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Kemp declares emergency for 91 counties as south Georgia wildfires grow

April 22, 2026 The Turnaround

Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for 91 Georgia counties as wildfires continue burning across south Georgia, directing the Georgia Forestry Commission and other state agencies to mobilize resources for an expanded response.

Georgia Supreme Court to weigh in on medical monitoring question for those exposed to BioLab plume

April 22, 2026 Georgia Recorder

The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case related to the massive cloud of smoke that billowed for weeks from a fire at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers in 2024.

Air New Zealand launches refreshed loyalty program

April 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Air New Zealand said it is launching a refreshed loyalty program called Koru, marking a significant shift in how it recognizes its customers and the role travel plays in their lives.

Trump orders continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, holding off Iran attack for now

April 21, 2026 The Turnaround

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he ordered the military to continue its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and hold off on a broader attack on Iran until the country’s “fractured” government can offer up a peace plan proposal.

Friends of Smyrna Public Library planning used book sale in May

April 16, 2026 Community News

The Friends of the Smyrna Public Library will hold its May used book sale May 16-17, offering bargain-priced books and media while raising money for library programs and projects.

New Zealand Police warn drivers after spate of fatal crashes

April 14, 2026 The Turnaround

Police are urging all drivers to immediately slow down and use extra care after nine people were killed in crashes nationwide since Friday, April 10, with additional serious crashes reported in the same period.

‘100 Things to Do in Atlanta Before You Die’ returns with new edition

April 14, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

If you live in metro Atlanta, you’ve probably done the same handful of “easy” outings a hundred times — while plenty of the region’s best stuff sits right there, waiting for a free weekend.

High Museum exec’s alleged $600K art-world heist lands him in federal court

April 14, 2026 The Turnaround

Brady Lum, the former chief operating officer of the High Museum of Art, was arraigned in federal court on a charge accusing him of stealing more than $600,000 from the museum by manipulating invoices and using his authority to approve spending for personal purchases.

Looking up in Columbus, Ohio

April 11, 2026 Todd DeFeo

The 47-story, 353,768-square-foot LeVeque Tower stands 555 feet and 5 inches tall and was the capital city of Ohio’s tallest building from 1927 to 1974. Today, it is the city’s second-tallest.

Atlanta officials lament violent weekend, call for parents to take responsibility

April 7, 2026 The Turnaround

Atlanta’s leadership took the mic after a violent Easter weekend that cut straight through the city’s “world class” branding, with Mayor Andre Dickens and police brass urging parents to keep closer tabs on their kids after a 16-year-old was killed and another teen was wounded in a shooting at Piedmont Park.