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ESPN names Georgia's biggest question mark heading into fall camp
Every college football team has holes to fill on its roster heading into the offseason. Whether it's depth at a position or two or the need for a starter to emerge at a position, every program is dealing with something. ESPN recently released its lingering question heading into fall camp for each team in its updated Way-Too-Early Top 25.
Villa Rica Chick-fil-A Experiencing Unforeseen Renovation Delays
In a message posted from Villa Rica’s Chick-fil-A, the current renovations are taking a bit longer than anticipated. Therefore the reopening date has been changed to August 1. Hiring took place a few weeks ago at Villa Rica Baptist Church. The restaurant closed on April 4 for a major renovation project. See more about the renovation project in article published a year ago on The City Menus by clicking here.
GreyStone Amphitheater Fall Concert Series Line-Up Revealed
The City of Douglasville is thrilled to unveil the exciting lineup for its highly anticipated Fall Concert Series. Hosted at the GreyStone Amphitheater at the Douglasville Town Green, this year’s series promises to be unforgettable with performances by two renowned artists: Brian McKnight and Marc Cohn. On Saturday, August...
Kennesaw State student finds learning, service opportunities wherever she turns
From crochet to calculus, and much more in between, Mercy Olaniran’s interests seem unlimited. But the rising Kennesaw State University sophomore said she is certain her career interest lies in computer science, which is her major in the College of Computing and Software Engineering. In the summers before and...
Classic City Sitters: Connecting Athens families with babysitters
University of Georgia alumna Camille Whalen was constantly being asked for babysitter recommendations, and as the chapter advisor for UGA’s Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, she had plenty of eager college students to volunteer. “The word got out that if [parents] needed a babysitter, they could ask me and I...
Firefighters respond to Monday morning house fire in Austell
AUSTELL, Ga. - Firefighters from Austell and Cobb County responded to a house fire on Monday morning in Austell. It happened in the 6000 block of Spring Street. No other information was released about the fire. Check back for updates.
Hartwell Man Indicted by Franklin County Grand Jury on 17 Counts
A Hartwell man has been indicted by the Franklin County Grand Jury on 17 felony counts stemming from an incident at a Royston convenience store last month. 32-year-old Carlos Tyrone Wilson was indicted on three counts of felony Aggravated Assault Family Violence, six counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, three counts of Felony Aggravated Assault, two counts of felony Cruelty to Children in the First Degree, one count of Discharge of a Gun Near a Highway or Street, one count of Discharge of a Firearm on the Property of Another, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
BrandsMart USA Celebrates Grand Opening in Kennesaw
KENNESAW — Hundreds of people eagerly lined up outside of BrandsMart USA’s new Kennesaw location for its grand opening Saturday. The new store, located in the Cobb Place Shopping Center on Ernest Barrett Parkway, celebrated its grand opening with a ceremony and ribbon-cutting with local, state and federally elected officials as well as BrandsMart and The Aaron’s Company employees. Attendees Sharon and Larry Dover, of Kennesaw, stood in line for...
UGA Recruiting: He May Not Have a Five Star Ranking Yet, But Georgia is Making Him a Priority Like He is One
“I know they’re not really a team that wants to bother you all the time, but it doesn’t bother and when they talk to you, you know that’s going to be important,” Griffin told On3. “They’re going to let you know that you’re wanted. Really, we talk every now and then.”
Josh Pate's SEC Champion Prediction Will Shock Georgia Bulldogs Fans
With SEC Media Days now concluded, the college football season is right around the corner, bringing with it heightened anticipation. This season promises to be one of the most intriguing in some time, marked by significant conference realignment and the introduction of an expanded College Football ...
Floyd to Decide Fate of Proposed RV Park
Plans for an RV campground near Cave Spring and a solar farm on Alabama Highway will go before the Floyd County Commission on Tuesday. The board also is scheduled to set the millage rate for 2024. Commissioners caucus at 4 p.m. and start their regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 12 E. Fourth Ave. A public hearing on the proposed property tax rate also is scheduled for 8 a.m. that day. ...
ACT Back-to-School Jam + cleanup in Mableton
Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos from two volunteer events in south Cobb: the Austell Community Task Force Back-to-School Jam, and a litter cleanup in Mableton organized by the First Christian Church Of Mableton along with the Lions Club and Friends Of Mableton. ACT Back-to-School Jam. Krebs wrote:
MLB and Braves reveal 2025 All-Star Game logo
ATLANTA — Atlanta's second act for hosting the MLB All-Star Game is taking another step forward, with the team revealing the game logo on Monday. The 2025 MLB All-Star Game will be played at Truist Park, four years after it was supposed to be played in Atlanta. It was...
Atlanta Community Food Bank is distributing more food than ever. Leaders say it's still not enough
EAST POINT, Ga. — The Atlanta Community Food Bank is distributing more food than ever, but leaders say it's still not enough. "The problem is as soon as that food comes in, it goes right out the door," Atlanta Community Food Bank CEO Kyle Waide said. "Because there's so much pressure on the demand side."
U.S. News & World Report Names Grady Among Best Hospitals for 2024-2025 as High Performing
Grady Health System has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 list of Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for Heart Failure and COPD. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. The annual...
Druski Announces Inaugural Music And Comedy ‘Coulda Fest’
Druski reveals details for the inaugural Coulda Fest, highlighting both music and comedy. Set for Sept. 7 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, the first-ever event brings Hip-Hop acts representing the city to the forefront. Eminem Escapes Death, Common & Pete Rock Kick Knowledge, Ice Spice & Central Cee Collide And More Hip-Hop Release Co-hosted by Druski and comedian/actor DC Young Fly, the lineup includes Lil Baby, Soulja Boy, Waka Flocka Flame, Yung Joc, Young Dro, Roscoe Dash, Navv Greene, Travis Porter, DJ Unk, Baby Drill, Baby Kia, Shop Boyz, Yung LA, F.L.Y., Rich Kidz, and Ugliest Rapper Alive. Kai Cenat...
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