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Another Braves pitcher to begin road back from injury
Even without Spencer Strider, this Braves rotation might be the best of my lifetime. The unit is headlined by its three All-Stars in Max Fried, Chris Sale, and Reynaldo Lopez. That trio can go toe-to-toe with any 1-2-3 in baseball, and they’re joined by a slew of other exciting arms.
Booker T. Washington High School gears up for 100th anniversary
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The historic Booker T. Washington High School is gearing up for its 100th anniversary. Volunteers are beautifying the school by adding fresh paint, new mulch and cleaning up the garden. “Booker T. Washington High School is one of the oldest historically Black schools in...
Looming Braves drama is a really good problem for Brian Snitker to have
It may take a few weeks, but the Atlanta Braves have a big decision on their hands: Who is going to be hitting leadoff for the six-time defending NL East champions from August on? It was a role that was occupied by last year's NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. before he tore his ACL on the base paths up in Pittsburgh during Memorial Day Weekend. In the weeks since, it has been occupied by two players.
Health inspections: Two Athens restaurants dinged for 'food debris' in kitchen ovens
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties conducted July 3-16. Scores in each category are listed in order of most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors...
Austell Proposes 106% Property Tax Increase
AUSTELL — City officials have proposed a monumental 106% property tax increase for 2024. The Austell City Council is set to vote on its 2024 millage rate after a final public hearing Monday evening. Austell Mayor Ollie Clemons Jr. has proposed nearly doubling Austell’s general fund millage rate from 3.25 mills to 6.25 mills. The city has had the same millage rate, which determines how much homeowners pay in property taxes, for the last 20 years. ...
Proposed East Cobb Whataburger Deferred
MARIETTA — The Cobb Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 Tuesday, with Chairwoman Lisa Cupid absent, to continue a requested site plan change by Whataburger for a proposed restaurant in east Cobb. The new location, at the site of the former O’Charley’s at Sandy Plains and Shallowford roads, would mark the fast-food chain’s fifth location in the county. During the zoning hearing, Cobb Zoning Division Manager John Pederson said the applicant...
Smokey Racks BBQ: A Triumph of Flavor This National Grilling Month
Smokey Racks BBQ is more than just a restaurant—it’s a testament to passion, resilience and the love of great food. Founded in a humble garden shed by Jared Sharpe, Smokey Racks has evolved into a beloved barbecue haven under the stewardship of Celeste Baker and her husband Ray, who acquired it in May 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan, Georgia Lose To Big Ten Program For College Football 25 Bragging Rights
For fans who didn't want to wait an extra three days to play EA Sports College Football 25 on their favorite console, the game became available on Tuesday to those who purchased the deluxe edition or MVP bundle. Many gamers might have expected to see the reigning national champion Michigan ...
Finebaum says Georgia coach Kirby Smart 'better at his age than Nick Saban'
The Georgia Bulldogs have some of the highest expectations again in 2024 and a lot of that is due to Georgia head coach Kirby Smart. Smart has reloaded Georgia’s roster after having eight players selected in the 2024 NFL draft. Georgia is among the country’s preseason favorites. In fact,...
North Cobb Church Allowed to Host Farmers Market
MARIETTA — The Cobb Board of Commissioners voted 4-0, with Chairwoman Lisa Cupid absent, during Tuesday’s zoning hearing to approve a land-use permit to allow a north Cobb church to host a weekly farmers market. The board approved a temporary 24-month permit for St. Andrew United Methodist Church, subject that the hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday only, along with other stipulations. The Blackwell Farmers...
IN THE WORKS: Floyd's New Driver Services Building
State and county officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning for a new Department of Driver Services facility to eventually replace the current building in Armuchee. The current DDS building, in use since the 1950s, will be replaced by a new and larger state-of-the-art facility at the same location. “This building is really (Commissioner) Scotty Hancock’s baby,” said Floyd County Commission Chair Allison Watters. “He’s been pushing hard for seven...
Northside Hospital Cherokee Could Be Getting a Second Entrance
Northside Hospital Cherokee is looking to build a second entrance to the campus, and hospital representatives are asking Canton for financial assistance. The Canton City Council discussed a request July 11 from Northside Hospital Cherokee for city contributions to the construction of a new traffic signal at the hospital. Northside Hospital Cherokee is planning to build a second entrance to the hospital campus, which would be on Northside Cherokee Boulevard...
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