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Braves welcome trade deadline acquisitions, option top prospect
Ahead of their series finale against the Brewers, the Braves trade acquisitions have reported to Milwaukee. Luke Jackson and Jorge Soler have been added to the roster, while Bryce Elder and Nacho Alvarez have been optioned. Elder just spun a gem of a game on Tuesday night, going 6.1 frames...
Report: AJC investigates deadly high-speed pursuits by Georgia Sate Patrol
An in-depth investigation by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, led by reporters Asia Simone Burns and Justin Price, has uncovered a pattern of high-speed pursuits by the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) endangering innocent bystanders and leading to numerous injuries and deaths. The investigation found that over five years from 2019 to 2023, GSP troopers were involved in […] The post Report: AJC investigates deadly high-speed pursuits by Georgia Sate Patrol appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Knights of Columbus charity raffle for Greene, Putnam & Hancock Counties underway
The Knights of Columbus, Pope John Paul II Council 13808, in Greensboro, kicked off their annual charity raffle on Aug. 1 to support local charities in Greene, Putnam &and Hancock Counties. This marks the 11th year for the charity raffle with over $449,000 raised in support of various charities in the tri-county area. Jimmy Britt Chevrolet/Buick/GMC will once again be the Charity Raffle’s Presenting Sponsor.
Krispy Kreme's $1 doughnut deal to celebrate Team USA | List of metro Atlanta locations
ATLANTA — Krispy Kreme is offering $1 doughnuts on Wednesday to celebrate Team USA during the Paris Olympics!. For one day only, on Wednesday, July 31, the doughnut chain is inviting Olympics fans to "Go For the Glaze." According to Krispy Kreme's website, all full-size doughnuts are available for...
Usher's mom launching mobile food trailer named J's Smoke House
ATLANTA - The mother and manager of one of the most famous R&B singers in the world—Usher—is celebrating the launch of her new mobile food trailer, J's Smoke House, on Aug. 2. Jonnetta Patton, mother and manager of Usher Raymond, also works with Grammy-nominated producer James "JLack" Lackey...
Ellis Street shooting kills woman in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A woman died after being shot during an incident on Ellis Street over the weekend, the Richmond County Coroner says Thursday. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen says he responded to Wellstar/MCG about a shooting death that occurred Saturday, July 27, in the 1900 block Ellis Street.
Augusta | Richmond County: The Build Up
Augusta is making quite the mark after many years of working to get the recognition it deserves. The smooth-flowing river, historic downtown buildings and prime location practically beg for Augusta to receive positive attention. And these days, that’s what it’s getting. “Augusta is really a sleeping giant in...
Warnock introduces affordable housing bill
ATLANTA – U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., introduced legislation Thursday that would provide federal funding to build 3 million new homes across the country and reduce rents by an average of 10%. The bill, to be financed through changes to the federal estate tax, is aimed at filling a housing supply shortage that dates back to the Great Recession more than a decade ago. “This bill aims to be transformational,”...