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In today's newsletter:

  • How two separate Hall County crashes claimed Gainesville lives Tuesday
  • How deep does Hall County's Flock misuse scandal really go?
  • What Kemp's gas tax suspension means for Gainesville drivers this month

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. UPDATE: Hall Co. women killed in Tuesday traffic accidents (wgtjradio.com) — Two Hall County women, including 87-year-old Martha Pass of Gainesville, were killed Tuesday in separate crashes on Mountain View Road in Oakwood and on Cleveland Highway. Deputies say a loose trailer towed by a Gainesville man struck Pass's car, leading to vehicular homicide charges, while a second wreck sent another vehicle down a 30-foot embankment. The other involved driver was not injured.
   

2. BREAKING: Former Hall investigator arrested on Flock misuse, oath charges (nowgeorgia.com) — A former Hall County Sheriff's Office investigator has been arrested in Gainesville on charges of misusing the Flock license plate reader system and violating his oath of office, deepening the fallout from the agency's internal audit. The probe has already led to multiple firings and resignations, tighter controls on Flock access, and a continuing GBI investigation that could bring more criminal and professional consequences for local law enforcement.
   

3. Governor Brian Kemp Suspends Gas Tax Through October (921wlhr.com) — Gainesville drivers are paying about $4.22 per gallon as Governor Brian Kemp suspends Georgia's motor fuel excise tax for 30 days to ease high pump prices. The order also relaxes truck weight limits to lower shipping costs, while AAA offers tips like shopping around, maintaining tire pressure, and using fuel-savings programs to stretch your gas budget.
   

4. Don't Accept the First Offer: Appraiser Urges Southern Landowners to Weigh Transmission Easements Carefully (rfdtv.com) — Broadcast from Gainesville, this report urges Southern landowners to scrutinize transmission easement offers and consider legal and appraisal help before signing. An agricultural appraiser explains how utility lines can affect an entire farm's value, while also outlining Georgia's conservation easement program, falling used equipment prices, and drought pressures on cattle and pasture values across the Southeast.
   

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