TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025

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Soldiers' Bodies Found in Lithuania

The bodies of three of the four missing U.S. Army soldiers from Fort Stewart were found in the team's armored vehicle that sank in swampy terrain in a training accident last week in Lithuania.

The names of the four soldiers were withheld pending notification of their families. A family member previously identified one of the missing soldiers as Sgt. Edvin Franco, 25, of Savannah.

The search continued for the fourth soldier, with U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll saying, "We will not rest until the fourth and final soldier is found and brought home."

The soldiers were part of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. The armored vehicle was found submerged 15 feet deep in a peat bog in the town of Pabradė.

Biden-Era Election Lawsuit Dropped

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi directed the Justice Department to dismiss a Biden administration lawsuit over voting rules Georgia adopted in 2020.

The Biden administration alleged the rules suppressed black voters, with Biden calling Georgia's voting regulations "Jim Crow 2.0."

Bondi said the Biden administration pushed "false claims of suppression," noting that black voter turnout increased after the law was passed.

23andMe Users Advised to Delete Data

State Attorney General Chris Carr advised 23andMe customers to delete their accounts following the DNA testing company's bankruptcy filing.

Carr said the company could sell or transfer personal genetic data during bankruptcy proceedings or a subsequent sale. Users can download and permanently delete data through the account settings.

23andMe pledged to protect customer data.

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Atlanta: A police search continued for a man who stole more than 2,000 pounds of copper cable—valued at about $18,000— from a warehouse. (More)

Statesboro: High school robotics teams from across the state showcased their custom-built robots in the FIRST Robotics Competition at Georgia Southern University. (See Photos)

Monroe County: A 67-year-old woman who went missing after a car crash was found dead at the bottom of a nearby well. (More)

College Park: The city opened the Senior Community Garden and Technology Lab, which offers wellness and digital training programs to seniors. (More)

Sandy Springs: A missing Sandy Springs child was found safe by authorities during a traffic stop in Gulf County, Florida. A 17-year-old was arrested on multiple charges out of Georgia. (More)

Columbus: Two brothers were found and arrested on murder charges related to a January highway shooting in nearby Phenix City, Alabama. (More)

➤ Atlanta Hawks star rookie Zaccharie Risacher scored 36 points and shot 57% from the field in the team's 145-124 victory over Milwaukee. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves managed only two baserunners in the team's loss to San Diego on Sunday. (More)

➤ Bowe Bentley, the No. 5 ranked quarterback recruit in the country, lists Georgia among his top three college choices. (More)

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➤ Hyundai began production of its first three-row electric SUV at its new $7.6 billion metaplant in Ellabell. (More)

➤ MARTA launched an interactive website tool allowing the public to track progress on improvements, with timelines, budgets, and expenses available for review. (More)

➤ Georgia Power detailed new strategies to improve business customer satisfaction, with a focus on better communication and reliability. (More)

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➤ The Savannah Bananas visited the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, engaging patients and families before their sold-out games at Truist Park this past weekend. (Watch)

➤ An Atlanta teenager who overcame severe hearing loss was honored as "Airman for the Day" at the Dobbins Air Reserve Base. (Watch)

➤ An 11-year-old from DeKalb County won the state spelling bee, securing a trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee for the second consecutive year. (More)

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