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Georgians continue to struggle at the pumps
(The Center Square) — Portia Effinger has seen firsthand the difficult choices some Georgians have to make when faced with high gas prices. "It is very difficult, and it's mind-boggling," Effinger said as she filled up her car at a Chevron Station on N. Peachtree Road off Interstate 285 in Dunwoody last week. "I work in public service, and so it's very heart-wrenching when you hear someone say they have to choose between putting gas in their car, paying their car payment versus putting food...
Braves lose another key starter to long-term injury
The major injuries keep on coming for the Atlanta Braves.The team announced on Sunday evening that second baseman Ozzie Albies suffered a fractured wrist in its 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals and that he is expected to miss at least eight weeks. That will sideline him for most of the remaining games in the regular season. Ozzie Albies today underwent X-rays that revealed a left wrist fracture. He is expected to miss approximately eight weeks.— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 21, 2024 Albies was injured in the ninth inning during a play a second base when his wrist got caught up...
Six Flags to Require Chaperones for Guests 15 and Under
Six Flags Over Georgia will soon require chaperones for its younger guests. Starting Friday, all guests who are 15-years-old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone that is at least 21-years-old from 4 p.m. onwards, the park announced Monday. "The safety of our guests and associates has always been our top priority at Six Flags Over Georgia. We are committed to keeping Six Flags Over Georgia a place where...
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING NOTICE- CDBG Program Reallocation
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024 to receive comments on the amendment of Program Years (PY) 2023 & 2024 Annual Action Plans for the reallocation of unexpended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds. A total of $84,260.23 in unexpended Community...
OTR Hoops: First Look at Power 24 Standouts – July 22, 2024
MARIETTA, Georgia, – Coaches from over 200 colleges and universities from across the country were present to take in the action of the OTR Power 24. Even the coaching staff from the two-time National Champion University of Connecticut were in attendance. Here is a look at a few of the names that got our attention last weekend.
UGA Recruiting: What Factored Into Latest Commit Choosing Georgia?
“I’ve been going there for years, every time that I go over there it feels like home,” Smith told DawgsHQ. “Every time that I go there it’s a great experience. It’s close to home. There’s such a great community behind it.”
UWG alumna, leader appointed to Georgia Council for the Arts
An alumna and leader at the University of West Georgia has been appointed to the Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced earlier this week. Brandy Barker ’08, currently serving as UWG’s chief creative officer and assistant vice president for University Advancement, is a practiced arts leader with dynamic career spanning both academia and the creative industry. With this appointment, she will support the cultivation and growth of vibrant, thriving Georgia communities through the arts.
CITY OF MABLETON MEETING NOTICE
There will be a Called Meeting of the City of Mableton, Georgia, (“City”) Mayor and Council for the purpose of discussing and/or acting upon municipal, transitional and incorporative matters. The meetings will take place at Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell, Georgia and are open to the public.
Fulton jail kitchen remains shut down after carbon monoxide leaks
ATLANTA — Editor's note: The above video is from a previous report. A week after carbon monoxide leaks thwarted the Fulton County Jail kitchen's operations, the facility remains shut down. In an update Monday, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office said it still does not have full use of the...
Cobb Considering Next Step in 'Transformational' Trail Project
MARIETTA — The Cobb Board of Commissioners will consider pushing forward south Cobb's piece of a 100-mile-long trail that will connect 19 cities across seven counties on one continuous path. The project, dubbed the Chattahoochee RiverLands, is being led by the nonprofit Trust for Public Land with assistance from several local governments. The entire trail will stretch along the Chattahoochee from Lake Lanier's Buford Dam all the way to Newnan. ...
Cortavo Gifts Cobb County Sheriff's Office and Foundation with Laptops
In a demonstration of community support and collaboration, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office received a donation of 20 laptops valued at $5,000 from Cortavo, a distinguished technology services provider based in Marietta. The laptops were donated to the Cobb Sheriff Foundation, which subsequently allocated them to the REHEARSE (Re-help Educate And Retrain Someone Else) program, a key component of the ReAlign/ReStart initiative that focuses on providing GED opportunities and other educational resources in the Adult Detention Center. ...
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