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Metro Atlanta restaurant owner shares his concerns about economy, other issues as November election approaches
HAPEVILLE, Ga. — The heart of the upcoming general election lies with voters -- and 11Alive's politics show, The Georgia Vote, is working to make sure they stay at the center of the conversation. This week's Voice of the Voter is a Hapeville chef and entrepreneur. Meet Wade McSwain,...
Bipartisan Effort Paves Way for Reviving Closed Hospitals in Ga.
ATLANTA — At the shuttered Atlanta Medical Center, a “Stronger Together” mural sends a hopeful message near a summer spray of hydrangeas. The campus was mostly quiet on a recent weekend, since AMC closed almost two years ago. A lone security vehicle sat behind a chain-link fence, and pedestrians passed by without even a glance. In the town of Cuthbert, some 160 miles away, the Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center also remains shut after closing four years ago, another Southern hospital casualty in a region...
Miles College receives grant to convert practice football field from grass to turf
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Miles College is one of four HBCU’s that will receive a grant through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to refurbish their football field. The grant, called the ‘HBCU Invitational Field Refurbishment Program’, is an invitational grant designed to improve field quality, safety, and accessibility for students and local community groups serving youth through football. The program was founded by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (AMBFF) and is supported by the NFL Foundation.
WATCH: Projections for Alabama offensive depth chart in season opener
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide have to put together depth chart for Western Kentucky. Touchdown Alabama’s Stephen M. Smith shares his projections for the Tide’s offensive starting lineups in the video below:. Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You...
The Hive: Bringing Botanicals To The River District
A local apothecary, the Hive Botanical Experience, set down roots in a quaint stone cottage on Fifth Avenue across from The Foundry. The move brought the small business into the River District where it joined the other unique businesses in that corner of Rome. The Hive has been a more mobile business so the move was meant to provide a set location for customers to visit. “We wanted a way...
'Serious traffic accident' in Palmetto leaves one dead, authorities say | What we've learned
PALMETTO, Ga. — Palmetto authorities responded to a "serious traffic accident" that left one person dead at the intersection of Tommy Lee Cook Road and Highway 29 on Saturday night. Before 9 p.m., troopers responded to Georgia 14 near Tommy Lee Cook Road in Palmetto about a two-vehicle crash.
Georgia Senate to Review Prison Challenges at Upcoming Atlanta Hearing
The Senate Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee is slated to convene for its second hearing on August 28 at 9:00 a.m. Taking place in Atlanta at Mezzanine I, 18 Capitol Square SW, this meeting aims to dissect the operational challenges currently faced by the Georgia Department of Corrections, specifically pertaining to the security and safety of the state's correctional facilities, as announced by the Georgia State Senate.
Legendary jazz guitarist Russell Malone, dead at 60
Renowned jazz guitarist Russell Malone, who was born in Albany, Georgia but lived in Atlanta for over a decade, passed away on Friday, August 23 while on tour with Ron Carter in Japan, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional jazz guitar work and a commitment to the Atlanta community. The post Legendary jazz guitarist Russell Malone, dead at 60 appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Third Ranked Guntersville Claws Past Southside-Gadsden
SOUTHSIDE, AL – The Guntersville Wildcats, ranked third in Class 5A, traveled to Barney Hood Stadium and came away with an impressive 35-13 victory over Southside-Gadsden Friday night. Quarterback Street Smith shined in the season opener completing 16-of-18 passes, amassing 215 yards and a touchdown. His leading receiver, Dadrien...
Anthony Schwartz addresses season-ending injury, getting to wear home city's jersey
Anthony Schwartz isn't happy that a torn ligament in his knee ended his 2024 season, but the former Auburn receiver sent a grateful message to the Miami Dolphins for allowing him to wear his home city's jersey. "Was a lifelong dream of mine to put on these colors and play...
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