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Interior Department nominates Civil Rights Movement sites for World Heritage List
Interior Department Secretary Deb Haaland announced Tuesday that the National Park Service will potentially nominate 11 different sites from the U.S. Civil Rights Movement to be added to the World Heritage List. “The U.S. sites that mark the civil rights movement are integral in helping us tell a full and complete story of American history,”…
Drought continues across north Georgia but more rain is in sight
ATLANTA — Drought persists across north Georgia heading into the end of July. In the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released July 18, parts of Fulton, Cobb, Douglas, Cherokee, Bartow, and Paulding counties remain in a Level 2 'severe' drought. Additionally, portions of far north Georgia, from Dade County to...
$10M suit in Georgia truck accident moved to federal court
A $10 million lawsuit by a Georgia man who says he was badly injured when his pickup was struck by a semi driven for an amusement rides company has been transferred to federal court in Georgia. The suit, first filed June 6 in Muscogee County Superior Court in Georgia, moved...
Fire Department responds to Dawsonville Walmart
The Walmart in Dawsonville is closed due to a partial roof collapse possibly caused by heavy rainfall Wednesday morning. Troy Leist, Emergency Services and EMA Director for Dawson County Fire & Emergency Services told Smoke Signals, "We were dispatched to a smoke investigation. Upon our arrival, store staff said they had a major roof leak and water was pouring into the main electrical room as well as a large portion of the sales floor."
'Series of Ineptitudes': Clerk Accused of Causing Court Breakdown
An inexplicable switch of case management systems by Cobb Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor led to court notices never being delivered, an unprecedented number of no-shows before the bench and several days where no court documents could be electronically filed. Trouble began when Taylor elected to switch the court’s database from CRIS, which Marietta attorney Justin O’Dell said had been used for about 20 years, to a new system, called ICON — a decision he said came without warning. ...
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.
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
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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...
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...
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.
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