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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.
Atlanta Falcons camp decisions should have alarm bells ringing
Atlanta Falcons camp is underway and with it marks the last day without football news until next year. Whether it is camp the rest of the month or preseason in August, Falcons fans have officially made it through the darkest weeks of the year. With camp reps have come some...
Athens Academy invests over $4.5 million in campus improvements
Before school ended last May, Athens Academy began construction and infrastructure improvements across their campus. This summer alone, the academy, which was ranked the No.1 private school in Athens and Northeast Georgia, is investing over $4.5 million in order to provide students and faculty with the optimal tools and spaces for teaching and learning. The projects range from major renovation of Erwin Hall and construction of a new tennis center to the repaving of all campus roadways and most parking lots for the over 150 acre land.
Lower Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Georgia officials say tests show improvement following pandemic
(The Center Square) — Georgia education officials say the 2023-24 Georgia Milestones results show "steady academic recovery" among Georgia's public school students following education disruption amid the pandemic. According to education officials, the results, released on Friday, reveal scores "increased or held steady" for 10 of the 13 English language arts, science and social studies assessments. However, math results were not available pending the implementation of new content standards and assessments. ...
Georgia Chamber opens nominations for Rural Awards
TIFTON – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas. The ...
Georgia WR Rara Thomas arrested on family violence-related charges
Another Georgia football player has been arrested, and the latest is a repeat offender. Senior wide receiver Rara Thomas was arrested early Friday morning on a felony charge of cruelty to children and two misdemeanor charges of battery. All three charges carry a tag of “family violence,” according to records from the Athens-Clarke County Police... The post Georgia WR Rara Thomas arrested on family violence-related charges appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Diesel Fuel Spill Near Redmond Circle and Garden Lakes Boulevard
Rome police are asking that motorists avoid the area near the intersection of Redmond Circle and Garden Lakes Boulevard after a wreck between an RV and a dump truck spilled approximately 90 gallons of diesel fuel on the roadway around 10 a.m. on Friday. As of 3:45 p.m. those at the scene estimated the cleanup could continue into Friday afternoon. "We will stay on the scene and in command until all cleanup efforts are complete," Rome Police Department Public Information Officer Kelly Madden said. The Georgia Department of Transportation and Carter's Environmental were called to help clean up the scene and the Rome Fire Department is also assisting the police department.
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