AGP Executive Report

Braves Sweep Dodgers: Chris Sale delivered a 1-0 complete-game shutout with 11 strikeouts and no walks, capping Atlanta’s three-game sweep at Truist Park after Drake Baldwin’s first-pitch leadoff homer. Local Policing Debate: Cobb County residents packed a town hall over Flock camera use, raising concerns about repeated traffic stops tied to flagged tags and pushing for clearer rules after multiple metro arrests. WNBA Move in Atlanta: The Atlanta Dream made DeWanna Bonner’s rest-of-season signing official on a prorated max deal (~$116,000), waiving two players in corresponding roster moves. PGA Tour at East Lake: Min Woo Lee opened the Tour Championship with a bogey-free 62 to take a two-shot lead, while Scottie Scheffler rebounded after illness to shoot 65. Statewide Health Funding: Georgia released about $93M to modernize rural hospitals, part of broader efforts to strengthen care access across the state. UPS Expansion: Atlanta-based UPS announced a $2B+ healthcare and supply-chain logistics expansion through 2028, including new hubs in the Philippines, Canada, and Hong Kong.

WNBA Moves: DeWanna Bonner is set to join the Atlanta Dream after clearing waivers following a Phoenix buyout, giving Atlanta playoff-tested leadership alongside Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray and Angel Reese. Sports & Local Spotlight: The PGA Tour Championship is underway at East Lake in Atlanta, with Scottie Scheffler leading the FedExCup race entering the weekend. Tech & Power Costs: Georgia regulators approved Georgia Power’s OpenAI deal for a 3,200-megawatt Effingham County project, with expected residential savings starting in 2029. Politics & Voting: A federal appeals court ordered a fresh review of Georgia’s 2021 congressional and legislative maps after a Supreme Court shift in Voting Rights Act rules. Public Transit: MARTA reached a settlement with the City of Atlanta over an audit dispute on enhanced bus service, paying far more than MARTA claimed it owed. Justice: Georgia prison officials set an execution date for Stacey Humphreys, convicted in 2003 of killing two real estate agents near Atlanta. Consumer Protection: Georgia AG Chris Carr announced a record $17.1B multistate settlement with Meta over youth safety on Instagram and Facebook, with Georgia expected to receive nearly $100M.

Braves vs. Dodgers: Ha-Seong Kim’s ninth-inning walk-off single lifted Atlanta to a 6-5 win over Los Angeles, with Matt Olson homering and Sean Murphy adding a big blast as Roki Sasaki left early with a finger blister. NFL in Atlanta: Falcons edge Za’Darius Smith explained his midseason retirement came after a call from his mother’s doctor; he later lost his mother, grandmother and father, and said football helped pull him back. WNBA: DeWanna Bonner is set to join the Atlanta Dream after a Phoenix buyout, adding a two-time champion and six-time All-Star to a playoff-bound roster. Tech & power: Georgia regulators approved Georgia Power’s OpenAI contract in Effingham County, tied to large-load demand and expected to raise typical residential savings to about $180 a year starting in 2029. Politics/justice: Georgia is among states in a proposed landmark settlement with Meta over teen safety claims, with Georgia expected to receive $100M–$135M. Public safety: Atlanta police seek a driver after a deadly I-75 crash where witnesses say they urged the victim to move off the interstate moments before she was hit. Local culture: The Atlanta skateboarding community mourns Ramon Harris, 29, stabbed near the Old Fourth Ward skate park on the Beltline.

Tour Championship Health Update: Scottie Scheffler says he’s about 95% recovered from hand, foot and mouth disease after last week’s BMW Championship, with only lingering throat sores as he heads to East Lake for the Tour Championship. PGA Tour Schedule Watch: The Tour confirmed the 2027 FedExCup calendar, adding the Sompo Championship and reshuffling several events ahead of the tour’s new competitive model in 2028. Braves vs. Dodgers: Ozzie Albies drove in the go-ahead run as the Braves beat the Dodgers 4-3, snapping L.A.’s six-game win streak and keeping Atlanta’s October hopes alive. Local Crime & Courts: A former Smyrna mail carrier was sentenced to federal prison for stealing more than $1 million in checks and gift cards. Georgia Politics: Everton Blair Jr. won Georgia’s 13th District runoff, becoming the first Black, openly gay member of Congress from a Southern state. Public Safety: White County officials say a stranded climber was rescued from the face of Mount Yonah after a drone-assisted operation. Health: CDC reports cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000 nationwide. Metro Business: Atlanta-based RaceTrac hired Jill Pemberton as CFO. Safety Tech: Uber launched a teen livestream feature in Atlanta and other markets, letting parents monitor rides in real time.

