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No bad blood between Florida Gators, Georgia running back Trevor Etienne
DALLAS, Texas — This year's edition of the Georgia-Florida rivalry will have an interesting storyline with former Florida running back Trevor Etienne suiting up for the red and black. While Florida fans will surely let the former Gator have it, his former teammates don't hold a grudge as he prepares for a new phase of his career.
Georgia Man Arrested Following Pursuit in Guthrie County
(Guthrie Co) A Georgia man was arrested after a high-speed chase in Guthrie County on Tuesday. According to the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, 58-year-old Paul William Bolin of Athens, Georgia, was driving a 2020 Toyota Camry when he passed a fully marked squad car at an excessive speed. Radar clocked his speed at 83 mph. When the deputy activated the emergency lights and siren, Bolin accelerated further, reaching speeds of 97 mph.
Auburn football given surprising respect by Kirby Smart and his Dawgs
Auburn football is receiving eyebrow-raising respect from the Georgia Bulldogs football program at SEC media days. Kirby Smart gave mythical status to Jordan-Hare Stadium, where his Dawgs were down double-digits to the Tigers in 2023 -- asserting a surprising superlative during his appearance. “Let’s start with this, Auburn is one...
Popular Atlanta Dancer Deundray Cottrell Mysteriously Found Dead | TSR Investigates
Deundray Cottrell reportedly went missing in on July 4. Days later, his deceased body was found in a backyard shed. Cottrell was a beloved dancer in Atlanta and a student pursuing his PhD. Now, his mysterious death has his family and friends seeking answers and justice. What happened to Cottrell, and who is responsible? The [...] The post Popular Atlanta Dancer Deundray Cottrell Mysteriously Found Dead | TSR Investigates appeared first on The Shade Room.
Donald Trump’s classified documents appeal will be heard in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The special prosecutor overseeing former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case has filed an appeal of Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of the case, meaning any oral arguments in the case will be heard in Atlanta. Jack Smith’s Wednesday notice of appeal brings...
Blocked Braves top prospect could be the ticket to landing huge deadline name
Alex Anthopoulos has some big decisions to make. The Atlanta Braves are still very much a playoff team after a frustrating first half for Braves Country's standards. While the starting pitching has been phenomenal, the batting order has been anything but that. Yes, not having Michael Harris II for well over a month now hurts and so does having Ronald Acuña Jr. out for the season, but make a move!
Carson Beck not worried about being the highest rated QB in EA Sports College Football 25
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck took the stage on day 2 of SEC media days. One day after the long-awaited release of the EA Sports College Football 25 video game Beck was asked his thoughts on being the highest-rated quarterback in the game. "It's a video game. Rate me where you...
Delta flight diverted back to Atlanta airport after 'smoky odor' detected in cabin, airline says
ATLANTA — A Delta flight was diverted back to the Atlanta airport on Wednesday after a "smoky odor" was detected in the cabin, according to a spokesperson for Delta Air Lines. According to the airline, Delta flight 4955 took off from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and was heading to Montgomery,...
Report: Atlanta ranks worst city for income inequality in America
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta placed first as the worst city in America for income inequality, according to a new report from GOBankingRates. The report found that Atlanta’s bottom 20% earned an average income of $11,221 while the top 20% earned an average of $324,230. GOBankingRates researchers...
Downtown Atlanta Loses Popular Restaurant Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks After Water Main Break
The owner claims the restaurant was 'ruined' after damage from Atlanta's major water main break. Downtown Atlanta is losing one of its notable restaurants. The owner of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks said its “landmark” location will not reopen after closing due to the city’s June water main break.
Expert’s sleepers to watch from Braves 2024 draft class
The MLB Draft is over, and the Braves focused on pitching in the first half and position players in the second half. The class is headlined by top pick Cam Caminiti, but Atlanta has made its bones in the later rounds. Michael Harris II was a third-round pick of the 2019 cycle, while Spencer Strider was a fourth-rounder the following year.
UGA announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
The University of Georgia has unveiled the 40 Under 40 Class of 2024, a group of young alumni that includes a deputy national intelligence officer, a senior entertainment writer for Variety, an AI innovator at Microsoft, and more. The 40 Under 40 program celebrates the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements...
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.
Cleveland Police Chief Returns from Executive Education Visit in Israel
(ATLANTA) — Cleveland Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker recently returned to Georgia from Israel after an intensive two weeks of public safety leadership training with the country’s top police executives for the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange’s (GILEE). This was the 31st annual peer-to-peer executive education program. Shoemaker...
Newnan Mayor Keith Brady Appointed to Georgia's State Workforce Development Board by Governor Kemp
Newnan's Mayor Keith Brady steps onto the state stage as the Governor's pick for the State Workforce Development Board. In a move signaling confidence in local leadership, Governor Brian Kemp appointed Mayor Brady to a three-year term on the esteemed workforce collective—taking the baton from the Honorable Randy Toms.
SMITH: 100-year-old Orlean Castronis a Link to University of Georgia's Past
Orlean Castronis is a retired former journalist, the widow of one of the most popular players and coaches ever to wear the Red and Black, and likely is the only living person to have seen Harry Mehre coach a game live between the hedges of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium. You...
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