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NBA Trades: The Magic land a star in risky potential deal with Hawks
Ever since they surprisingly made the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021, the Atlanta Hawks have been the definition of mediocrity. Despite making a huge trade to acquire Dejounte Murray in 2022 to boost them in the east, the Hawks have still not reached contender status. In that trade, Atlanta gave...
The B-52s to be 1st artists to perform at Athens Classic Center Arena
ATHENS, Ga. - Athens music legends The B-52s will be the first artists to play at the city's new Classic Center Arena. On Monday, the city announced that the legendary rock band would bring their hits like "Rock Lobster" and "Love Shack" to the arena on Saturday, Dec. 14. Indie band Of Montreal and DJ Cummerbund are set to be the opening acts.
BrandsMart USA's Kennesaw location opens this Saturday!
KENNESAW, Ga. — BrandsMart USA will host a grand opening ceremony for their new Kennesaw location this Saturday, July 20, at 9:30 a.m. The 35,000 square foot location is taking over a former Bed, Bath & Beyond space at 840 Barrett Parkway. The grand opening will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by doors opening to the public at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be available. The first 150 guests will receive a $50 BrandsMart USA gift card. Also, customers will receive a free gift with their purchase, while supplies last. Customers can expect exclusive deals and promotions on a wide range of items, according to a press release.
Judge rules against extension for Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage Medicaid work program
A federal judge has dismissed the State of Georgia’s lawsuit against the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services over how long the state can operate its work-requirement Medicaid program.
Lawsuit claims that delayed elections for Georgia utility regulator are unconstitutional
ATLANTA (AP) — Two groups on Wednesday sued to overturn a law extending the elected terms of Georgia’s public service commissioners, saying it violates the state constitution for the five Republicans to be allowed to serve terms longer than six years. Georgia WAND Education Fund, Georgia Conservation Voters...
Operation Southern Slow Down: Effort to combat speeding to save lives
TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is trying to put the brakes on unsafe driving. FDOT in partnership with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is conducting Operation Southern Slow Down 2024. The week-long speed enforcement and education campaign kicked off on Monday.
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.
Evers Home could be nominated for World Heritage List
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that she has authorized the National Park Service (NPS) to prepare a potential nomination for 11 U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Virginia and Washington, DC to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site in Mississippi […]
Georgia Signing Up Veterans to Serve as Poll Workers
ATLANTA — Georgia voters will be getting help from veterans on Election Day this year, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday. Raffensperger’s office will partner with Vet the Vote, a new nationwide organization that recruits veterans and members of their families to serve as volunteer poll workers. More than 135,000 veterans across the nation will be serving as poll workers this year, Dan Valone, director of Vet the Vote,...
Police: Murder suspect leads authorities on I-95 chase into Coastal Georgia before crashing
KINGSLAND, Ga. — Above video: Your Tuesday headlines. Police in Georgia say a murder suspect is dead following a police chase on Interstate 95. The Kingsland Police Department said Tuesday that a pursuit on I-95 led to the driver eventually crashing, then fatally shooting himself. The suspect, identified as...
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