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FEMA funds $19 million project for life-saving equipment in critical facilities in Georgia
The funding will provide 157 fixed generators, 30 portable generators, two portable pumps and one transfer switch for critical facilities that provide services and functions essential to communities, particularly during and after a disaster.
Group not satisfied with feds’ response to threatened lawsuit over Hyundai permits
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include language from a letter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the Ogeechee Riverkeeper. More than 30 days after threatening legal action to halt the largest economic development project in Georgia’s history, a lawyer on Thursday expressed impatience with federal officials for...
Former Trump political director, now a Georgia Congressional candidate offers insight on tonight’s speech
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Former President Donald Trump is expected to make it official tonight and accept the Republican Party’s nomination at the top of the 2024 presidential ticket. That will happen at the National Convention in Milwaukee. And it comes just five days after Trump survived an assassination attempt. Georgia 3rd Congressional District Republican […]
Soddy Daisy Man Arrested, Charged in 2020 Homicide
HAMILTON COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside the 12th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the Soddy Daisy Police Department, and the Dayton Police Department, have arrested and charged a man in connection with a 2020 homicide.
Expect competitive weights at Junior/High School Championships at Chickamauga
DAYTON, TN — For the second time, Chickamauga Lake will welcome some of the best youth anglers from across the country to compete in the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Bill Dance Signature Lakes as well as the Bassmaster Junior National Championship. Elite Series pro Jacob Foutz expects both tournaments to produce big bass.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center facilities gain high honors in emergency nursing coverage
The Northeast Georgia Medical Centers (NGMC) health system is once again receiving high honors for its medical care at a national level. NGMC Braselton and NGMC Lumpkin were recently awarded the 2024 Lantern Award by the Emergency Nurses Association. Northeast Georgia Health System is the first system in Georgia to have four campuses recognized with the award after NGMC Gainesville and NGMC Barrow received the award in 2023.
Chick-fil-A dethroned as America’s best fast food restaurant, report says
(Gray News) - Chick-fil-A has been dethroned as America’s best fast food restaurant, according to USA Today. The Atlanta-based fast food restaurant was crowned No. 1 on the publication’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards for nine consecutive years. However, this year, the restaurant dropped to No. 3.
UGA Recruiting: COMMIT WATCH – Dawg Commit is Trying to Help Bring in What is Likely Our Best DL Class Ever
“Y’all know where home is, that’s my message to Justus Terry and Elijah Griffin,” Gibson said to DawgsHQ with a grin. “They know where home is.”. “Really me and Justus talk every now and then,” Gibson said. “I’ve been recruiting him really hard. He already knows what’s going on.”
'Chomping at the bit': Classic Center Arena closing in on finishing construction
With the recent announcements of the home opener for the Athens Rock Lobsters hockey team and The B-52s returning to the town of their birth for the inaugural concert, the Classic Center Arena is rounding third and heading for home. Classic Center President and CEO Paul Cramer said at The...
Dedication of Rebuilt Newnan High School To Be Held Sunday, July 28
The public is invited to tour the newly rebuilt and restored Newnan High School on Sunday, July 28, following a 2:00 p.m. dedication ceremony held in the new Max Bass Athletic Complex. Major work on the high school is being finished this week in preparation for the new school year....
Smoke ’em if you got ’em: Studio 16 ready to light up Athens
ATHENS — With a combination of the finer things in life, Studio 16 Cigar Lounge offers a unique experience to its clients. The downtown Athens lounge has been open for four months but s officially kicking off its offerings of premium cigars, curated libations, and gourmet culinary delights Saturday at noon.
Kristen Golightly: Departure from UWG to University of Tennessee Sparks Search for New Women’s Golf Coach
University of West Georgia's head women's golf coach, Kristen Golightly, is leaving to take an assistant coaching position at the University of Tennessee, announced by Director of Athletics Jason Carmichael. Golightly, who initially joined UWG as an assistant coach in 2018, has led the women's golf program for the last two seasons. During her tenure, the team achieved significant success with multiple All-Gulf South Conference and All-American selections, as well as a Gulf South Conference Championship in 2021.
Football Preseason Officially Gets Underway Monday
With summer workout and conditioning programs now in the rear-view mirror, prep football teams will officially start the preseason Monday with their first of the GHSA’s mandated acclimation-day practices. In a rule adopted several years ago, the GHSA requires teams to hold five days of non-padded practices to acclimate to the heat before putting on the full pads. Several local teams will have a full week of those non-padded sessions,...
Blue Angels To Return To Wings Over North Georgia in 2025
For the second year in a row, the Wings Over North Georgia air show will not take place due to construction on the main runway at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, however, the air show organizers recently announced that the Blue Angels will headline the show in 2025. The Blue Angels have not been at the airshow since 2021, but have headlined the event several times in the past. ...
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