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Jordan Allen wills Buford football to win over Benedictine
BUFORD — Two-point conversions have become Buford’s forte over the past two games. It has struck gold three times. Friday night, in a 29-28 victory over Benedictine Military School, the Wolves needed every point to post a double-digit comeback and one-point victory over the Cadets at Tom Riden Stadium.
5 Winners (and 3 losers) from Atlanta Falcons 2024 training camp
Winner: Michael Penix Jr. Things couldn't have gone more perfectly for the Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback. Penix stayed healthy throughout camp and consistently flashed talent showing why Atlanta made the reach that they did on draft day. The quarterback's early preseason action showed off his arm and comfort within the pocket.
Falcons predicted first-time Pro Bowler would confirm Arthur Smith was a fraud
While former Atlanta Falcons head coach and new Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith proved himself to be a solid offensive coordinator with the Tennessee Titans, his time in charge of the Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder experiences shows that he was incapable of building a winning football team when given the keys to everything.
Traffic Alert Issued as Slain Deputy Funeral Procession Begins
Cobb County Police have issued a traffic advisory as the funeral procession for the slain Paulding County Deputy begins. Transportation of Deputy Brandon Cunningham from West Ridge Church in Dallas to Kennesaw Memorial Park began along Dallas Highway shortly after 4 p.m. Friday. Traffic is expected to last until 6 p.m., per the Cobb County Department of Transportation. Spectators are invited to line Dallas Highway to pay their respects. The burial service at Kennesaw Memorial Park is private.
VP Harris and Gov. Walz to campaign in Ga. next week
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) -Building off of the momentum of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz will kick off a bus tour in Georgia on Wednesday. This is the first time the Vice President and Governor Walz will campaign together in Georgia. The swing through South Georgia will […]
Creekview Agriculture Education Program Earns National Award
The Creekview High School chapter of the FFA agricultural education program has been named a 2024 3 Star Chapter by the National FFA Organization. The National Chapter Award Program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters nationwide, and 3 Star is the highest star rating awarded. Honored chapters demonstrate success in providing educational experiences for all members, growing student leaders, participating in community service and raising awareness about the importance of agriculture. The...
News 3 PrepZone: Week 2 Georgia scores and highlights
Here’s the scores and highlights from Week 2 of the News 3 PrepZone for our West Georgia schools: AWAY SCORE HOME SCORE Booker T. Washington 26 Hardaway 25 Shaw 15 Smiths Station 6 Spencer 9 Carver 17 Chatt. Co. 13 Seminole County 27 Columbus 16 Greenville 22 Early County 0 LaGrange 53 Griffin 0 Sumter […]
Fulton DA Called Upon for Exoneration of Leo Frank
EAST COBB — Rabbi Emeritus Steven Lebow, former Gov. Roy Barnes and others made it clear they will not rest until lynching victim Leo Frank’s innocence is achieved with a full exoneration. Barnes, Lebow and Robert Wittenstein of the Anti-Defamation League were among the speakers memorializing Frank’s death at Temple Kol Emeth on Saturday. Wittenstein said it was time for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to make that exoneration...
Restaurant Report Card: Wings City fails with 51; Burger Crush earns 100
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Bells Ferry Road in Cherokee County, Wings City is open for business even though the health inspector asked management to voluntarily close after failing back-to-back inspections. On Aug. 13, Wings City scored just 63 points. Three days later, Wings City failed again with only 51 points and a “U” for unsatisfactory.
Georgia dove hunting season opens Saturday, September 7
Attention Georgia dove hunters! The 2024-2025 dove season is right around the corner. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), opening day will kick off the season on Saturday, September 7. “Dove season kicks off the fall hunting season in Georgia and is a great opportunity to bring a new hunter with you into a field and get them excited about hunting,” says Kara Nitschke, WRD Wildlife Biologist. “Consider visiting a public dove field this year. Whether found in a Wildlife Management Area or a Voluntary Public Area Access area, these fields undergo a great deal of preparation to...
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