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Biden eyes Georgia and Texas trips from Rehoboth bunker
Biden officials are telling Democratic critics that President Biden is eager to prove them wrong and plans to hit the campaign trail once he recovers from COVID, with potential trips to Georgia and Texas in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter. Why it matters: As he...
Some people in Georgia earn too much to get Medicaid but not enough to buy private insurance plan
LaShonda Harrell is in so much painmost days she can barely stand up. The Austell resident was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastasized breast cancer two years ago. "The pain can be a 10," said Harrell, 43. "If you've ever had the flu and you feel like yourbones ache, imagine that every day."
Democrats sue red state governor over fundraising law
The Democratic Party of Georgia is suing Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) over a campaign finance law the party argues is unconstitutional, according to a complaint. In the complaint, which was filed on Thursday in federal court, Georgia Democrats charged that a judge should overturn a 2021 law that allowed leadership committees in the state due […]
Turner Chapel to Host Back-to-School Block Party
Turner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church will host a back-to-school block party on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The block party, at 492 North Marietta Parkway, is hosted by the church’s Evangelism and Generation Activated with a Purpose (G.A.P) Youth Ministries. The event will feature free food, games, community resources and various giveaways for kids and their families. While the church has hosted back-to-school events in...
Former Georgia Senator, Dalton native passes away at 91
DALTON, Ga. — Former Georgia Senator and Dalton native Dr. Don Thomas has passed away at the age of 91. Thomas' obituary says he passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. According to the obituary, Thomas was a family practice physician in Dalton for 58 years.
Athens-Clarke County to Consider Polling Place Shift for Precinct 7A Voters in November Election
Voters of Precinct 7A in Athens-Clarke County should be prepared to cast their ballots at a new location come this November. The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Voter Registration has proposed a shift for the precinct's polling site, moving it from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens to Timothy Baptist Church, just a short distance away at 380 Timothy Road. The change, aimed to take effect from the General Election scheduled for November 5, will not alter voting districts or precincts but purely the physical place where Precinct 7A voters are to exercise their democracy in person on Election Day.
NFL analyst: Carson Beck a lot like Giants legend Eli Manning
Eli Manning is arguably one of the most talented quarterbacks in New York Giants’ history. A two-time Super Bowl winner, two-time Super Bowl MVP, and four-time Pro-Bowler. A player who led by example, spoke quietly expected to be heard, and looked out for his guys on and off the field. Carson Beck is the starting quarterback for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. After sitting behind Stetson Bennett for three years, Beck led the Bulldogs to its third straight playoff appearance and is already a Heisman favorite heading into 2024. NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah recently scouted Beck and noted that Beck reminded him...
UGA Recruiting: COMMIT WATCH – Dawg Commit is Trying to Help Bring in What is Likely Our Best DL Class Ever
“Y’all know where home is, that’s my message to Justus Terry and Elijah Griffin,” Gibson said to DawgsHQ with a grin. “They know where home is.”. “Really me and Justus talk every now and then,” Gibson said. “I’ve been recruiting him really hard. He already knows what’s going on.”
ESPN CFB expert has ‘big question’ for Georgia football
ESPN college football expert and former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy has a big question for Georgia football entering the 2024 college football season. McElroy highlighted his top concerns for Georgia on his podcast, “Always College Football with Greg McElroy.” “The big question is will they be able to step up and play as well at the line of scrimmage this upcoming year? As they did in 2022 and 2023, because that was ultimately their downfall there in the biggest game of the season last year,” said McElroy. The former Alabama quarterback has expressed a lot of confidence in Georgia quarterback...
Summer League Game Thread: New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks, July 20, 2024
Today, the New York Knicks (2-2) challenge the Atlanta Hawks (0-4) in their last game of NBA Summer League. The Knicks are on a two-game winning streak and the Birds ain’t won squat yet. Both teams are playing the second of a back-to-back, and the Knicks barely held off the Pistons yesterday after squandering a big double-digit lead.
Braves battle back and walk off Cardinals 3-2
Charlie Morton turned in a good performance and Eddie Rosario and Ozzie Albies came through late to help the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader. Morton got his afternoon off to a good start by retiring the first...
2025 SEC media days location announced
The 2025 SEC media days event will be held in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, at the College Football Hall of Fame. 2024 SEC media days featured the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns for the first time in conference history. Georgia fans in Atlanta have a lot to be fired up about. The Bulldogs could play in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium up to four times during the 2024 college football season. The 2023 edition of SEC media days was held in Nashville, Tennessee, and Dallas, Texas, hosted the 2024 version. The 2025 event will span four days and likely be held in mid-July. Next year's SEC media days will return to Atlanta & be held at the College Football Hall of Fame, sources told @ActionNetworkHQ. Today marks 1st of 4 days in Dallas for 2024 SEC media days — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) July 15, 2024 Georgia football had 15 players made the media’s All-SEC teams. The Bulldogs are picked to win the conference.
Atlanta Falcons land 2 players on Pro Football Focus' top 50
The Atlanta Falcons will be entering a season in which many players have high expectations. Kirk Cousins expects to be one of the top players in the league, Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Bijan Robinson all want to reach 1,000 yards, and the defense is ready to do just enough to win games.
Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher has 2-word reaction to Trae Young's message
The Summer League Atlanta Hawks have been without Zaccharie Risacher for their third and fourth games as he manages a quad injury. With one game to go, there is a strong possibility that Risacher has played his last game of the summer slate. If so, he showed enough to convince...
On Our Radar: Savannah's bid for Sundance Film Festival falls short. Atlanta moves to next step
When Savannah’s hallmark running event rolls around later this year, it will be the first race with new management and ownership. Visit Savannah announced this week transfer of ownership for the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run, and this week’s On Our Radar installment details the race’s new ownership. Also included this week is another high-profile lawsuit in the Savannah area, where lawyers representing conservative activist Beth Majeroni filed a legal complaint related to her being removed from a...
R&B star from early 2000s addresses fans after nearly dying in car crash
Jagged Edge singer Brandon Casey returned to Instagram Friday to thank fans and speak about his faith in God after recently revealing tha he nearly died in a horrific car crash in Atlanta. “If there’s (some) people out there that need to see God the miracle worker then like I...
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