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Sheriff’s Office makes multiple arrests in Fulton County Jail fraud investigation
Multiple arrests were made in a fraud investigation involving contraband at the Fulton County Jail, with six individuals arrested and five more sought by investigators. The post Sheriff’s Office makes multiple arrests in Fulton County Jail fraud investigation appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
High school students in Fulton County can connect with leadership program
Fulton County's CONNECTED: Youth Leadership Program offers high school students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, explore career paths, and receive incentives, including a $25 sign-on bonus and a $2,500 scholarship for senior students. The post High school students in Fulton County can connect with leadership program appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Harris has South Asian American voters in swing state Georgia fired up
ATLANTA — Indian American voters in Georgia are charged up, volunteering and donating this election cycle. The reason is simple: Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make history Thursday night as the first South Asian American and Black woman to accept a major party’s presidential nomination in the U.S.
Sequoyah Middle Student Wins Award For AI Project
The Clayton County Board of Education recently recognized Sequoyah Middle School eighth grader Jaidyn Lee, who won the grand prize from the United Way of Greater Atlanta’s annual STEMUp event. Lee’s idea for an AI facial recognition software machine aims to streamline the school entry process, enhancing security and saving valuable time for students and staff. To earn the $10,000 grand prize, he presented this idea at the live competition. Pictured during the Aug. 5 School Board meeting are School Board members Sabrina Hill and Joy Tellis Cooper, Superintendent Dr. Anthony Smith, Lee and School Board Chair Jessie Goree.
Water tower work off Hembree Road in Roswell draws nearby furor
ROSWELL, Ga. — Repairs to two water towers off Hembree Road have caused issues for nearby residents and Fulton County officials. The $1.6 million project, which includes work on one 1-million-gallon tank and another 200,000-gallon tank, began in May and is scheduled for completion Nov. 9. The towers, or pressure regulators, serve around 9,500 area residents.
Restaurant Report Card: Wings City fails with 51; Burger Crush earns 100
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Bells Ferry Road in Cherokee County, Wings City is open for business even though the health inspector asked management to voluntarily close after failing back-to-back inspections. On Aug. 13, Wings City scored just 63 points. Three days later, Wings City failed again with only 51 points and a “U” for unsatisfactory.
Man Critically Injured in Shooting on Atlanta Interstate Exit Ramp, Causing Traffic Delays
A violent incident occurred on an Atlanta interstate last night, leaving a man with life-threatening injuries. The DeKalb County Police Department reported that they were summoned to the scene after receiving a call about a person suffering from a gunshot wound on the exit ramp from Interstate 285 southbound to Interstate 20 eastbound. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the shooting took place just before 11 p.m., and the injured man was promptly transported to an area hospital for medical attention.
Residents agree North Springs MARTA Corridor needs greenspace, walkability
Sandy Springs residents expressed their support for the proposed greenspace and transit-oriented development at the North Springs MARTA Station, but also expressed concerns about the number of trees that would be cut down for the project. The post Residents agree North Springs MARTA Corridor needs greenspace, walkability appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
A trip down memory lane: Recapping Georgia football's 2023 season
Before Georgia football takes the gridiron Aug. 31 for its season-opening game against Clemson, here’s a lookback on its 2023 campaign. The Bulldogs left their expectations of a three-peat unfilled but set the stage for the future. Home, sweet home. Georgia opened the 2023 season with a couple of...
Bulldogs Now - Catching Up with
When the Dawgs kickoff next week against Clemson two players in particular will be key in ensuring a Georgia victory: Center Jared Wilson and edge rusher Mykel Williams. Mykel is poised for a big-time season after switching to a more versatile role. Jared will be replacing longtime starting center Sedrick Van Pran.
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