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Fine Fettle Dispensary opens its doors, first medical cannabis dispensary in Athens
When Judson Hill was t-boned by a tractor-trailer at 20 years old, he did not want to take prescription medications. Hill turned to cannabis to self-medicate following the incident, and now, 14 years later, he is the Georgia Market President of Fine Fettle Dispensary, a medical cannabis dispensary with two locations in Atlanta and the first of its kind in Athens.
Salon owner Cole has been cutting hair since she was 12
On Thursday afternoon, the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Gray & Grace Beauty Lounge and Extension Bar with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Owner of the beauty lounge, Larkin Cole, said she was destined to be a hairstylist. “I started doing hair when I was 12 years old in my kitchen, and I […] The post Salon owner Cole has been cutting hair since she was 12 appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
University of Georgia to build new freshman dorm
The University of Georgia will break ground on a 125,000 square foot new freshman dorm in late September, according to a University System of Georgia report. The dorm building, currently called building 2266, will be able to house 565 students, helping to accommodate for increased housing needs following recent enrollment increases. UGA’s first-year class increased from less than 5,500 students in fall 2019 to more than 6,175 students this fall 2024, according to a statement from UGA.
Emerson launches initiative to rebuild the community in upcoming academic year
The college launched an initiative aimed to “build a stronger, more equity-centered Emersonian community” following campus protests in the past semester, according to an email college officials sent to the community Friday. Led by four college officials, the initiative, called EmersonTogether, will offer events, discussions, trainings, performances, and...
Georgia sheriff's deputy dies days after being shot
A sheriff's deputy has died days after he was shot while serving a search warrant in west Georgia, authorities said.The Carroll County Sheriff's Office announced late Friday that Investigator Taylor Bristow died from his injuries from the shooting Tuesday. Bristow was shot and critically wounded while serving a Georgia Bureau of Investigation warrant in a neighborhood in Carrollton, which is about 50 miles southwest of Atlanta.At 11 a.m. local time, a procession will escort Bristow's body from Grady Memorial Hospital to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's crime lab for an autopsy, according to ANF, a CBS affiliate in Atlanta."Tonight, we mourn...
Ruling: Cobb County must abide by state-drawn commission maps
(The Center Square) — Cobb County commissioners are expected to vote Tuesday on a measure that the board's District 2 seat "is deemed vacant" following a judge's ruling this week. Last month, Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill ruled that the map of commission districts that county leaders created in October 2022 was unconstitutional and outside the home rule powers. After the ruling, Cobb election officials said they would remove elections...
Red Lobster closing another metro Atlanta location this month
The seafood chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and closed over 100 locations, including restaurants in Athens, Roswell and Dublin, Georgia. Now, Red Lobster wants to also close the location at 6550 Tara Blvd in Jonesboro.
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...
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. ...
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.
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