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Doctors at Ossoff Decatur hearing say Georgia’s six-week abortion ban endangers patients
Georgia native Dr. Aisvarya Panakam says she was eager to return home to finish her medical training after spending about a decade away from her home state. But then came the U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2022 that overturned federal abortion protections, upending the nation’s health care landscape and her own plans. A month after […] The post Doctors at Ossoff Decatur hearing say Georgia’s six-week abortion ban endangers patients appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Reinhardt's Price School of Education Expands Program Offerings
This fall, Reinhardt University’s Price School of Education launches two new programs for aspiring and current teachers: a Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Pedagogy-Only and a Master’s in the Art of Teaching Pedagogy degree. According to the university, both new programs fill regional and statewide needs for more qualified teachers. The Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification program allows those with degrees other than education to learn the method and practice of teaching. During this...
GNTC Basic POST Certification graduation held July 22
Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on July 22 to honor 12 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class #BPC1-2024-07. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for...
Georgia Theatre Company explains decision to shut down Beechwood Cinemas
Beechwood Cinemas closed its doors for good on Thursday. A lack in sales and attendance following the COVID-19 pandemic was the main reason Georgia Theatre Company President Bo Chambliss said the move was necessary. ...
Petite Violette Celebrates Fifty Years in Business This August
Petite Violette (formerly known as Petite Auberge) is turning 50 years old this August, and the Gropp brothers want to celebrate with their longtime guests as well as new community members. During the month of August, Michael and Anthony Gropp plan to host cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, a formal party, a fundraiser and discount days. In addition, they will bring back classic dishes from the past 50 years’ worth of menus.
Safety upgrades installed at Atlanta Public Schools ahead of 1st day of school
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Public Schools installed new safety vestibules at more than 20 schools across the district over the summer break. They’re designed to keep unwanted visitors and intruders out. “We’re controlling the access to the building so that we can say who comes in,...
Catching up with the 'Fabulous' Sheryl Lee Ralph
ATLANTA - Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is having the time of her life in the new comedy "The Fabulous Four." Ralph stars alongside fellow entertainment legends Susan Sarandon and Megan Mullally as longtime friends traveling to Key West for the wedding of another good pal, played by Bette Midler. And while the Florida setting may look convincing on-screen, the four stars actually filmed the movie here in Georgia.
Peachtree Corners Highlights Israeli Tech in Georgia
— A July 11 networking event in Peachtree Corners highlighted nine Israeli firms developing and testing technology in Georgia, from newcomers proving the viability of smart-city devices to a decade-old brand emails against cyber attacks. Among the investors now firmly rooted in the state are IronScales, which helps companies detect...
Audit underway for Northwest Georgia Housing Authority finances
This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com. The new director of the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority has brought in an outside accountant to begin sorting out finances within the agency. During the authority’s meeting Wednesday morning, board...
Falcons training camp: Highlights from Day 1 of practice
The Atlanta Falcons have kicked off training camp for the 2024 NFL season, holding their first official practice on Thursday afternoon. Atlanta has missed the playoffs six years in a row, but this team is healthy, hungry and ready to take off under head coach Raheem Morris. It wasn’t the most intense day of practice as players were eased back into the action with walkthroughs. Quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive lineman Grady Jarrett have both been cleared but Morris said the team is managing their reps early in camp. The Falcons social media team released a highlight video from Thursday’s practice. Watch below, as shared by the team’s Twitter account: We're back to work! pic.twitter.com/DXnrKfqAGz — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) July 25, 2024 More Latest Falcons News!Falcons training camp: Photos from the first day of practiceFalcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. to split second-team QB repsFalcons' Raheem Morris provides updates on Kirk Cousins, Grady JarrettLOOK: Falcons players arrive for the start of training campFalcons announce multiple transactions as training camp begins
Ken Rosenthal on what he’s hearing about Braves trade deadline
The Braves approach the trade deadline with a glaring need for reinforcements. Not only does the club need bodies to improve its performance on the field, but it also feels like Atlanta needs an influx of life, similar to what Joc Pederson gave them in 2021. The Braves top contributors...
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