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Jimmy Carter: Final respects to be paid in Atlanta, Washington, Plains | Georgia
SUMMARY:
Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100, will be laid to rest in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Before the funeral, his family will visit his boyhood home and ring the farm bell 39 times to honor his presidency. The house is now part of the National Park Service. His life is commemorated with a museum in his old high school and his former campaign headquarters in Plains. After a moment of silence in Atlanta, Carter will lie in repose at the Carter Center before being transported to Washington for a state funeral. A private service and interment will follow in Plains.
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Ready-to-eat meals sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled amid investigation into multiple deaths
SUMMARY: A nationwide recall has been issued for certain ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger due to a deadly Listeria outbreak. As of June 17, 2025, the outbreak has caused 17 illnesses across 13 states, three deaths, and one fetal loss. The recalled meals were produced by FreshRealm at facilities in California, Georgia, and Indiana, and sold under the “Marketside” and “Home Chef” brands with best-by dates of June 27, 2025, or earlier. Consumers are advised to check for USDA establishment numbers and discard or return affected items. The exact contamination source remains under investigation.
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Storms leave behind down trees, debris
SUMMARY: Storms caused downed trees and power outages, notably in East Point where a tree blocked roads and hit power lines. The severe thunderstorms earlier moved out by evening, leaving dry conditions overnight. While showers may return tomorrow, they are expected to be fewer and less severe. Severe weather warnings, including tornado alerts, persist in parts of Oklahoma and Kansas, but the strongest storms will stay north. Thursday brings a new front and a level 1 risk of storms, followed by drier weather Friday through the weekend with highs near 93-94°F and low rain chances early next week.
Here’s what to expect as we head into Wednesday.
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North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church continues to help with Hurricane Helene damage in the CSRA
SUMMARY: Recovery teams coordinated by the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church are in Augusta, Georgia, helping repair homes damaged by Hurricane Helene. Volunteers, including high schoolers from Brunswick, Ohio, are offering hands-on assistance in Columbia, Richmond, and McDuffie counties. Pastor Matt Merriman sees the mission as spiritually driven, and local residents like Rashawn Mitchell, facing years of hardship, express deep gratitude. The church and nonprofits are stepping in where insurance falls short, aiming to restore homes and bring relief to the community. More volunteer groups are expected to continue arriving in the CSRA to support ongoing recovery efforts.
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