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Sequoyah Middle Student Wins Award For AI Project
The Clayton County Board of Education recently recognized Sequoyah Middle School eighth grader Jaidyn Lee, who won the grand prize from the United Way of Greater Atlanta’s annual STEMUp event. Lee’s idea for an AI facial recognition software machine aims to streamline the school entry process, enhancing security and saving valuable time for students and staff. To earn the $10,000 grand prize, he presented this idea at the live competition. Pictured during the Aug. 5 School Board meeting are School Board members Sabrina Hill and Joy Tellis Cooper, Superintendent Dr. Anthony Smith, Lee and School Board Chair Jessie Goree.
Georgia Tech coach had perfect quote after upsetting Florida State
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets pulled off the first top-10 upset of college football season during the year’s very first game, beating the Florida State Seminoles 24-21 in Dublin. Part of the reason for the win was that Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key was very much able to implement his philosophy on the game.... The post Georgia Tech coach had perfect quote after upsetting Florida State appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Gunna Helping Atlanta Families In Need With $500K Guaranteed Income Initiative
Gunna is set to help nearly three dozen families in his Atlanta-area hometown with a check every month for a year as part of his new initiative. The Gunna x BMAC 30349 Guaranteed Income Program is a collaboration between Gunna’s Great Giveaway and the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC). It’s set to launch on September 18, but applications are open here now. Only families living in the 30349 zip code in the city of South Fulton, Georgia are eligible, and they will receive a monthly stipend of $1000 for 12 months.
‘Fight Night’ Spotlights Local Black-Owned Businesses By Offering Throwback Prices
Peacock’s “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” will be making several stops throughout Atlanta to celebrate the series ahead of its launch on Peacock on September 5. Based on the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast, the series follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man’s life but ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.”
Bulldogs Now - Catching Up with
When the Dawgs kickoff next week against Clemson two players in particular will be key in ensuring a Georgia victory: Center Jared Wilson and edge rusher Mykel Williams. Mykel is poised for a big-time season after switching to a more versatile role. Jared will be replacing longtime starting center Sedrick Van Pran.
Run With Maud Virtual 5K & Meetup To Take Place Today In Atlanta: Here’s What You Should Know
This year’s Run with Maud Virtual 5K invites participants to honor Ahmaud Arbery’s legacy by running or walking miles from anywhere in the world. Those in the Atlanta area are welcome to join Wanda Cooper-Jones, Ahmaud’s mother, on the Westside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline as she completes her own Run with Maud Virtual 5K. Please note this is a self-supported run, so participants should bring their own water and nutrition.
The Atlanta News Quiz for August 24
It’s time to test your knowledge with this week’s Atlanta News Quiz! Click here to play, and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL. This week’s quiz is sponsored by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Hear Us Out at Piedmont Park The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra returns to Piedmont Park at […] The post The Atlanta News Quiz for August 24 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Where are Georgia's departed transfers playing in 2024?
An update on what's going on with the Dawgs transfers. Whether it is due to coaching changes, a desire for increased playing time, or just a need for a fresh start, every college football team has players who transfer and Georgia is no different. Georgia is set to have over three dozen former players competing elsewhere across the college football landscape during the 2024 season.
Massive data breach affected billions | Here’s what to know
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s time to keep a close eye on your bank account. National Public Data, a Florida-based company that performs background checks for employers by collecting information from various online sources, was hacked a few months ago. The breach compromised the personal information of 2.9 billion people and records were being stolen and put up for sale on the dark web.
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