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Peachtree Road Race Halted Due to Extreme Heat
The Peachtree Road Race was abruptly halted today as temperatures soared, posing severe risks to participants. 🔥 The Details: The race, which began under a yellow caution flag, saw conditions escalate to red, and ultimately, a black flag was issued as temperatures surpassed 90 degrees. This marked a rare instance of the race being stopped due to weather. At the time of the black flag about 1,000 racers were still on the course.
Class of 2026 LB Noah LaVallee Grateful for UNC Offer
Noah LaVallee, a 2026 linebacker out of Marietta, GA, is familiar with the North Carolina football program. LaVallee’s older brother Caleb, who is also a linebacker, is a redshirt freshman for the Tar Heels. After watching his brother go through the recruiting process and select UNC, Noah LaVallee will have the chance to do the same, as he received an offer from the Tar Heels on Sunday. As a sophomore, LaVallee recorded 43 tackles in 13 games with Marietta High School. After his most recent trip to Chapel Hill, LaVallee spoke with THI and discussed his offer from North Carolina.
Georgia State University will build baseball stadium in downtown Atlanta
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has approved the construction of a new stadium for the Georgia State University baseball program on the Downtown Atlanta campus. The university says the 1,000-seat stadium will be built on the site of Georgia State's Green Lot, which includes the...
Atlanta Braves players spend time with cancer patients
ATLANTA, Ga. (WSAV) – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta had some very special visitors last week. Spencer Strider and Tyler Matzek of the Atlanta Braves took time to hang out with cancer and blood disorders patients and staff at Scottish Rite Hospital. The Braves mascot Blooper, as well as the players’ wives also joined in on […]
Meet the New Guy: Alex Speas
He’s Alex Speas and he comes from the delightfully named Powder Springs, Georgia. Despite having a population roughly equal to that of Duxbury, Powder Springs has become something of a wellspring of elite athletes in recent years, having produced four NFL players since 2015 and a member of the US Mens National Soccer Team. With respect to baseball, it’s also the hometown of former super-prospect-turned-bust Taylor Trammell.
Peachtree Road Race 2024: Here's what you need to know
ATLANTA - Thousands of runners are expected to take to the streets of Atlanta on Thursday for the 55th annual Peachtree Road Race. Organizers say they are anticipating their largest crowd since 2019 for the popular Atlanta Fourth of July tradition, and they've been working for weeks to prepare for around 50,000 walkers and runners taking part in the race either in-person or virtually.
Paul Johnson Inducted into College Football and Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
Paul Johnson, a transformative figure in college football, received the Call from the Hall – both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. His tenure with Georgia Tech defined consistency and excellence. The Yellow Jackets, under Johnson, became a force in the Atlantic...
Mt. Gilead native finds success in college basketball
Jay’Den Turner and his fellow athletes were honored with a graduation reception April 30 at the Georgia State University Parc Stadium. Each athlete was presented with a Georgia State University Panthers Blue Blazer during the reception. The blazer is a symbol of accomplishment, brotherhood and sisterhood. Certain college basketball...
Atlanta Braves honor Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee and other state-recognized groups
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Atlanta Braves organization recently honored several state-recognized groups claiming Native American heritage. During the Georgia Tribe Night, held at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, June 29, the Atlanta Braves honored the Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee, the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe, the Cherokee of Georgia Tribal Council, and the Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns.
Atlanta Dream player joins Canada’s Olympic basketball team
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Laeticia Amihere, an Atlanta Dream forward, has been named to the named to the 2024 Canada Women’s National Basketball Olympic Team roster, according to Canada Basketball. Amihere is the second Atlanta Dream player to participate in this year’s Paris games, joining teammate Rhyne...
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