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Georgia River Network launches livestreams to showcase recreational, natural value of waterways
Summertime is ripe for enjoying Georgia’s rivers. Whether it’s the Chattahoochee, Altamaha, Ocmulgee, or any of the more than 70,000 river miles flowing through the state’s vast network of waterways, residents and visitors alike love fishing, floating, and paddling on them. So much so that according to a 2021 U.S. Bureau of Economics report, recreation on the state’s rivers accounts for at least $763 million of revenue each year. ...
124th National Black Business Conference Returns to Atlanta – We Are Together
The National Alliance for Black Business, co-founded by The National Business League, National Black Chamber of Commerce and The World Conference of Mayors, will co-host The National Business League’s 124th National Black Business Conference. Set to take place August 21-25, 2024, at the Hilton Atlanta in downtown Atlanta, GA, this highly anticipated event coincides with Atlanta Black Business Weekend ™, promising to be an exhilarating gathering of the nation’s foremost Black business leaders and community luminaries.
Delta Air Lines recovering from overhaul of delays, cancellations due to IT outage
ATLANTA - Six days after tech troubles temporarily grounded Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport’s largest airline, Delta says it is finally getting back on track and passengers are noticing. "I've heard some different horror stories from some people," said Brad Beighley. "We haven't run into any of those." For days, Delta...
Kirk Cousins shows up to first day of training camp wearing NBA jersey of Michigan State legend
Former Michigan State football star quarterback Kirk Cousins is now with the Atlanta Falcons. On the first day of training camp, he paid homage to another Spartan great who played professional sports in Atlanta. Below, you can watch Cousins walk into training camp wearing the old jersey of Steve Smith from his days with the Atlanta Hawks. Smith, who had his No. 21 jersey retired by Michigan State basketball, played for the Hawks from 1994-1999. He was named an NBA All-Star in 1998. Kirk Cousins looks like every guy checking into a budget hotel before a 3 day musical festival pic.twitter.com/tyGjEgo07L — Chuck Bass (@ChuckFBass) July 24, 2024 Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Andrew Brewster on X @IAmBrewster.
Stuff the Bus wouldn’t be possible without our Channel 2 viewers and their donations
They are three of our favorite words at Channel 2: Stuff the Bus! Our biggest community event of the year returns on Saturday at eight locations across metro Atlanta. Before kids go back to school, Channel 2 and our partners at Children’s Restoration Network will stuff the bus with new, donated school supplies for children in need. But the event wouldn’t be possible without viewers like you. Last July, Channel 2 viewers joined us to stuff seven buses with over 6,000 backpacks filled with brand new school supplies.
Professional wrestling star, Joe Hendry makes his way to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Social media and professional wrestling star, Joe Hendry is making his way to Augusta. The Scottish performer is making his first U.S. Independent wrestling appearance at Viral Pro Wrestling: Infection 8 in Augusta on Saturday, August 10th, at the Warren Road Community Center. We sat down with Wrestling Promoter Joshua Hancock […]
Albany City Commission proposed Sunday alcohol sales
ALBANY, Ga. – A major decision in the city of Albany will be on the ballot this November. As the city commission is looking to approve Sunday alcohol sales within the Good Life City. We caught up with Ward 1 Commissioner Jon Howard Wednesday afternoon about the decision regarding...
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