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Disaster assistance for businesses affected by metro Atlanta water main breaks available
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Relief is available for people whose businesses were forced to close when water mains broke across metro Atlanta in late May and early June. Low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available, according to the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security...
Braves have Reynaldo Lopez's wife to thank for his All-Star season with Atlanta
In what has been the most pleasant surprise for the Atlanta Braves this season, and perhaps throughout all of baseball, Reynaldo Lopez has not only flourished as a starting pitcher, but he is a National League All-Star. In his first season with the Braves, Lopez is 7-3 on the year with a 1.88 ERA in 17 starts. He was only supposed to be the team's No. 5 starter, but he has been so much more.
Booker T. Washington High School gears up for 100th anniversary
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The historic Booker T. Washington High School is gearing up for its 100th anniversary. Volunteers are beautifying the school by adding fresh paint, new mulch and cleaning up the garden. “Booker T. Washington High School is one of the oldest historically Black schools in...
Macon mayoral candidate Shekita Maxwell arrested for family violence, probation violation
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — Macon Mayoral Candidate Shekita Maxwell was arrested Tuesday night for family violence and other charges. According to the arrest report, Maxwell was taken into custody Tuesday at 9:18 p.m. and is charged with one count each of simple assault and battery regarding family violence, one count of false imprisonment and one count of obstructing a person from making an emergency telephone call.
State champion softball teams set to compete in Diamond Youth World Series on July 18
Two area softball teams are heading to Tennessee to compete in the Diamond Youth World Series. The Hephzibah girls’ softball 12U and 15U all-star teams both won the inaugural Diamond Youth Softball State Championship and now will represent Georgia in the program’s World Series in Fairview, Tennessee, on July 18-22.
Cordele man faces nearly a dozen charges following drug search
CRISP COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A Cordele man has been arrested following a Monday drug bust. On July 15, law enforcement with the Crisp County Special Response Team (SRT) and Mid-South Narcotics Task Force (MSNTF) carried out a search warrant in the 700 block of 14th Street South. When they...
The B-52s to be 1st artists to perform at Athens Classic Center Arena
ATHENS, Ga. - Athens music legends The B-52s will be the first artists to play at the city's new Classic Center Arena. On Monday, the city announced that the legendary rock band would bring their hits like "Rock Lobster" and "Love Shack" to the arena on Saturday, Dec. 14. Indie band Of Montreal and DJ Cummerbund are set to be the opening acts.
Georgia ‘parts ways’ with senior DB David Daniel-Sisavahn
Georgia has dismissed senior defensive back David Daniel-Sisavahn for violation of team policy according to a statement from the program. The post Georgia ‘parts ways’ with senior DB David Daniel-Sisavahn appeared first on On3.
After previous outbursts, new security measures in place this week at Athens City Hall
New security procedures went into effect this week at Athens City Hall, making the venue a weapons-free facility. The changes came as Athens-Clarke County’s mayor and commission geared up for Tuesday’s return of their regular meetings to the building following an April incident in the commission chambers. At...
Juveniles Target Unlocked Cars in Athens, 12-year-old Armed Suspect Arrested
Athens-Clarke County Police Department reports an increase in thefts from unlocked cars, particularly targeting firearms and valuables. Residents are urged to lock their vehicles and secure belongings. At 6:20 AM on July 12, 2024, officers responded to the 1000 block of Barnett Shoals Rd after witnesses reported juveniles entering cars....
Southeast Spotlight: Ten commitment predictions
Recruiting doesn’t take breaks in the summer. In fact, it only heats up. After a wave of June official visits, July and August have been popular stretches for some of the nation’s best to lock in their college decisions. More are expected as the summer continues. Here is...
For nearly 1.4M Georgians, affording rent means you need to work 3.5 full-time, minimum wage jobs
The 2024 “Out of Reach” report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says that not only is Georgia the 20th highest housing wage requirement in the country, but that to afford an apartment, you may need to work as many as 3.5 full-time jobs.
Law enforcement on high alert for speeding drivers during ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’
From Local 3 News: To combat aggressive driving, Georgia and Tennessee law enforcement agencies kicked off the 8th annual 'Operation Southern Slow. From Local 3 News: To combat aggressive driving, Georgia and Tennessee law enforcement agencies kicked off the 8th annual ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ Monday morning in Ringgold.
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