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More than 5 pounds of 'liquid ecstasy' found on traveler at Atlanta airport, CPB says
More than 5 lbs. of a chemical known as "liquid ecstasy" and "coma in a bottle" were seized from a traveler who landed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday.
College Football Playoff Predictions: Bracketology shake up after FSU loss
We hadn’t planned to publish another College Football Playoff Bracketology column until after week one, but two things happened. During the halftime show, analyst Sam Acho said the highest ranked Group of 5 champ would automatically receive the No. 12 seed in the College Football Playoff. That isn’t true at all, but that’s what millions […] The post College Football Playoff Predictions: Bracketology shake up after FSU loss appeared first on On3.
South Georgia celebrates National Dog Day
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - It is National Dog Day, and many locals are celebrating. The holiday was created to recognize how many dogs need to be rescued each year. It not only honors family pets but also service dogs and police K-9s who put their lives on the line each day.
DPH confirms measles case in metro Atlanta
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a metro Atlanta resident who was not fully vaccinated. The individual was exposed to measles while traveling out of the country. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with the individual while they were infectious. Measles is very contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Measles virus can stay in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person has left the room. Measles symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the...
Caitlin Clark's Unreal Logo Three Against Atlanta Dream Goes Viral
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark continues to impress every time she steps on the floor. Her range from beyond the arc has been one thing nobody else can touch, and it’s been on full display Monday night against the Atlanta Dream. As she continues her rookie of the year campaign, she also is ...
HBCU football twins set to face off in SIAC rivalry matchup
Darnell, a cornerback for Fort Valley State, and Darren, a wide receiver for Clark Atlanta, were inseparable until they committed to play football at rival HBCUs. The post HBCU football twins set to face off in SIAC rivalry matchup appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Nick’s New Beginning sets second All-Recovery Festival for Sept. 22
Nick’s New Beginnings will host the Second Annual All-Recovery Festival on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 12:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Church in Jackson. “There’s never been any kind of support for recovery in Butts County, so we are working to build a community recovery family,” said Garret Vandever, co-founder of Nick’s New Beginnings, of the reason behind holding the festival. “The recovery festival is part of our effort to bring people and families in the community together and make them aware of recovery and let them see what that’s like.”
Poor air quality is expected in metro Atlanta on Monday afternoon
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Monday, August 26, 2024. What is in the alert?. The alert gives the following information:. …CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR ATLANTA FOR.
Harris-backed lawsuit challenges recent changes to Georgia’s election certification rules
A new lawsuit brought by the Democratic Party and backed by the Harris-Walz campaign was filed Monday to challenge recent changes to Georgia’s election certification rules. The lawsuit, targeting Georgia’s State Election Board, contends that “chaos” will ensue in November if a series of last-minute rule changes by the unelected panel are allowed to stand.…
National severe weather forces Red Cross blood supply to further diminish
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby and other major storms around the country have left The American Red Cross suffering from a diminished blood supply. Severe weather in the past few weeks has forced the cancellation of nearly 60 blood drives around the country. According to The American Red Cross, annually, […]
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