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Oglethorpe County man pleads to crimes that will land him in federal prison
An Oglethorpe County man pleaded guilty to drug and gun charges Monday in U.S. District Court knowing that he will spend the next several years in prison. Mandrell Antwoin Hull, 43, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to a release from the Middle District U.S. Attorney’s Office in Macon. ...
Malaki Starks offers advice to Georgia freshman defensive backs
Two years ago Georgia safety Malaki Starks was a highly-touted freshman with something to prove. Starks excelled right away with the Bulldogs, and he's hopeful his experience can help Georgia's latest newcomers hit the ground running. Starks spoke at SEC Media Days about some of Georgia's freshman defensive backs and...
Andrew Saunders named interim Athens-Clarke County assistant manager
Andrew Saunders has been appointed as interim assistant manager for Athens-Clarke County by acting Manager Niki Jones, taking his new position on July 22. “Andrew has a tremendous amount of experience working in several different departments across ACCGov that provide both internal and external services,” Jones said. “This unique perspective makes him an excellent person to fill the interim assistant manager position. I look forward to him joining the Manager’s Office during this transitional period as each of our departments continue to provide high quality services to the community.”
Nation’s No. 6 IOL Cortez Smith commits to Georgia football
The great wall of Georgia just got stronger. Cortez Smith, the nation’s No. 6 interior offensive lineman, committed to the Bulldogs Saturday afternoon. He chose Georgia over Miami, South Carolina and Georgia Tech and is the 21st commitment of the Bulldogs’ third-ranked 2025 class. Standing at 6-foot-3 and...
Rusty’s Ramblings: Georgia’s final recruiting event of the summer
The dead period is about to end and Georgia will get one more recruiting weekend this summer. We're providing an early list of the prospects we expect to be in town. The post Rusty’s Ramblings: Georgia’s final recruiting event of the summer appeared first on On3.
Emergency order issued to close Athens-Clarke County Courthouse due to bedbugs
The Athens-Clarke County Courthouse is closed until July 29, while the 325 E. Washington St. facility is being treated for bed bugs. The courthouse was closed on Monday when Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Chief Judge Lisa Lott issued a judicial emergency order. “Due to the number of visitors and employees who visit the...
Program introduces female high schoolers to construction careers
College of Environment and Design partnered to conduct hands-on camp. For one week this summer, a group of female high school students came to the University of Georgia to attend a camp focused on construction. Campers drove bulldozers, learned how to make quick turns with skid steers, soldered copper pipes, and poured concrete — among many other hands-on activities.
Kirby Smart updates the status of quarterbacks Ryan Puglisi, Jaden Rashada heading into fall camp
Carson Beck was a major talking point last week around the Georgia football program, but he wasn’t the only quarterback that head coach Kirby Smart spoke about during SEC Media Days.
UGA football loses top staffer to the Big 12
The Georgia Bulldogs have lost one of their top ranking staff members to the Big 12. Georgia’s director of football operations, Neyland Raper, is departing the Bulldogs’ football program. Raper has been a fixture throughout the Kirby Smart era. He started his time in Athens in 2017 and...
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia. What to know about this Athens gem
Officially recognized as the state's botanical garden in 1984, The Botanical Gardens of Georgia has grown into an extensive 323-acre spot for plant enthusiasts and nature lovers offering a variety of seasonal events that showcase the beauty of nature year-round. The garden features 290 acres of natural area and 32 acres...
Oconee Blotter: Man calls 911 to report drunk wife driving off in U-Haul van
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:. WRECK PROBED: On July 10, Deputy Seth McCart was dispatched to a wreck at the corner of Hog Mountain Road and Lane Creek Drive. A 59-year-old Monroe man driving a large truck for a tree service said he was turning into a private driveway when an approaching Honda Accord made an erratic lane change and hit the side of his truck. The 33-year-old man driving the Honda said he attempted to pass the truck because he was in a hurry. No one was injured, but the Honda driver was taken to jail due to not having a driver’s license and his vehicle registration was expired.
Daily Dawg Thread: July 23, 2024
BSB: Cam Shepherd Returns To Georgia As Director Of Operations. Former Gold Glove-winning shortstop Cam Shepherd has returned to Georgia as the Director of Baseball Operations, Ike Cousins head coach Wes Johnson announced Monday. A native of Duluth, Ga., Shepherd spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach at...
Baseball team adds transfer from Kentucky
Anthony Dasher • UGASports Editor Wes Johnson’s focus on the NCAA Transfer Portal continues. Monday, former Kentucky outfielder Nolan McCarthy announced on Instagram that he’s going to be a Bulldog. McCarthy reunites with new Georgia assistant Nick Ammirati, who recently joined Johnson’s staff after coaching at Kentucky for the previous three seasons. “Thank you Kentucky,” McCarthy said on Instagram. “Can’t say enough good things about this place and program. Extremely lucky to be surrounded by great people every day and in forever grateful for that. I met my best friends for life and got to be around a bunch of...
Five Georgia Bulldogs named to All-SEC preseason defense
With the conclusion of SEC Media Days, the official All-SEC preseason teams as voted on by members of the media were released on Friday morning. Among the players selected to the defensive team are five Georgia Bulldogs’ players, down from eight a season ago. Three Bulldogs were selected for the first-team, giving Georgia a total of six first team selections, which is the highest among SEC teams. Defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse was one of four defensive linemen chosen, alongside Tennessee’s James Pearce Jr., Ole Miss’ Walter Nolen, and Kentucky’s Deone Walker. At linebacker, Mykel Williams joined LSU’s Harold Perkins, Oklahoma’s Danny...
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