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New NWGA Housing Authority Director Gets Down To Business
Intent on restructuring what has been an organically grown operation toward efficiency, new Northwest Georgia Housing Authority Executive Director Justin Jones said he’s beginning a strategic plan for the organization’s future. “From what I’ve seen coming in, we’re a great organization, but with anything there’s (room for) improvements,” Jones said during an interview with the Rome News-Tribune this week. The mission overall for any housing authority is to get residents...
Conduct hearing being held for UGA protesters challenging their suspensions
ATHENS, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Six suspended students from the University of Georgia are at the center of a Tuesday hearing for alleged conduct violations. This stems from the protests that erupted on the university’s campus earlier this year against the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The students claim...
Use Your SUV to Help Build the All-Abilities Adaptive Field Project
With the assistance of Bremen Junior Woman’s Club, My Turn Sports League in Buchannan is looking to raise funds to help build the All-Abilities Adaptive Field for special needs and disabled children and adults to play in an accessible area. This specific fundraiser will feature a procession of Jeeps and other SUVs which will progress through Haralson County and end with a raffle drawing.
3 Braves trade deadline mistakes Alex Anthopoulos will regret
The Atlanta Braves had quite a ton on their plate ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. They saw the losses of their best two players, Ronald Acuña Jr and Spencer Strider, both to injury. That left Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos in charge of trying to replace their production at the trade deadline.
Latest Braves blockbuster report would be really bad news for Max Fried
The Atlanta Braves' trade deadline goals are clear: upgrade the outfield bats and add a more reliable fifth starter. Just as Spencer Schwellenbach put in his claim for the fifth starting spot, the Braves were spooked with a Reynaldo Lopez injury. Max Fried is still on the IL, and Chris Sale's late-season durability has been an ongoing mystery for years.
Fundraiser Launched To Assist Abdullah The Butcher, Chris Jericho Makes Large Donation
As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah The Butcher was recently hospitalized due to an intestinal issue. However, we now have more details into his condition. Abdullah’s godchild Esa launched a GoFundMe to assist him with medical expense. Esa reveals in the post that along with the intestinal issues he’s in need of hip replacement surgery and has been walking with a walker. She also states that Abdullah’s wife and brothers have taken advantage of his finances, which is why he is need of support. Full details can be found below.
Union City's Rapid Growth Under Mayor Vince Williams: A Vision in Action
Union City, Georgia, is undergoing a dramatic transformation, thanks to the leadership of Mayor Vince Williams. In a recent interview on The RRMS, Mr. Williams discussed the city’s rapid development, his administration’s achievements, and more.
Archer Aviation on Track to Complete Covington Plant This Year
COVINGTON — Archer Aviation, manufacturer of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), announced Wednesday that its facility in Covington is expected to be completed this year. Archer’s facility, adjacent to Covington Municipal Airport, will support the company’s planned production of up to 650 Midnight aircraft per year, which...
Guitar Center employees find stash of drugs inside an amplifier shipped to Georgia store
Police do not suspect any employees of any involvement, and Guitar Center is cooperating with law enforcement. The average Guitar Center employee is probably not expecting to find a stash of drugs inside a guitar amplifier during their shift, but that’s exactly what happened to those working at the retailer’s Lawrenceville, Georgia store earlier this month.
Harris for President campaign to hit the road next week starting in Philly, returns to Georgia
Vice President Kamala Harris will be campaigning in several battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, and Georgia, in the coming weeks. The post Harris for President campaign to hit the road next week starting in Philly, returns to Georgia appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
What is Addy’s Law? What to know about GA law to protect students getting on school buses
The Georgia General Assembly passed Addy’s Law earlier this year in memory of Addy Pierce. The Henry County 8-year-old was hit and killed by a driver while trying to cross the road to get onto her school bus in February.