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BrandsMart USA Celebrates Grand Opening in Kennesaw
KENNESAW — Hundreds of people eagerly lined up outside of BrandsMart USA’s new Kennesaw location for its grand opening Saturday. The new store, located in the Cobb Place Shopping Center on Ernest Barrett Parkway, celebrated its grand opening with a ceremony and ribbon-cutting with local, state and federally elected officials as well as BrandsMart and The Aaron’s Company employees. Attendees Sharon and Larry Dover, of Kennesaw, stood in line for...
Tyler Perry Stepping In To Help Atlanta Couple Scammed Out Of $60,000
This latest act of generosity from Perry follows his promise to build a new home for Josephine Wright, the 94-year-old Hilton Head, South Carolina woman who was fighting developers to keep her land. After George and Dorothy Williams were scammed by Steven Chastain, who held himself out to the pair...
Driver from Salem killed on SC 11
The state patrol announces a fatal, head-on crash this morning on highway 11 in Pickens County, took the life of a motorist from Salem. Trooper Ridgeway is referring reporters to the coroner’s office for the identity of the driver, who died at the scene. The time of the accident was the 9 o’clock hour this morning on SC 11 near Sliding Rock Road, about two miles west of Dacusville. The second driver, a Pickens resident, was injured and taken to Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Falcons veteran QB appears on top 10 trade block big board
The Falcons will report to training camp this time next week, but there could still be a couple of moves on the horizon. The defense needs bolstering. I hope to god that Raheem Morris isn’t content with the cornerback room, but the safety and edge units could also use some TLC.
Druski Announces Inaugural Music And Comedy ‘Coulda Fest’
Druski reveals details for the inaugural Coulda Fest, highlighting both music and comedy. Set for Sept. 7 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, the first-ever event brings Hip-Hop acts representing the city to the forefront. Eminem Escapes Death, Common & Pete Rock Kick Knowledge, Ice Spice & Central Cee Collide And More Hip-Hop Release Co-hosted by Druski and comedian/actor DC Young Fly, the lineup includes Lil Baby, Soulja Boy, Waka Flocka Flame, Yung Joc, Young Dro, Roscoe Dash, Navv Greene, Travis Porter, DJ Unk, Baby Drill, Baby Kia, Shop Boyz, Yung LA, F.L.Y., Rich Kidz, and Ugliest Rapper Alive. Kai Cenat...
Townsend defeats Stephens in Atlanta Open’s final Sunday Showdown
Taylor Townsend defeated Sloane Stephens in two sets on Sunday night, bringing her vibrant personality and powerful serves to the Atlanta Open Showdown. The post Townsend defeats Stephens in Atlanta Open’s final Sunday Showdown appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Four “Rocket Fuel” defendants sentenced
Four defendants in a multi-jurisdictional drug investigation were sentenced last week at the Oconee County Courthouse. All four entered guilty pleas to state grand jury indictments alleging their parts in a drug trafficking conspiracy that primarily involved heroin and methamphetamine. It was three years ago, at a Walhalla news conference, that Oconee Sheriff Mike Crenshaw and Alan Wilson, the state attorney’s general and others announced the indictments arose from the “Rocket Fuel” wiretap investigation, venued in both Oconee and Fairfield counties. The following sentences were announced Thursday: 16 years for Terrell Compton, for trafficking meth 28-100 grams and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime; 12 years for Mitchell Weston, trafficking in meth 28-100 grams; 10 years for Julianna Sims, trafficking in meth and trafficking in heroin; and five years for Gregory Goodine, distribution of meth and distribution of heroin. A fifth defendant last week, Mamie Black, pleaded guilty for trafficking meth, but sentencing in her case was deferred.
How the HOPE Scholarship is giving hope to students all over Georgia
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — On July 16, Governor Kemp announced that $15 billion was given to 2.1 million Georgia natives by the HOPE Scholarship. This year alone, around 2,723 students were given the HOPE Scholarship at Georgia College and State University. To qualify for the HOPE Scholarship you must be a Georgia resident and keep a 3.0 GPA.
NGTC Auto Tech Program Granted Reaccreditation
North Georgia Technical College’s (NGTC) automotive technology program was recently granted reaffirmation of accreditation by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Established in 1972, ASE seeks to promote excellence and cultivate a skilled workforce in the automotive service industry with the help of the ASE Education Foundation.
In Georgia, companies want to cut emissions. Utilities are holding them back.
This story is part of a collaboration with Grist and WABE to demystify the Georgia Public Service Commission, the small but powerful state-elected board that makes critical decisions about everything from raising electricity bills to developing renewable energy. With much fanfare and celebration, Georgia Power, the state’s largest electricity provider,...
Missing in Georgia: 10-year-old boy not seen in several weeks
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. Authorities in Georgia need your help finding a young boy not seen in several weeks. According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Ezekiel Reed, 10, was last seen June 1 in Augusta. The RCSO shared information about the boy's disappearance Monday...
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