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Georgia football adds former rival defensive coordinator to staff under Kirby Smart | Report
Georgia football has hired a former defensive coordinator from one of its top rivals. Former Georgia Tech coordinator Andrew Thacker has added @GeorgiaFootball to his bio on X, formerly Twitter. DawgsHQ’s Rusty Mansell reports Thacker has worked with the Bulldogs’ staff in an off-field capacity under Kirby Smart for a few weeks. ...
Harris derides Trump on border security at Georgia rally as GOP presses the issue
ATLANTA — Vice President Kamala Harris, facing a new barrage of GOP attack ads seeking to define her early in her campaign, attacked back on immigration and border security before a fired-up crowd of thousands in an over-capacity arena Tuesday night. Through chants of “Kamala” aimed at her and...
Severe storms tear through north Georgia, downing trees and power lines
ATLANTA - A round of severe storms swept through north Georgia on Tuesday evening, downing trees and power lines. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were posted across the northern and western metro Atlanta areas. As of 5:30 a.m., Georgia Power reported more than 10,000 customers remained without power. Georgia’s EMCs reported more...
Scattered Thunderstorms Are Moving into Georgia This Afternoon
A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for portions of North and Central Georgia, warning residents of potential severe weather conditions. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to persist this afternoon through the night, with some storms potentially becoming severe. Damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall are the main concerns. Localized flash flooding is particularly likely in northern parts of Georgia.
Registration Ongoing for Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum Slated for Aug. 20-21
Registration remains open for the Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum, slated for Aug. 20-21 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Topics ranging from the H-2A program, labor trafficking, housing, heat policies and compliance issues are scheduled for attendees. Chris Butts, executive director of the...
Poor Health: Georgia Ranks 48th in The Nation in Health Quality
Georgia’s health care system is in trouble. A new report by WalletHub ranks the state 48th in the nation for overall health care quality. This dismal ranking is based on 44 key measures, from insurance premiums to the number of physicians per capita. The numbers tell a grim story....
Georgia planning $1M in grants for military mental health services
(The Center Square) — Georgia officials are awarding $1 million in grants to increase mental health access for military members, veterans and their families. Last year, state lawmakers passed House Bill 414 to create the Veterans Mental Health Services Program under the Georgia Department of Veterans Service. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed the measure into law on April 25, 2023. Lawmakers appropriated the first round of the grant's funding as...
Nighthawks Earn GCAA All-Academic Team Status
DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia men's golf team has been announced as a Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) All-Academic Team for the 2023-24 academic year. The Nighthawks finished the season with a team grade point average above 3.0, earning them All-Academic Team status. UNG was one...
After the NBA, Grant Hill is transforming downtown Atlanta with a $5 billion development
Grant Hill is a former NBA superstar and Duke Blue Devils icon. The Detroit Pistons drafted him as a first-round pick in 1994, which marked his entry into the NBA. Hill began his basketball career early, as an outstanding high school and college player. Colleges began to notice his basketball skills during his freshman year in high school, leading to his recruitment.
KSU Professor Awarded $3.5M Spencer Foundation Grant
In conjunction with an ongoing effort to address the dearth of Asian American studies in K-12 school curriculums, Kennesaw State University professor Sohyun An is among a group of researchers recently awarded a prestigious $3.5 million Transformative Research Grant from the Spencer Foundation. The first of its kind awarded by the foundation, the grant supports a robust collaborative research effort focused on supporting the integration of Asian American studies in the classroom. ...
‘I will no longer be shopping at Lowes,’ customer says after being forced to use self-checkout thanks to store’s move
A RETAILER has lost out to one of its rivals due to a push at checkout that is sending customers elsewhere. Janet Furgason from Georgia, took to Facebook to share how after several decades, she will no longer shop at Lowe’s. Her experience alone has been enough to see others flee the retailer. “I am […]
Summerville: Yard Sale In Dowdy Park Set For August 1-3 As Part Of The Highway 27 Yard Sale
Summerville’s Dowdy Park will be a participating site Thursday -Saturday, August 1-3 for the Highway 27 Yard Sale. This eventis set to bring many travelers and miles of the best deals and bargains to Summerville. The Highway 27Yard Sale began in Northwest Georgia in the late ’90’s as an alternate route for lost tourist from another yard sale event. It now brings in its own tourist and has expanded past the original route.
Harris holds first Georgia rally as candidate, will return next week
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Kamala Harris touched down in Georgia on Tuesday for a kickoff rally in a state she knows well. “Oh, it’s good to be back in Georgia,” said Harris, taking the state to cheers from a crowd of several thousand. “The path to the White House runs right through this state.”
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