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Clarke Central rallies back from large halftime deficit, defeats Oconee County by one
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and his wife, Marty, were in attendance for Week 2 of Friday Night Lights as Clarke Central rallied back from a 21-point halftime deficit to beat Oconee County 37-36. Kemp was honored as a Gladiator Great and got to do the coin toss. He was part of the 1979 Clarke Central state championship football team, and his wife happened to be a cheerleader there just a grade or so younger. ...
Former employees at Gwinnett trampoline park that shut down say their final checks bounced
After a popular trampoline park in Gwinnett County shut down, former employees say their final paychecks bounced as the owner faced eviction after a lawsuit was filed against him months earlier.
Chris Tucker to host annual Celebrity Golf Tournament; Here's the star-studded guest list
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. - Actor, comedian and humanitarian Chris Tucker is getting ready to host the 2024 Chris Tucker Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament in metro Atlanta, his ninth. As you can imagine, the guest list is impressive. The annual tourney, which doubles as a fundraiser, will be held Monday at the...
Monroe’s Todd named Georgia TOPS Queen
Gail Todd of Monroe lost almost 70 pounds, something that has been a life-long goal, with the assistance of the TOPS program. Contributed photo. Losing weight can seem intimidating, especially when you consider that one in three American adults are obese and Georgia has an obesity rate of 37%. Obesity can cause an array of medical conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. People can achieve weight loss and overall wellness by committing to a healthier lifestyle.
Friday night football highlights: Benedictine gives top ranked Buford a battle on the road
Benedictine went on the road and gave Buford, the No. 1 ranked team in Class 6A by the AJC, all it could handle before the Wolves scored late to pull off a 29-28 non-region victory. The Cadets made news earlier in the day when the AJC first reported the program backed out of...
Election deniers in key states are newly-empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local bodies, which typically…
Harris/Walz will make first Georgia visit on Wed., rally in Savannah on Thurs.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be in Georgia on Wednesday, August 28, to begin a bus tour in South Georgia, while Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance recently held a rally in Valdosta. The post Harris/Walz will make first Georgia visit on Wed., rally in Savannah on Thurs. appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
‘False Fall’ Ending: Georgia Braces for More Heat
After a string of unseasonably cool days, Georgians woke up this morning to what might be the last gasp of the state’s first “false fall” of the year. With temperatures in the 80s and a crispness in the air that hinted at the changing seasons, it was just a brief reprieve before the heat is set to return, reminding residents that summer isn’t over yet.
Applications open for Georgia's Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program
The Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program (GVELRP) provides financial relief, by way of student loan repayment, for veterinarians willing to provide veterinary services for food animals in shortage areas around the state. This program is administered by the State Veterinary Education Board with assistance from the Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA). The Board also receives administrative support from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The application period for 2025 will be open from Aug 1, 2024, through Sept 30, 2024. For complete details about the Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program please see the overview document below. To be eligible to apply for...
Georgia Senate hands down Fulton County Jail recommendations
A Georgia Senate subcommittee has made 17 recommendations to improve the Fulton County Jail and court processes, including a third-party expert to streamline the process, a Fulton County Jail Advisory Board, and the City of Atlanta to provide the Atlanta City Detention Center. The post Georgia Senate hands down Fulton County Jail recommendations appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Community, law enforcement mourns loss of Carroll County investigator shot while serving warrant
On Saturday, law enforcement from across the metro area escorted his body from the hospital to the GBI crime lab, then to the funeral home in Bremen, where the community lined the streets.
SRO Danielle Thompson is an educator, officer and mentor
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Daily News has done a series of features on some of the new and returning School Resource Officers (SRO) to let people get to know them as the new school year kicks off. Our final story features Hogansville Elementary SRO Danielle Thompson. Hogansville Elementary School SRO Danielle Thompson has been in law […] The post SRO Danielle Thompson is an educator, officer and mentor appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LaGrange College Alum Performs at Olympics
In his career, music industry veteran Alonzo Harris has toured across the globe with renowned artists. But when H.E.R was invited to sing at the Olympics closing ceremony and asked Harris to collaborate and perform the national anthem, he knew this was an honor not to pass up. “It was an amazing experience and an […] The post LaGrange College Alum Performs at Olympics appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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