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Armed Robbery at Orchard Trace Apartments
LAGRANGE, Georgia – On July 29, 2024, at approximately 0212 hours, Officers responded to Orchard Trace Apartments in reference to an armed robbery. They met with the victim and learned that as he was getting out of his vehicle in the parking lot, he was approached by two black males armed with a pistol and […] The post Armed Robbery at Orchard Trace Apartments appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Adam Duvall leads off, with Ramon Laureano in center for Atlanta
Atlanta’s lineups this season have gone from stacked in game 1, gradually downhill after all their injuries and bad luck. This one might be a new low point, however, with Adam Duvall, of a 67 wRC+ and -0.5 fWAR leading off. To be fair, it is against a lefty starter and Duvall has faired better against southpaws, but the point remains. Jarred Kelenic gets the day off, which also means that Ramon Laureano is playing center field. Luke Williams rounds out the outfield, playing left field and batting ninth. Travis d’Arnaud gets the nod at catcher after Murphy caught Saturday’s game. It’s not great!
Mapping tool could help decide debate over 'navigable' waterways
ATHENS — Georgia legislators meeting later this year to solve the prickly issue of which streams in the state should be open to the public for recreation will have another tool to inform the debate, thanks to a coalition of outdoor recreation organizations. The tool is an online map that allows river users to document which sections of rivers and streams they have boated upon in the past. ...
Leadership Carroll literacy service project deemed a success
The 2024 Leadership Carroll cohort, hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, has successfully completed a community service project to support literacy in Carroll County! In partnership with Ferst Readers, the West Georgia Regional Library System, and Tanner Health System, they developed family literacy kits for families with newborns delivered at Tanner in July 2024. The group aims to generate further support for local literacy programs, highlighting that 37% of children lack necessary skills upon entering kindergarten. With 85% of brain development occurring by age three, early literacy efforts are crucial.
English Nick has your chance to win tickets to Quiet Riot LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios
Hang out with English Nick while you work and you could win a pair of tickets to Quiet Riot — LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios on Thursday, August 15th at 8p!. Get tickets now at Eventbrite.com. Contest Line: 404-741-9797. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. 7/29/24 - 78/2/24....
Ex-Falcons WR Frank Darby signs 1-year deal with 49ers
According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers have signed former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Frank Darby to a one-year contract. Darby, 26, was selected by Atlanta in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft out of Arizona State. Darby managed to stick around for all three years under former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, appearing in 16 career games. While mostly playing on special teams, Darby recorded just two catches for 29 receiving yards in Atlanta. 49ers are signing former Falcons free-agent wide receiver Frank Darby to a one-year contract. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 27, 2024 Darby...