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Georgia Power electricity bills are high, here’s what officials say is happening
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The current increase to the electricity bills comes after a late 2022 approval of Georgia Powers Integrated Resource Plan. This plan was approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission and allows for rates to be increased until 2025. Below is an official statement from Georgia Power about their increased rates. “At […]
Sears struggles to honor policy after longtime shopper of 50 years claims ‘everything has changed’ – now I’m out $700
A SEARS customer is fed up with the store after encountering a warranty issue. Despite 50 years as a customer of the historic department store, she’s found that things have changed. Ann Dell, of Georgia, has long relied on Sears for her appliances, she told local ABC affiliate WSB.
'We no longer trust the post office' | Central Georgians still having issues with U.S. mail
MACON, Ga. — Postal service problems continue to linger in Georgia. This week state lawmakers are pressing the postmaster general on the work that's being done to solve the issue. The postal regulatory commission scored Georgia's postal service 63.7% for on-time performance, while the national average was 87%. A...
Applications for absentee ballots accepted next week
Voters in Athens-Clarke County can apply for an absentee ballot for this November’s election starting Monday. Though many people have returned to voting in person, absentee ballots are still available. The application process for absentee voting in the November 2024 election begins on Monday, August 19th. The last day to apply for an absentee ballot is eleven days before the election, October 26th.
Panthers looking for more efficiency in final third after draw with Georgia
On Thursday, the University of Pittsburgh women’s soccer team kicked off its 2024 season with a big-time opening matchup: Georgia. The Panthers, ranked at No. 7 coming into the season, took on the Bulldogs, ranked No. 14, and played to a scoreless draw. The Panthers finished the match with...
Usher Suffers Neck Injury, Postpones First Three Nights Of Past Present Future Tour
Usher has postponed two more tour dates. The announcement comes after he already cancelling the opening night of his Past Present Future Tour due to a neck injury he suffered while rehearsing.Usher Announces ‘Past, Present, Future’ Official Tour Dates After a successful, sold-out run of his My Way Las Vegas residency, Usher announced his highly anticipated Past Present Future Tour in February. The 17-city trek was announced in celebration of his 30-year career and latest album, Coming Home. “Earlier this week, I suffered an injury to my neck while rehearsing to provide my fans with the greatest Usher show of all time,” he informed fans on his Instagram on Thursday...
Ludacris offering 2-night stay at Atlanta mansion for $4
ATLANTA - Rapper and actor Ludacris is offering a few lucky fans the opportunity to live like a superstar with a stay at his Atlanta mansion. The Grammy Award-winning rapper, whose given name is Christopher Brian Bridges, has teamed up with Booking.com to open up his estate for a two-night stay from Sept. 3 to 5.
Fun Things To Do In Atlanta This Week
Aug. 15-18 Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is back in North America and heading to Duluth, set to charm audiences in August. This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal in April 2005. Since its creation, the show has amazed over 10 million spectators, in 20 countries, on four continents. Corteo will be presented at the Gas South Arena for six shows.
NL East rival steals 2021 playoff hero from Braves in clearly desperate move
For Atlanta Braves fans, Eddie Rosario's time(s) with the team will be best remembered for when he basically singlehandedly beat the Dodgers in the 2024 NLCS (with a lovely assist from Tyler Matzek) to get to the World Series. He was a one-man wrecking crew who came up time after time to get Atlanta back to the Fall Classic where the team ultimately took down the Astros. It was a wonderful time.
HIGHLIGHTS: Garrison Hearst's nephew Andrew Beard GOES OFF in season opener
Highlights of Prince Avenue Christian's (Athens, GA) sophomore running back Andrew Beard in a 35-28 season opening win over West Forsyth (Cumming, GA). Beard finished with 21 carries for 189 yards and a score. He is the nephew of former NFL running back Garrison Hearst.
UGA rolls out new enrollment plan
The University of Georgia has developed a strategic enrollment management plan for the first time since 2007, according to UGA Today. In recent years, the campus has seen continued growth in applications and freshman class size, going from about 5,600 freshmen from approximately 28,500 applicants in fall 2020 to almost 6,200 freshmen from an applicant pool of 43,000 in 2024.
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