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Buford Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Teen in Botched Drug Robbery
A Buford man has been sentenced to life in prison for the fatal shooting of a teenager during a failed drug robbery. On Thursday evening, a Gwinnett County jury found Jaiden Williams, 20, guilty of two counts of felony murder, aggravated assault, criminal attempt to commit a felony, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The charges stem from the July 26, 2021, death of 17-year-old Orbit Pough III.
Flies force Atlanta VA to temporarily shut down operating room
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center has temporarily closed its operating room due to several insects -- specifically phorid and moth flies -- found inside several rooms, which have affected 226 patients. According to Atlanta VA Director Kai Mentzer, the bugus are an ongoing issue that began...
Usher Suffers Neck Injury, Forced to Postpone Opening Night of Tour
Usher was set to open his Past Present Future Tour in Atlanta on Wednesday, August 14, but was forced to postpone the show at the last minute due to an injury. He also postponed shows on Thursday and Friday, and has since revealed details about his injury with fans. “Earlier...
Fun Things To Do In Atlanta This Week
Aug. 15-18 Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is back in North America and heading to Duluth, set to charm audiences in August. This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal in April 2005. Since its creation, the show has amazed over 10 million spectators, in 20 countries, on four continents. Corteo will be presented at the Gas South Arena for six shows.
NL East rival steals 2021 playoff hero from Braves in clearly desperate move
For Atlanta Braves fans, Eddie Rosario's time(s) with the team will be best remembered for when he basically singlehandedly beat the Dodgers in the 2024 NLCS (with a lovely assist from Tyler Matzek) to get to the World Series. He was a one-man wrecking crew who came up time after time to get Atlanta back to the Fall Classic where the team ultimately took down the Astros. It was a wonderful time.
Everything you need to know about ACC Transit
With a population of more than 128,000 people and approximately 122 square miles of land, traveling through Athens, Georgia can be quite a hassle. The Athens-Clarke County Government Transit Department provides services to nearly 750,000 passengers annually, consisting of fixed-route services and curb-to-curb paratransit services. This fare-free comprehensive service is offered Monday through Friday during the hours of 6 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. It is also available on weekends from the hours of 7 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Softball Game Preview: George Walton Academy Heads Out
The George Walton Academy Bulldogs will head out on the road to challenge the Alcovy Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup. George Walton Academy will head out to...
Mom of 3 Bulldogs has crafted hammocks for UGA fans. How to get them for game days, dorm rooms
Ana Bolanos, a proud mother of three Bulldogs—two current students and one alumnus at the University of Georgia— has launched a new venture that blends her roles as a parent and entrepreneur. Inspired by her own UGA boys and the bulldog fanbase, Bolanos created Campus Hammocks, a brand specializing in artisan-made hammocks...
Man shakes off five Taser shots and continues to fight police at homeless camp in Athens
Athens-Clarke police used a Taser gun on a man five times recently during an arrest situation, but despite the electric shocks he continued to resist and had to be physically overpowered. The episode occurred Aug. 11 near a homeless camp off Atlanta Highway, according to the report which was released Wednesday. A police officer...
Fish Oil Supplements Counteract Genetic Predisposition to High Cholesterol
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Fish oil seems to counteract genetic predisposition to high cholesterol, according to a study published online July 15 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Yitang Sun, Ph.D., from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia in...
The Pilot Club of Monroe has 150 runners turn out for this year’s 5K Linda’s Loop
The Pilot Club of Monroe held its annual 5K Linda’s Loop (in honor of our dear Pilot sister Linda Everett) Saturday, August 10th. One hundred and fifty runners participated making it a huge success. Proceeds from the race allow the Pilot Club to serve our community with various projects throughout the year. We appreciate all our sponsors that support us so generously as well as the Monroe Anchor Club (who we sponsor) that volunteered their help as well.
Raffensperger blasts proposed rule requiring hand count of ballots
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s secretary of state on Thursday came out against election rule changes pending before the State Election Board, specifically rejecting a proposal to count ballots by hand at polling places on election night. At a meeting in July, the board advanced a proposal that would require three separate poll workers to count ballots at […]
Kirby Smart Reveals Toughest Stadium To Play In The SEC
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart was recently interviewed by ESPN college football analysts Marty Smith and Ryan McGee before the 2024 season. Smith and McGee interviewed Smart about his time coaching in the SEC and took the time to ask an interesting question. They asked ...
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