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How Gwinnett County Gets The School Bus Ready For Your Child
Gwinnett County Public Schools is readying its buses for the 2024-25 school year with thorough cleaning, disinfection, and driver training. Starting July 29, buses will begin running their routes in neighborhoods for practice runs, with official student transportation starting once school begins. Parents and students can identify their buses by...
Cortez Smith commits to UGA football for 2025 class
Cortez Smith, a four-star offensive lineman from Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., has committed to UGA football for the class of 2025. Smith announced his commitment to Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday. Smith (6-3, 310) committed to the Bulldogs over Georgia Tech, Miami, and South Carolina.
UPDATE: Delta tech outage draws scrutiny from U.S. DOT
Delta Air Lines canceled over 800 flights on Monday due to an ongoing IT glitch that has drawn a response from U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The post UPDATE: Delta tech outage draws scrutiny from U.S. DOT appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
New Footage Shows Intense Atlanta Chase as Police Apprehend Suspect in Ambulance Theft
The Atlanta Police Department has recently released additional footage capturing a high-intensity chase involving a stolen ambulance that occurred on April 17, 2024. The pursuit, which bore an unsettling resemblance to scenes from a video game, unfolded after La’Darius Williams, 27, commandeered the vehicle from Piedmont Henry Hospital with medics onboard. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the newly published videos provide multiple perspectives, including dash and body camera views as well as aerial footage from a helicopter.
1K students receive new shoes, school supplies from Change Church
ATLANTA - On July 20, 2024, Change Church, in partnership with The Change Foundation and local businesses, hosted the 2nd Annual Change Mart, a back-to-school initiative aimed at providing free school supplies and new sneakers to children from kindergarten through 8th grade. The event, held at Change Church, was open to the public and welcomed both church members and non-members.
Alloy Celebrates Launch of Atlanta Beltline’s New Branding & Website
Today, Alloy, the Atlanta-based precision storytelling and experiences agency for imaginative brands, celebrates the launch of the Atlanta Beltline’s new visual identity and website. The public can find and explore the new brand work on the Beltline’s website and along its iconic 22-mile trail, which connects more than 45 neighborhoods in Alloy’s hometown of Atlanta.
Atlanta Hawks, State Farm Announce Million Meal Pack Plans
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm jointly announced Monday that this year’s Million Meal Pack initiative will take place on Saturday, September 21 at the award-winning State Farm Arena. The Million Meal Pack is the team’s largest service initiative of the year, which will require the largest number of...
City of Refuge breaks ground on Westside center to include market, medical clinic, and housing
The local nonprofit City of Refuge has broken ground on its Transformation Center, a 38,000-square-foot facility to offer economic, health, and wellness services on the Westside. The project is the most significant initiative of the organization’s “Breaking Barriers, Building Momentum” capital campaign and is expected to open in fall 2025, according to a press release. […] The post City of Refuge breaks ground on Westside center to include market, medical clinic, and housing appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Atlanta Public Schools holds Back-to-School Bash over weekend
ATLANTA - Atlanta Public Schools celebrated the start of a brand-new school year with a big Back-to-School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center over the weekend. Mayor Dickens welcomed the crowd, and parents had the opportunity to stock up on supplies for their kids. The district's newest superintendent, Bryan...
'Blessed': Atlanta woman celebrates 104th birthday
ATLANTA - An Atlanta grandmother celebrated a major milestone over the weekend: her 104th birthday. Mrs. Valena York Henderson turned 104 years young on Saturday, July 20. Henderson's family tells FOX 5 she has a giving heart and has received several awards for her community activism. The Atlanta native is...
ACC Kickoff opens today with Florida State, Georgia Tech, SMU
Representatives from Florida State, Georgia Tech and SMU are in Charlotte today to speak with the media on the opening day of ACC Kickoff. The post ACC Kickoff opens today with Florida State, Georgia Tech, SMU appeared first on On3.
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.
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