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Josh Pate's SEC Champion Prediction Will Shock Georgia Bulldogs Fans
With SEC Media Days now concluded, the college football season is right around the corner, bringing with it heightened anticipation. This season promises to be one of the most intriguing in some time, marked by significant conference realignment and the introduction of an expanded College Football ...
Georgians continue to struggle at the pumps
(The Center Square) — Portia Effinger has seen firsthand the difficult choices some Georgians have to make when faced with high gas prices. "It is very difficult, and it's mind-boggling," Effinger said as she filled up her car at a Chevron Station on N. Peachtree Road off Interstate 285 in Dunwoody last week. "I work in public service, and so it's very heart-wrenching when you hear someone say they have to choose between putting gas in their car, paying their car payment versus putting food...
Legends of Georgia Radio HOF To Welcome Spriggs
Atlanta radio programmer Pete Spriggs will be among this year’s inductees to the Legends of Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. He commented to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Rodney Ho, “It’s really great to be recognized with so many fantastic broadcasters. It was a blessing to have Cox Radio hand me the keys [to Atlanta news/talk WSB-AM] to work beside such great talent. We all accomplished some great things together.” Spriggs took over as program director of WSB-AM in 2000 and served as director of branding and programming. WSB-AM was the top billing radio station in America for four consecutive years. In 2010, Spriggs managed the addition of an FM signal (WSBB) and the departure of Neal Boortz, as well as bringing in new talent such as Herman Cain, Erick Erickson, Eric Von Haessler, and Mark Arum. The station also acquired Rush Limbaugh from cross-town rival WGST. WSB-AM earned multiple Marconi Awards,
UWG alumna, leader appointed to Georgia 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.
Showers and storms will continue into the work week
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Into the night, chances of rain will steadily end. A few isolated showers cannot be ruled out, but most remain dry through Monday morning. Lows will fall toward the seasonable low to mid-70s. An upper-level trough to our north will keep rain chances elevated through Monday...
'We are reaching desperate times' | Here's why a Macon restaurant has started a GoFundMe
MACON, Ga. — Desperate times call for desperate measures, and one Macon restaurant says that times for them are truly "desperate" and they "need your help." The Kimchi Factory on 440 Walnut Street Lane says they are struggling to keep their doors open amid slowing business, financial pressure and more. Now, they're going straight to the public in hopes of keeping the business afloat.
A Magical Evening: IU’s Sold-Out Atlanta Concert Wows Fans
On her first ever North American tour, South Korean singer IU delivered a breathtaking performance at the sold-out State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. Known for her angelic voice and versatile artistry, IU enchanted her fans with a show that was nothing short of spectacular, filled with mesmerizing visuals and a well-curated setlist that spanned her entire career. The concert was a meticulously planned spectacle divided into six distinct sections: Hypnotic, Energetic, Romantic, Ecstatic, Heroic, and the Encore, each marked by a unique outfit and a distinct vibe.
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