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Expert’s sleepers to watch from Braves 2024 draft class
The MLB Draft is over, and the Braves focused on pitching in the first half and position players in the second half. The class is headlined by top pick Cam Caminiti, but Atlanta has made its bones in the later rounds. Michael Harris II was a third-round pick of the 2019 cycle, while Spencer Strider was a fourth-rounder the following year.
Downtown Toccoa Parking Study Completed: Finds Adequate Parking Inventory
UPDATE: 7/18/24, 1:45 p.m. A PDF of the 19-page 2024 Downtown Parking Study has been attached to this article, and can be viewed online or downloaded. The Recommendations and Report Conclusions will be published attached to tomorrow’s follow-up news story tomorrow afternoon. Yesterday, July 17, WNEG News obtained a...
Carson Beck not worried about being the highest rated QB in EA Sports College Football 25
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck took the stage on day 2 of SEC media days. One day after the long-awaited release of the EA Sports College Football 25 video game Beck was asked his thoughts on being the highest-rated quarterback in the game. "It's a video game. Rate me where you...
UGA announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
The University of Georgia has unveiled the 40 Under 40 Class of 2024, a group of young alumni that includes a deputy national intelligence officer, a senior entertainment writer for Variety, an AI innovator at Microsoft, and more. The 40 Under 40 program celebrates the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements...
No bad blood between Florida Gators, Georgia running back Trevor Etienne
DALLAS, Texas — This year's edition of the Georgia-Florida rivalry will have an interesting storyline with former Florida running back Trevor Etienne suiting up for the red and black. While Florida fans will surely let the former Gator have it, his former teammates don't hold a grudge as he prepares for a new phase of his career.
Georgia Man Arrested Following Pursuit in Guthrie County
(Guthrie Co) A Georgia man was arrested after a high-speed chase in Guthrie County on Tuesday. According to the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, 58-year-old Paul William Bolin of Athens, Georgia, was driving a 2020 Toyota Camry when he passed a fully marked squad car at an excessive speed. Radar clocked his speed at 83 mph. When the deputy activated the emergency lights and siren, Bolin accelerated further, reaching speeds of 97 mph.
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Donates 1,500 School Supplies to Students
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation donated over 1,500 pieces of school supplies at the Back 2 School Jam on July 13 to support local students preparing for the upcoming school year. The supplies included book bags, pencils, pens and glue sticks. Kennesaw Parks & Recreation provided school supplies for 300 families in the community. In addition to providing essential school supplies, the event offered various health screenings to local students such as general health, postural and vision screenings. Parents had the chance to connect with local organizations that offer support throughout the school year and access to a variety of vendors providing services at no charge. The Back 2 School Jam featured face painting, inflatables and jewelry making. It also presented an exclusive opportunity for early registration for the next season of Kennesaw Hoops Youth Basketball. Resident registration will open on Aug. 5 and non-resident registration will open on Aug. 12.
Auburn football given surprising respect by Kirby Smart and his Dawgs
Auburn football is receiving eyebrow-raising respect from the Georgia Bulldogs football program at SEC media days. Kirby Smart gave mythical status to Jordan-Hare Stadium, where his Dawgs were down double-digits to the Tigers in 2023 -- asserting a surprising superlative during his appearance. “Let’s start with this, Auburn is one...
Armed, and dangerous fugitive identified by TPD
Shortly before 4 PM today, July 17, Toccoa Chief of Police Jimmy Mize just advised WNEG News that the second individual being sought in connection to the gunfire yesterday at Regency on W. Currahee Street has been identified as Veon Nicely, 23, of Toccoa. Felony warrants for aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime have been issued for Nicely.
Cleveland Police Chief Returns from Executive Education Visit in Israel
(ATLANTA) — Cleveland Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker recently returned to Georgia from Israel after an intensive two weeks of public safety leadership training with the country’s top police executives for the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange’s (GILEE). This was the 31st annual peer-to-peer executive education program. Shoemaker...
Fire Department responds to Dawsonville Walmart
The Walmart in Dawsonville is closed due to a partial roof collapse possibly caused by heavy rainfall Wednesday morning. Troy Leist, Emergency Services and EMA Director for Dawson County Fire & Emergency Services told Smoke Signals, "We were dispatched to a smoke investigation. Upon our arrival, store staff said they had a major roof leak and water was pouring into the main electrical room as well as a large portion of the sales floor."
LaGrange Mall prepares to help students get excited and ready for school
LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - The LaGrange Mall is hosting its Movin’ & Groovin’ Back-to-School Event on July 20. The back-to-school event will be from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission will be free, and attendees can register to win a gift basket filled with essentials for the school year the school year.
Good Day Atlanta viewer information: July 17, 2024
ATLANTA - Featured guests and segments on Good Day Atlanta:. Decoy opens in Gainesville: What are your plans for the weekend? Do they involve bowling, golf, listening to live music, or going out to eat?. Well, good news: a new venue in Gainesville includes all of the above … all...
FIRST ALERT: Scattered storms likely on Friday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Isolated showers and rumbles of thunder are possible overnight with temperatures in the 70s. Friday is a First Alert Weather Day for an increasing risk of scattered showers/storms as the day goes on. The best chance of wet weather is after 2 pm until around sunset. It will be a rare day with highs in the 80s. All but one day in the past four weeks have been 90° or hotter in Atlanta.
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