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DOE’s Record-Breaking $26.5B Loan Aims to Cut Power Bills for GA and AL
energy9 hours ago

DOE’s Record-Breaking $26.5B Loan Aims to Cut Power Bills for GA and AL

The Energy Department closed a historic $26.5 billion loan package to fund Southern Company subsidiaries, delivering over $7 billion in electricity cost savings to millions of customers in Georgia and Alabama. The program will support about 16 GW of firm power, including new gas generation, nuclear uprates, hydropower modernization, battery storage, and transmission upgrades, while lowering the utility’s interest expenses by over $300 million per year and boosting jobs and grid reliability.

via Department of Energy (.gov)|
#alabama#energy#finance
Georgia dad recalls Santa gift moment in school shooter trial
crime1 day ago

Georgia dad recalls Santa gift moment in school shooter trial

Colin Gray, father of Colt Gray—the Apalachee High School shooter who killed four in 2024—pleaded not guilty to murder and involuntary manslaughter as prosecutors say he allowed Colt access to an AR-15 despite warnings. A recorded 1.5-hour Georgia Bureau of Investigation interview played in court reveals Gray’s past efforts to help his son and his remark that Santa Claus might bring Colt a rifle after a hunting trip, while Colt, now 16, has pleaded not guilty to 55 felonies. The case is part of a broader effort to hold parents accountable for school shootings.

via CNN|
#ar-15#colin-gray#crime
Georgia Reports Second Measles Case This Year in Unvaccinated Resident
health3 days ago

Georgia Reports Second Measles Case This Year in Unvaccinated Resident

Georgia health officials confirm the state's second measles case of the year in an unvaccinated Bryan County resident who recently traveled out of state; exposed individuals are being notified and should contact a healthcare provider before visiting. Measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours; vaccination with the MMR vaccine is the best protection. CDC data show 982 U.S. cases in 2026 as of Feb. 19, underscoring ongoing outbreaks in unvaccinated communities.

via WSB-TV|
#georgia#health#measles
Georgia teen’s flu complications cause rare cardiac arrest and death
health5 days ago

Georgia teen’s flu complications cause rare cardiac arrest and death

Bailey Cruse, a 16-year-old student at South Paulding High School in Paulding County, Georgia, died three days after flu-like symptoms led to sudden cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure; doctors say it’s rare for healthy teens to suffer such complications. Her family noted she had no preexisting conditions and was recovering at home before the sudden event, and the school will provide counselors upon return from winter break.

via WSB-TV|
#cardiac-arrest#flu#georgia
Trump's Georgia Visit Flaunts Tax Cuts, Cheaper Gas, and Ongoing Relief
politics5 days ago

Trump's Georgia Visit Flaunts Tax Cuts, Cheaper Gas, and Ongoing Relief

President Trump visits Georgia to tout real relief for families, citing lower energy costs (gas around $2.71/gal, down 40% from the Biden-era high), tax relief saving Georgia families about $3,086 this year, and projected wage gains up to $6,700 per person with 204,000 jobs protected. He highlights rural health funding, significant corporate investments (AWS, Salesforce, JS Link), and stricter immigration enforcement, while noting improving home affordability and promising more relief to come.

via The White House (.gov)|
#economy#gas-prices#georgia
Tributes Pour In for Lil Poppa After Death at 25
music5 days ago

Tributes Pour In for Lil Poppa After Death at 25

Florida rapper Lil Poppa (Janarious Wheeler) has died at 25, reportedly in Georgia on Feb. 18; the cause of death has not been confirmed. Tributes poured in from peers and industry figures. Poppa was signed to Yo Gotti’s CMG and released Almost Normal Again in Aug 2025; his track Love and War has over 22 million Spotify streams, and he had about 645,000 monthly listeners.

via Far Out Magazine|
#cmg#georgia#jacksonville
Missouri Prosecutor Ties Trump-Led Lawyers to Georgia Ballot Materials Raid
politics11 days ago

Missouri Prosecutor Ties Trump-Led Lawyers to Georgia Ballot Materials Raid

ProPublica reports that Thomas Albus, the Missouri U.S. attorney overseeing a Georgia election investigation, held fall meetings with Trump-aligned DOJ lawyers Ed Martin and Kurt Olsen to discuss “election integrity,” foreshadowing the January FBI raid on Fulton County's election materials and revealing a network of Missouri-linked officials with longstanding ties to Trump. Albus later appeared as the government attorney on the search warrant that seized roughly 700 boxes of Georgia election material, highlighting questions about political influence and the preparations behind the raid.

via ProPublica|
#albus#election-integrity#fbi
Lil Jon’s Son DJ Young Slade Dies at 27, Body Found in Georgia Pond
entertainment18 days ago

Lil Jon’s Son DJ Young Slade Dies at 27, Body Found in Georgia Pond

Rapper Lil Jon’s son Nathan Smith, known as DJ Young Slade, was found dead at age 27 in a pond near his Milton, Georgia home after being reported missing earlier in the week. Police say there’s no indication of foul play and are treating the case as an open investigation. Smith was an NYU graduate, a music producer/engineer, and was described by his father in a heartfelt statement as kind, caring and talented.

via Vulture|
#dj-young-slade#entertainment#georgia
Lil Jon’s Son Nathan Smith Found Dead in Milton Pond After Missing Person Search
entertainment19 days ago

Lil Jon’s Son Nathan Smith Found Dead in Milton Pond After Missing Person Search

Nathan Smith, 27, the son of rapper Lil Jon, was found dead in a pond near his Milton, Georgia home three days after he was reported missing. Divers located and recovered a body from the pond; authorities say no foul play is suspected and the Fulton County Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death. Nathan, who performed as DJ Young Slade, was NYU-educated, a music producer and engineer. He is survived by his mother Nicole Smith and a 1-year-old daughter Nahara with Jamila Sozahdah. Lil Jon thanked responders and asked for privacy as the investigation continues.

via Billboard|
#dj-young-slade#entertainment#georgia
Lil Jon's Son Nathan Smith Found Dead in Georgia Pond After Missing Person Search
us-news19 days ago

Lil Jon's Son Nathan Smith Found Dead in Georgia Pond After Missing Person Search

The body of Lil Jon's 27-year-old son Nathan Smith, also known as DJ Young Slade, was found in a pond near his Milton, Georgia home days after he was reported missing. Police say foul play is not suspected and the case remains open as the medical examiner determines the cause of death; Lil Jon issued a heartfelt statement expressing heartbreak and pride in his son.

via NBC News|
#dj-young-slade#georgia#lil-jon
Lil Jon’s Son Nathan Smith, DJ Young Slade, Found Dead in Georgia Pond
entertainment19 days ago

Lil Jon’s Son Nathan Smith, DJ Young Slade, Found Dead in Georgia Pond

Rapper Lil Jon confirms his 27-year-old son Nathan Smith, who performs as DJ Young Slade, has been found dead in a pond near his Milton, Georgia home after a missing-person search. Police say the body is believed to be Smith and will be officially confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner; there are no indications of foul play, and investigators will continue the open inquiry. Smith was a musician, producer and NYU graduate, and Lil Jon and his family asked for privacy as they mourn.

via USA Today|
#dj-young-slade#entertainment#georgia