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Athens Area Humane Society offers free vaccines to 200 pets
The Athens Area Humane Society is hosting a free pet vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the facility at 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road. The clinic will operate on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to the first 200 pets from households in Clarke, Jackson and Madison counties.
Donald Trump’s classified documents appeal will be heard in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The special prosecutor overseeing former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case has filed an appeal of Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of the case, meaning any oral arguments in the case will be heard in Atlanta. Jack Smith’s Wednesday notice of appeal brings...
Delta flight diverted back to Atlanta airport after 'smoky odor' detected in cabin, airline says
ATLANTA — A Delta flight was diverted back to the Atlanta airport on Wednesday after a "smoky odor" was detected in the cabin, according to a spokesperson for Delta Air Lines. According to the airline, Delta flight 4955 took off from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and was heading to Montgomery,...
Expert’s sleepers to watch from Braves 2024 draft class
The MLB Draft is over, and the Braves focused on pitching in the first half and position players in the second half. The class is headlined by top pick Cam Caminiti, but Atlanta has made its bones in the later rounds. Michael Harris II was a third-round pick of the 2019 cycle, while Spencer Strider was a fourth-rounder the following year.
Metro West’s Free Fish Fry Takes Place in Mechanicsville
Entrepreneurs Dominique Billings and Radreckia Allen-Billings are providing free fish fries to underprivileged children in Atlanta, inspired by their own experiences growing up without access to hot meals. The post Metro West’s Free Fish Fry Takes Place in Mechanicsville appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Proposed East Cobb Whataburger Deferred
MARIETTA — The Cobb Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 Tuesday, with Chairwoman Lisa Cupid absent, to continue a requested site plan change by Whataburger for a proposed restaurant in east Cobb. The new location, at the site of the former O’Charley’s at Sandy Plains and Shallowford roads, would mark the fast-food chain’s fifth location in the county. During the zoning hearing, Cobb Zoning Division Manager John Pederson said the applicant...
Wednesday's Report: Draft calls for Tattnall, Mercer; MGSU promotion; Georgia leads SEC Media Days; the highest-rated QB in history?, about College FB 25, British Open
📰S📰C📰O📰R📰E📰B📰O📰A📰R📰D. Asheboro 12, Macon 1, 7 inn. Luther Williams was a home away from home for Asheboro, which got all it needed in the first few minutes en route to all 12 runs in the first 2 innings. The ZooKeepers...
North Cobb Church Allowed to Host Farmers Market
MARIETTA — The Cobb Board of Commissioners voted 4-0, with Chairwoman Lisa Cupid absent, during Tuesday’s zoning hearing to approve a land-use permit to allow a north Cobb church to host a weekly farmers market. The board approved a temporary 24-month permit for St. Andrew United Methodist Church, subject that the hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday only, along with other stipulations. The Blackwell Farmers...
Another Braves pitcher to begin road back from injury
Even without Spencer Strider, this Braves rotation might be the best of my lifetime. The unit is headlined by its three All-Stars in Max Fried, Chris Sale, and Reynaldo Lopez. That trio can go toe-to-toe with any 1-2-3 in baseball, and they’re joined by a slew of other exciting arms.
Georgia senior defensive back no longer with Bulldogs over violation of team rules
ATHENS, Ga. — A senior defensive back is no longer with the Georgia Bulldogs, the program announced on Tuesday. The school said David Daniel-Sisavanh was "no longer on the Bulldog roster because of a violation of team rules." UGA did not specify the rules violation. “We wish David good...
Nearly all of Fulton County Housing Authority board has resigned following Channel 2 investigation
The Fulton County Housing Authority is facing more resignations and more allegations after a Channel 2 Action News investigation revealed accusations of money mismanagement, sexual harassment, and other issues.
FIRST ALERT: Scattered storms likely on Friday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Isolated showers and rumbles of thunder are possible overnight with temperatures in the 70s. Friday is a First Alert Weather Day for an increasing risk of scattered showers/storms as the day goes on. The best chance of wet weather is after 2 pm until around sunset. It will be a rare day with highs in the 80s. All but one day in the past four weeks have been 90° or hotter in Atlanta.
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