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From The Archives: 1996 Atlanta Olympics opening ceremonies
ATLANTA (KETK) – The 2024 Summer Olympics officially start with the opening ceremonies on Friday and that’s a perfect reason to look back at ceremonies from years gone by. In this From The Archives report, KETK’s former sports director Danny Elzner, previewed the opening ceremony for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. At the […]
‘Superman’ Crew Member Dies Of Apparent Suicide Near Atlanta Set
A crew member working on a Superman movie shoot at Trilith Studios near Atlanta died by an apparent suicide on Wednesday. Fayetteville Police responded to a report of an unconscious adult contractor in a car at the studio lot and found the deceased female Teamster member with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No foul play is suspected, and the incident is not linked to ongoing studio projects. The tragedy occurred during production of the Superman film starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. This marks the first standalone Superman project in over a decade and explores the hero reconciling his alien heritage with his human upbringing. Warner Bros. and DC Comics representatives have not provided direct comments on the incident. (THR)
Harvard & Clark Atlanta Team Up To Support Future HBCU Presidents
Harvard is teaming up with Clark Atlanta University in an initiative to help prepare future HBCU presidents to step up to the plate, not only in HBCUs but as potential leaders in government, business and higher education. Produced by Ariyana Griffin
Falcons are already mismanaging Kirk Cousins
The Falcons are potentially taking another misstep in their brief union with quarterback Kirk Cousins.Atlanta's prized offseason addition revealed the coaching staff plans to sit him during the preseason, leaving him without valuable in-game reps before the regular season begins. Kirk Cousins when asked if he would play in the preseason games for the Falcons: "I want to play, but I think that ask fell on deaf ears." He laughed when he said this, and added he hoped he wasn't letting the proverbial cat out of the bag by saying so. "I think seeing live…— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) July 25, 2024 "I...
Tougher bus law in Georgia; new speed cameras for MCSD this school year
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -Children aren’t the only ones who have to get back into the routine of school. If you’re a driver, it’s time to start getting used to watching your speed limit in school zones especially when kids get off and on the school bus. A...
Cobb to Continue Offering AP African American Studies
Cobb County Schools confirmed it will continue to offer AP African-American studies at one high school after State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced he would not recommend the Georgia Department of Education fund the pilot course for the 2024-25 school year. The announcement sparked outrage and disbelief among critics, some drawing connection to the “divisive concepts” legislation passed by the General Assembly’s Republican leaders in 2022, which prohibited teaching U.S. history in a way that might make any student feel guilty or that they are...
Commission chair says there’s no ‘single silver bullet’ to improving Georgia’s Medicaid program
The head of a new commission tasked with recommending improvements to Georgia’s Medicaid program said Thursday that she did not see a single solution for all of the issues facing low-income and uninsured state residents. Caylee Noggle, whom Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp tapped to chair the Comprehensive Health Coverage...
MISTR Offers Free STI Test Kits Available at Select Georgia Walmarts
– MISTR, a telemedicine provider for sexual health, is partnering with select Walmart locations in Georgia to offer free at-home STI test kits. This initiative aims to increase access to convenient and confidential testing, particularly in areas with high HIV transmission rates. – MISTR goes beyond STI testing, offering telemedicine...
Electric ‘air taxis’ built in GA could offer a rideshare option in big cities. Here’s when
Are electric air taxis the answer to traffic congestion and emissions? Georgia’s Archer Aviation thinks it can solve the problem with their “Uber of the skies” electric helicopter, Midnight.
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