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Scott, Underwood to exchange vows
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Scott of Portal proudly announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jency Alaina Scott, to John Bernard Underwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Underwood of Statesboro. The bride-elect is a 2018 honor graduate of David Emanuel Academy and a 2022 graduate of Georgia...
Miss Brown, Mr. Burkhalter announce engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hendry Brown of Garfield are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Belk Ashton Brown, to Clay Landon Burkhalter of Claxton. Mr. Burkhalter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lyman Burkhalter of Claxton. The bride-elect is a graduate of Emanuel...
U.S. Sec. of Education Miguel Cardona touts student debt relief, HBCU funding during Atlanta visit
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona was in Atlanta Wednesday, meeting with the heads of several of the state’s historically Black colleges and universities. He also spoke with students who’ve recently benefited from debt relief from the Biden administration, and met with others to learn more about how to support women of color in higher […] The post U.S. Sec. of Education Miguel Cardona touts student debt relief, HBCU funding during Atlanta visit appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Consumer groups say lawmakers violated state constitution
(The Center Square) – Georgia consumer groups have filed a federal lawsuit against the state, saying lawmakers violated the state’s constitution by passing legislation that delays Georgia Public Service Commission elections. Georgia-based attorneys Bryan Sells and Lester Tate filed the lawsuit on behalf of the Georgia WAND Education Fund, the Georgia Conservation Voters and Brionté […]
S.T.O.P. Mobile Farmers Market providing locally fresh produce for CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Local farmers are providing fresh produce for residents of the CSRA. The S.T.O.P. Mobile Farmers Market is a new initiative, designed to connect local farmers with new customers, reduce food waste, and make farm-fresh produce available throughout the Augusta area. “The S.T.O.P. is more than just a place to buy food; […]
One person dead in late-night shooting in East Albany
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department (APD) is investigating a homicide that happened late Wednesday night in the 1200 block of Swift Avenue. Tavis Bemond Griffin, 29, was found with multiple gunshot wounds around 11:30 p.m., according to Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler. Griffin was taken to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital where he later died.
Atlanta's historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site
ATLANTA — The Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Martin Luther King Jr. once graced with his prominent legacy, could be included on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage List. On Thursday, the U.S. Secretary of Interior with the Department of the Interior announced that the...
Georgia woman inspiring others through kidney donation
KENNESAW, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It is the ultimate act of kindness — donating an organ to a person who you will never meet. This is the reality for Karen Jones. Aug. 16 is like a birthday for Jones. “I decided that if I was cleared, I was...
Man from Gwinnett County apprehended for alleged statutory rape
On July 3, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a man for reportedly taking a 14-year-old girl from North Carolina to Georgia. On July 3, the United States Marshals reached out to the Sheriff’s Office Trafficking and Child Exploitation and Gang Units for assistance in locating the girl.
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