MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025

Good morning! On this day in 1785, Georgia's legislature became the first in the nation to charter a state university, the University of Georgia.

Some of the world's best fishermen gathered over the weekend for a stop on the Bassmaster tour. Below, check out the action and then answer our poll on how often you fish.

Later today, we’ll send you a special email featuring our partner, GoldCo, who offers free financial advice to help safeguard your retirement savings. We hope you find their offer valuable!

Today's sponsor is Mode Mobile, which offers an investment opportunity in a smartphone company that is disrupting the market.

Struggling Schools Identified

State education leaders put 74 public schools on this year’s list of those needing additional support. Click here to see the full list.

Federal law requires each state to prepare such a list, which is separate from Georgia’s own list of low-performing schools. That list helps qualify students for the state’s private school voucher program.

The federally mandated list, on the other hand, is referred to as the Targeted Support & Improvement List. The state released the 2024-25 report last week.

Schools on the list receive additional support for classrooms, staff training, and technology.

Returning to Normal, Telling the Story

Georgians returned to stores in the days after last week’s rare winter storm—and also filled social media with their favorite weather photos.

One video captured a man using a flamethrower to melt ice in Newton County, while another showed a frozen swamp.

In the storm’s aftermath, many motorists discovered that the cars they abandoned on ice-covered roads had been towed.

Temperatures are forecast to climb midweek, with daytime highs reaching the mid-to-upper 60s across much of the state on Wednesday.

Bassmasters Tackle Clarks Hill Lake

Fishing pros from across the world battled bass and each other this weekend at Clarks Hill Lake in Appling, host of the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open.

You can watch the highlights of the event, which locals welcomed as an opportunity to show off Clarks Hill “and what kind of fishing is here.” The tournament also generates sales for area businesses.

Chase Clarke of Virginia Beach, Va., won the open championship and $35,000 in prize money with a two-day total of 47 pounds, 7 ounces. The event was shortened by a day due to inclement weather.

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➤ Statewide: The average emergency room visit in Georgia takes 2 hours and 40 minutes, which is about average compared to other states, a study found. (See ER Visit Times)

➤ Waco: Phillip “Bunky” Crawford, who had been arrested and charged for assaulting and obstructing police during the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, thanked President Trump for pardoning him. Crawford said his actions did not warrant arrest or nearly six months of home detention. (More)

➤ Carrollton: The University of West Georgia led all of the state's colleges in the rate of enrollment growth last year, up nearly 13%. (See Growth Rates)

➤ Statewide: Toll roads will stay open, but the Peach Pass website and app will remain offline until later this week as system upgrades are completed. (More)

➤ Fort Stewart: Two active-duty units will deploy to the southern border as part of the federal government’s efforts to boost security. (More)

➤ Southeast Georgia: Authorities rescued more than 136 dogs and ordered the closure of an undisclosed kennel accused of running a puppy mill. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks' losing streak reached four games after a 117-94 loss to the Toronto Raptors. (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons tight ends coach Kevin Koger is likely to interview with the Dallas Cowboys for the offensive coordinator position. (More)

➤ Georgia men’s basketball was blown out 89-59 by SEC rival No. 5 Florida on Saturday. (More)

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➤ Get an early look at Delta’s all-new cabins, marking the Atlanta-based airline’s first major interior redesign in decades. (See Photos)

➤ Dave’s Hot Chicken has recently opened its newest site in Columbus, the fast-growing chain’s second Georgia location for serving its spicy tenders. (More)

➤ The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has urged state lawmakers to focus on workforce development, particularly in addressing rural technology needs. (More)

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Mode Mobile saw 32,481% revenue growth from 2019 to 2022, ranking them the #1 overall software company on Deloitte’s most recent fastest-growing companies list. Mode’s flagship product EarnPhone, a budget smartphone, has already helped consumers earn & save $325M+.

➤ Old theaters in Macon, Calhoun, Rome, and Canton opened for special tours over the weekend, an event coordinated by local historical groups. (More)

➤ The application period is open to fill 700 volunteer positions for Atlanta’s hosting of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in June and July. (How to Apply)

➤ Tybee Island’s new fire chief announced that safety and security planning has begun for mid-April’s Orange Crush beach weekend, which is expected to attract up to 30,000 attendees. (More)

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Yesterday's Results:

Should Andruw Jones be elected to the MLB Hall of Fame?

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No: 27%

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1 Mode Mobile recently received their ticker reservation with Nasdaq ($MODE), indicating an intent to IPO in the next 24 months. An intent to IPO is no guarantee that an actual IPO will occur.

2 A minimum investment of $1,950 is required to receive bonus shares. 100% bonus shares are offered on investments of $9,950+.

3 Please read the offering circular and related risks at invest.modemobile.com. This is a paid advertisement for Mode Mobile’s Regulation A+ Offering.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Start-up investments are speculative and involve a high degree of risk. Those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest in start-ups. Companies seeking startup investment tend to be in earlier stages of development and their business model, products and services may not yet be fully developed, operational or tested in the public marketplace. There is no guarantee that the stated valuation and other terms are accurate or in agreement with the market or industry valuations. Further, investors may receive illiquid and/or restricted stock that may be subject to holding period requirements and/or liquidity concerns.

DealMaker Securities LLC, a registered broker-dealer, and member of FINRA | SIPC, located at 105 Maxess Road, Suite 124, Melville, NY 11747, is the Intermediary for this offering and is not an affiliate of or connected with the Issuer. Please check our background on FINRA's BrokerCheck.

This is a paid advertisement for Mode Mobile Reg A offering. Please read the offering statement at https://invest.modemobile.com/. Rainmaker Ad Ventures is paid by Mode Mobile for promoting their securities offering. Payment is in cash and billed monthly. As of the end of December, Rainmaker has received $118,085. Additional fees may have accrued since then.

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