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FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD: August 23, 2024
Trinity pulled off a major win on the road, giving new head coach Bruce Lane his first as a Crusader. Dublin got a game from East Laurens, but pulled away to win by comfortable margins in a huge performance by Micah O’Neal. West Laurens impressed with a shutout of Groves in its regular season debut. And Dodge County hung on to beat top-ranked Bleckley County, opening Phillip Brown’s head coaching tenure with a big statement.
Braves come within a play of beating Northside for first time in over 30 years
Baldwin came within a two-point conversion of beating Northside-Warner Robins for the first time in 31 years on Friday night. In the end, however, it wasn't meant to be, and the Eagles rode away from Braves Stadium with a 13-12 victory. The way that the Braves' players reacted following the...
Overcoming addiction: Accountability Court Graduation held in Americus
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - Accountability court is an 18-month commitment with six months of aftercare for those who successfully complete the program. John Barnette, a program graduate, says he’s grateful he’s getting a second chance at life. ”Motivation was just to live a better life. I come in...
South Ga. community ‘Paints the Town Pink’ in support of woman battling lung disease
NASHVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A South Georgia community is rallying around a woman-- currently battling a lung disease at Emory in Atlanta. The city of Nashville is rallying around Emily Paulk, who has been battling a lung disease majority of her life. In 2019, Emily underwent surgery for a double...
Time warp into the 90’s
On Friday evening, Sweetland Amphitheatre entered a time warp into the 90’s as the bands, Sister Hazel and Everclear, took the stage and rocked LaGrange. Here are some photos from their performances and of the the evening. The post Time warp into the 90’s appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Acworth Welcomes New Craft Store SparkleBerry INK with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Acworth's craft and vinyl enthusiasts have a new destination following the opening of SparkleBerry INK, a purveyor specializing in high-quality craft vinyl for decals and an array of original artwork. The city welcomed the new retail addition with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Thursday, August 22, as reported on the city's official website.
City of Chamblee to host third annual Chalk Walk & Artist Market
Join the City of Chamblee for the third Annual Chalk Walk & Artist Market on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Chamblee City Hall. Thanks to grant funds from the Georgia Council for the Arts, this year’s free event will be its largest to date. “We’re thrilled to bring the Chalk […] The post City of Chamblee to host third annual Chalk Walk & Artist Market appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
'Serious traffic accident' in Palmetto leaves one dead, authorities say | What we've learned
PALMETTO, Ga. — Palmetto authorities responded to a "serious traffic accident" that left one person dead at the intersection of Tommy Lee Cook Road and Highway 29 on Saturday night. Before 9 p.m., troopers responded to Georgia 14 near Tommy Lee Cook Road in Palmetto about a two-vehicle crash.
The Hive: Bringing Botanicals To The River District
A local apothecary, the Hive Botanical Experience, set down roots in a quaint stone cottage on Fifth Avenue across from The Foundry. The move brought the small business into the River District where it joined the other unique businesses in that corner of Rome. The Hive has been a more mobile business so the move was meant to provide a set location for customers to visit. “We wanted a way...
Buford’s Brooklyn Atha hits first varsity career home run in three-game tournament
Sophomore Brooklyn Atha hit her first-ever varsity career home run in game two of three against Apalachee during the Titan/Warrior Classic at Oconee Veterans Park on Saturday, August 24. During the two-day tournament, co-hosted by North Oconee and Oconee County Schools, Buford played against Morgan County, Apalachee and North Hall....
Athens paving the way for 211 Mile Georgia Hi-Lo Trail
It is no secret that traveling throughout the state of Georgia predominantly requires the use of highways and cars. In 2019, Mary Charles Howard, founder and local cyclist, sought to change that with the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Initiative. Howard noted the success of Athens’ Firefly Trail, which spans 39 miles...
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