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ESPN ranks Georgia's David Pollack among College football's top 25 players of the 21st century
This week saw ESPN statistician Bill Connelly attempt to rank college football's top 25 players of the 21st century. Georgia defensive lineman David Pollack, who played from 2001-04, made the list, coming in at No. 15 overall. Pollack is the No. 6 ranked defensive player on the list and the No. 2 defensive end, with Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh at No. 1, Miami safety Ed Reed at No. 5, Arizona State defensive end Terrell Suggs at No. 11, Buffalo linebacker Khalil Mack at No. 13, and Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald at No. 14.
More Off Field Trouble for the Georgia Bulldogs, LSU TE Mason Taylor, Kentu
On today's show, we discuss the latest turmoil with the Georgia Bulldogs following another offseason arrest, this time with wide receiver Rara Thomas on battery & cruelty to children charges. In addition, according to the Athens Banner-Herald, Georgia has had at least 29 arrests or citations for speeding, reckless driving or racing since the crash that killed a player just a year and a half ago. Kirby Smart says he's addressed these issues with his team - so why do players continue to get into trouble? Should more suspensions help the cause? Kicking guys off the team? A stronger message needs to be sent in Athens.
Statesboro hosts first stop in Protecting Georgia farmland tour
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Tuesday morning, the first stop of the Georgia State Senate’s “Protecting Georgia farmland tour” took place in Statesboro. Their goal is to talk to local farmers about their progress, and how to overcome the challenges that farmers face. At the Georgia Southern University...
Donald Trump, JD Vance coming to Atlanta for rally on Saturday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, are set to hold a rally in Atlanta on Saturday, only days after the presumptive Democrat nominee Kamala Harris was to hold a rally herself. The rally will be held at 5 p.m. at...
Man pleads guilty to stealing $1 million in equipment from rental companies in US, metro Atlanta
Christopher Marquis Windsor, 32, is awaiting sentencing after he pleaded guilty in April to federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and interstate transportation of stolen goods.
Latest Braves bullpen meltdown might have been blessing in disguise
Not too long ago, the Atlanta Braves clubhouse was campaigning for reliever Jesse Chavez to receive the first All-Star selection of his 17-year career. Chavez, the most-traded player in baseball history, may have a Baseball Reference page longer than a drug store receipt, but he has quietly put together solid seasons over the past three years with the Braves.
Two Meriwether County firefighters injured after fire engine hydroplanes, overturns
Two firefighters from Meriwether County are recovering from minor injuries after their fire engine hydroplaned and overturned on Sunday night around 6:30 p.m. The fire engine was responding to a vehicle accident on Georgia Highway 85, north of Gay, when it hit water on the roadway, hydroplaned and overturned. The truck reportedly hit The Silo Steakhouse when it crashed.
Braves’ bullpen spoils good outing by Grant Holmes in loss to Brewers
Grant Holmes turned in an impressive outing for the Atlanta Braves, but their bullpen was unable to protect a 2-1 lead in a 8-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Holmes has been a story of perseverance. After getting drafted in the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft, Holmes finally made his major league debut with the Braves earlier this season. Monday, he was tabbed to make his first major league start. He got his outing off on a good note by striking out Brice Turang, William Contreras and Jake Bauers in a perfect first.
‘Wild west of election work’: How certification fights are already cropping up in battleground states
Georgia conservative Julie Adams spread conspiracies about election workers, concocted a baseless story about ballot couriers drinking beer and doing drugs while hoarding ballots and boasted of her contentious relationship with local election officials.
Med school receives grant to develop rural telehealth hubs to fight opioid epidemic
MACON — Mercer University School of Medicine has been awarded a Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration to fund the planning phase of their project, titled “SERVE Health Care: Enhancing Care Through Telehealth in Rural North Georgia.”. The goal of...
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