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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...
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 […]
Honoring Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian on would have been his 100th birthday
ATLANTA - Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian would have celebrated his 100th birthday on July 31. Unfortunately, he passed away at the age of 95 om Atlanta. Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian (Cordy Tindell Vivian), born on July 30, 1924, in Boonville, Missouri, was a renowned civil rights leader and close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He grew up in Illinois and attended Western Illinois University, where he was involved in his first non-violent direct action, a lunch counter sit-in in Peoria, Illinois, in 1947.
Fundraiser Launched To Assist Abdullah The Butcher, Chris Jericho Makes Large Donation
As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah The Butcher was recently hospitalized due to an intestinal issue. However, we now have more details into his condition. Abdullah’s godchild Esa launched a GoFundMe to assist him with medical expense. Esa reveals in the post that along with the intestinal issues he’s in need of hip replacement surgery and has been walking with a walker. She also states that Abdullah’s wife and brothers have taken advantage of his finances, which is why he is need of support. Full details can be found below.
Youth take center stage at Seaborn Jones Park for Back-to-School event
Local organizers hosted their fifth annual Back to School event over the weekend ensuring that youth in Rockmart went back to classes with supplies they need thanks to donations from the community. The 2024 edition of the Community Fun Day held in honor of Dadrian “Wade” Cummings over the weekend in Seaborn Jones Park saw […] The post Youth take center stage at Seaborn Jones Park for Back-to-School event appeared first on Polk Today.
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.
Cobb County Water System Reports 2 Sewage Overflows
The Cobb County Water System reported two sewage overflows. The first was an estimated 620 gallon wastewater sewer overflow occurred on July 27. The overflow, resulting from grease, occurred at 1430 Bentley Road in Marietta and discharged into a tributary to Rottenwood Creek. The Water System was notified of the overflow on July 27 at...
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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