Georgia Trend Daily – Oct. 7, 2026

Oct. 7, 2026 Georgia Historical Society

Shan Cooper and Doug Hertz Named 2027 Georgia Trustees

Staff reports that the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) announced today that Shan Cooper, trailblazing businesswoman and civic leader, and Doug Hertz, leading businessman and philanthropist, have been named the 2027 Georgia Trustees. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.

Oct. 7, 2026 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!

Unofficial Guide Issue 10.06: Eat, Visit, Do, and Shop

Jana Lawrence reports, this edition of our Unofficial Guide has made me really hungry. Between fair food and southern cooking, my taste buds are begging for a road trip. Hopefully you’ll find something in this list you’ve not experienced before, and can put it on your list of future outings.

Oct. 7, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution

At long last: Skydance deal closes, beginning new era for CNN, TNT

Savannah Sicurella reports, after months of twists and turns, the blockbuster deal combining two of Hollywood’s most storied institutions has closed, beginning a new chapter for CNN and the former Turner Broadcasting networks that helped establish Atlanta as a global media powerhouse. Paramount has acquired Warner Bros. Discovery in a $111 billion deal to become Skydance, under the tutelage of co-CEO David Ellison, who shepherded the deal throughout this year, and his newly named counterpart, Ynon Kreiz.

Oct. 7, 2026 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Unusual October tropical development could form Hurricane Isaias. How it might affect GA

Kala Hunter reports, a tropical development brewing in the southeastern part of the Gulf of Mexico has caught the attention of forecasters at the National Hurricane Center and Accuweather as a potential Category 1 hurricane that could bring strong winds and rain to the South. If the tropical storm stays on it’s projected path, it could bring 4 to 8 inches of rain to western Georgia by Saturday with gusts in the Columbus area topping 60 mph Saturday through Sunday, Accuweather lead hurricane forecaster Alex Da Silva told the Ledger-Enquirer.

Oct. 7, 2026 WSB TV

Atlanta Dream to start playing at State Farm Arena

Alex Jones reports, the Atlanta Dream are moving to State Farm Arena. Team officials announced on Tuesday that starting with the 2027 season, all 25 of the Dream’s home games will be played at State Farm Arena, the home of the Atlanta Hawks.

Oct. 7, 2026 Savannah Morning News

Savannah’s Project DeRenne receives funding boost with federal grant

Evan Lasseter reports that one of Savannah’s major infrastructure projects received a key boost in funding last week. The City of Savannah was awarded an $11 million grant for improvements to DeRenne Avenue, according to a press release from U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock’s office.

Oct. 7, 2026 Augusta Chronicle

Greyhound moves to Augusta Transit hub, expanding travel options

Joe Hotchkiss reports that travelers in Augusta will have access to both local and interstate bus transportation from a single location after a new partnership between Augusta Transit and he parent company of bus line Greyhound. A five-year lease agreement OK’d by the Augusta Commission in August now allows FLIX/Greyhound to operate from Augusta Transit’s Transfer Facility at 1546 Broad St., the city recently announced.

Oct. 7, 2026 GPB

Mansions meet marshes on Cumberland Island, where the shoreline is retreating

Jillian Magtoto reports, the sun sets over the marsh side of Cumberland Island. Lucky guests at the Greyfield Inn might see the amber rays through their windows, beaming down on rivers snaking through grass.

Oct. 7, 2026 The Current

Peek inside Georgia’s record-setting sea turtle nesting season

Mary Landers reports that loggerhead sea turtles laid a record 4,292 nests on Georgia beaches this year, a hard-won rebound from a low of 358 nests in 2004. Loggerhead moms do the bulk of the work here, of course.

Oct. 7, 2026 WABE

Tybee Island secures funding to replenish beach sand

Emily Jones reports that Tybee Island has secured federal funding to replenish its beaches with sand after being denied the money earlier this year. Local officials say the beach renourishment project is critical for a rapidly-eroding beach.

Oct. 7, 2026 Newnan Times-Herald

Bonner, Wilkinson split over role of government in House District 73 forum

Clay Neely reports, how much government should do, and at what level, emerged as the clearest divide between Republican state Rep. Josh Bonner and Democratic challenger Tim Wilkinson during a candidate forum for Georgia House District 73. Across questions on taxes, health care and data center, Bonner repeatedly argued for a more limited state role, greater local control and more individual choice.

Oct. 7, 2026 Georgia Recorder

Kemp suspends penalties for on-road dyed diesel after USDA secretary urges states to act

Cami Koons reports that Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday evening that he will suspend penalties for dyed diesel after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins urged governors to follow the president’s move to suspend penalties on the unrestricted use of the fuel, which is typically allowed in off-road machinery only. President Donald Trump announced Monday evening at a rally in Nebraska he would authorize highway use of dyed diesel fuel and defer the federal excise tax on the fuel to provide relief from the steep diesel prices which have hit record highs of more than $6 per gallon, nationally.

Oct. 7, 2026 Capitol Beat News

Georgia candidates for governor trade attacks, promise solutions in debate

Ty Tagami reports, in what was likely to be their only debate before Election Day on Nov. 3, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson attacked each other and sometimes agreed on policy during a live encounter hosted by Atlanta News First Tuesday night. Billed as a “town hall,” the hourlong matchup (minus commercial breaks) between the gubernatorial candidates featured questions from more than a dozen voters.

Oct. 7, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Recap of Georgia governor’s debate between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson

Staff reports, judging from the questions asked during the hour-long event, Georgia voters are worried about affordability, healthcare and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, data centers and Flock surveillance cameras. Both candidates made it through without any major gaffes.