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Here are the top 6 Athens-area high school offensive linemen headed into the 2024 season
In the next installment looking into the best of the best in each rostered position, we have offensive linemen. These are the behind-the-scenes worker bees. The players who may not make headlines like quarterbacks, running backs or wide receivers, but who help the offense thrive in their own way, clearing paths to the...
Vote: Who is the top Athens-area high school wide receiver in 2024?
After looking at running backs, the Athens Banner-Herald is turning its attention to the next on the list for the best of the best series. Again, you get to vote on who you think is the top player. This poll will remain open for one week, until Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 5 p.m....
Heart of Pine Ventures Deeper into ‘Southedelic’ Territory with Southern Soul Revival
With bluesy swagger and plenty of twang, Heart of Pine’s distinct “Southedelic” roots rock sound bridges the comforting familiarity and inherent strangeness of the region. The band’s style is an amalgamation of wide-ranging influences—the classic rock, blues, country, jam, Americana and funk genres—all battered and deep-fried in psychedelia. Southern Soul Revival, Heart of Pine’s sophomore full-length album slated for release on Friday, Aug. 2, represents the culmination of three years of work and a point at which the band has truly grown into its own sound with confidence.
Briggs: Go ahead, call me a Big Ten apologist, but Georgia football is a shameless joke
There have been sexier scandals, from point shaving at Toledo to sign stealing at Michigan, with a side of Tat-Gate at Ohio State in between. But as far as college football infamy goes, they all pale in comparison to the current pall of shame hanging over the sport. That’s the Georgia football program. If the stench of its give-zero-bleeps culture has not received a lot of national attention, that’s only because of a reality as old as time: Winning is the ultimate deodorizer.
Latest Braves blockbuster report would be really bad news for Max Fried
The Atlanta Braves' trade deadline goals are clear: upgrade the outfield bats and add a more reliable fifth starter. Just as Spencer Schwellenbach put in his claim for the fifth starting spot, the Braves were spooked with a Reynaldo Lopez injury. Max Fried is still on the IL, and Chris Sale's late-season durability has been an ongoing mystery for years.
Alex Anthopoulos gives a very encouraging injury update on Ronald Acuna Jr.
The Braves have been absolutely hammered by injuries this season. At a certain point, all of these players have spent significant time on the injured list — Ronald Acuna Jr., Spencer Strider, Sean Murphy, Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, Michael Harris II, A.J. Minter, and Pierce Johnson. That...
Fundraiser Launched To Assist Abdullah The Butcher, Chris Jericho Makes Large Donation
As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah The Butcher was recently hospitalized due to an intestinal issue. However, we now have more details into his condition. Abdullah’s godchild Esa launched a GoFundMe to assist him with medical expense. Esa reveals in the post that along with the intestinal issues he’s in need of hip replacement surgery and has been walking with a walker. She also states that Abdullah’s wife and brothers have taken advantage of his finances, which is why he is need of support. Full details can be found below.
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center named 2024’s Most Beautiful Hospital in the U.S. by Soliant Health
By Amber Eady Public Relations Coordinator Phoebe Sumter Medical Center has once again been honored with the title of the Most Beautiful Hospital in the United States by Soliant Health, marking its second time receiving this prestigious recognition. The hospital first earned the distinction in 2015, and the 2024 award reaffirms its ongoing commitment to […] The post Phoebe Sumter Medical Center named 2024’s Most Beautiful Hospital in the U.S. by Soliant Health appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
School zone speed cameras to be activated for first day of school
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Starting on Wednesday, you can expect to see flashing lights in Albany school zones again. Speed zone cameras will be activated again on Wednesday as Dougherty County students are heading back to school. As you prepare for the back-to-school season and you get into those school...
Brookstone School to hire Columbus Legend Bobby Howard
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Big news out of Brookstone School. Tuesday morning, via Facebook Brookstone School Athletics announced Columbus Legend Bobby Howard will be joining the coaching staff of both the Varsity Football and Varsity Baseball teams. Howard returns to Columbus after a short stint in Lynn Haven, Florida, where...
Fort Moore nonprofit thrift store opens larger location to help community
FORT MOORE, Ga. (WRBL) — In an effort to “Be Moore” for the community, an on-post thrift store closed its doors for nearly a month. On the morning of July 30, it reopened in a new location. The nonprofit Fort Moore Thrift Store, run by the Fort Moore Spouses Club, is an important part of […]
Tifton appoints a new acting city manger and deputy acting city manager
Tifton, Ga. (WALB) - In a special-called meeting the city of Tifton announced that their Chief Financial Officer, Larry Lawrence, will be taking over the role of acting city manager. ”I know that in the interim until we find out how this is going to sort of play out, I...
Columbus police reinforce speed camera awareness in school zones
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - As the new school year approaches, the Columbus Police Department is reminding drivers about its School Zone Safety Program, which includes the installation of cameras in collaboration with Redspeed and the Muscogee County School District. This initiative aims to enhance the safety of students and staff...