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Swimsuit Photo Of U.S. Olympian Gabby Thomas Is Going Viral
Gabby Thomas is a U.S. Olympian. The sprinter from Atlanta, Georgia took home the title in the women's 200m final at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Saturday evening, clinching a spot in Paris, France. Thomas should be one of the brightest stars for the Americans in Paris next month. She has a big ...
Marietta's Daniel Haugh heading to Paris after qualifying for U.S. Olympic team
EUGENE, Ore. — One Georgia athlete who overcame adversity by embracing a new passion is heading to Paris this summer for the Olympics. Daniel Haugh qualified on Sunday after finishing first in the men's hammer throw during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials in Oregon. His throw...
Atlanta Braves players spend time with cancer patients
ATLANTA, Ga. (WSAV) – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta had some very special visitors last week. Spencer Strider and Tyler Matzek of the Atlanta Braves took time to hang out with cancer and blood disorders patients and staff at Scottish Rite Hospital. The Braves mascot Blooper, as well as the players’ wives also joined in on […]
Simone Biles is coming to Atlanta this year | What you need to know
ATLANTA — Simone Biles is coming to Atlanta! Biles and a team of all-star gymnasts will bring the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour to Gas South Arena on Oct. 13. Tickets are available for purchase now. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
What Atlanta, and Cobb County, Can Do To Be The Best World Cup Hosts
On Thursday, I got a preview of what the 2026 World Cup will look like, when the USA, Canada, and Mexico host the event, as Atlanta hosted a Copa America game between the United States and Panama. Though the USA lost a bitterly fought contest, the event could be seen as an overall positive for a very big reason.
Meet Sheena Parker: Her Firm 4SYT Industries Makes Millions Every Year Cleaning Major Sports Arenas
Sheena Parker, founder and CEO of 4SYT Industries, a Black woman-owned facility maintenance company based in Atlanta, Georgia, is making waves in the industry. Her company has secured significant contracts with major venues like Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, gearing up for the 2022 World Series. Parker proudly oversees 4SYT’s...
Atlanta Braves honor Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee and other state-recognized groups
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Atlanta Braves organization recently honored several state-recognized groups claiming Native American heritage. During the Georgia Tribe Night, held at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, June 29, the Atlanta Braves honored the Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee, the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe, the Cherokee of Georgia Tribal Council, and the Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns.
Meet the New Guy: Alex Speas
He’s Alex Speas and he comes from the delightfully named Powder Springs, Georgia. Despite having a population roughly equal to that of Duxbury, Powder Springs has become something of a wellspring of elite athletes in recent years, having produced four NFL players since 2015 and a member of the US Mens National Soccer Team. With respect to baseball, it’s also the hometown of former super-prospect-turned-bust Taylor Trammell.
Georgia football predicted to beat Alabama in CFP, advance to national title
The Georgia Bulldogs are expected to be one of the best teams in the country during the 2024 college football season. In fact, Sporting News’ Bill Bender projects that Georgia will advance to the national championship game. Bender has Georgia as his No. 1 seed in the expanded College...
Nothing deters Cobb Chair Lisa Cupid from tackling Peachtree Road Race
Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid may let dread delay her annual registration for The Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race, but she always ends up finishing with a sense of accomplishment and exhaustion before dashing back to participate in the city of Marietta's Fourth of July parade.
Peters Elevated to Associate Head Coach
ATLANTA -- Entering his third season on the Georgia State men's basketball staff, Danny Peters has been elevated to associate head coach, head coach Jonas Hayes announced. " Danny Peters has earned the right to be elevated to associate head coach, Hayes said as he enters his third season at Georgia State. He works extremely hard, and he is detail-oriented, process-oriented and people-oriented. I'm extremely blessed to have him on our staff, and I'm excited to reward him. The next step for him is to become a Division I head coach. Before coming to GSU in 2022-23, Peters coached alongside...
Conference USA Officially Welcomes Kennesaw State as 10th Member
DALLAS – Conference USA welcomes Kennesaw State University as the league's 10th member with Monday marking their official start in the conference. "Today marks a pivotal moment in our conference's evolution as Kennesaw State begins their journey in Conference USA," Commissioner Judy MacLeod said. "We eagerly anticipate the energetic competition and mutual growth that their presence will bring to the league. The arrival of this growing university further solidifies our commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics."
Jefferson County native Tanner Franklin commits to Tennessee baseball from Kennesaw State
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tennessee — Kennesaw State pitcher Tanner Franklin committed to Tennessee baseball after sharing the news on his Instagram Tuesday afternoon. Franklin is an East Tennessee native who played high school baseball at Jefferson County. In his sophomore season at Kennesaw State, he made 21 appearances and one...
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