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Georgia Receiver In Jail After Arrest On Family Violence Charges
Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas has been arrested on multiple charges of family violence, including one involving children, according to reports. Thomas, a senior, is being held in the Athens-Clarke County Jail. He has been charged with "cruelty to children-family violence, a second-degree felony, and two misdemeanor counts of battery-family violence," per Mark Schlabach of ESPN.
With rising property taxes, Georgians can vote to freeze values for assessments
(The Center Square) — While property taxes continue to rise in many jurisdictions across Georgia, voters will have a chance to cap how much home values can rise for property tax purposes. "Monthly costs for Georgians, from the north Georgia mountains to the coast, continue to rise," Lt. Governor Burt Jones said in a statement last month. "During record high inflation, skyrocketing debt and expenses rising every day, local governments should be focused on bringing costs down – not letting them increase." ...
Judge won’t block Georgia prosecutor disciplinary body that Democrats fear is aimed at Fani Willis
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has denied a preliminary challenge to block a commission created to discipline and remove state prosecutors, finding that it doesn’t violate the U.S. or state constitution. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker on Tuesday rejected the request for an injunction against Georgia’s Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, which […]
Internationally renowned creator of ‘He Ain’t Heavy’ celebrates Black art
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Gilbert Young’s painting “He Ain’t Heavy” painting is an internationally known piece of Black art. It depicts a Black man reaching down to grab another man’s hand and has sold millions of copies. Born in Cincinnati, Young currently calls...
Julie Chrisley’s Resentencing Court Date Has Been Set
Julie Chrisley has officially received a date for her resentencing hearing. Her previous sentence for tax evasion and bank fraud was vacated last month and the Chrisley Knows Best star has been waiting in limbo to figure out what’s next. Here is what has been revealed. When Will Julie...
Former Falcons tight end, quarterback signs with division rival Panthers
Arthur Smith made some strange roster decisions over his tenure as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Among them was his insistence on converting former college quarterback Feleipe Franks into a tight end. To say things did not turn out would be an understatement. It was an utter disaster,...
Atlanta Church Faces Foreclosure Over Unpaid Property Taxes (video)
A landscaper working at the Solid Rock Christian Ministries church in Northwest Atlanta found a notice from the sheriff under a rug by the church door. The notice indicated that the church was set to be auctioned off due to unpaid property taxes. Historical Context. Solid Rock Christian Ministries has...
Braves centerfielder Michael Harris hits unfortunate setback in injury rehab
If you were to survey Braves fans right now, you may come to the conclusion that the sky is falling. It's been a rash of injuries lately for Atlanta (sadly the theme of 2024), and the play on the field hasn't left many fans inspired. Many are hopeful reinforcements are...
Cam Kirk Went From A Business Admin Major At Morehouse College To A Photography Studio Business That He Says Has Made Over $6M
Former Morehouse College President Dr. Robert Michael Franklin Jr. once called the institution the “International Headquarters for Black Male Excellence” during a school-wide address. As the president at the time and an alum, many could argue his opinion was slightly biased. However, the institution makes a solid case for the claim when considering notable alums… Continue reading Cam Kirk Went From A Business Admin Major At Morehouse College To A Photography Studio Business That He Says Has Made Over $6M
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