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Sen. Ossoff delivering federal resources to strengthen Georgia agriculture
TIFTON, Ga. – It’s a big day for the University of Georgia’s Tifton Campus as Senator Jon Ossoff has announced millions in funding for agriculture research. Georgia’s Senator announced early Friday afternoon the allocation of over $3 million dollars for establishing what’s known as a precision agriculture laboratory.
Georgia Lottery officials urge Powerball players to check tickets as $2 million prize is unclaimed
A winning Powerball ticket worth $2 million remains unclaimed in Georgia, it was reported, as the Georgia Lottery is urging players to check their mobile tickets to see if they have the winning one
'We have outpaced the state' | Central Georgia school leaders react to milestone test scores
MACON, Ga. — Many Central Georgia counties are gearing up to go back to school next week. Parents students and educators can find motivation in new data released by Georgia's Board of Education. Friday, the Board of Education released milestone scores from the last school year, which show improvement...
Clayton County Public Schools Welcomes New Teachers
JONESBORO — The Clayton County Public Schools Department of Professional Learning recently held a New Teacher Orientation for more than 300 new educators at the S. Truett Cathy Professional Learning Center. The July 19 event kicked off the Department’s annual New Teacher Orientation (NTO) Week. The new teachers...
After 14 years, Atlanta Open ends its run at Atlantic Station
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Sunday marked the grand finale of the Atlanta Open. The Singles Final is set to start at 4 p.m., with the Doubles Final to follow. The Men’s Singles Final featured Australian Jordan Thompson against Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka, who’s playing in his sixth Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour final.
Druski Announces Coulda Fest With 21 Savage, Soulja Boy, And More
Druski is bringing tons of comedians and musicians to Atlanta in September. Druski has confirmed the lineup for his highly-anticipated Coulda Fest, which will kick off at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on September 7. In an announcement post on Instagram, earlier this week, he revealed that a mix of comedians and musicians will be present. The list includes DC Young Fly, Kai Cenat, 21 Savage, Soulja Boy, and more. Tickets for the event are on sale now.
Company 'Fetch' aims to help apartments manage packages. But residents question the process
ATLANTA — As online shopping grows increasingly popular, we're all dealing with packages woes, and with an influx of packages, it’s easy to understand how dozens of Atlanta apartment complexes have turned to a third-party company to make the process better. But one resident believes that solution is actually making the situation worse.
Falcons dodged massive bullet in near trade for Pro Bowl defender
The Atlanta Falcons went into the offseason needing to aggressively pursue an edge rusher. They reportedly tried to land top free agent Danielle Hunter and then tried to trade back into the first round of the draft to likely take Laiatu Latu. There was also a trade target that Terry...
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...
1996 Atlanta Olympics history on display at Atlanta History Center
ATLANTA — The Atlanta '96 exhibit at the Atlanta History Center tells a story of how the Olympics came to Atlanta and the legacy the Games left behind. "Atlanta getting the Olympics didn't just happen in a vacuum," said Paul Crater, the vice president of collections and research services at the Atlanta History Center. "City leaders had been promoting the city for a long time as a national and international destination."