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John Lewis Honored With Statue That Replaces Confederate Monument In Georgia
On Aug. 24, a new statue honoring late U.S. Congressman John Lewis was unveiled in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur. The statue replaces a former Confederate monument that once stood there. According to CNN, the John Lewis Memorial, created by Jamaican sculptor Basil Watson, was installed in Decatur Square. The square, located in front of the Historic Decatur Courthouse, features a promenade of shops and restaurants for its residents. Now, its visitors will see the 12-foot statue of the civil rights hero with his hands over his heart. Many associated him with this frequently-used gesture, indicating his love for others....
Fall Hunting Season Is Just Weeks Away
Have you ever wanted to shoot a Canada goose? Hunting season in Georgia is about to start — although you can go for an alligator right now. The dove hunting season and the early teal and Canada goose season opens Saturday, Sept. 7, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “Dove season kicks off the fall hunting season in Georgia and is a great opportunity to...
Election deniers in key states are newly empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local election offices, which […]
Driver warns of dealership trick after her ‘lemon’ breaks down after 3 months – she faces $10k repair on $2500 car
A FRUSTRATED car buyer has vented on Facebook in a warning to others about her experience with one local dealership. Kiesha Carter, the frustrated motorist, shared a scathing post on Facebook detailing her troubles after purchasing a vehicle from a local dealership, which she described as a "lemon." In her...
Popular roller rink adds new location in Conyers
CONYERS, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A roller rink has reopened in Rockdale County with a new name known by rollerbladers throughout the South. Cascade Skating has expanded east with a second location in Conyers. Since early August, the former Planet Skate has been open and operating under a...
DeKalb County Elections Board Monthly Meeting on September 12 in Decatur, Public Comments Welcome
The DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Board announced their upcoming meeting, set for September 12, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. This gathering is intended for the board to deal with its regular monthly business and will take place in person at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Georgia. For those unable to attend, proceedings will be broadcast live for remote viewing. The broadcast can be accessed through DeKalb County's official UStream channel.
Mi Barrio Mexican restaurant to close in Grant Park after 21 years
Mi Barrio, a family-owned and operated Mexican restaurant in Grant Park, is closing on November 16 due to the retirement of its owners, Jesus and Martha Lopez. The post Mi Barrio Mexican restaurant to close in Grant Park after 21 years appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Dabo Swinney and Kirby Smart's opening comments on playing in Aflac Kickoff Game
No. 14 Clemson and No. 1 Georgia open the season against each other on Saturday in Atlanta for the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Leading up to the game, head coaches Dabo Swinney and Kirby Smart answered questions from organizers in Atlanta. Here's a full transcript of the availability:
I Think, I Feel, I Know: Gut Feelings on Game Week
Fall camp is finished and the football season is just around the corner, but you'd be forgiven for having a lot of questions about what the 2024 Georgia State team is going to look like under first-year coach Dell McGee. There's new schemes on both sides of the ball and a lot of new faces on the roster, giving this program an air of mystery that's not existed in a few years. So let's unpack what we can. Borrowing a framing device from Steven Godfrey of the Split Zone Duo podcast, here's I Think, I Feel, I Know:
SiriusXM Sets College Football Opening Week Record
With Georgia Tech’s Week 0 upset win over Florida State in Dublin, Ireland, the college football season is off and running, and SiriusXM is set to broadcast a record 97 live games during Opening Week – now through September 2. This marks the most games SiriusXM has aired...
GoJackets Podcast - Jackets upset Noles
The upset of FSU was big and we reviewed some interesting stats from the game plus the effect it will have on the team moving forward - not to mention the changing perception of Georgia Tech. GT is now set to take on crosstown rival Georgia State and what this...
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