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With time short, South Georgia gets lots of love
This is interesting territory for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to be traversing and a very interesting time to be doing it. A couple of weeks ago, Charles Hayslett suggested on his Trouble in God’s Country blog that with high school football ramping up, Walz might consider rounding up some of the members of the 1999 Mankato West team that won their state championship and doing a bus tour across South Georgia, possibly ending in Blackshear, home of Stetson Bennett and the current 2A state champion team.
MPD Reports: YouTubers setting up pranks around Monroe; drag racing; domestic disputes
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 15 – 22, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the first part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Traffic Stop –...
Officer shot serving warrant in murder case of mother of 4; suspect dead
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — An Atlanta Police Department officer serving on a joint task force was shot Tuesday while serving a murder warrant in Henry County, APD said. Atlanta Police identified the subject of that murder warrant as Derrick Rankins. They said he was the suspect in the killing of Courtney Reese, a mother of 4 who was shot and killed last week.
Owner of shuttered Intown Stars Gymnastics obtains business license for new gym in Florida
The owner of the shuttered Intown Stars Gymnastics obtained a business license for new gym in Miami days before abruptly closing the popular Decatur facility. According to Florida state records, a business license was issued to Anna Helen Santiago on Aug. 12 for a new business called Crystal River Gymnastics in the Ives Estates neighborhood […] The post Owner of shuttered Intown Stars Gymnastics obtains business license for new gym in Florida appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Grammy Winner Usher Adds Spice to Conyers with Dave's Hot Chicken Grand Opening
Music and spice fans, get ready. Conyers is about to experience a blend of Nashville heat and star power as R&B icon Usher brings Dave's Hot Chicken to Georgia. The grand opening is set for this Friday, August 30 at 1447 Highway 138 SE, bringing with it the promise of mouth-watering hot chicken, that has been taking the nation by storm.
UPDATE: Ex-Atlanta CFO sentenced to 3 years in prison after using city funds to buy personal travel, machine guns
Former Atlanta chief financial officer Jim Beard's sentencing caps a federal investigation into City Hall corruption during Mayor Kasim Reed's administration.
Tough Break - UGA Football QB Commit Suffers Season-Ending Injury
Kirby Smart and the No. 1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs got some tough news today regarding their 2025 four-star QB commit. On Friday night, in the season-opener of his senior season, four-star Georgia commit Ryan Montgomery suffered a knee injury that took him out of the game. Now, Montgomery has stated that he has an ACL injury that will end his high school career.
Braves' Whit Merrifield: Knocks five hits
Merrifield went 5-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Twins. Merrifield scored in each of the first two innings during his perfect day at the dish. The veteran utility man has fit right in since joining Atlanta; he's gone 25-for-80 (.313) in 25 games with his new squad. For the year, Merrifield owns a .678 OPS with 15 extra-base hits and 38 runs scored over 272 plate appearances.
Caitlin Clark makes more WNBA history in front of a record crowd as Indiana Fever down Atlanta Dream
Caitlin Clark had her 21st game of the year with at least 15 points and 5 assists in the Indiana Fever’s 84-79 win over the Atlanta Dream, the most by any player in WNBA history.
Canine Pet Rescue Hosts 7 th Annual Halloween Howl 5K and 1K
Animal rescue organization Canine Pet Rescue (CPR) hosts its annual Halloween Howl 5K and 1K on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The race is at Little Mulberry Park and begins at the Fence Road entrance close to Hwy. 324. The 5K race starts at 9 a.m., followed by the 1K at 10 a.m. The Halloween Howl is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
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