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Fuel Your Love of Racing
From moonshiners running from the law during the prohibition era to Dawsonville native Bill Elliott winning the 1988 Winston Cup Series, racing cars is in the blood of North Georgians. Thanks to this long-loved history of racing, North Georgia has a wonderful selection of race car-inspired activities for locals and tourists alike. Longtime NASCAR fans, beginner and semi-pro kart racers, enthusiasts who appreciate a nice car, and those who just want to learn the history of the automobile in Georgia can all find something to love in this racing roundup we curated for you. Make a road trip out of it and hit these various landmarks to fuel your love of racing.
Georgia educators rolling out literacy improvement steps
ATLANTA — The state Department of Education (DOE) laid the groundwork for the Georgia Early Literacy Act during the past school year. Now, it’s time to implement legislation the General Assembly passed last year aimed at improving the quality of early reading instruction, Amy Denty, the DOE’s literacy director, told members of the Georgia Council on Literacy Monday. The work got underway this summer with a requirement that all Georgia...
USGS confirms weekend earthquake in Georgia
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. An earthquake was reported over the weekend in Georgia. According to the United States Geological Survey, it happened late Friday night near Chickamauga. The 2.1 magnitude quake was reported around 11:53 p.m. and had a depth of 16.4 kilometers.
Georgia High School Football Week 2 Scores and Photos
High school football in Georgia kicked off with a bang on Friday, August 23, 2024, with several standout performances across the state. Here are the scores and photos from Week 2. The Scores:. The Photos. TOO MANY ADS? GO AD-FREE. Did You Know?: The ads you see on this site...
Latest update suggests best playmaker on Georgia Bulldogs may not play against Clemson Tigers in Week 1
The Georgia Bulldogs had a rough offseason with off-field shenanigans. Now, on the verge of taking on Clemson in Week 1, Kirby Smart might be down his best offensive star. The Bulldogs have classified new running back Trevor Etienne as questionable to play in Week 1. Why is Etienne questionable, ...
28-Year-Old Killed in Collision With Tractor Trailer on I-75
A tragic collision on I-75 southbound in Cobb County early Saturday morning resulted in the death of a woman and left another seriously injured. The crash occurred around 2:27 a.m. on August 24 just north of Delk Road in Marietta. The Details: The crash involved a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia truck...
Usher's Dave's Hot Chicken opening this Friday in Conyers
CONYERS, Ga. - The first Dave's Hot Chicken location is opening on Friday, Aug. 30, in Conyers, and R&B singer Usher is a major investor. The company announced in March that Usher was teaming up with franchise owners Lawrence Kourie and Andrew Feghali to bring multiple locations to the metro Atlanta area.
Felons, unhoused folks, noncitizens | Here's what Georgia's laws say about who can vote
ATLANTA — Georgia's Secretary of State's Office announced it is conducting a second audit to determine whether any non-citizens have registered to vote. The office has previously said the audit is an effort to keep elections secure and the voter roll clean. This bodes the question - who is...
GPB evening headlines for August 26, 2024
Democrats are urging Governor Brian Kemp to investigate and remove three Trump-aligned members of the State Election Board. Georgia's routine vaccine uptake is among one of lowest in the nation, around 88%. Vaccine information gaps can be dangerous. Acclaimed Georgia-born jazz guitarist Russell Malone has died. He toured with many...
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