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Latest Braves bullpen meltdown might have been blessing in disguise
Not too long ago, the Atlanta Braves clubhouse was campaigning for reliever Jesse Chavez to receive the first All-Star selection of his 17-year career. Chavez, the most-traded player in baseball history, may have a Baseball Reference page longer than a drug store receipt, but he has quietly put together solid seasons over the past three years with the Braves.
Ciara honored with her own official day in Atlanta
ATLANTA - Grammy-winning entertainer Ciara has received many accolades during her career, but this one is special. The "1, 2 Step" singer was just honored with her own official day in her hometown of Atlanta. After performing at State Farm Arena as part of Missy Elliot's Out of This World...
Braves swing trade for former World Series MVP
The Atlanta Braves may be trying to rekindle some of the magic from their 2021 World Series run. On Monday, the Braves struck a deal with the San Francisco Giants to acquire outfielder Jorge Soler. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported the news, later adding that relief pitcher Luke Jackson was also headed to Atlanta in... The post Braves swing trade for former World Series MVP appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Two Meriwether County firefighters injured after fire engine hydroplanes, overturns
Two firefighters from Meriwether County are recovering from minor injuries after their fire engine hydroplaned and overturned on Sunday night around 6:30 p.m. The fire engine was responding to a vehicle accident on Georgia Highway 85, north of Gay, when it hit water on the roadway, hydroplaned and overturned. The truck reportedly hit The Silo Steakhouse when it crashed.
Braves’ bullpen spoils good outing by Grant Holmes in loss to Brewers
Grant Holmes turned in an impressive outing for the Atlanta Braves, but their bullpen was unable to protect a 2-1 lead in a 8-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Holmes has been a story of perseverance. After getting drafted in the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft, Holmes finally made his major league debut with the Braves earlier this season. Monday, he was tabbed to make his first major league start. He got his outing off on a good note by striking out Brice Turang, William Contreras and Jake Bauers in a perfect first.
‘Wild west of election work’: How certification fights are already cropping up in battleground states
Georgia conservative Julie Adams spread conspiracies about election workers, concocted a baseless story about ballot couriers drinking beer and doing drugs while hoarding ballots and boasted of her contentious relationship with local election officials.
Med school receives grant to develop rural telehealth hubs to fight opioid epidemic
MACON — Mercer University School of Medicine has been awarded a Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration to fund the planning phase of their project, titled “SERVE Health Care: Enhancing Care Through Telehealth in Rural North Georgia.”. The goal of...
Georgia schools chief clarifies that advanced African American studies still offered
Students across Georgia have gotten their schedules and supply lists and are preparing to head back to school as early as this week. But the culture war does not respect the school calendar or the ringing of the class bell, and this year’s fight over how to discuss race in the classroom is already underway […] The post Georgia schools chief clarifies that advanced African American studies still offered appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Strong storms sweep across Georgia. Check here for power outages and local radar
Strong storms Monday across Georgia caused statewide power outages as heavy rain stretched from Chattanooga to Macon to Savannah. More than 70 counties in the state were impacted by power outages, with more than 2,000 affected in the counties of Clayton and Henry as of 6:30 p.m. ...
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