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Cobb County Teachers of the Year Announced
Just a week before the school year starts on Aug. 1, Cobb Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale snuck into all-staff meetings at three schools to give one elementary, middle and high school teacher the surprise of their career. Surrounded by their families, school board representative and a half-dozen district staff armed with cameras, Ragsdale announced the elementary school-level, middle school-level and high school-level Teachers of the Year on Thursday. The winners...
Nick Saban gives his take on Georgia's 2024 defense
Georgia has fielded the nation's No. 9, 2, No. 2, and No. 3 defense over the last four years, finishing last season fifth in scoring defense. An improvement is possible this season. Speaking at SEC Media Days last week, Nick Saban discussed why Georgia's defense has a chance to once again be elite.
$4 million investment to UGA Tifton helps bolster Georgia agriculture
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - It’s a big day for the University of Georgia (UGA) as Senator Jon Ossoff announced a $4-million investment toward the school’s Tifton campus. UGA Tifton is home to a variety of agricultural operations in South Georgia, and Michael Toews, the assistant dean of the UGA Tifton Campus, is excited to have this investment come right here to Tifton.
Pfizer shutting down operations at 2 NC facilities; more than 200 losing jobs
Pfizer will close operations at two manufacturing facilities putting more than 200 people out of work.Certain operations will end at the Rocky Mount facility at 4285 North Wesleyan Boulevard and the Sanford facility on Oak Park Road.A total of 210 people will lose their jobs due to the facilities shutting down.The Rocky Mount plant recently reopened after tornado damage in July of 2023.That tornado injured 16 people and destroyed numerous homes and buildings.Companies Coming or Expanding in NCALSO SEE | 275 new jobs to Wilson County as pet healthcare company announces plans for manufacturing plantHI-CHEW candy maker to expand NC facility, invest $134M, create 204 jobsHI-CHEW candy maker to expand NC facility, invest $134M, create 204 jobs in Orange Co.Fayetteville Amazon facility adding hundreds of jobsWindow manufacturer to bring 501 jobs, invest more than $83 million in Johnston CountyDurham becoming leader in EV charging industryBattery manufacturing facility to bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to Morrisville
Lower Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Marietta Theatre Company Presents “Bonnie & Clyde”
The Marietta Theatre Company will present the Tony award-nominated musical, “Bonnie & Clyde” this August at Marietta’s Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue in Marietta. The musical features music by Tony nominee Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde), lyrics by Tony and Oscar winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard), a book by Emmy nominee Ivan Menchell and direction by Michael Stewart and Chance Harbin formerly of Perry Players. “Bonnie & Clyde,”...
Diesel Fuel Spill Near Redmond Circle and Garden Lakes Boulevard
Rome police are asking that motorists avoid the area near the intersection of Redmond Circle and Garden Lakes Boulevard after a wreck between an RV and a dump truck spilled approximately 90 gallons of diesel fuel on the roadway around 10 a.m. on Friday. As of 3:45 p.m. those at the scene estimated the cleanup could continue into Friday afternoon. "We will stay on the scene and in command until all cleanup efforts are complete," Rome Police Department Public Information Officer Kelly Madden said. The Georgia Department of Transportation and Carter's Environmental were called to help clean up the scene and the Rome Fire Department is also assisting the police department.
Nick Saban gives his take on Georgia's 2024 defense
Georgia has fielded the nation's No. 9, 2, No. 2, and No. 3 defense over the last four years, finishing last season fifth in scoring defense. An improvement is possible this season. Speaking at SEC Media Days last week, Nick Saban discussed why Georgia's defense has a chance to once again be elite.
Juvenile Justice welcomes new correctional officers
DECATUR – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice held a graduation ceremony for 44 newly trained Juvenile Correctional Officer cadets recently at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. The cadets, which includes two Albany natives, have joined the ranks of other JCOs at DJJ secure facilities across the state. “Juvenile Correctional Officers help provide a safe environment to transform and rehabilitate the young lives in our care,” DJJ Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb said. “I am so proud of the hard work and dedication of...
Georgia WR Rara Thomas arrested on family violence-related charges
Another Georgia football player has been arrested, and the latest is a repeat offender. Senior wide receiver Rara Thomas was arrested early Friday morning on a felony charge of cruelty to children and two misdemeanor charges of battery. All three charges carry a tag of “family violence,” according to records from the Athens-Clarke County Police... The post Georgia WR Rara Thomas arrested on family violence-related charges appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a cooler than average 2024 fall season is ahead for Georgia
Don't fear, the days of sweltering heat won't last too much longer. The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a cooler than average fall this year for Georgia. The publication also says the northwest section of Georgia will see above average amounts of rain. ...
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