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Olympic fan hopes Atlanta airport recovers from IT meltdown before Paris flight
ATLANTA - International travelers beware, four days after a global software outage hindered travel in and out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, delays and cancelations continue to plague fliers. The travel disruptions are now causing problems for Americans seeking to head to Paris for the start of the 2024 Summer...
UGA Recruiting: He May Not Have a Five Star Ranking Yet, But Georgia is Making Him a Priority Like He is One
“I know they’re not really a team that wants to bother you all the time, but it doesn’t bother and when they talk to you, you know that’s going to be important,” Griffin told On3. “They’re going to let you know that you’re wanted. Really, we talk every now and then.”
Rockmart seeking public comment for Specialty Shop ordinance
The Rockmart City Council will be holding a public hearing during their mid-August regular session to get comments about whether they should allow for a new ordinance to pass that would govern certain kinds of businesses seeking to serve alcohol. Commonly referred to as a “cigar bar ordinance,” the idea is to allow for owners […] The post Rockmart seeking public comment for Specialty Shop ordinance appeared first on Polk Today.
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.
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