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Riverdale High School girls soccer team head coach charged with statutory rape
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — The head coach for a Middle Tennessee high school girls soccer team has been charged with statutory rape among other offenses, officials confirm. Nathan Sweet, the head coach for the girl's soccer team at Riverdale High School, was placed on unpaid suspension pending the...
Atlanta Braves players spend time with cancer patients
ATLANTA, Ga. (WSAV) – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta had some very special visitors last week. Spencer Strider and Tyler Matzek of the Atlanta Braves took time to hang out with cancer and blood disorders patients and staff at Scottish Rite Hospital. The Braves mascot Blooper, as well as the players’ wives also joined in on […]
Simone Biles is coming to Atlanta this year | What you need to know
ATLANTA — Simone Biles is coming to Atlanta! Biles and a team of all-star gymnasts will bring the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour to Gas South Arena on Oct. 13. Tickets are available for purchase now. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Peters Elevated to Associate Head Coach
ATLANTA -- Entering his third season on the Georgia State men's basketball staff, Danny Peters has been elevated to associate head coach, head coach Jonas Hayes announced. " Danny Peters has earned the right to be elevated to associate head coach, Hayes said as he enters his third season at Georgia State. He works extremely hard, and he is detail-oriented, process-oriented and people-oriented. I'm extremely blessed to have him on our staff, and I'm excited to reward him. The next step for him is to become a Division I head coach. Before coming to GSU in 2022-23, Peters coached alongside...
Peachtree Road Race 2024: Here's what you need to know
ATLANTA - Thousands of runners are expected to take to the streets of Atlanta on Thursday for the 55th annual Peachtree Road Race. Organizers say they are anticipating their largest crowd since 2019 for the popular Atlanta Fourth of July tradition, and they've been working for weeks to prepare for around 50,000 walkers and runners taking part in the race either in-person or virtually.
Atlanta Dream player joins Canada’s Olympic basketball team
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Laeticia Amihere, an Atlanta Dream forward, has been named to the named to the 2024 Canada Women’s National Basketball Olympic Team roster, according to Canada Basketball. Amihere is the second Atlanta Dream player to participate in this year’s Paris games, joining teammate Rhyne...
2025 offensive tackle Juan Gaston includes Tennessee in top four
2025 offensive tackle prospect Juan Gaston announced his top four schools. Gaston’s top four schools are Tennessee, Georgia, Oregon and South Carolina. He will announce his commitment on Aug. 2. The 6-foot-7, 345-pound four-star offensive tackle prospect is from Westlake High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Gaston is ranked as the No. 158 overall prospect in the class of 2025. He is ranked as the No. 17 offensive tackle and No. 24 player in Georgia, according to 247Sports. The Vols hosted Gaston four times on unofficial visits. He last visited Tennessee on June 14 for an official visit. Tennessee offered him a scholarship on on May 29, 2022. Tennessee has 16 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, cornerback Tre Poteat. and edge Mariyon Dye. 🚨NEWS🚨 4-star IOL Juan Gaston will announce his commitment on August 2, per @SWiltfong_‼️ Will he choose Georgia, Oregon, Tennessee or South Carolina?🤔 Read: https://t.co/VC6zR7ej2c pic.twitter.com/bj2YimtZFh — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 2, 2024
15 finalists selected for the Relay Payments Haul of Fame contest
ATLANTA — The final 15 have been selected. Relay Payments is revealing the 15 finalists for its second annual Haul of Fame contest, which honors inspiring truck drivers and their contributions to the trucking industry. Public voting is now open for these 15 exceptional drivers at relaypayments.com/hauloffame. In August, drivers with the five highest votes will be reviewed by a celebrity judging panel, and two drivers will ultimately be selected as the 2024 Haul of Fame winners.
What Atlanta, and Cobb County, Can Do To Be The Best World Cup Hosts
On Thursday, I got a preview of what the 2026 World Cup will look like, when the USA, Canada, and Mexico host the event, as Atlanta hosted a Copa America game between the United States and Panama. Though the USA lost a bitterly fought contest, the event could be seen as an overall positive for a very big reason.
Meet Sheena Parker: Her Firm 4SYT Industries Makes Millions Every Year Cleaning Major Sports Arenas
Sheena Parker, founder and CEO of 4SYT Industries, a Black woman-owned facility maintenance company based in Atlanta, Georgia, is making waves in the industry. Her company has secured significant contracts with major venues like Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, gearing up for the 2022 World Series. Parker proudly oversees 4SYT’s...
Atlanta Braves honor Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee and other state-recognized groups
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Atlanta Braves organization recently honored several state-recognized groups claiming Native American heritage. During the Georgia Tribe Night, held at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, June 29, the Atlanta Braves honored the Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee, the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe, the Cherokee of Georgia Tribal Council, and the Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns.
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