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Voice of the Voter | Recovery advocate says 'there's always hope'
COMMERCE, Ga. — As the race for the White House enters the home stretch, there's more competition for attention than ever. Political rallies and advertisements and pundits can feel ubiquitous. Despite all the noise, it's the voters whose opinions matter the most. And in Georgia, their choice in November...
No. 1 Georgia crushes No. 14 Clemson
ATLANTA -- Carson Beck completed 23 of 33 passes for 278 yards and a pair of touchdowns on Saturday as No. 1 Georgia steamrolled No. 14 Clemson 34-3 in the season opener for both teams. Georgia outscored Clemson 28-3 in the second half, extending its regular-season winning streak to 40 games. Nate Frazier added 83 rushing yards and a score for the Bulldogs, who won their third straight in the series. "I was proud of the way our team played both halves," Georgia coach Kirby Smart said. "I really was. I think the narrative is out there you're going to...
Emory codifies open expression guidelines prohibiting encampments, allegedly without consulting University Senate
Four months after Emory University drew national attention for shutting down a pro-Palestinian protest on campus that ended in 28 arrests, the University officially codified restrictions to student demonstrations in an addendum to the Respect for Open Expression Policy on Aug. 27. The addendum states that encampments and building occupations...
TIMOTHY DALY: Extension accepting applications for the Master Gardener Program
Do you enjoy working with people? Are you interested in conducting outreach programs for the public on horticultural and environmental topics? If so, you may be interested in applying for the Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program offered through the University of Georgia Extension. The program started in Atlanta in 1979...
Georgia football: Check out Malaki Starks' acrobatic interception that triggered a Bulldog scoring drive
ATLANTA — Georgia football junior defensive back Malaki Starks was compared to former Bulldog star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey after an "absolutely elite" interception. Coach Kirby Smart called it. "[Bailey] would play middle field safety and he had range that was unheard of, I mean he could go from sideline to sideline, and he made some diving plays and extended his body," Smart said after Georgia's 34-3 win over Clemson Saturday in the...
Atlanta woman secures Team USA’s first gold at the Paralympic Games in Paris
PARIS, France — An Atlanta woman made history at the U.S. Paralympic Games on Friday. Gia Pergolini, 20, brought Team USA’s first gold medal of the Paralympic Games. She’s the first U.S. woman to win back-to-back Paralympic golds in the 100m backstroke. Currently, the U.S. has brought home 10 medals, and Pergolini’s is the only gold. The world record holder competed in her second event in Paris, opening her signature race fast and fought off fatigue over the final 15 meters to finish in a time of 1 minute, 04.93 seconds.
Clairmont Terrace Water Main Break Fixed, DeKalb Officials Address Potential Water Quality Concerns
Residents of Clairmont Terrace were left without water after a contractor damaged a service line, which resulted in a water main break near Clairmont Road. The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management has been working diligently to repair the break and is providing bottled water to those affected by this incident, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. Crews are aware of the inconvenience and are working to resolve the issue swiftly, distributing bottled water in the interim.
Autumn Flyway Festival celebrates birds and native plants
This September, Birds Georgia will celebrate the Fall Flyway Festival with a host of in-person and virtual events to celebrate native plants and the key role they play for birds and other wildlife. The month-long celebration will include a variety of workshops and events designed to help Georgians learn more about gardening for birds and […] The post Autumn Flyway Festival celebrates birds and native plants appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Tech Drops Five-Set Thriller to UCLA
The No. 14 Georgia Tech volleyball team suffered a narrow defeat to UCLA in a thrilling five-set match, finishing 25-20, 11-25, 10-25, 25-19, 16-14. Despite strong performances in the second and third sets, the Yellow Jackets couldn’t maintain their momentum and succumbed to crucial errors late in the game. Senior outside hitter Tamara Otene led the team offensively, while senior Bianca Bertolino showcased her defensive skills, contributing significantly to the match's energy.
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir Visits Atlanta and Performs with the Morehouse and Spelman College Choirs
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir has been known as The Tabernacle Choir since 2018. The members are all volunteers in this large choir aligned with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In October 2023 The Choir hosted Morehouse College and Spelman College choirs in Utah. On September 9th The Choir will perform with the colleges here in Atlanta.
A look at Saturday's state, regional, and national college football
12 p.m.: No. 14 Clemson vs. No. 1 Georgia (in Atlanta, Georgia), 12 p.m., ABC. 1 p.m.: Iowa Western at GMC, 1 p.m. 1 p.m.: Clark Atlanta at FVSU, 1 p.m. 8 p.m.: Georgia State at Georgia Tech, ACC Network. Is Beck primed to bring UGA its third championship in...
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