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Bipartisan Effort Paves Way for Reviving Closed Hospitals in Ga.
ATLANTA — At the shuttered Atlanta Medical Center, a “Stronger Together” mural sends a hopeful message near a summer spray of hydrangeas. The campus was mostly quiet on a recent weekend, since AMC closed almost two years ago. A lone security vehicle sat behind a chain-link fence, and pedestrians passed by without even a glance. In the town of Cuthbert, some 160 miles away, the Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center also remains shut after closing four years ago, another Southern hospital casualty in a region...
Election deniers in key states are newly empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local election offices, which […]
Albany State to host 2024 Criminal Justice Association of Georgia conference
ALBANY – Albany State University will host the 2024 Criminal Justice Association of Georgia (CJAG) annual conference Oct. 4-5. This year’s theme is “Redefining Boundaries: The New Era of Criminal Justice Innovation.” The annual event brings together criminal justice students, faculty, and professionals from across the state, fostering an environment of learning, collaboration and professional ...
NEWTON FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Newton Rams Break School Scoring Record
On Friday at Sharp Stadium, the Newton football team bounced back from their season-opening loss to Eastside with a 70-0 victory over Alcovy, racking up the most points scored in a game in the school’s 75-year history. The Rams had a 64-0 lead at halftime.
Adopt a dog on National Dog Day. These 8 pups are available for adoption in the Macon area
If you’re in the market for a furry friend (who isn’t?), there are several pups available for adoption at local shelters. Here are their profiles and details on how to adopt them.
6 months later | Issues continue for troubled USPS facility in Atlanta
ATLANTA — This week marks six months since the launch of a significant mail facility in Georgia upended service and prompted political outcry on both sides of the aisle. 11Alive News has been investigating delays and fielding concerns from Georgians since shortly after the new Regional Processing & Distribution Center opened in late February. More than 3,000 complaints have been received about everything from missing prescriptions to concerns about absentee ballots that never arrived.
Shannon Sharpe devises plan to call in sick from First Take due to ‘epic show’ and fans joke they’ll try it with work
NFL Hall-of-Famer Shannon Sharpe joked he would call in sick from First Take after a live taping of his Nightcap show. Sharpe, 56, and his co-host Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson hit the road over the weekend with the first two stops in Atlanta, Georgia, and Houston, Texas. And the two seemingly...
Atlanta Symphony returns to Piedmont Park for free concert on Sept. 10
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will return to Piedmont Park on Tuesday, Sep. 10, at 7:30 p.m. with a free performance on Oak Hill. William R. Langley conducts the evening’s program, featuring a selection of orchestral favorites and a preview of ASO’s two-season endeavor, the Beethoven Project. Program selections will include movements from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, […] The post Atlanta Symphony returns to Piedmont Park for free concert on Sept. 10 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Outkast suing Atlanta EDM duo over 'ATLiens' name
ATLANTA - Iconic rap group Outkast is suing another Atlanta-based duo over who has the rights to the name "ATLiens." High Schoolers LLC, the trademark holding company established by rappers Antwan Patton, aka Big Boi, and Andre Benjamin, better known as Andre 3000, filed the lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on Aug. 20.
Ex-Atlanta CFO Jim Beard to be sentenced in city hall corruption case
ATLANTA - Jim Beard, the former chief financial officer for the City of Atlanta during Mayor Kasim Reed's administration, will find out how long he'll be in prison for embezzling city funds and falsifying tax records during his time with the city. Beard pleaded guilty to federal tax program theft...
Georgia Bulldogs news: Little brother shuts up FSU fans, Stetson Bennett named Stafford’s backup, and more
If Georgia's beatdown of FSU in last year’s Orange Bowl wasn’t enough to shut up disgruntled Seminoles fans still crying about not making the College Football Playoff, then maybe Georgia Tech’s 24-21 win in Week 0 will. Starting the season at No. 10 in the country, Mike Norvell’s team was a favorite to make the 12-team CFP and win the ACC, but those dreams could be in big jeopardy after the shocking upset loss in Dublin.
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