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Georgia beauty pageant star hosts free back-to-school supplies event
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Several metro Atlanta school districts are set to start class again in the next few weeks — and if your student still needs a backpack or other supplies, an event this weekend may be able to help. Carrington Manous, who was recently crowned...
Photos of Fani Willis found on would-be Trump assassin’s cell phone: report
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Pictures of Fulton County DA Fani Willis were found on the cell phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who law enforcement authorities believe to have shot former President Donald Trump, killed one person and seriously injured two others at a Pennsylvania rally. According...
UWG Finalizes Inaugural Division I Soccer Schedule
CARROLLTON, Ga. - An exciting new chapter awaits the University of West Georgia women's soccer program. Not only will the Wolves kick off year one under head coach Mallory Sayre next month, but they will do so in their first season of Division I soccer. "We embark on this exciting new phase for the program and the university," said Sayre. "We will embrace the challenges and increased competitiveness that comes with competing at the Division 1 level." It all starts officially August 15 as the Wolves travel up the road to Jacksonville State to play the first of six non-conference...
Georgia sees slight rise in unemployment
ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month to 3.3%, up from 3.2% in May, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson said joblessness typically rises during the summer when school is out. “Our students infuse our workforce with new talent and energy each summer,” he said. “While this may temporarily increase seasonal unemployment, the fresh skills and enthusiasm these young workers bring to...
Georgia's June net tax revenues up 6.5%; Adjusted YTD down 3.4%
The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in June approached a total of $3.03 billion, for an increase of $185.4 million or 6.5 percent compared to FY 2023, when net tax collections totaled $2.84 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled almost $32.95 billion, for a decrease of $182.2 million or 0.5 percent compared to FY 2023, during which the state’s motor fuel excise tax was suspended for more than half the fiscal year, until January 10, 2023. Net of motor fuel tax changes, net revenues for the year-ended June 30 were down 3.4 percent from fiscal year 2023. The changes within...
Small-business owner, economist share what makes Georgia's businesses boom
MACON, Ga. — On the far east end of Cherry Street, you'll find a "very good taste" with some flavor from Little India. "Some like mild, some like medium, some like spicy," Anu Sharma said stirring a pot of lamb korma. He's been a chef for 22 years, previously...
Golf Galaxy tees up to celebrate new store opening in Buckhead
Golf Galaxy is teed up to celebrate the grand opening this weekend of its new store in Buckhead. The interactive golf store plans a ribbon cutting on Friday, July 19, at 8:45 a.m. at its new location in the Buckhead Landing shopping center at 3330 Piedmont Road. Grand opening weekend hours will be Friday from […] The post Golf Galaxy tees up to celebrate new store opening in Buckhead appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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