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Mosquito control can help prevent spread of dengue fever
ATHENS -- As overnight temperatures increase during the summer, so do mosquito populations, bringing with them the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. In late June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the U.S. is seeing an increased risk of dengue fever, a sometimes fatal viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes. This disease has been across much of South and Central America and the Caribbean, and with about 1,500 cases, the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency over dengue. ...
Former Georgia high school football MVP shot to death at hotel
BRASELTON, Ga. — A former Georgia high school football standout was found shot to death in a hotel room on the evening of Sunday, July 7. The Braselton Police Department said officers were dispatched at 5:15 p.m. to The LaQuinta Inn & Suites at 200 Kaival Lane in Braselton, Jackson County, Georgia. When officers arrived, they said they found a man in a hotel room with a gunshot wound to his head.
Bad news bear: Reynaldo Lopez's Home Run Derby joke comes back to bite Marcell Ozuna
Marcell Ozuna fell well short of advancing to the second round of the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night despite hitting some deep fly balls into the Arlington night sky. Ozuna has carried the Atlanta Braves offense at times early this season, as the record-setting group from the 2023 campaign has, surprisingly, gone missing without the likes of Ronald Acuña Jr.
‘Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black’ Was Filmed In Perry’s Atlanta Studio — And Is Only One Part Of A Growing Empire
Like most of Tyler Perry’s movies, Divorce in the Black was filmed at his expansive studios in Atlanta. It’s also — like most of his movies — terrible, but that was a matter for our review. Tyler Perry’s output and influence in the industry is an...
Max Fried puts ball squarely in Alex Anthopoulos’ court after latest comments
Alex Anthopoulos has established himself as one of the best executives in MLB in large part because of his ability to not only acquire, but keep talent in his organization for a long time. Virtually the entire Atlanta Braves roster is locked in long-term on team-friendly contracts, and the Braves are searching for their seventh straight NL East title thanks to that.
Braves fans enraged by rumor that MLB would have overruled Chris Sale starting ASG
There is no way to keep everyone happy with the way the All-Star Game selection process happens at present. Some deserving players are going to get left out because MLB wants every team to have one representative, teams with larger fanbases have the edge when it comes to getting starters in the game, and the coach/player/league decisions for reserves always end up feeling bad for someone. However, Atlanta Braves fans almost had a unique All-Star gripe involving Chris Sale.
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks owner says he's not reopening flagship location after Atlanta water crisis
ATLANTA — Derrick Hayes, the owner of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, says he will not reopen his flagship restaurant after the Atlanta water crisis. The flagship restaurant is located in Downtown Atlanta, off Forsyth Street NW. Big Dave's Cheesesteaks was founded by West Philadelphia native Derrick Hayes, who named the restaurant chain after his late father. Hayes opened the first location in a 700-square-foot Shell gas station in Dunwoody, Georgia.
With reopened golf course on hold, Columbia County neighborhood proposes new private pool
A Columbia County golf community, with its 18-hole golf course closed, is pivoting toward transforming its pool area into its No. 1 amenity. The Jones Creek Homeowners Association in Evans is asking Columbia County to grant new buffer and setback standards when it demolishes and rebuilds a pool house that residents say has become too small and isn’t up to code.
Belair Middle School students moving from K-8 building to defunct Langford Middle School
Richmond County School System's rightsizing plan is already underway. The school district's spokesperson Haley Lacuesta last week confirmed that Belair Middle School students will start the school year in the defunct Langford Middle School building. They will call it home until a new middle school can be built for the Belair students.
At SEC Media Days, Kirby Smart again addresses Georgia football player driving arrests
DALLAS—The headline from a year ago at Georgia football's appearance at SEC Media Days in Nashville still applied Tuesday morning as coach Kirby Smart and three players took their turn here. 'Things need to change': Georgia football players address offseason high-speed incidents. The Bulldogs actions behind the wheel became front and center again when...
The University of Georgia President’s House Hits the Market for the First Time at $5.1 Million
A piece of Bulldogs history is up for grabs in Athens, where the University of Georgia’s presidential mansion has officially hit the market for the first time, asking a slight woof over $5.1 million.Inside a $32.5 Million Home Just Off London's Abbey Road “As a UGA alum, I am honored to represent this distinguished landmark,” says Bonneau Ansley, who holds the listing at 570 Prince Ave. with Holly Purcell, both of Ansley Real Estate | Christie’s International Real Estate. “I’ve always marveled at the grandness and stately presence it has on nearly 5 acres in downtown Athens. It’s exciting that someone...
Georgia running back no longer on the roster
Georgia Bulldogs running back Len’Neth Whitehead is reportedly no longer on Georgia football’s roster. Whitehead, a walk-on, played high school football for Athens Academy in Athens, Georgia. Whitehead, a former four-star recruit, began his college career with the Tennessee Volunteers. Whitehead missed both the 2020 and 2022 college...
Georgia Bulldogs news: Football lands four-star safety, Charlie Condon goes No. 3, and more
After a slower start to July for Kirby Smart’s coaching staff, recruiting has picked up with three defensive back commitments over the past week. This recent hot streak for Georgia’s 2025 recruiting class began on July 7, when four-star cornerback Shamari Earls chose the Bulldogs. Then, on Sunday, four-star safety Rashad Johnson committed to Georgia over Penn State, Texas A&M, and Louisville.
PHOTOS: A look into the Future Foundations program
Future Foundations, a program that is co-run by Athens Area Habitat for Humanity and Athens-Clarke County Jail, provides carpentry classes and opportunities for women to build houses, ramps and other wood structures. However, on top of the woodworking skills, the participants also learn skills in leadership and cooperation, which was demonstrated on Saturday, July 13.
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