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Abandoned Olympics stadium looks a shadow of its former self with disintegrating stands and overgrown grounds
AN OLYMPIC stadium has been left looking like a shadow of its former self after being abandoned and left to the elements. The Alonzo Herndon Stadium in Atlanta, GA, USA is described as having “humble” beginnings. Formerly owned by Clark Atlanta University, the 15,000 capacity ground was built in 1948 and named after of Atlanta’s […]
High heat with a couple rounds of storms through Wednesday
Heat Advisory for our western counties from 11 AM to 8 PM. Heat index values will range from 100-105 area wide. Expect lots of sun and hardly any rain today. By this evening, a complex of storms could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and small hail in the strongest of storms.
‘I will no longer be shopping at Lowes,’ customer says after being forced to use self-checkout thanks to store’s move
A RETAILER has lost out to one of its rivals due to a push at checkout that is sending customers elsewhere. Janet Furgason from Georgia, took to Facebook to share how after several decades, she will no longer shop at Lowe’s. Her experience alone has been enough to see others flee the retailer. “I am […]
Oconee Blotter: Watkinsville mom forced at gunpoint to give son $5,000 check
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: JUVENILE DELINQUENTS: On July 16, Deputy Collin Worsham was dispatched to the swimming pool area of a residential neighborhood under construction on Shagbark Way off Rocky Branch Road. Massive damage was found two months earlier to the new swimming pool area and a security camera caught the images of six young males engaged in the spree of destruction. Doors were ripped off hinges and battered with bricks, while...
Athens-Clarke courthouse employees shift workplaces following closing due to bedbugs
The recent closing of the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse due to bedbugs resulted in shifting duties for some employees and working from home for others as many functions of the court were kept active, according to two elected officials who work there. “I can’t say we skipped a beat. We still have the jail and a lot of our folks worked out of there and that helped greatly at the jail,” Clarke County Sheriff John Q. Williams said...
Harris holds first Georgia rally as candidate, will return next week
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Kamala Harris touched down in Georgia on Tuesday for a kickoff rally in a state she knows well. “Oh, it’s good to be back in Georgia,” said Harris, taking the state to cheers from a crowd of several thousand. “The path to the White House runs right through this state.”
Conduct hearing being held for UGA protesters challenging their suspensions
ATHENS, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Six suspended students from the University of Georgia are at the center of a Tuesday hearing for alleged conduct violations. This stems from the protests that erupted on the university’s campus earlier this year against the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The students claim...
2024 UGA 40 under 40 includes eight SPIA Alumni
On July 17, 2024 the University of Georgia announced the 2024 40 Under 40 honorees. The winners include 8 graduates with SPIA degrees. 40 Under 40 celebrates young alumni leading the pack in their industries and communities. Leanna Brown (AB ’10, MIP ’12) Vice President of Business Climate.
Stetson Bennett reveals favorite play from Georgia career
Stetson Bennett had no shortage of memorable moments from his Georgia career. With every national championship, major victory and playoff moment, Bennett made his mark on the program. Recently, the former Bulldog joined the Unreserved with TJ Callaway podcast to discuss his favorite moments in the red and black. Bennett’s...
Does new voter portal ease voter registration cancellation or fraud?
(The Center Square) — Georgia's top elections official announced a new tool to allow voters to proactively cancel their voter registrations, but opponents say it could be abused. In a release, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, called the Voter Registration Cancellation Portal "a convenient tool for any voter who wants to secure their voter registration by cancelling their old one when they move out of state." The...