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Softball Game Preview: Johns Creek Hits the Road
Johns Creek hasn't had much luck against Forsyth Central recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Johns Creek Gladiators will venture away from home to face off against the Forsyth Central Bulldogs at 10:00 a.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Important Park Update: Playground and Picnic Area Closure
Due to recent storm winds and a lack of significant rain, several large dead limbs have been identified hanging over the playground and picnic table areas in the park. For the safety of all visitors, we have temporarily closed the park until the necessary tree work can be completed. A tree service has been contracted and is scheduled to address the issue.
Georgia Association of Broadcasters announces Randy Gravley as new president
Randy Gravley has been appointed as the new president of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, succeeding Bob Houghton who led the organization for seven years and oversaw significant accomplishments in the state's broadcasting industry. The post Georgia Association of Broadcasters announces Randy Gravley as new president appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Rockit Pest boosts Georgia presence with the addition of Pestwork Solutions
Atlanta, Ga.-based Rockit Pest recently added PestWork Solutions of Gainesville, Ga. PestWork is a full-service pest control company servicing residential and commercial customers. Former owner Shane Hurst founded PestWork Solutions over 20 years ago with the vision of protecting homes and businesses from the heavy pest activity in the Southeast.
4-star Grayson High School recruit sets commitment date
Four-star offensive tackle recruit Nick Brooks is planning to announce his commitment on Aug. 23. Brooks recently returned to Georgia for his senior season of high school. He’ll play for Peach State powerhouse Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia, this fall. In 2023, Brooks played high school football for John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
2024 Early Lookahead: Game 11 - Texas State
Even with a road schedule featuring opponents like Georgia Tech, Appalachian State and James Madison, Georgia State may be facing their biggest test away from home when they travel to UFCU Stadium on November 23rd, such is the hype around the 2024 Texas State Bobcats. Head coach GJ Kinne brought in 51 new players ahead of his first season in 2023, including some he brought along from his previous job at Incarnate Word, and they shocked the college football world by knocking off Baylor in Week 1 and finishing with an 8-5 record. They're not sneaking up on anyone this time - they were picked #1 in the Sun Belt West preseason poll - but with a ton of talent coming back and an offensive scheme that's difficult for opposing teams to prep against, they may not need to.
Young Thug in court on 33rd birthday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Young Thug is spending another birthday behind bars as his historically long criminal trial in Atlanta slogs forward. Jeffery Lamar Williams - aka Young Thug - was born August 16, 1991, in Atlanta. He turned 33 on Friday. Williams was arrested on May 9,...
Girl's flag football programs are booming
The Atlanta Falcons and the Arthur M. Blank Foundation have made it a goal to elevate girl's flag football in Georgia and across the nation, and that hard work is paying off. The Falcons' Amanda Dinkel and flag football player Alexandria Lofton sat down with Alyse Eady to talk about the program.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Storms late tonight; spotty storms this weekend
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A few showers have fired up across parts of north Georgia this afternoon. More rain and a few storms are likely later this evening out a head of a cold front that will move through this weekend. A rogue strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out for areas north and west of Atlanta.
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