FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025

On this day in 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis. James Earl Ray was convicted of killing the Atlanta-born civil rights leader.

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Legislature At Session End

State lawmakers rushed to pass final bills ahead of today's end to the 40-day legislative session.

Notable bills already passed and sent to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk include enhanced school safety measures, an expansion of child tax credits, and religious freedom legislation.

Another bill sent for Kemp's consideration would provide state funding to help preserve Georgia's historic battlefields.

Tariffs Divide Lawmakers

President Trump's tariffs drew mixed reactions from Georgia lawmakers, including among fellow Republicans.

State Sen. Colton Moore, R-Trenton, backed Trump's decision, saying "This is what people voted for when they voted for President Trump."

GOP state Sen. Mike Hodges, whose district includes the Port of Brunswick, voiced concern that a tariff on car imports could lead to job cuts at the nation's busiest automobile port.

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, R-Jackson, said the tariffs are fair and will drive competition that will lower prices, while Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock said tariffs "won't make Georgians' lives easier but instead will make life more expensive."

Playoffs Out of Reach Before Home Opener?

The Atlanta Braves have begun the season with a 0-7 record, most recently blowing a five-run lead to the Los Angeles Dodgers to cap off a winless opening road trip.

Atlanta is the only MLB team without a win, and no team has ever made the postseason after starting 0-7. Adding to the team's challenges, star outfielder Jurickson Profar was recently suspended 80 games for using a banned substance.

The Braves play their home opener today against the Marlins. The price of a ticket has dropped to as low as $34.

On Wednesday night, Shohei Ohtani's walk-off home run for the Dodgers led to an appropriate description of "heartache" from Braves announcer Brandon Gaudin.

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Columbia County: A developer proposes a 22-acre multi-sport complex in Evans, featuring an aquatics center, indoor football field, a daycare, and more. (More)

Acworth: A North Cobb Christian School student was arrested after threatening to "shoot up the school" in a Snapchat selfie, leading to a lockdown. (More)

Sparta: Residents are appealing a judge's decision to uphold Sandersville Railroad's plan for new track, which would seize land and carve through private property. (More)

Coffee County: South Georgia State College now offers the state's only degree in emergency management, creating a fully online program aimed at meeting a rising need for first responders. (More)

Monroe County: A 34-year-old man was shot and injured at a CVS after opening fire at deputies there to serve him multiple warrants. (More)

Muscogee County: Sheriff's deputy Ryan Jones was arrested for allegedly bringing methamphetamines and cocaine to inmates inside the jail. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Dallas Mavericks 120-118 on Wednesday night after a back-and-forth battle got away from them in the final seconds. (More)

➤ Former Cal men's basketball point guard Jeremiah Wilkinson will transfer to Georgia following a strong freshman campaign that earned him the ACC's Sixth Man of the Year award. (More)

➤ Name, image, and likeness is a trending topic in college sports these days. Make sure you're keeping up with the latest at NIL Wire.

➤ Yesterday's results: MLB | NBA | NHL | PGA | LPGA | NIT | NCAABB | NCAASB | Soccer

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➤ Technology solutions provider Flock Safety will open a 97,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Smyrna, creating about 210 jobs and investing $10 million. (More)

➤ Entrepreneur LaRayia Gaston opened LaRayia's Bodega in the Ponce City Market, bringing a New York-inspired vegan restaurant to Atlanta. (More)

➤ Georgians in the automotive industry voiced concern about incoming tariffs, expecting increased vehicle prices and repair costs that could impact businesses and customers. (More)

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide because it's so hard to detect until it's too late. HeartSciences is working to make early frontline detection easier with AI.

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➤ Forbes' 2025 billionaires list features 12 Georgians, led by Chick-fil-A's Cathy family at $11.4 billion and Arthur Blank at $9 billion. (More)

➤ Great Wolf Lodge in LaGrange is celebrating Spring Breakout through April 27, offering special daily activities like dance parties, yoga, and arts and crafts. (More)

➤ Hartsfield-Jackson Airport expects one of its busiest travel days ever today, with 115,000 anticipated as spring travel heats up. Officials advise arriving earlier than usual. (More)

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