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Finley Stadium Jamboree Returns as ‘Blue Cross Bowl Prelude to a Championship’
(press release) CHATTANOOGA- Twenty-four high school football teams will take to the field at Finley Stadium this August in the annual BlueCross Bowl…Prelude to a Championship formerly known as the Jamboree. The Prelude event will take place over the course of two weekends starting on August 9 and again...
Guitarist, Singer Jax Hollow Rocks Out Nightfall This Friday
Raw, high energy guitar work mixed with powerful vocals by headliner Jax Hollow will set the tone for this Friday’s July 19th Nightfall show, Chattanooga’s longest-running free summer concert series. Fusing classic rock, blues, and Americana, Jax Hollow is an untamable force of nature - a winning combination...
Meet the new judge assigned to Georgia rapper Young Thug’s trial
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new judge has been assigned to take over Young Thug’s internationally watched criminal trial in Atlanta. According to the Fulton County Superior Court, Shukura Ingram is an appointee of former Gov. Nathan Deal who won reelection in May after running unopposed. She served on Fulton County’s magistrate court from 2015-2018. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Clark Atlanta University and a law degree from Georgia State University.
Emory receives $5 million grant to improve geriatric care and education
Emory University has been awarded a $5 million cooperative agreement by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to enhance geriatric care and education for health care workers in Georgia’s urban and rural areas. This five-year funding will support Georgia Gear (Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program), operated through the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine.
Multiple agencies on manhunt for vehicular homicide suspect in East Ridge Wednesday
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. — UPDATE:. THP has identified the vehicular homicide suspect they are searching for as Ulises Raigoza Martinez. Ulises is currently on foot and may be armed, according to THP. They say law enforcement agencies are searching for him in the East Ridge/Brainerd area near Camp Jordan...
State Proposing Cuts to Commuter Bus Service
The state agency which runs the Xpress commuter bus system is proposing service reductions, including in Cobb County. The current Xpress bus system operates on weekdays and serves residents in 13 counties, bringing them to the downtown, midtown and perimeter office markets. In the wake of budget cuts by state lawmakers, the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (The ATL) has proposed major service reductions to the system. State officials attribute the...
Two hunters plead guilty to shooting deer on military park land
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) – Two local men have pleaded guilty to hunting deer on federal park land. William Lough from Trenton and Jonathan Plaster from Rossville both pleaded guilty in federal court in April. Both face fines. They were both charged with illegal hunting of 2 white-tailed deer...
It's time for the Weather Radio Event with Elder's Ace Hardware and the Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Weather Radios are extremely important to have, especially in the event of severe weather. Our region has a fair share of extreme weather, and staying informed is the first line of defense when it comes to keeping you and your family safe. For the Weather Radio...
Federal agency tells company to overhaul safety measures after Chattanooga hazmat spills
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Nearly a year after several high-profile hazardous materials spill incidents that disrupted traffic and in some cases forced evacuations, the company involve has now changed how they secure their loads. That's at the direction of a federal oversight agency. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...
Lawsuit claims that delayed elections for Georgia utility regulator are unconstitutional
ATLANTA (AP) — Two groups on Wednesday sued to overturn a law extending the elected terms of Georgia’s public service commissioners, saying it violates the state constitution for the five Republicans to be allowed to serve terms longer than six years. Georgia WAND Education Fund, Georgia Conservation Voters Education Fund and Brionte McCorkle, the executive […]
Friends of Georgia Radio to honor WCLK's GM Wendy F. Williams
Friends of Georgia Radio has announced its new Hall of Legends Class of 2024 and WCLK's very own General Manager, Wendy F. Williams, will be inducted. The 3rd Annual Celebration will take place on Saturday, August 24 at the City Springs - Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. The Hall of...
15% of Georgians Drink When Making Big Money Moves: And That’s Less Than The National Average
A recent study revealed that 15% of Georgians turn to alcohol when facing major financial decisions, slightly below the national average of 21%. 🍺 What’s Happening: CardRates.com conducted a survey of 3,000 respondents, uncovering some sobering statistics:. Filing for bankruptcy topped the list of financial decisions most likely...
Georgia Chamber Hosts Future of Small Business Summit
Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark polling Future of Small Business summit attendees on their business needs. (Georgia Chamber) Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the Future of Small Business summit, designed to equip small businesses with the tools they need for their future success. The Atlanta BeltLine served as presenting sponsor of the Future of Small Business summit. Around 100 people attended the Future of Small Business summit, which was held at the headquarters of Invesco.
24 Georgia students awarded National Merit Scholarships
Twenty-four additional Georgia residents have been awarded National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. The recent grads join the list of 3,700 Merit Scholarships awarded by 149 colleges and universities announced in June. College-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the […] The post 24 Georgia students awarded National Merit Scholarships appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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