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Big news on star running back Branson Robinson
Anthony Dasher • UGASports Editor DALLAS – Running back Branson Robinson may be closer to helping Georgia this fall than originally predicted. Tuesday, Kirby Smart revealed that the redshirt sophomore – who missed all of last year with a ruptured patella tendon – is making good progress. “He looks really good. I won’t say he’s 100 percent cleared, but man, he looks great out there running,” Smart said at SEC Media Days. “His weight is down, which I think is going to put less pressure on that injury and those knees. He looks good running around out there. I’ve been...
ACC has some federal pandemic relief money left, as the clock ticks to spend it
Athens-Clarke County commissioners are expected to get a briefing tonight on how much federal pandemic relief money remains in the county’s coffers. The money comes from the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, signed into law by President Biden in March 2021. Under the law, ACC received some $57.5 million to spend in areas like workforce development, affordable housing, and youth programs.
Son of Georgia legend commits to football team as a walk-on
Following the exit of Len’Neth Whitehead from the Georgia football roster on Monday, the Bulldogs made a new addition to the running back room the same day in the form of a legacy name. Gannon Hearst, the son of Bulldog legend Garrison Hearst, has joined UGA as a walk-on for the 2024 season.
Macon mayoral candidate Shekita Maxwell arrested for family violence, probation violation
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — Macon Mayoral Candidate Shekita Maxwell was arrested Tuesday night for family violence and other charges. According to the arrest report, Maxwell was taken into custody Tuesday at 9:18 p.m. and is charged with one count each of simple assault and battery regarding family violence, one count of false imprisonment and one count of obstructing a person from making an emergency telephone call.
Search for missing Georgia girl expanded to several states, including Texas
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — The search for a 12-year-old girl from Georgia who went missing more than a month ago has expanded to more than half a dozen states around the country, including Texas. The Hall County Sheriff's Office in Georgia is looking for Maria Gomez-Perez of Gainesville, Georgia,...
For nearly 1.4M Georgians, affording rent means you need to work 3.5 full-time, minimum wage jobs
The 2024 “Out of Reach” report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says that not only is Georgia the 20th highest housing wage requirement in the country, but that to afford an apartment, you may need to work as many as 3.5 full-time jobs.
Law enforcement on high alert for speeding drivers during ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’
From Local 3 News: To combat aggressive driving, Georgia and Tennessee law enforcement agencies kicked off the 8th annual 'Operation Southern Slow. From Local 3 News: To combat aggressive driving, Georgia and Tennessee law enforcement agencies kicked off the 8th annual ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ Monday morning in Ringgold.
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site
The historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on Auburn Avenue is one of 11 Civil Rights Movement sites that could potentially be added the UNESCO World Heritage List. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced in a press release that she has authorized the National Park Service to prepare a nomination for sites in Alabama, Arkansas, […] The post Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Georgia Chamber Hosts Future of Small Business Summit
Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark polling Future of Small Business summit attendees on their business needs. (Georgia Chamber) Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the Future of Small Business summit, designed to equip small businesses with the tools they need for their future success. The Atlanta BeltLine served as presenting sponsor of the Future of Small Business summit. Around 100 people attended the Future of Small Business summit, which was held at the headquarters of Invesco.
Nuclear reactor taken offline in Georgia due to ‘valve issue’
One of the two nuclear reactors at Georgia’s Plant Vogtle has been taken offline due to a “valve issue”. The announcement came roughly a week after Unit 3 of the reactor was powered down, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Georgia Power did not immediately...
DNR survey: Eagle nesting strong in state
SOCIAL CIRCLE — Chalk up another solid season for bald eagles nesting in Georgia. Annual surveys by the state Department of Natural Resources rated nest success for the national bird above average in most areas checked, according to survey leader Bob Sargent. “The findings were even better than last year’s good results,” Sargent said. “That’s most encouraging when you consider the beating that nesting coastal eagle took in 2022 because...
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