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State Botanical Garden at UGA receives $1.6 million grant for seed network
ATHENS -- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia recently received $1.6 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a native seed network for restoration projects in Georgia. During a visit to the State Botanical Garden in April,...
Georgia prosecutors committed ‘gross negligence’ with emails in ‘Cop City’ case, judge says
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge chastised state prosecutors Wednesday for mishandling confidential emails between a defense attorney and three Atlanta activists who face racketeering charges connected to violent protests against a planned police and firefighter training center that critics call “Cop City.”. Fulton County Judge Kimberly Esmond...
Golden Retriever 'Pack' Greeting Newest Puppy Arrival Is Impossible to Resist
Golden retrievers are one of the most popular breeds of dogs, due to their gentle, gregarious nature. They are great family dogs and are notable for being good with children and exceedingly friendly. The pack of Goldens that live in this Georgia home were surprised by a bucket of “new toys” that ...Continue reading
3 Braves trade deadline mistakes Alex Anthopoulos will regret
The Atlanta Braves had quite a ton on their plate ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. They saw the losses of their best two players, Ronald Acuña Jr and Spencer Strider, both to injury. That left Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos in charge of trying to replace their production at the trade deadline.
Georgia's most chivalrous men live in these cities, dating survey claims
If you haven't met your Prince Charming yet, maybe you're looking in the wrong place. A new dating survey pinpointed exactly where Georgia's "most chivalrous" men could be living. The survey, distributed by DatingNews.com, asked 3,000 single women where they were able to find well-mannered, charming men in the state...
Amber Alert issued in Georgia for 2-month-old child believed to be in ‘extreme danger’
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (Atlanta News First/Gray News) - An Amber Alert has been issued in Georgia for a 2-month-old child who was reported missing Wednesday afternoon. Reya Clark was last seen around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at 6110 Peachtree Dunwoody Road in Atlanta. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt and diaper.
Giuliani deal will let defamed Ga. election workers get their money
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) - Rudy Giuliani has agreed to a last-minute deal to end his personal bankruptcy case and pay about $400,000 to a financial adviser hired by his creditors, including two Georgia election workers he defamed. The deal lets the former New York mayor and Donald Trump attorney avoid...
Georgia mother encourages parents to stay hopeful despite their child’s diagnosis
SHARPSBURG, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Georgia mom is using her son’s story to encourage parents to stay hopeful. Kholson Smith was born with severe heart defects. He’s had three open heart surgeries and countless other procedures. His last surgery was when he was almost four years old. Today, Kholson is eight. He golfs, skateboards, and runs — a life doctors were unsure he would ever get.
Senate Begins Investigation Into Abuse Of Pregnant Women in Prison
A tearful Georgia woman told a U.S. Senate subcommittee a harrowing story Wednesday of giving birth while serving a five-year sentence in a state prison. Jessica Umberger, who now serves as a care navigator for the Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative in Atlanta, said she was forced to undergo a Cesarean section against her will because she had had one 18 years earlier. She gave birth to a daughter, Jordan, in August 2018 at the state Department of Corrections’ Helms facility in Atlanta. ...
Having Trouble Sleeping? Blame The Heat
Heatwaves can wreck your sleep. This summer, millions of Americans faced dangerously high temperatures, with Georgia hit particularly hard. Beyond the obvious risks like heat exhaustion and dehydration, these soaring temperatures have wreaked havoc on sleep quality. A survey by Amerisleep found that the relentless heat significantly disrupted sleep patterns....
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