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WATCH: Dabo Swinney previews Clemson-Georgia matchup
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney previewed the AFLAC Kickoff Game featuring Clemson-Georgia matchup on August 31. Some of the topics that are discussed in the following video include:. -- Preseason rankings. -- This year’s matchup/rivalry. -- Opening the season with a major opponent. -- Preparations/thoughts around the game. --...
Atlanta VA Scandal as Ex-Social Worker Suspected of Selling Methadone to Recovering Veterans
In a troubling revelation from the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center, Philip Fritz, a former social worker, has resigned amid allegations of illicit drug deals involving methadone with patients he was tasked to help recover from addiction. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, Fritz stepped down from his position while under investigation, with DeKalb County prosecutors still reviewing the case for possible criminal charges.
NAF To Empower Atlanta Homebuyers At Invest Fest
New American Funding (NAF) will be present at Invest Fest 2024, the premier national event focused on Black financial empowerment and entrepreneurialism, set to take place in Atlanta at the Georgia World Conference Center from August 23 – 25. The company will highlight its NAF Black Impact initiative for...
‘Fight Night’ Spotlights Local Black-Owned Businesses By Offering Throwback Prices
Peacock’s “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” will be making several stops throughout Atlanta to celebrate the series ahead of its launch on Peacock on September 5. Based on the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast, the series follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man’s life but ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.”
Massive data breach affected billions | Here’s what to know
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s time to keep a close eye on your bank account. National Public Data, a Florida-based company that performs background checks for employers by collecting information from various online sources, was hacked a few months ago. The breach compromised the personal information of 2.9 billion people and records were being stolen and put up for sale on the dark web.
Woman dies inside USPS Palmetto facility, medical examiner confirms
PALMETTO, Ga. — A woman died inside the United States Postal Service's Palmetto facility on Sunday, Aug. 18, the Fulton County Medical Examiner's office confirmed with 11Alive. The medical examiner's office said that 48-year-old Sharon Barnes was found dead inside the facility at 600 Palmetto Logistics Parkway. USPS confirmed...
Georgia men’s basketball releases 2024-2025 schedule
Georgia men’s basketball officially announced its schedule for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. The Bulldogs will host five Saturday SEC home games and play in multiple neutral site matchups. Georgia will begin its season Nov. 4 with three-straight home games against non-conference opponents. The Bulldogs will then travel 70 miles...
Athens paving the way for 211 Mile Georgia Hi-Lo Trail
It is no secret that traveling throughout the state of Georgia predominantly requires the use of highways and cars. In 2019, Mary Charles Howard, founder and local cyclist, sought to change that with the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Initiative. Howard noted the success of Athens’ Firefly Trail, which spans 39 miles...
Jordan Allen wills Buford football to win over Benedictine
BUFORD — Two-point conversions have become Buford’s forte over the past two games. It has struck gold three times. Friday night, in a 29-28 victory over Benedictine Military School, the Wolves needed every point to post a double-digit comeback and one-point victory over the Cadets at Tom Riden Stadium.
5 Winners (and 3 losers) from Atlanta Falcons 2024 training camp
Winner: Michael Penix Jr. Things couldn't have gone more perfectly for the Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback. Penix stayed healthy throughout camp and consistently flashed talent showing why Atlanta made the reach that they did on draft day. The quarterback's early preseason action showed off his arm and comfort within the pocket.
Red Lobster closing another metro Atlanta location this month
The seafood chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and closed over 100 locations, including restaurants in Athens, Roswell and Dublin, Georgia. Now, Red Lobster wants to also close the location at 6550 Tara Blvd in Jonesboro.
VP Harris and Gov. Walz to campaign in Ga. next week
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) -Building off of the momentum of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz will kick off a bus tour in Georgia on Wednesday. This is the first time the Vice President and Governor Walz will campaign together in Georgia. The swing through South Georgia will […]
‘False Fall’ Ending: Georgia Braces for More Heat
After a string of unseasonably cool days, Georgians woke up this morning to what might be the last gasp of the state’s first “false fall” of the year. With temperatures in the 80s and a crispness in the air that hinted at the changing seasons, it was just a brief reprieve before the heat is set to return, reminding residents that summer isn’t over yet.
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