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NICHOLSON – The GBI has arrested a Georgia man in connection to the death of a 29-year-old male from Athens. On Friday July 12, 2024, the GBI arrested and charged William Austin, age 31, of Jefferson, GA, with Felony Murder, Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, and Tampering with Evidence in connection to the homicide of Antowne Lay.

BRASELTON, Ga. — A former Georgia high school football standout was found shot to death in a hotel room on the evening of Sunday, July 7. The Braselton Police Department said officers were dispatched at 5:15 p.m. to The LaQuinta Inn & Suites at 200 Kaival Lane in Braselton, Jackson County, Georgia. When officers arrived, they said they found a man in a hotel room with a gunshot wound to his head.

The fitness franchise is planned for the Roswell-Wieuca Shopping Center.

ATLANTA - The renowned Marburger Farm Antique Show, a favorite among interior designers, collectors, and culture enthusiasts since 1997, is set to host its first event outside of Round Top, Texas. From July 17-20, the show will take place at the historic Philip Shutze-designed Southern Exchange Ballrooms in downtown Atlanta. Spanning 35,000 square feet, the event will feature 60 dealers and is free and open to the public.

Marcell Ozuna fell well short of advancing to the second round of the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night despite hitting some deep fly balls into the Arlington night sky. Ozuna has carried the Atlanta Braves offense at times early this season, as the record-setting group from the 2023 campaign has, surprisingly, gone missing without the likes of Ronald Acuña Jr.

Signs of slower home sales in metro Atlanta reflect the lack of affordability, especially for young people early in their careers.

Adelphi, Md. (July 15, 2024)—University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) and Morris Brown College, a historically black institution in Atlanta, Ga., have announced a new partnership that guarantees admission of Morris Brown graduates into UMGC’s master’s degree programs. Morris Brown College constituents who are admitted into UMGC will have their application fee waived and may receive a tuition discount.

ATLANTA — Derrick Hayes, the owner of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, says he will not reopen his flagship restaurant after the Atlanta water crisis. The flagship restaurant is located in Downtown Atlanta, off Forsyth Street NW. Big Dave's Cheesesteaks was founded by West Philadelphia native Derrick Hayes, who named the restaurant chain after his late father. Hayes opened the first location in a 700-square-foot Shell gas station in Dunwoody, Georgia.

The Atlanta Regional Commission, Propel ATL and the City of Atlanta have partnered to develop an innovative program to reduce traffic and increase electric bike use throughout the region. City of Atlanta residents 18 years or older may apply for a rebate on a purchase of standard or cargo e-bike sold at local bicycle shops. […] The post City of Atlanta offering rebate on purchase of electric bike appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Welcome to the Fantasy Forecast series! We at Dynasty Nerds will be talking about every NFL team and breaking down the players on that team. We will talk about their value for the upcoming season and give dynasty advice on what you should do with that player if so. Kirk...

Atlanta Hawks rookie Nikola Djurisic sustained a left foot fracture on Sunday during a loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada. Djurisic suffered the injury in the first quarter after logging 6 minutes, 30 seconds of game time. He checked out of the game and went back to the locker room for examination. He wouldn’t return and later was seen on the bench in a walking boot.

Recent crime statistics in Atlanta reveal a complex picture, with some positive trends but also concerning developments, particularly in the areas of homicides and suicides. Becca Phillips, co-owner of Bio-One of Atlanta, offers valuable insights into the aftermath of these tragic events and the importance of professional, compassionate cleanup services.

The goal of the council, which is still in its initial phase, is to ensure underserved communities don’t get left behind by AI.

The Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins will go into the 2024 season with expectations of reaching the playoffs. The Dolphins still feel they have one of the mot electric offenses in the league. The Falcons just acquired Kirk Cousins and have put numerous weapons around him. However, one report suggests...

The Atlanta Braves' pitching lab adds another talented arm as they find their way to Arizona and select prep left-handed pitcher Cam Caminiti from Saguaro High School in Scottsdale. This pick shocked a lot of people as Caminiti wasn't expected to fall this low in the draft. Yet, somehow, the Braves continue to find a way to grab the players no one expected to be available.

One of the Angels outfielders has been linked with the Atlanta Braves on the trade market.

Georgia Tech coach Damon Stoudamire will wait one more year for one of his 2024 signees to step on campus, and that sign...

This year marks a monumental milestone for the Sanders family as Deion Sanders’ oldest daughter, Deiondra, embarks on a new chapter in her life. Already on cloud nine with the anticipation of her first child, her joy was further amplified during her baby shower when her boyfriend, R&B singer Jacquees, proposed in a moment captured by Well Off Media.