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Mystery after Lyft driver who agreed to drive passenger 400 miles goes missing
A Lyft driver in Georgia has disappeared after agreeing to drive a passenger 400 miles. Leonard John Beiner, 57, was working as a part-time Lyft driver in the city of Ball Ground when he was scheduled to drive a customer some 400 miles to Jacksonville, Florida, according to the Cherokee County sheriff’s office. The round trip would take approximately 12 hours.
Night Market Returns to Lake Carroll Friday
The City of Carrollton’s Night Market returns to Lake Carroll Park for the final time this summer with local vendors, food trucks, brews and live music, August 2. The park features pavilions, picnic tables, grills, an enlarged boat ramp, a wooden boardwalk, fishing platforms and a playground. It is located on North Lakeshore Drive, adjacent to the public docks area, near the dam.
Atlanta Public Schools, Cobb and 22 other Georgia school districts return to classroom
On Thursday morning, thousands of students throughout North Georgia and the metro Atlanta area returned to the classroom. The returning school districts include Atlanta Public Schools; Marietta, Jefferson and Social Circle City Schools; plus Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Douglas, Floyd, Forsyth, Greene, Henry, Jackson, Morgan, Paulding, Pickens, Upson and Walton Counties.
Circle K offering up to 40 cents off gas on Aug. 1 to celebrate back to school
ATLANTA - Circle K is celebrating students returning to school by offering 40 cents off per gallon of gas between 4 and 7 p.m. Thursday in metro Atlanta and at over 3,100 Circle K locations across the eastern U.S. Customers can also celebrate the end of summer with more deals...
Casting Call for July 31, 2024: Extra and acting roles in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA - Atlanta movie and TV productions are looking to cast roles in the next few weeks, and entertainment insider Tess Hammock has the scoop. Here are the productions Hammock shared on Good Day Atlanta that are looking for on-screen and behind-the-scenes talent. Background/Extras:. 1. An unidentified brand is looking...
Young voters say inflation, housing prices important in upcoming election
ATLANTA — This election, candidates will be trying to woo young voters – a group that often sits out elections in numbers greater than the rest of the electorate. Young voters may be impacted more than most by the economy – especially young adults trying to get into the housing market.
Krispy Kreme's $1 doughnut deal to celebrate Team USA | List of metro Atlanta locations
ATLANTA — Krispy Kreme is offering $1 doughnuts on Wednesday to celebrate Team USA during the Paris Olympics!. For one day only, on Wednesday, July 31, the doughnut chain is inviting Olympics fans to "Go For the Glaze." According to Krispy Kreme's website, all full-size doughnuts are available for...
Naloxone training scheduled to reverse high rate of overdoses in Atlanta
Andy Gish’s work is centered around helping people. As the director of Georgia Overdose Prevention, she teaches people how to look out for those experiencing an overdose. From 2010 to 2022, opioid-related overdose deaths in Georgia increased by 302%, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Gish told show host Rose Scott that overdoses are now starting to decrease, but there’s much more work to do.
Cardi B Responds To Rumors She Was Struggling To Make Payments On Her Atlanta Home
Cardi B, the Grammy-winning rapper known for her bold personality and hit tracks like “WAP,” has set the record straight about rumors concerning her Atlanta home with her husband Offset. On July 29, Cardi swiftly responded to a since-deleted post claiming she was facing foreclosure and struggling to...
Civil Rights Movement Freedom Riders urge younger activists to get out the vote
ATLANTA (AP) — Charles Person, one of the Civil Rights Movement’s original Freedom Riders, echoed organizers across Georgia when he urged a group of Generation Z and millenial activists to encourage young people to vote. Young leaders from across the country gathered in Atlanta at a conference organized by the New Leaders Council, a nonprofit that encourages civic engagement. They landed in the swing state at a critical moment, just days after President Joe Biden’s campaign withdrawal gave many Democrats hope for victory in November. More than 15,500 volunteers have signed onto ground efforts in Georgia in the week since Vice President Kamala Harris announced her run, her campaign said. But even among these young activists, there was a palpable feeling of uncertainty about this political moment.
Matthew Ellis Signs with Seattle
Ellis joins the professional ranks following a spectacular season on The Flats. After transferring in for the 2024 season, Ellis worked as both catcher and a designated hitter for Tech. He was one of the hottest hitters in the league over the final two months of the season, pushing his average to .310 overall with 67 hits, 12 doubles and 16 home runs. Ellis caught fire as Tech made their run in the month of April, hitting a blistering .403 with 25 hits, five doubles and eight home runs for a gaudy 30 RBI for the month to help catapult the Jackets to an NCAA Tournament berth. He was awarded with second-team all-ACC honors and a spot on the ABCA/Rawlings all-Region team, joining teammate Drew Burress in that distinction.
Missy Elliott Says She Was Suffering From 'Worst' Migraine Before Usher Helped Her: 'Yes He Do It All'
Usher came to Missy Elliott's rescue during the Atlanta date of the Out of This World Tour. Last Saturday (July 27), Usher was in attendance at the show, held at State Farm Arena, when he visited Missy backstage and alleviated a migraine that she was having. On Tuesday (July 30), Missy posted on X about the sweet visit, where Usher did pressure points to relieve her excruciating headache.
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