Detained man in ICE custody dies during transfer between two Georgia detention centers; Georgia could quickly transition to daylight saving time year-round; and President Donald Trump likely to focus on Georgia during primetime address. 

Detained man in ICE custody dies during transfer between two Georgia detention centers; Georgia could quickly transition to daylight saving time year-round; and President Donald Trump likely to focus on Georgia during primetime address.&nbsp;

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The Brief for Thursday, July 16, 2026

Pres. Trump scheduled to visit Cobb County Wednesday; Decatur to tap 20 to combat homelessness; and lineup changes for the Hawks.

Pres. Trump scheduled to visit Cobb County Wednesday; Decatur to tap 20 to combat homelessness; and lineup changes for the Hawks.

The Brief for Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The U.N. considers naming the Okefenokee a World Heritage site; Elected at age 22, and restricted six months in, the mayor of Stockbridge feels some growing pains; and making a new vehicle look old--but still better--proves a successful recipe for Buford's Vintage Modern.  

The U.N. considers naming the Okefenokee a World Heritage site; Elected at age 22, and restricted six months in, the mayor of Stockbridge feels some growing pains; and making a new vehicle look old--but still better--proves a successful recipe for Buford's Vintage Modern.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Brief for Monday, July 20,  2026

A dairy producer owned by the Coca Cola company is dealing with the effects of a cyberattack; Fulton county's sheriff is looking for public input on jail overcrowding; and we hear from the owner of a new board game cafe opening soon near the Beltline

A dairy producer owned by the Coca Cola company is dealing with the effects of a cyberattack; Fulton county's sheriff is looking for public input on jail overcrowding; and we hear from the owner of a new board game cafe opening soon near the Beltline

The Brief for Thursday, July 16, 2026

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