstates and secondary roads throughout the state.

Police officials now turn their focus to the upcoming Christmas travel season. Last year, 24 people died in car crashes statewide during the Christmas and New Year's holiday period.

Georgia Leads in Consumer Fraud Cases

Georgia residents are the No. 1 victims of consumer fraud in the nation, led by credit card scams and other identity theft crimes that prey on the state's seniors in particular, a report finds.

Food stamp thefts are also a concern, with 14,409 fraud claims totaling more than $6.4 million in losses reported statewide over the past 13 months.

The Federal Trade Commission provides a simple online guide on "How To Avoid A Scam" for consumers looking to protect themselves from fraud.

List: Made in Georgia Christmas Gifts

Georgia residents looking to shop locally for Christmas gifts have a variety of Made in Georgia gifts to choose from, ranging from honey-infused beauty products to baked goods from a Conyers monastery.

For newcomers (or to give out-of-state family members and friends a taste of what they're missing), consider a Grit Bits welcome bag.

Looking for more ideas? Other gift options include products from Atlanta-based Coca-Cola, Okabashi sandals, and the state's famed peaches.

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➤ Statewide: The National Weather Service warns Georgians to brace for freezing temperatures across the state into midweek, including the possibility of snow flurries. (See Map)

➤ Cobb County: An 1840s-era cabin believed to be the oldest structure in Cobb County is getting a new lease on life in a new home. (See Photos)

➤ Atlanta: The newest Goodr grocery store opened in southwest Atlanta, providing 100 local families and seniors better access to healthy foods. (More)

➤ Dunwoody: Surveillance footage recorded robbers smashing into a Dunwoody small business this past weekend, a crime the owner calls "heartbreaking." (See Video)

➤ Atlanta: Dinesh D'Souza, the filmmaker behind "2000 Mules," apologized to an Atlanta man misidentified as a possible ballot harvester, citing mistaken geolocation data. (See Details)

➤ Buford: Residents of an apartment complex reported a rash of thefts from their mail room only to learn one of their neighbors was the alleged culprit—and caught in the act on video. (More.)

➤ The Georgia Bulldogs moved back into the top five of the AP college football rankings and the Coaches Poll ahead of this weekend's SEC championship matchup with Texas. (See Rankings)

➤ George Tech backup quarterback Zach Pyron will enter the transfer portal, seeking a starting position with up to two years of eligibility remaining. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons' 6-6 record keeps them atop the NFC South division, tied with the Tampa Bay Bucs, despite losing their last three games. (More)

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

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➤ The Forsyth Farmers Market, based in Savannah, cut staff and began restructuring as grant funding dried up. (More)

➤ Small Business Saturday brought out customers looking to shop and buy from local businesses. The event brought in $17 million last year. (More)

➤ A state senate panel released a 21-page plan for protecting farmland from urbanization, calling for tax breaks, expanded conservation easements, and less restrictive trucking regulations. (See Details)

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➤ Decorators at the historic "Pink Palace" in Pickens County have given the site a warm makeover for the holiday season. (See Video)

➤ A shy 11-year-old Boy Scout from Norwood sold more than $10,000 worth of popcorn in three weeks, saying the key to his success was talking to people face-to-face. (More)

➤ Cobb County is celebrating Christmas with traditional celebrations, including tree-lighting events today at Smyrna's Market Village and Thursday at Marietta's Glover Park. (More.)

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