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Wide receiver Rara Thomas no longer with Georgia Bulldogs after arrest
ATHENS, Ga. - Wide receiver Rodarius "Rara" Thomas is no longer with the Georgia Bulldogs days after his arrest in Athens. Coach Kirby Smart announced the team's decision on Thursday during a preseason press conference. The senior wide receiver was arrested on Friday morning on charges of second-degree cruelty to...
Casting Call for July 31, 2024: Extra and acting roles in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA - Atlanta movie and TV productions are looking to cast roles in the next few weeks, and entertainment insider Tess Hammock has the scoop. Here are the productions Hammock shared on Good Day Atlanta that are looking for on-screen and behind-the-scenes talent. Background/Extras:. 1. An unidentified brand is looking...
Malaki Starks takes youth athletes on $2,500 Academy shopping spree
Malaki Starks is arguably one of the best football players in the country right now. Just look at his 2023 campaign if you need further proof. He earned 2023 First Team All-American honors from AFCA, AP, CBS, ESPN and others, and was a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski and Jim Thorpe Awards. In 2022, he was a First Team Freshman All-American and finalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award while starting 14 of 15 games, recording 68 tackles and leading the team with seven pass breakups en route to a national championship.
Suspect Arrested for Home Burglary in Athens After Drinking $80 Bourbon Bottle
On July 27, 2024, at approximately 7:30 PM, Athens-Clarke County Police responded to a home on South Milledge regarding a possible burglary. Upon arrival, officers confronted a male exiting the residence and placed him in custody. The suspect had entered the home through an unlocked door. While in the home, the suspect drank an $80 bottle of bourbon and was apprehended with a $30 bottle in his possession.
Starks, Everette named to 2024 Jim Thorpe Award Watch List
UGA football defensive backs Malaki Starks and Daylen Everette have both been named to the 2024 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Watch List, the Jim Thorpe Association and Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame (OSHOF) have announced. The Jim Thorpe Award is an annual award presented “to the best defensive back in...
New Clarke Middle School showcased with ribbon cutting ceremony
A blue ribbon was cut Tuesday to ceremoniously open the new Clarke Middle School that will host its first group of students when the first day of school begins Thursday. A gathering of parents, students, Clarke County School District Board members and staff gathered at the school off Baxter Street for the ceremony. ...
Circle K offering up to 40 cents off gas on Aug. 1 to celebrate back to school
ATLANTA - Circle K is celebrating students returning to school by offering 40 cents off per gallon of gas between 4 and 7 p.m. Thursday in metro Atlanta and at over 3,100 Circle K locations across the eastern U.S. Customers can also celebrate the end of summer with more deals...
3 Braves trade deadline mistakes Alex Anthopoulos will regret
The Atlanta Braves had quite a ton on their plate ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. They saw the losses of their best two players, Ronald Acuña Jr and Spencer Strider, both to injury. That left Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos in charge of trying to replace their production at the trade deadline.
24 arrested during Operation Shyne Down in Crisp County
Georgia Bureau of Investigations 120 arrest warrants served for criminal gang and drug activity On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, members of the GBI and other law enforcement agencies served 120 arrest warrants on 24 people, in Operation Shyne Down, targeting the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal gang activities in Crisp […] The post 24 arrested during Operation Shyne Down in Crisp County appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Archer Aviation on Track to Complete Covington Plant This Year
COVINGTON — Archer Aviation, manufacturer of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), announced Wednesday that its facility in Covington is expected to be completed this year. Archer’s facility, adjacent to Covington Municipal Airport, will support the company’s planned production of up to 650 Midnight aircraft per year, which...
Harris for President campaign to hit the road next week starting in Philly, returns to Georgia
Vice President Kamala Harris will be campaigning in several battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, and Georgia, in the coming weeks. The post Harris for President campaign to hit the road next week starting in Philly, returns to Georgia appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
What is Addy’s Law? What to know about GA law to protect students getting on school buses
The Georgia General Assembly passed Addy’s Law earlier this year in memory of Addy Pierce. The Henry County 8-year-old was hit and killed by a driver while trying to cross the road to get onto her school bus in February.
Georgia Heat Advisory: Dangerous 105°+ Heat Index Expected Thursday
Peachtree City, GA – Residents of north and central Georgia are bracing for an intense heatwave, with a heat advisory in effect for Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued the advisory due to expected heat index values exceeding 105 degrees, posing significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.
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