Tour Championship at East Lake: PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp says the 2028 postseason will shift to a “Championship Series” finale followed by a two-week match-play Tour Championship, and there’s currently no plan to restart the Returning Member Program that could have brought LIV players back. Braves vs. Dodgers: Ozzie Albies drove in the go-ahead run in the 8th and Raisel Iglesias closed it out as Atlanta beat Los Angeles 4-3, snapping the Dodgers’ six-game streak. Sweet Auburn shooting case: FBI Atlanta arrested Nasir Williams in the July 2025 mass shooting that killed one and injured 10; a third suspect remains at large. Georgia privacy fight: GOP lawmakers are pushing for more oversight of automatic license plate readers after reported misuses involving Flock Safety cameras. CTE study: A new Georgia-based study finds at least 25% of examined former NFL brains showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, renewing calls for safer return-to-play after injuries. Politics in metro Atlanta: Everton Blair won Georgia’s 13th District runoff to finish the term of late Rep. David Scott, becoming the first openly gay member of Congress from Georgia. Local education boost: Delta Community Credit Union gave Morris Brown College a $5,000 grant to expand esports and broadcast training.

WNBA Spotlight: Angel Reese kept the Atlanta Dream rolling, setting a WNBA single-game rebounding record with 26 boards and breaking the league’s season mark with 458 total rebounds in a 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks. Public Safety: Atlanta police are asking for help identifying two suspects in a violent Donnelly Avenue armed robbery tied to $5,000 and cigarette theft. Missing Person: South Fulton police are searching for 37-year-old Gibril Kanu, last seen Monday near River Oak Terrace. Traffic Alert: Woodstock crews responded to a serious crash on Highway 92 at Main Street involving a school bus; officials say students and the driver were safe, with two juveniles reporting minor injuries. Local Crime: A deadly Atlanta Beltline stabbing left 29-year-old Ramon Harris dead; police say suspect Johnathan Hamby was taken into custody. Health & Community: Georgia’s Farm to Food Bank program awarded nearly $100,000 to Feeding the Valley, with Atlanta Community Food Bank also receiving $125,000. Tech & Parenting: Uber is rolling out live video streaming for teen accounts in Atlanta and other cities, letting linked parents watch rides in real time.

Beltline Safety: A friend of Ramon Harris, killed in a Sunday stabbing near the Atlanta Beltline, described him as kind and non-confrontational, sharing memories from hours before the attack as police identified the suspect, Jonathan Hamby, with a long criminal record. Public Safety: In East Point, a juvenile identified as a sex trafficking victim was safely recovered after investigators traced online ads across metro Atlanta, leading to an arrest in the ongoing case. Crime & Courts: A second trial is underway in Fulton County for former East Point officer Richard Gooddine, accused of raping at least five women while on duty, after a prior case ended in a partial mistrial. Tech Oversight: Savannah’s Flock Safety debate heats up as four former Savannah Police Department employees face alleged misuse charges, raising fresh questions about who can access surveillance systems. Health Watch: DeKalb confirmed West Nile virus-positive mosquito traps in ZIP 30316, with no human cases reported so far this year. Local Development: Alpharetta City Council is weighing rezoning North Point Mall that could enable a mixed-use entertainment district and a potential NHL arena tied to a commitment by 2031. Politics: Georgia’s governor’s race remains in focus as Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson face off in the Democratic primary runoff.

