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Archer Aviation Showcases Midnight Aircraft in Atlanta, Nears Completion of Covington Manufacturing Facility
Today Archer Aviation Inc. provided an update on the construction progress of its high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, GA, reaffirming an expected 2024 completion date. In preparation for this facility’s completion, last week Archer showcased its Midnight aircraft at Atlantic Aviation’s new terminal at DeKalb–Peachtree Municipal Airport. Guests included government...
Statewide Opioid Task Force gathers in Augusta to declare war on fentanyl
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr led the meeting with state and local leaders at Augusta University on Wednesday. They're calling the drug a weapon of mass destruction, and have come up with ways to combat it.
Casting Call for July 31, 2024: Extra and acting roles in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA - Atlanta movie and TV productions are looking to cast roles in the next few weeks, and entertainment insider Tess Hammock has the scoop. Here are the productions Hammock shared on Good Day Atlanta that are looking for on-screen and behind-the-scenes talent. Background/Extras:. 1. An unidentified brand is looking...
Naloxone training scheduled to reverse high rate of overdoses in Atlanta
Andy Gish’s work is centered around helping people. As the director of Georgia Overdose Prevention, she teaches people how to look out for those experiencing an overdose. From 2010 to 2022, opioid-related overdose deaths in Georgia increased by 302%, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Gish told show host Rose Scott that overdoses are now starting to decrease, but there’s much more work to do.
Julie Chrisley Receives Resentencing Date, Leaving Future Uncertain
One month after a judge granted her appeal and vacated her seven-year sentence in the tax evasion and fraud case, Julie Chrisley is granted a resentencing date. According to PEOPLE, the Chrisley Knows Best alum is set to return to Atlanta on September 25 to receive a new sentence. The seven-year tax evasion and fraud sentencing was thrown out due to the lack of evidence.
Exclusive: Luke Bryan Honors His Sister and Toby Keith During All-Star ‘Toby Keith: American Icon’
Luke Bryan doesn’t make a habit of wearing a cowboy hat on stage. Still, on Monday night, he pulled an extremely sentimental one out of his closet to wear during an all-star tribute to Toby Keith at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Toby Keith: American Icon also included Eric Church,...
Cordele city commissioner arrested in connection to criminal gang investigation
CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - WALB has learned that Cordele City Commissioner Royce Reeves has been arrested following a nearly year-long investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement into criminal gang and drug activity. The 52-year-old is facing drug and gang-related charges. On Wednesday, July 31, Reeves...
Brookstone School to hire Columbus Legend Bobby Howard
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Big news out of Brookstone School. Tuesday morning, via Facebook Brookstone School Athletics announced Columbus Legend Bobby Howard will be joining the coaching staff of both the Varsity Football and Varsity Baseball teams. Howard returns to Columbus after a short stint in Lynn Haven, Florida, where...
Oconee County Little League plays for shot at World Series. How to watch, follow scores
Oconee County Little League is one step from the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The 10-12 year old All-Star team won the Georgia Little League championship two weeks ago, qualifying itself for the 8-team Southeast Region Tournament beginning Thursday in Warner Robins. ...
Brookhaven Development Authority OKs land deal for affordable housing project
The Brookhaven Development Authority (BDA) on July 30 approved financing the acquisition of two parcels of land on Buford Highway for an affordable housing project. Currently occupied by a small office building and a parking lot, parcels at 2667 and 2687 Buford Highway are the site of the future Buford Highway Affordable Housing Project, which […] The post Brookhaven Development Authority OKs land deal for affordable housing project appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Auditor declares Jackson’s 2023 finances ‘clean’
The city of Jackson’s financial records for 2023 have been audited by the accounting firm of McNair McLemore Middlebrooks & Co. of Macon, who declared the city’s financial records “clean.”. Pat Muse of McNair McLemore Middlebrooks & Co. attended the Tuesday, July 16 work session of the...
State Botanical Garden at UGA receives $1.6 million grant for seed network
ATHENS -- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia recently received $1.6 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a native seed network for restoration projects in Georgia. During a visit to the State Botanical Garden in April,...