05/17/2026

Georgia Lt. Gov. Jones won't face charges in election case

A special prosecutor decided Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones will not face criminal charges for his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, ending a separate inquiry into his conduct.

May 17

Two massive fires destroy 120+ homes across south Georgia, shattering state records

May 17

Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Break Through June 3

May 17

Police Determine Zoo Atlanta Bomb Threat Was Hoax

Atlanta police evacuated Zoo Atlanta on Saturday after determining a bomb threat was a hoax. No device was found and no injuries were reported.

May 17

Ekitike Suffers Achilles Tendon Rupture, Out for Season

Hugo Ekitike is sidelined for the remainder of the season and will miss the World Cup after rupturing his Achilles tendon. The injury prompts questions regarding Liverpool's need to acquire another forward.

May 17

Flowers Links Ravens' Injuries to Harbaugh's Practice Intensity

May 17

Warriors Defeat Kings 117-116 in Play-In Thriller

May 17

Dodgers Defeat Cubs; Crow-Armstrong's Defense Highlighted

May 17

Ossoff secures $1.75M to upgrade Hancock County Recreation Park

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff secured $1.75 million in federal funding to upgrade Hancock County Recreation Park in Sparta, improving the playground, youth sports facilities and community gathering spaces.

May 17

SONS Chevrolet breaks ground on new dealership at Whittlesey Boulevard

May 17

You Don't Have to Earn Your Morning Coffee

Before you check your phone or review your to-do list, try this: drink your coffee without doing anything else. No planning, no scrolling, no mental negotiations about what you deserve.

May 17

A Poem for Late Winter: When You Need Light Most

May 17

On Starting Small: Margaret Atwood and the Single Seed

May 17

A 12-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Just Paid Off $4,000 in School Lunch Debt

May 17

The Department You've Never Heard Of Just Got a $2 Billion Budget Cut

May 17

On Building Something That Lasts

Albert Camus wrote about gardening while the plague raged. His words cut through every shallow productivity hack you've ever bookmarked.

May 17

Celtics Defeat Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Jrue Holiday led the Celtics with 26 points as Boston moved to a 2-0 series lead.

May 17

Mel Kiper Jr. Releases List of 2026 NFL Draft Sleepers

May 17

Indiana Clinches CFP National Championship

May 17

Arsenal Defeats Manchester City; Premier League Title Race Tightens

May 17

Jimmy Johnson Advises Jets on Draft Strategy

May 17