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Adventures in Middle Georgia: Things to Do this Week in the Heart of Georgia
July continues this week with lots of hot days and cool, unique things to do for both kids and parents (and other adventurous adults). There will be multiple camps for kids starting on Monday, another Storytellers Macon event returning to Grant's Lounge on Tuesday (with a July-appropriate "hot" theme), and much more. The following are just a few of the adventures to be found in the heart of Georgia this week!
Brown Completes 3rd Year at Institute for Organization Management
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Dana Brown, Director of Member Experience, of the Greater Vidalia® Chamber has recently completed her third year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education in Athens, GA.
Northeast Georgia twin foals born on Memorial Day strong enough to come home
COLBERT, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The day-to-day looks different now for Melissa Jarvis and her daughter. “It has been good, busy. Excited to have everybody back home. Adjusting to our lack of sleep from all the bandage changes, and nursings and feedings and medications. It has been very rewarding but also very challenging,” said Jarvis.
Georgia football landed 8 different commits in June. See who they are and what they might to bring to Athens in 2025
ATHENS, Ga. — UGA football has been heating up on the recruiting trail. In the month of June, eight different players announced their commitments to play for Georgia football. The Bulldogs brought in two different five-stars, including Warner Robins edge rusher Isaiah Gibson. Here’s a list of all seven...
As the gap between Georgia and Florida Football has grown, the game still matters
One date that sticks out on the calendar for the Florida Gators this upcoming 2024 season is November 2nd. That's when the Gators will face their arch-rivals, the Georgia Bulldogs, in what promises to be another intense chapter in one of college football's most storied rivalries. The annual Florida-Georgia game,...
4-star safety Jaylan Morgan commits to Georgia
The Georgia Bulldogs added another commitment from four-star safety recruit Jaylan Morgan. Morgan, who is a member of the class of 2025, is Georgia’s second commitment from a defensive back recruit in the past two days. Morgan joins former South Carolina commit Shamari Earls in committing to the Bulldogs. Jaylan Morgan committed to Georgia over Mississippi State, Tennessee, Florida and Ole Miss. Morgan plays high school football for Rockvale High School in Rockvale, Tennessee. The 6-foot, 180-pound safety is the sixth-ranked recruit in Tennessee. The Rockvale standout is the No. 269 player in the country and the No. 23 safety, per 247Sports. Morgan recently visited Georgia, Florida, Ole Miss and Mississippi State before announcing his commitment. Congratulations to Jaylan Morgan on announcing his commitment to Georgia! Senior defensive back @JMorgan2025 commits to @GeorgiaFootball today! Congratulations Jaylan! We’re all proud of you! #GoDawgs#RocketsUp🚀 #ALLIN #FAMILY pic.twitter.com/5slu5U72Ki — Rockvale Rockets Football (@Rockvale_FB) July 8, 2024 Head coach Kirby Smart and Georgia football currently have the third-ranked recruiting class in the nation. The Bulldogs have 19 commitments in the class of 2025 and have added three commitments over the past couple of days.
Rock's Chicken & Fries Crowned Best Fried Chicken in Georgia by Yelp Just in Time for National Fried Chicken Day
Atlanta has once again proven its mettle in the Southern culinary arts, with Yelp deeming Rock's Chicken & Fries the top spot for fried chicken in Georgia. The verdict was delivered just in time for National Fried Chicken Day, placing the Buckhead-based eatery in the gastronomic spotlight. Rock's Chicken & Fries is no stranger to high praise, consistently earning raves from Yelp "elites" for its crunchy, flavor-packed poultry.
Groups readying mass voter challenges in Georgia’s 2024 elections. There’s an app for that.
Georgians are logging into hot new apps intended to help find people in your area, but they’re not going to help you spark romance, hitch a ride, or order dinner. The age of technologically assisted mass voter challenges is well upon us, and these tools could have a major impact on the 2024 elections. Fans […] The post Groups readying mass voter challenges in Georgia’s 2024 elections. There’s an app for that. appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
ACC Gov Seeks Input on Mall Area projects: infrastructure, economic development, housing, and more
Spanning almost 200 acres and creating hundreds of affordable housing units, the Mall Area Tax Allocation District is a major redevelopment project in Athens. Now, local officials want residents to suggest what public benefits they would like to see built in the area. As the redevelopment of the Mall Area...
Forecasters: Thunderstorms possible for rest of the week in Athens area; counties under advisory
From Tuesday through Sunday, residents should prepare for a mix of extreme heat and scattered thunderstorms. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible in portions of the area each day, according to data from the National Weather Service. Coverage of storms will generally be maximized during the afternoon and evening hours...
Five-star OT names Georgia to his top four, announces commitment date
The Georgia Bulldogs have officially made the final four for the nation’s top offensive tackle recruit. David Sanders Jr. announced late Sunday night via X that the Bulldogs were one of the top four schools remaining in his recruitment, alongside Ohio State, Tennessee, and Nebraska. Sanders also announced that he will make his commitment on August 17th. Sanders is listed at 6-foot-6, 190 pounds, and is the second highest rated overall recruit in the nation according to 247Sports. He currently plays at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he was named Gatorade Player of the Year in 2023. His...
Georgia winners in Saturday's Powerball drawing
ATLANTA — No one is waking up a winner from Saturday night's Powerball, but back in Georgia, many won small prizes. The winning numbers in the July 6 Powerball drawing were 5, 32, 35, 39 and 49, with a red "Powerball" number of 21. The "Power Play" multiplier was 2x.
UGA’s 2024 SEC Network takeover set for Thursday
For the tenth consecutive year, the Georgia Bulldogs will take over the SEC Network with 24 hours of programming. UGA’s takeover day is set for Thursday, July 11, 2024. Below is the full SEC Network Takeover schedule for the Georgia Bulldogs this season (all times Eastern):. 12am – Softball:...
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