FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1777, political rivals Button Gwinnett and Lachlan McIntosh fought Georgia's most famous duel. Gwinnett died from his injuries.

Georgia named both a state bread and a state stew this month. Read about the choices in Et Cetera. Do you like Brunswick stew? Let us know in today's Poll.

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Kemp Signs 100+ Bills

Gov. Brian Kemp signed 120 bills into law Wednesday, including a measure that could allow President Trump to recoup legal fees in his Georgia election case. Wednesday was the last day in this legislative cycle that Kemp could sign or veto bills.

Kemp also approved digital driver's licenses, child care tax credits, and an "America First" license plate, while vetoing measures tied to street racing enforcement and county governance.

The measure related to Trump's legal fees includes a section that makes it easier for individuals wrongfully convicted of crimes to seek compensation for time spent in prison.

Brain-Dead Woman Kept Alive for Pregnancy

A pregnant Atlanta woman who has been declared brain-dead remains on life support, with the fetus now at 21 weeks.

Adriana Smith, 30, was declared brain-dead in February after suffering blood clots early in her pregnancy. She remains on life support with the fetus continuing to develop and showing cardiac activity.

Smith's family said doctors told them they are adhering to the state's "heartbeat law," which bans abortion once cardiac activity is detected, typically around six weeks into pregnancy.

Missing Camper Found Alive

Tiffany Slaton, 27, Jeffersonville, was found safe in a snowed-in cabin near Lake Edison, California, where she sought shelter more than three weeks ago while on a solo camping trip.

The cabin's owner found her dehydrated but otherwise in good condition on Wednesday. She survived by eating wild leeks.

The cabin's owner discovered her during a check of the property after previously impassable roads in the area were cleared of snow earlier Wednesday.

The search for Slaton began on April 20 after her family lost contact with her.

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Perry: Authorities charged Michael James Jordan, 34, in the April 4 murders of four members of a local family, including a toddler and an elderly woman. Jordan was previously arrested on other charges and is an inmate at the Houston County jail. (More)

Statewide: Georgia drivers can purchase "America First" license plates starting Jan. 1 under a law signed Wednesday. (More)

Thomas County: Deputies arrested a woman after her 4-year-old granddaughter was found walking alone on a highway. The child was placed in protective care. (More)

Statewide: Gov. Brian Kemp ordered flags at half-staff Thursday to honor fallen officers on Peace Officers Memorial Day. (More)

Valdosta: Police searched for a 21-year-old man accused of shooting two teens during a prom and graduation after-party. The victims survived. (More)

Bryan County: Authorities fired and arrested a jailer suspected of misdemeanor theft from a detainee during the booking/release process. (More)

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➤ Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider showed reduced velocity in a simulated game after a hamstring injury, but he still may start next week in Washington. (More)

➤ Georgia football coach Kirby Smart said the team will emphasize improving run defense, rushing offense, and third-down efficiency, while integrating 33 new players due to roster turnover. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks face key offseason decisions on Caris LeVert and Larry Nance Jr., along with the need to hire a president of basketball operations. (More)

➤ Yesterday's results: MLB | NBA | NHL | NCAAB | Soccer | PGA

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➤ Georgia-Pacific will close its containerboard mill in Cedar Springs, cutting 535 jobs due to long-term competitiveness concerns. (More)

➤ Georgia's unemployment rate held steady at 3.6% for the 11th consecutive month. (More)

➤ An as-yet-unidentified national home furnishings retailer will open in Statesboro, a win for the city's economic strategy and ongoing commercial growth. (More)

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New Research: Common Brushing Habit Could Be Damaging Your Teeth

A recent study from Kyoto University has revealed a surprising threat to your oral health: a toxic biofilm known as "Dental Rust."

This bacteria hides deep in the gum line and enamel cracks—and routine brushing may actually push it in further, accelerating tooth decay and gum damage.

Left untreated, it may lead to serious infections.

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➤ Buford City Schools topped a national ranking of the best U.S. school districts, earning high scores for academics, college prep, and student support. (More)

➤ Georgia named cornbread its state bread and Brunswick stew its state stew in a pair of new laws celebrating its culinary heritage. (More)

➤ A combination Atlanta United and Atlanta Falcons team store reopens today at a larger Atlantic Station location, with giveaways and celebrity guests part of the grand opening events. (More)

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