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Falcons are already mismanaging Kirk Cousins
The Falcons are potentially taking another misstep in their brief union with quarterback Kirk Cousins.Atlanta's prized offseason addition revealed the coaching staff plans to sit him during the preseason, leaving him without valuable in-game reps before the regular season begins. Kirk Cousins when asked if he would play in the preseason games for the Falcons: "I want to play, but I think that ask fell on deaf ears." He laughed when he said this, and added he hoped he wasn't letting the proverbial cat out of the bag by saying so. "I think seeing live…— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) July 25, 2024 "I...
Young Thug Attempts To Get Bond From New Judge In YSL RICO Case
Young Thug is hoping his luck will change with a new judge in place. Young Thug and his attorney, Brian Steele, have filed another motion attempting to get bond as the YSL RICO trial has received a new judge, Paige Reese Whitaker. They argue Thug has strong ties to the community and isn't a flight risk. Additionally, they say he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Braves fans' panic is real and misplaced after flurry of roster moves
There is no denying reality at this point: the Atlanta Braves are in trouble right now. While they had built up a bit of a cushion in the NL wild card race in the first half, the sheer number of injuries they are dealing with to key players has really taken it's toll of late and the offense has been unwatchable for a while now.
NFL player, team donate $10,000 to Monac Elementary
Reporting for the first day of Atlanta Falcons training camp, Toledo native Storm Norton made even bigger news off the field on Wednesday. As he heads into his eighth NFL season, Mr. Norton and his wife Breanna donated $5,000 to Washington Local Schools’ Monac Elementary, that he attended roughly 20 years ago. As part of a program designed to encourage players to donate, the Falcons matched the donation, bringing the total contribution to $10,000. Mr. Norton specifically earmarked the money for the Nutrition Services Department to focus on feeding students. “I know there’s a lot of kids and families that aren’t fortunate enough to be able to even afford a lunch each day, so that’s where I wanted the money to go to, and hopefully I can help families throughout the school year,” Mr. Norton said.
Greater Community Church Hosts Health and Wellness Weekend
Greater Community Church of God in Christ, in coordination with Cobb County Health Department and Wellstar Health Systems, is sponsoring several events this weekend to demonstrate their commitment to the community. The church is calling this effort: “Health and Wellness Weekend.” The program consists of a health fair and a blood drive. All events will be held at the church. On Saturday, July 27, the church will host a health...
Cobb County Teachers of the Year Announced
Just a week before the school year starts on Aug. 1, Cobb Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale snuck into all-staff meetings at three schools to give one elementary, middle and high school teacher the surprise of their career. Surrounded by their families, school board representative and a half-dozen district staff armed with cameras, Ragsdale announced the elementary school-level, middle school-level and high school-level Teachers of the Year on Thursday. The winners...
Audit underway for Northwest Georgia Housing Authority finances
This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com. The new director of the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority has brought in an outside accountant to begin sorting out finances within the agency. During the authority’s meeting Wednesday morning, board...
Local & Live Music This Weekend … July 25-26-27-28
Below is the local music schedule with venues and artists from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28. The Grand Hotel, 303 East Main Street, Hogansville • 678-902-8408. Call for live music events and times. 404 CELSIUS. 100 East Main Street, Hogansville • 770-574-4220. Call for live music...
Coweta parents seek emotional distress damages after students with disabilities allegedly abused in Newnan classroom
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Wednesday, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments surrounding a case filed by Coweta County parents against the Coweta County School System after alleged abuse to students with disabilities inside a Newnan classroom. “For me, it’s [about] accountability. There’s been zero...
WWALS to host webinar on Georgia bats in Banks Lake, Douglas
HAHIRA – WWALS will host a webinar with a Wildlife Biologist from the state to give an overview on the bats of Georgia. WWALS Watershed Coalition will be hosting a webinar about the bats of Georgia that will include Banks Lake and Douglas. Emily Ferrall, a Wildlife Biologist, in the Wildlife Resources Division of the Wildlife Conservation Section of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA-EPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA-DNR), will give an overview of the bats of Georgia, including species likely to occur at Banks Lake, and she has footage of the Douglas warehouse bats to show. She will mention the acoustic volunteer program.
Metro Atlanta family loses inheritance, family home, even late uncle’s ashes
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Walking around the Lithonia home that once belonged to his uncle, Trahan Brown said, “I have a lot of memories here. It’s very emotional.”. The home once belonged to Evans Lee Jr., who died in 2022. Now, Brown’s family is accusing a...
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