Atlanta Beltline Safety: Police say a stabbing near the Kroger at Ponce de Leon Ave. NE left a 29-year-old man dead after an argument escalated; a 54-year-old suspect was detained and charged. Public Safety Tech Oversight: Georgia Sen. John Albers announced a task force to add state-level oversight of Flock Safety license-plate cameras after reports of misuse, aiming to protect privacy and ensure proper use. State Government: Gov. Brian Kemp named Stan Wise to the Georgia Public Service Commission seat after Tricia Pridemore’s resignation, and Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an economic mission to Chile and Peru. Local Growth & Culture: Atlanta Botanical Garden unveiled plans for a $160M expansion to connect directly to the Beltline, with fundraising already topping $130M. Major Sports Business: Atlanta United signed Swiss World Cup striker Breel Embolo in a deal reported at €17M with bonuses. Weather: A Code Orange air quality alert is in effect across metro Atlanta as heat and humidity continue.

NFL Trade: The Saints and 49ers swapped depth pieces Sunday night: New Orleans sent veteran LB Deion Jones to San Francisco for RB Zamir White, a move driven by injuries to Alvin Kamara and others in the Saints backfield. Atlanta Public Safety: A man died after a stabbing on the Atlanta Beltline near the Kroger on Ponce de Leon Ave; police arrested 54-year-old Jonathan Hamby. Air Safety: American Airlines is investigating after a laptop battery fire on a flight from Atlanta to Dallas injured passengers and filled the cabin with smoke. Georgia Politics: A new InsiderAdvantage poll shows the governor’s race in a near tie, with Rick Jackson at 46.3% and Keisha Lance Bottoms at 46.2%, as healthcare and Medicaid expansion take center stage. Sports (Local): The Braves beat the Brewers 4-2 in the MLB Little League Classic, with Michael Harris II homering and Tyler Mahle pitching five strong innings. WNBA/Local Culture: Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected after a confrontation with Natasha Cloud during a Fever-Sky game in Chicago.

WNBA Playoff Push: Angel Reese poured in a career-high 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream clinched a playoff berth with a 99-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury, moving into the fourth seed with seven games left. Aviation Safety: An American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas saw a laptop fire mid-air; CBS reports the device was contained in a thermal bag and several passengers were treated for burn injuries after an expedited landing. Local Public Safety: Cobb County police are searching for a 76-year-old man with dementia, last seen leaving a Marietta apartment early Sunday morning on Roswell Road. Law Enforcement Hiring: The IRS Criminal Investigation unit launched a national recruitment drive for special agents to target tax fraud and financial crimes, with its Atlanta field office covering four states. Sports Spotlight: The Braves and Brewers meet Sunday in the Little League Classic at Bowman Field in Williamsport, with first pitch set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Metro Weather: Sunday stays hot and mostly dry across metro Atlanta, with rain chances returning mid-week.

Falcons QB update: Michael Penix Jr. is medically cleared for full participation and will return to 11-on-11 practice Monday after knee surgery, setting up a real QB battle behind Tua Tagovailoa as Atlanta continues its preseason push. WNBA in Atlanta: The Atlanta Dream keep their momentum in the playoff chase, with the latest matchup spotlighting their recent dominance over the Phoenix Mercury and the Dream’s push for positioning. Local sports roundup: The Braves’ weekend struggles continued as Milwaukee edged Atlanta, while the Falcons routed Indianapolis 34-6 in preseason action. Public safety: Atlanta police reported a fatal I-20 crash after a possible tire blowout and a separate deadly I-85 incident after a fight escalated outside a vehicle. Animal welfare: DeKalb County saved 18 dogs from euthanasia, but dozens more still face risk as shelters remain over capacity. Arts & transit: Atlanta Botanical Garden unveiled plans for a $160M Beltline expansion with direct access by 2028.

WNBA Disruption: The Chicago Sky’s home game was interrupted again after multiple sex toys were thrown onto the court during a Friday win over the Golden State Valkyries, the second straight night of similar incidents across the league. Atlanta Air Safety: American Airlines Flight 2398 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta to Dallas-Fort Worth landed safely after reports of smoke from a passenger device; one person was treated for burns. Road Violence: A 26-year-old woman was killed on I-85 after a roadside fight spilled into traffic, and a separate fiery single-car crash on I-20 EB killed a 54-year-old driver. Legal/Privacy Fight: An Atlanta man accused of using a “duress code” to wipe his phone faces a felony case tied to customs and border inspection. Local Sports: The Atlanta Dream’s Breanna Stewart praised Allisha Gray as the team’s most slept-on perimeter star, as Dream vs. Mercury coverage ramps up. Earthquake: A 2.4 magnitude quake was recorded in Gordon County early Saturday.

