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Gorman homer helps Cards split doubleheader with Braves
Nolan Gorman hit a two-run homer in a four-run second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame two homers by Marcell Ozuna to beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 and avoid being swept in Saturday’s split doubleheader.
Braves pitching prospect goes viral for his horrific statistics
Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Francisco Vicioso still has a few kinks to work through at the minor league level. Vicioso went viral over the weekend, and let’s just say he probably would have preferred to remain anonymous. The reason so many people are now familiar with Vicioso is that the 19-year-old currently has some of... The post Braves pitching prospect goes viral for his horrific statistics appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Black men share what Biden needs to do to keep the Black male vote
ATLANTA — We're just over 100 days until the presidential election. Some voters are calling for President Joe Biden to step down, citing potential health issues and age. Others wonder if Biden is losing support from Black men--especially when former President Donald Trump has mentioned growing support during a few of his rally speeches.
Jasper Johnson signs with Overtime Elite
The KY native is headed to Atlanta. The state of Kentucky has started to produce some elite high school basketball talent over the last few recruiting cycles including Reed Sheppard and Travis Perry. Now in the class or 2025 the Bluegrass has two top-50 prospects one being five-star guard, Jasper Johnson. After playing for Link Academy last season, Johnson has decided to play his last year at another program. According to a report by Joe Tipton of On3, Johnson has decided to sign with Overtime Elite. The OTE in Atlanta has become a nice pipeline for Kentucky over the last...
'We are reaching desperate times' | Here's why a Macon restaurant has started a GoFundMe
MACON, Ga. — Desperate times call for desperate measures, and one Macon restaurant says that times for them are truly "desperate" and they "need your help." The Kimchi Factory on 440 Walnut Street Lane says they are struggling to keep their doors open amid slowing business, financial pressure and more. Now, they're going straight to the public in hopes of keeping the business afloat.
Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met July 16th. A citizen addressed the board during citizens comments. “My name is Amy Adams, and I live in 193 Timberlane in Americus in Dixie Hills, and I wanted to talk about an issue that happened on 20, June. It was a Thursday and we were having a […] The post Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Official Ribbon Cutting of the Humane Society of Walton County scheduled for July 25
The Walton County Humane Society is having its official ribbon Cutting with the Walton County Chamber of Commerce at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. In the meantime, dogs and cats continue to pass through there to their forever homes in short order with many happy “tails” to share.
Kairos Prison Ministry seeks volunteers for Coffee Correctional Facility
Kairos Prison Ministry, an international organization that brings hope and healing to incarcerated individuals, is actively recruiting volunteers to serve at Coffee Correctional Facility in Nicholls. Kairos is a lay-led, interdenominational Christian ministry focused on bringing Christ’s love and forgiveness to people behind bars and their families. Kairos volunteers take...
STOP food truck brings fresh produce where it’s needed
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The STOP mobile food truck is the latest way local farmers are trying to fill the food deserts around Augusta. STOP stands for the Sustainable, Tasty Outreach Project. The mission of this mobile farmers market is to connect local farmers with new customers and make their produce more accessible.
Three local track stars qualify for Junior Olympics
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The West Georgia Jets are as fast as their name implies. “The main principle of the West Georgia Jets is teaching them life skills through the sport of track and field,” said head coach Marcus McGinty. Coach McGinty started the team 13 years ago with...
Forrest B. Johnson pencils in success at annual back-to-school giveaway
Macon, GA (WGXA) - On Saturday, Forrest B. Johnson and Associates held their twelfth annual Back to School Bash in conjunction with Walmart and Coca-Cola. Hundreds of families from across Middle Georgia lined up with their children just outside the Buck Melton Community Center to receive free school supplies. Kids also had the chance to receive free haircuts and participate in face painting activities.
Senoia Area Historical Society to Host Newnan-Coweta History Center and guests
The Senoia Area Historical Center Board of Directors, museum staff and volunteers will welcome their counterparts from the Newnan-Coweta History Center on Thursday, August 15 at the SAHS museum located in the Historical District of Senoia. Sharing her Senoia expertise and presenting “The History of Senoia” will be local Senoia...
Classic City Sitters: Connecting Athens families with babysitters
University of Georgia alumna Camille Whalen was constantly being asked for babysitter recommendations, and as the chapter advisor for UGA’s Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, she had plenty of eager college students to volunteer. “The word got out that if [parents] needed a babysitter, they could ask me and I...
Firefighters respond to Monday morning house fire in Austell
AUSTELL, Ga. - Firefighters from Austell and Cobb County responded to a house fire on Monday morning in Austell. It happened in the 6000 block of Spring Street. No other information was released about the fire. Check back for updates.
Quarterly Blood Drive in Senoia Aug. 5
For many patients receiving urgent medical care, the need for blood takes no summer vacation, so the Optimist Club of Senoia will hold a blood drive on Aug. 5 from 1-6 p.m. The blood drive will be held at Senoia United Methodist Church, located at 229 Bridge Street in Senoia (at the intersection of Seavy and Bridge streets). Donors are encouraged to enter through the front of the sanctuary on Bridge Street.
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