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Former Georgia Senator, Dalton native passes away at 91
DALTON, Ga. — Former Georgia Senator and Dalton native Dr. Don Thomas has passed away at the age of 91. Thomas' obituary says he passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. According to the obituary, Thomas was a family practice physician in Dalton for 58 years.
Atlanta mother found dead 2 years after teen son, brother found shot to death, family says
ATLANTA — The mother of a 13-year-old boy who was found shot and killed in DeKalb County back in 2022 has now been found dead in Atlanta, the boy's father and police told 11Alive on Friday. Atlanta Police put out a missing person's report for 35-year-old Chanell Crosby on...
Chick-fil-A dethroned as America’s best fast food restaurant, report says
(Gray News) - Chick-fil-A has been dethroned as America’s best fast food restaurant, according to USA Today. The Atlanta-based fast food restaurant was crowned No. 1 on the publication’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards for nine consecutive years. However, this year, the restaurant dropped to No. 3.
$10,000 Reward Offered as Atlanta Revisits 1990 Cold Case Murder of Princella Eppes
A decades-old cold case is getting renewed attention in Atlanta with the aid of a new billboard and a significant monetary offer for information. Princella Eppes, who was just 22 years old at the time of her death, was found murdered in her apartment back in 1990. Over 34 years later, her family and the Atlanta police are still searching for answers, and now a $10,000 reward is on the table for tips that could finally lead to an arrest in this lingering case.
Metro Atlanta mother left for trip days ago. Her boyfriend came home without her, family says
Harvey has been confirmed to be alive and back in Atlanta. According to a family member, Harvey spoke to Crosby’s friends, but claims to not know where she is. He says he left her in middle Georgia, but didn’t say where.
Atlanta's Fairburn-Gordon Apartments Struggle with Unmet Repairs as City Presses Owners for Action
In Atlanta's ongoing struggle with substandard living conditions, the embattled Fairburn-Gordon Apartments in Adamsville have become a focal point of contention between the city and the property's owners. A recent municipal court hearing, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, underscored existing problems such as inadequate windows, stairs, and interiors despite the landlords' claims of improvements following a $500,000 investment.
Georgia's Achilles Heel Identified For 2024 Season
Georgia might be the top dog in college football entering the 2024 season, but the Bulldogs aren't bulletproof. ESPN recently revealed areas of concern for teams in its post-spring top 25 poll and listed a suspect pass-rush as Georgia's biggest question mark. "Georgia lost only one game last season ...
UWG alumna, leader appointed toGeorgia 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.
Pool Build Sales Representative Wanted in Senoia, GA for J&M Pool Company
J&M Pool Company is a fast-growing full service swimming pool company located on the southside of Atlanta with over 60 employees that specializes in high end custom solutions for our clients. We are looking for an experienced Pool Build Sales Representative to create and manage multiple sales leads (at one...
Richland County Sheriff: 16-year-old charged in double homicide after fleeing to Atlanta
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said a 16-year-old was arrested and charged in a double murder that took place in the Lower Richland community earlier this month. Two young men were killed on July 9 off the 300 block of Hickory Ridge Drive and one person...
butter’dudder’s 6th Anniversary Celebration Means Giving Back
It’s Christmas in July! Eggnog, Milk and Cookies, and Peppermint Mocha will all be making a limited-time appearance next week at butter’dudder! In celebration of the shop’s sixth anniversary, a portion of proceeds will go toward Bremen PD’sand Carrollton Fraternal Order of Police’s “Shop with a Cop” charity and Walton County Sheriff’s Office’s “Shop with a Hero” initiative, which will bless local children who may not receive much during the Christmas season.
Restaurant Report Card: Howell’s Kitchen fails with 62; Slopes BBQ earns 100
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Howell Mill Road in Atlanta, Howell’s Kitchen & Bar is in the spotlight after failing a routine health inspection. The Fulton County restaurant scored 62 points and a “U” for unsatisfactory. The report states knives stored in the kitchen were touching a dirty pipe. Plus, hamburgers, chicken and coleslaw were at unsafe temperatures. And there was an abundance of fruit flies and a roach-like insect seen crawling up the wall.
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia opens new 63,000-square-foot facility in Athens
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia opened a new 63,000-square-foot facility at 890 Newton Bridge Road, on Thursday, July 18. The ribbon cutting took place at 4 p.m. with several keynote speakers, including Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz, Deputy Commissioner Rusty Haygood from the Department of Community Affairs, Danah Craft from Feeding Georgia, Kevin Price from Kevin Price Construction and Board Chair of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Billy Porter.
Kristen Golightly: Departure from UWG to University of Tennessee Sparks Search for New Women’s Golf Coach
University of West Georgia's head women's golf coach, Kristen Golightly, is leaving to take an assistant coaching position at the University of Tennessee, announced by Director of Athletics Jason Carmichael. Golightly, who initially joined UWG as an assistant coach in 2018, has led the women's golf program for the last two seasons. During her tenure, the team achieved significant success with multiple All-Gulf South Conference and All-American selections, as well as a Gulf South Conference Championship in 2021.
FRIDAY REWIND: Men's Basketball Stuns Wake Forest on the Road
Highlights from Georgia Tech vs. Wake Forest (ACC Digital Network) The Yellow Jackets got a walk-off game-winner in the post from Baye Ndongo to seal a 70-69 victory over Wake Forest on the road. It was the first home loss of the season for the Demon Deacons. Miles Kelly led Georgia Tech with 19 points on 7 of 11 field goals.
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