Sports—Braves vs. Brewers: Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski outdueled Chris Sale with six shutout innings as the Brewers beat the Braves 2-1, setting up Saturday’s 2:10 p.m. ET matchup at American Family Field. Health Policy—Georgia Medicaid: Advocates are alarmed after state officials warned Gov. Brian Kemp’s Pathways to Coverage could be “unsustainable” unless the federal government boosts support. Politics—Georgia governor’s race: A new poll shows the race effectively tied: Rick Jackson 46.3% vs. Keisha Lance Bottoms 46.2% among likely voters. Local Government—Stockbridge mayor in court: Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams heads to an emergency hearing after the city council stripped his powers amid allegations of misspending and sexual misconduct. Public Safety—Flight diversion: A Delta Boeing 737-900ER returned to Atlanta after a right-engine issue; passengers were rebooked. Crime—DeKalb fridge dump: Police seek two suspects accused of illegally dumping a refrigerator at a home on Brannon Hill Road. Sports—WNBA fan controversy: Another WNBA game was interrupted after sex toys were thrown onto the court, with Atlanta’s recent incident cited as similar.

WNBA Spotlight: Angel Reese went 9-for-9 and powered the Atlanta Dream to a franchise-record 124-88 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, finishing with 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Falcons Update: Jawaan Taylor is back in team drills after knee surgery and the Falcons say they’re pleased with his progress as the offensive line takes shape. Local Politics: Mayor Andre Dickens blasted the DNC after Atlanta was dropped from the 2028 convention shortlist, saying the decision “abandon[s] the South” and targets Black voters. Sports Business: Private equity firm Arctos reportedly plans to buy a 10% stake in the Atlanta Falcons in a deal valuing the team at about $10.6B. Public Safety: Georgia officials warn of a fake “2026 GATE Atlanta Vendor & Artisan Market” being promoted on Facebook; it’s not authorized and could be used to collect payments and personal info. Transit: MARTA is raising daily parking rates Sept. 14 and cutting free parking time from 24 hours to 14.

Braves Baseball: Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh, and Atlanta beat the White Sox 2-0 to end a slide, with Holmes finishing a one-hitter and Raisel Iglesias closing out the ninth. Public Safety: Atlanta police are investigating shootings in northwest Atlanta and the Grove Park area; in both cases, victims were taken to the hospital and details on suspects were not released. Wanted Suspect: Police are asking for help locating Deandre Bussey, wanted for an aggravated domestic violence assault in Atlanta. Health Alert: Georgia DPH confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident, with contact tracing underway and guidance to seek care if symptoms appear. Local Politics: Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams faces an emergency civil hearing tied to misconduct allegations involving an 18-year-old student, including claims about explicit texts. Community Watch: Metro Atlanta’s Flock camera debate continues as officials and residents question surveillance and privacy impacts. Metro Sports & Culture: Georgia women’s soccer drew a record 25,433 fans at Sanford Stadium in a 6-0 win over James Madison. Business/Tech: Charter completed its $34.5B Cox takeover, bringing Spectrum to millions more customers, with Cox customers expected to see changes by mid-September.

Democratic Convention Shake-Up: Atlanta is officially out of the running to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, with the DNC narrowing finalists to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia—prompting Mayor Andre Dickens to blast the party for “abandoning” Atlanta and Georgia. Public Safety Tech Scrutiny: McDonough police say an internal audit of Flock license-plate reader use found “no discrepancies,” with 32 inquiries from January to July deemed legitimate, while other metro-area agencies face similar pressure over surveillance practices. Fraud Case in Metro Atlanta: Georgia’s insurance commissioner says an Atlanta man filed an $18K burglary claim using a counterfeit bank statement, charging him with insurance fraud and forgery. Food Insecurity Spotlight: A northwest Atlanta pantry, The Grocery Spot, says it may have to close without more funding, offering free “grocery store” style shopping for metro families. Amazon Drone Expansion: Amazon says Prime Air will expand drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities by end of 2026, including Atlanta, as it pushes faster delivery options. Sports—WNBA Ratings: The Atlanta Dream’s Sunday loss to the Indiana Fever averaged 2.6 million viewers on ESPN, a record for cable WNBA games.