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Upgrades people, upgrades: Multiple Georgia Athletics facilities go through renovations
Georgia Athletics is continuing its climb on the national leaderboards. On the gridiron, the Bulldogs finished a win shy of another playoff run, while Georgia saw its most successful baseball season in 16 years. Women’s tennis also secured its first doubles title in program history, while men’s basketball made a run in the NIT.
Biker Gear of LaGrange cuts ribbon
Bikers in LaGrange can rejoice as they no longer have to go out of town to get their gear. On Wednesday, the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Biker Gear of LaGrange. The biker gear shop is unique to LaGrange and the surrounding area. That’s why he started the store, said owner […] The post Biker Gear of LaGrange cuts ribbon appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Douglasville proposes property tax increase, Douglas County gets the blame
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - The Douglasville City Council has proposed a 16.67% property tax increase. The city has anticipated raising the millage rate by 1.25 mills to cover both the loss in revenue from a local option sales tax it shares with Douglas County and the increase in the cost Douglas County charges the city for fire and animal control services.
Lavonia Kindness Month Focuses on Helping Animals at the Shelter
The City of Lavonia is continuing its kindness initiative this month by turning its attention to helping animals in need. At the Lavonia City Council meeting earlier this month, Mayor Courtney Umbehant encouraged citizens to donate to the local animal shelter. Audio Player. Umbehant noted recently that as of June...
Around Town: Green Tomato Buffet Plans September Opening in West Rome. Now Hiring: Amazon
The newest player in West Rome’s ever-changing dining scene is bringing back a buffet. This latest one will go a bit beyond meats and veggies. The Green Tomato Buffet at 2103 Shorter Ave. is expected to open by mid September in the recent home of Cod Tail. Prep work is continuing, with a large commercial dumpster behind the restaurant quickly filling up. The “coming soon” signage dominates the front. ...
Police: Employee suspected of $4,200 worth of iPhone thefts at FedEx in Athens
Athens-Clarke police detectives are investigating the alleged in-house thefts of merchandise at the FedEx facility on Olympic Drive. Police began their investigation on Tuesday after an executive with FedEx reported they had evidence that an employee working as a truck driver was stealing packages, according to the report. The employee was seen taking packages...
Marietta Certifying Students to Operate Bulldozers, Excavators
MARIETTA — After completing a new course at Marietta High School that trains them to operate heavy equipment like bulldozers, students will be certified to operate such equipment. And that makes them employable, Marietta High School principal Marvin Crumbs said in a talk to the Marietta Rotary Club this week. In his talk, Crumbs discussed the Marietta College and Career Academy’s new program which provides students training in the use of heavy machinery through electronic simulators. The purpose of the course is to provide students...
Georgia will lose to these teams in 2024
The Georgia Bulldogs enter the 2024 season as one of the favorite to win the National Championship. Almost a lock to make the College Football Playoff, the Bulldogs are led again by head coach Kirby smart who led them to back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022. According to College...
South Cobb Renters Want Accountability From Landlords
MABLETON — Housing activist Monica DeLancy is calling for accountability for a Mableton apartment complex that she used to called home. This week, DeLancy, president of nonprofit We Thrive On Riverside Renters Association, hosted a press conference in front of Silver Creek Crossing apartment complex, encouraging tenants to fight for safe living conditions, something she and residents say the complex has not provided. DeLancy has been an on-again, off-again resident...
Georgia blue-chip transfer quarterback struggling to establish himself on depth chart at fall camp
Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo told reporters at fall camp in Athens that Carson Beck is the one who set the standard for the Bulldogs' impressive stable of backup quarterbacks. Bobo said that Beck told redshirt sophomore Gunner Stockton, true freshman Ryan Puglisi, and former five-star redshirt freshman transfer Jaden Rashada, “You need to take this camp like you’re getting ready to play Clemson the first game. I didn’t do that when I was young. I wasn’t taking advantage of every opportunity to be the starter.”
Clarke Central rolls Cedar Shoals with new QB, 6th consecutive crosstown showdown win
Senior quarterback Hezekiah Millender is exactly what the Clarke Central High football team needs this year. And he was a key part of the Gladiators' sixth consecutive win over Cedar Shoals, 42-3. The three-star recruit from Goodyear, Ariz., who already has eight college offers under his belt and interest blooming from across the nation, is simply that good. He said he moved here in January looking for more eyes to turn his way and build his recruitment...
'They're being preyed on' | Marietta parents concerned over teen sextortion as the number of crimes reported in Georgia skyrockets
MARIETTA, Ga. — Federal and local law enforcement are putting out a warning about criminals preying on your children for money. The most recent case in Marietta, where police say a mother came forward asking for this story to be shared after her teen was threatened for money. "I...
Georgia transfer named as All-American
Former Georgia Bulldogs center Clay Webb has been named as a second-team All-American according to USA TODAY. Webb, who now plays offensive guard for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, is a former five-star recruit. Webb joined the Georgia football program in 2019. He stuck with the Bulldogs for a few seasons...
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