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Jasper Johnson signs with Overtime Elite
The KY native is headed to Atlanta. The state of Kentucky has started to produce some elite high school basketball talent over the last few recruiting cycles including Reed Sheppard and Travis Perry. Now in the class or 2025 the Bluegrass has two top-50 prospects one being five-star guard, Jasper Johnson. After playing for Link Academy last season, Johnson has decided to play his last year at another program. According to a report by Joe Tipton of On3, Johnson has decided to sign with Overtime Elite. The OTE in Atlanta has become a nice pipeline for Kentucky over the last...
Home sweet home: Eddie Rosario has homer-filled day in return to Atlanta
A season-ending injury to Ronald Acuña Jr. and a long-term injury suffered by Michael Harris II put the Atlanta Braves' depth to the test more than anyone could've expected. Not only has Adam Duvall had to step into the starting lineup just about every day, but they've had to rely on guys like Ramon Laureano, Forrest Wall, and even Eli White to start games in the outfield.
Polite named new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum
During the Thursday business meeting of the Troup County School Board, new superintendent, Dr. Rachel Hazel introduced the new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Angela Polite. Her official title, once she begins work in August, will be Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. “Just know that you can expect much from me. And I’m here to […] The post Polite named new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Passengers still stranded at Atlanta airport after massive global IT outage Friday
ATLANTA - Thousands of passengers remain stranded at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the world's busiest airport, following a massive software outage that has disrupted global travel. As of Saturday morning, over 200 flight cancelations have already been reported by FlightAware. Good Day Atlanta's Lindsay Tuman was live at Hartsfield-Jackson, reporting on...
A'ja Wilson jokingly mocked Allisha Gray for flopping after the best friends collided during the WNBA All-Star Game
A’ja Wilson and Allisha Gray‘s friendship is perfect. When Allisha Gray won the skills contest and 3-point challenge Friday, A’ja Wilson was right there, cheering her on. Wilson was even wholesomely rocking a pair of goggles, too, as a tribute to Gray’s signature on-court look. So,...
Getting Ready For The Big Show: Meet The Contestants For RCDC
Rome is buzzing with excitement for the upcoming Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge on Aug. 3. The competition is a fundraising event held by the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia. Proceeds from the event go towards funding the center and the work it does throughout the community. Ten teams will perform and a panel of four judges will give out first and second place People’s Choice Awards and Judges’ Choice...
Chance The Rapper Leaves Fans Eager For New Mixtape After Atlanta Listening Event
Chance The Rapper will be hosting another event next week. Chance The Rapper previewed his upcoming mixtape, Star Line, for fans at his "Writings On The Wall" listening event in Atlanta, Georgia, earlier this week. Several attendees have been taking to social media to share their thoughts on the highly-anticipated project. It will be his first full-length project since The Big Day in 2019.
Hawks Superstar Trae Young Speaks Out Against Negative Narratives About Kobe Bryant Made By His Childhood Friend
Legendary NBA player Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash with his daughter, has served as an inspiration for athletes across various sports. Many fans have been motivated by Bryant’s never-give-up mentality, known as the Mamba Mentality. Numerous NBA analysts, players, and fans have fondly remembered the 18-time All-Star and celebrated his exceptional professional career.
Former Georgia QB Stetson Bennett talks playing with Matthew Stafford
Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett has learned a lot throughout his NFL career from fellow Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford. Bennett and Stafford are teammates on the Los Angeles Rams. Bennett joined “Unreserved with TJ Calloway” to update his status and talk about how playing with and learning from Matthew Stafford is going. “He’s (Matthew Stafford) the man. And Jimmy (Garoppolo) too,” said Bennett. “He’s solid. I’m learning a lot from him.” Stafford has been a starting quarterback in the NFL for over a decade. Stafford has seen every possible type of defense and have been on good teams and bad teams. “He...
Alex Anthopoulos was willing to go further than he ever has for exciting Braves draft pick
Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos is bound to make waves this trade deadline season. He's going to be very active as he looks to add a ton of talent to the Braves major league roster to try to boost his team to the top of the National League. The season feels eerily similar to the 2021 season in which Ronald Acuña Jr. went down with a knee injury, Anthopoulos worked some deadline magic and the Braves won the World Series.
4-Star Defensive lineman Bryce Davis picks Clemson over USC, Georgia, Duke & others
Saturday afternoon in at Grimsley High School in Greensboro, Bryce Davis picked Clemson over South Carolina, Georgia, Duke & others. Davis is a 4-star defensive lineman who 247 composite rankings list as the 59th ranked player in the 2025 class & the 8th best defensive lineman. Recent history has been kind to Clemson when it […]
Former Georgia slugger signs largest draft bonus in MLB history
One of college baseball’s most exciting players got himself a nice payday on Friday. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that former Georgia third baseman Charlie Condon signed a deal with a $9.25M signing bonus with the Colorado Rockies, who selected him third overall in the 2024 MLB draft last week. Condon’s bonus equals the bonus signed by the No. 2 pick, right-handed pitcher Chase Burns out of Wake Forest. It is the biggest draft bonus in MLB history. Condon was an absolute superstar in 2024, slashing an otherworldly .433/.556/1.009 with 37 home runs, 78 RBI, and 20 doubles – earning SEC Player of the...
“Sophia’s Stroll” fundraiser honors the passing of UGA graduate Sophia Ruggieri
An inaugural, virtual fundraiser will take place through August 31 in honor of the late 23-year-old University of Georgia graduate Sophia Ruggieri who passed away from Type 1 Diabetes in Nov. 2023. The fundraiser, “Sophia’s Stroll,” is organized by the Sophia Ruggieri Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed to...
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