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Monroe County Sherriff's Office arrest man near High Falls with nearly 17 grams of meth, release says
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — A man was arrested over near High Falls in Monroe County on Thursday on various drug charges, according to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office press release. The release said Kenneth Hughes, 54, was pulled over for a traffic stop just before 12 a.m. by...
Former Hampton High Star Athlete Making Second Olympics Appearance
HENRY COUNTY — The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad are underway with some of the world’s best athletes vying for medals in 32 sports and 329 events. Across the U.S., fans root for the hundreds of Team USA competitors representing the nation. Close to 30 of these athletes have ties to Georgia, including Hampton High School alumnus Daniel Roberts.
Forsyth making $3 million renovations to Country Club Park
FORSYTH, Ga. — Despite the heat, plenty of folks are spending these dog days of summer outside. In Forsyth, many people head out to the Country Club Park to visit the playground and walk the trails. With that in mind, the city is building 16 new pickleball courts, a...
Archer reaffirms high-volume facility completion for 2024
Archer Aviation Inc. (Covington, Ga., U.S.) has shared an update on the construction progress of its high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, GA, reaffirming an expected 2024 completion date. The facility, located adjacent to the Covington Municipal Airport, is in the advanced stages of construction. Archer recently completed the first build...
Atlanta inspector general: 'We are being blocked,' while handling more than 90 active investigations
The City of Atlanta’s first inspector general says her office is under-resourced and facing obstruction while handling more than 90 active investigations. On Friday’s edition of “Closer Look,” inspector General Shannon Manigault spoke with show host Rose Scott about the process of investigating claims and the importance of accountability and transparency through oversight.
Uptick In Illegal Evictions: Georgia woman says she was kicked out of her apartment at gunpoint with no warning, no due process
An Atlanta-area family claims they were illegally evicted at gunpoint without a court order. The incident, which took place in DeKalb County, highlights a growing trend of unlawful evictions across the country since the end of the pandemic. Cherise McMoore recounted her harrowing experience to WSB Channel 2, revealing how...
Orioles designate former Braves top prospect for assignment
A lot can change in a few years time. A short while ago, Braves Country was salivating at the thought of an Atlanta outfield headlined by Ronald Acuna Jr., Christian Pache, and Drew Waters. Fast forward a few years and we are looking at Pache and Waters struggle to stay...
Watch Darius Rucker and Kris Kristofferson Duet at the White House in Throwback Performance For the President
In November 2011, Darius Rucker and Kris Kristofferson took to the East Room at the White House. They played a classic duet during In Performance at the White House, which aired on PBS at the time. Check out the performance at timestamps 11:30 to 15:30. The two were part of a handful of performances for President Barack Obama and White House dignitaries and insiders.
Black Women Lead the Charge in Reshaping Atlanta's Entertainment Scene
The entertainment industry in Atlanta is witnessing a remarkable shift as Black women, both in front of and behind the camera, are crafting a narrative of diversity and empowerment. Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams, a comedy veteran and Atlanta native, has ensured her BET+ series "The Ms. Pat Show" highlights local realism, despite its Indiana setting. "This is where I was born and raised at," Ms. Pat told WABE, speaking to her commitment to film in the area she calls home.
Flowing With Blessings aids the unhoused with free showers, laundry services
Clarenton "Nicky" Crawford founded the nonprofit Flowing With Blessings in 2022 to provide free showers, clothing, food, and laundry services to Atlanta's unhoused population, with the goal of restoring dignity and health consciousness. The post Flowing With Blessings aids the unhoused with free showers, laundry services appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Free agent to fill Falcons biggest position weakness ahead of preseason
The Falcons enter the 2024 campaign with playoff aspirations and an offense that projects to get them there. Zac Robinson and Kirk Cousins will have to assimilate, and the veteran’s Achilles will certainly be a factor in the unit’s effectiveness, but other than that, where are the question marks?