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Turner Chapel Hosts Back to School Bash
MARIETTA — Over 500 families gathered in the parking lot of Turner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church for its annual back-to-school block party Saturday. With cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 80s, Senior Pastor Rev. Tar-U-Way Bright said it was a beautiful day for the event. This year’s bash was organized by the church’s Evangelism and Generation Activated with a Purpose Youth Ministries and featured free food, games, community...
Reminder: Fourth Annual Back-to-School Bash Takes Place This Afternoon
A reminder that the The Fourth Annual Back-to-School Bash takes place today from 5-7 p.m. at the Historic Ritz Theatre, 66 W Doyle Street in Toccoa. Main Street Toccoa and the Historic Ritz Theatre are teaming up to bring inflatable activities, tattoos, school supplies, treats, and hot dogs – all free of charge.
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.
Georgia election board sets July 30 online meeting after state attorney general flagged last vote
The Georgia State Election Board will meet for the first time since several conservative board members advanced election rules at a meeting on July 12 that has come under fire for allegedly violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act. According to the notice and agenda for the recently scheduled State Election Board’s virtual meeting on July 30, the five-member […] The post Georgia election board sets July 30 online meeting after state attorney general flagged last vote appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Is a handwritten, unnotarized will legal in Georgia?
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – To some, the most important document that can ever be prepared is a will. A person can use a will to legally declare how their property should be divided and distributed when they die. According to the State of Georgia, a valid will must be in writing and signed by either […]
Three members of Gospel Music Hall of Fame quartet The Nelons among 7 killed in Wyoming plane crash
Three members of the Nelons, a Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame quartet and the chairman of the board overseeing the Georgia Department of Corrections, were among seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming, according to a statement by a group member who was not aboard the aircraft. The Nelons co-founder, Kelly Nelon […]
Storms weaken over Georgia, Keep your eye on the Atlantic
Now: A large thunderstorm is slowly weakening over southeast Georgia from Alma to Patterson. This complex of storms will move into Blackshear and surrounding areas as it continues to slip south along Highway 84 and Highway 82 through around midnight. Tonight: Storms weaken over Georgia, Showers fade near the FL/GA...
Standoff causes temporary I-85 north shutdown
Saturday evening, around 6:11 p.m., Troup County sheriff’s deputies were called to Interstate 85 near the Hamilton Road exit about a possible domestic dispute. Authorities later learned that a male had run from a truck on the interstate into the woods. A female caller reported later hearing what sounded like a gunshot. Deputies arrived they […] The post Standoff causes temporary I-85 north shutdown appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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