Georgia
Celebration of Life plans announced for former Georgia senator Vincent D. Fort
ATLANTA – Celebration of Life and internment plans have been announced for former Georgia State Senator Vincent D. Fort, who died Sunday at the age of 68.
Fort was first elected to the State Senate from the 39th District in 1996 and was reelected 10 times. He represented parts of Atlanta, East Point, College Park, Union City, and unincorporated Fulton County.
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During his tenure, Fort served as the Democratic Whip in the Senate and was a member of the Appropriations, Judiciary-Civil, Judiciary-Criminal, Education and Youth, Reapportionment and Redistricting, Interstate Cooperation, Urban Affairs, and MARTA Oversight Committees. He also chaired the Retirement Committee, Interstate Cooperation Committee, and the Fulton County Senate Delegation.
Fort authored Georgia’s first hate crimes law in 2001, designed to provide enhanced penalties for defendants who intentionally selected their victims due to bias or prejudice. That same year, he authored a predatory lending law, which became the foundation for the strongest legislation of its kind, passed in 2002. Fort gained national recognition as a leader in the fight against predatory lending and foreclosures. He also authored a law that increased disabled access to housing.
Additionally, Fort secured $40 million in funding for buildings at Atlanta Technical College and Atlanta Metropolitan College.
In 2017, Fort ran unsuccessfully for mayor against Keisha Lance Bottoms. In 2022, he ran for Georgia’s 13th congressional district.
Details:
- Lying in State: Jan. 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Atlanta City Hall, old council chambers, 68 Mitchell Street.
- Family Hour and Masonic Last Rites: Jan. 3, 6 p.m., at Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, West End Chapel.
- Celebration of Life: Jan. 4, 1 p.m., at Lindsay Street Baptist Church, 550 Lindsay Street NW, Atlanta.
- Interment: South-View Cemetery, Jonesboro Road.
The family requests donations in lieu of flowers. Contributions may be made to:
The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 28, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 28 drawing
Midday: 6-9-9
Evening: 0-4-0
Night: 2-4-3
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Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 28 drawing
Midday: 8-0-9-8
Evening: 6-7-6-3
Night: 0-6-5-1
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 28 drawing
Early Bird: 10
Matinee: 01
Drive Time: 03
Primetime: 14
Night Owl: 13
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Winning Georgia FIVE numbers from June 28 drawing
Midday: 1-0-4-4-9
Evening: 1-7-9-6-8
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Winning Fantasy 5 numbers from June 28 drawing
18-25-40-41-42
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 28 drawing
04-11-31-54-58, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes under $601: Can be claimed at any Georgia Lottery retail location. ALL PRIZES can be claimed by mail to: Georgia Lottery Corporation, P.O. Box 56966, Atlanta, GA 30343.
- Prizes over $600: Must be claimed at Georgia Lottery Headquarters or any Georgia Lottery district office or mailed to the Georgia Lottery for payment.
When are the Georgia Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash 3 (Midday): 12:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 3 (Evening): 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 3 (Night): 11:34 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 4 (Midday): 12:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 4 (Evening): 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 4 (Night): 11:34 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Early Bird): 8 a.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Matinee): 1 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Drive Time): 5 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Primetime): 8 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Night Owl): 11:59 p.m. ET daily.
- Georgia FIVE (Midday): 12:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Georgia FIVE (Evening): 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
- Fantasy 5: 11:34 p.m. ET daily.
- Jumbo Bucks Lotto: 11 p.m. ET on Monday and Thursday.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. ET daily.
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ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – A large Heat Dome will dominate the weather pattern for South Georgia this week. A Heat Dome is directly related to a large ridge, or a northward bulge, in the jet stream. Underneath this upper-level ridge, air sinks and warms as it drops to the surface.
This creates a sprawling surface high pressure, underneath the ridge, as hot air is continually reinforced at the surface. This will drive temperatures into the mid 90s through the rest of this week with lots of sunshine and slim chances for rainfall.
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Georgia
First Alert Forecast: Heat advisory issued for parts of east Georgia amidst building heat wave
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Heat will be the main story over the next week with highs in the 90s every day.
TODAY: MID-90S WITH HEAT INDEX NEAR 105
Heat advisory for Jasper, Putnam, Greene, and Morgan counties from Noon – 8 p.m.
High temperatures will reach the mid-90s across most of the area, with the combination of heat and humidity creating heat index values near 105 in east-central Georgia counties under the advisory. Those in the advisory area should limit outdoor activities, drink plenty of fluids, and take frequent breaks in air-conditioning or shade.
REST OF THE WEEK: PERSISTENT HEAT
Hot temperatures will persist through Saturday, with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values remaining above 100 degrees most afternoons. Overnight lows in the mid to upper 70s will provide little relief.
Chance for Afternoon Storms
While the heat will dominate the forecast, there is a chance for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms each day, with the best opportunity Monday through Wednesday. Any storms that develop could produce frequent lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds. These storms may provide brief relief from the heat, but most of the week will remain hot and humid.
Heat Safety Reminder
Extended time in this heat can be dangerous. Stay hydrated, take breaks in air-conditioned spaces, and check on elderly neighbors and family members. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during peak heating hours, typically between noon and 6 p.m.
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