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24 Georgia students awarded National Merit Scholarships
Twenty-four additional Georgia residents have been awarded National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. The recent grads join the list of 3,700 Merit Scholarships awarded by 149 colleges and universities announced in June. College-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the […] The post 24 Georgia students awarded National Merit Scholarships appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Georgia Appeals Court to hear arguments in Trump push to disqualify Fani Willis
Washington — The Georgia Court of Appeals will hear arguments Dec. 5 in a bid by former President Donald Trump and his allies to have Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office removed from the case involving an alleged scheme to overturn the results of Georgia's 2020 presidential election.The appeals court agreed in May to review a decision from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee to allow Willis to continue prosecuting the case against Trump. Arguments will be heard before a three-judge panel composed of Judges Trenton Brown, Todd Markle and Benjamin Land.The former president and a...
Four Emory hospitals ranked best in Georgia and Atlanta by U.S. News and World Report
ATLANTA – Four Emory Healthcare hospitals have ranked notably in this year’s regional rankings of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals issue. For the thirteenth year in a row, Emory University Hospital ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Georgia and metro Atlanta in the 2024-25 Best Regional Hospitals rankings. (Emory University Hospital includes Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital and Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods.)
Bad news bear: Reynaldo Lopez's Home Run Derby joke comes back to bite Marcell Ozuna
Marcell Ozuna fell well short of advancing to the second round of the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night despite hitting some deep fly balls into the Arlington night sky. Ozuna has carried the Atlanta Braves offense at times early this season, as the record-setting group from the 2023 campaign has, surprisingly, gone missing without the likes of Ronald Acuña Jr.
State signing up veterans to serve as poll workers
ATLANTA — Georgia voters will be getting help from veterans on Election Day this year, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday. Raffensperger’s office will partner with Vet the Vote, a new nationwide organization that recruits veterans and members of their families to serve as volunteer poll workers. More than 135,000 veterans across the nation will be serving as poll workers this year, Dan Valone, director of Vet the Vote,...
IN THE WORKS: Floyd's New Driver Services Building
State and county officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning for a new Department of Driver Services facility to eventually replace the current building in Armuchee. The current DDS building, in use since the 1950s, will be replaced by a new and larger state-of-the-art facility at the same location. “This building is really (Commissioner) Scotty Hancock’s baby,” said Floyd County Commission Chair Allison Watters. “He’s been pushing hard for seven...
Bond Hearing Scheduled for Keaton Maxwell Next Week
A bond hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24 in Franklin County Superior Court for a Stephens County man on charges of felony aggravated battery and giving false statements to Police. 17-year-old Keaton Scott Maxwell was arrested last month on charges stemming from an alleged assault on a man at...
Smokey Racks BBQ: A Triumph of Flavor This National Grilling Month
Smokey Racks BBQ is more than just a restaurant—it’s a testament to passion, resilience and the love of great food. Founded in a humble garden shed by Jared Sharpe, Smokey Racks has evolved into a beloved barbecue haven under the stewardship of Celeste Baker and her husband Ray, who acquired it in May 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finebaum says Georgia coach Kirby Smart 'better at his age than Nick Saban'
The Georgia Bulldogs have some of the highest expectations again in 2024 and a lot of that is due to Georgia head coach Kirby Smart. Smart has reloaded Georgia’s roster after having eight players selected in the 2024 NFL draft. Georgia is among the country’s preseason favorites. In fact,...
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