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ACT Back-to-School Jam + cleanup in Mableton
Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos from two volunteer events in south Cobb: the Austell Community Task Force Back-to-School Jam, and a litter cleanup in Mableton organized by the First Christian Church Of Mableton along with the Lions Club and Friends Of Mableton. ACT Back-to-School Jam. Krebs wrote:
Cobb Approves Acworth Senior Living Development
MARIETTA — This week, the Cobb Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request 4-0, with Chairwoman Lisa Cupid absent, for an Acworth residential senior-living community. Creator’s Group Investments proposed a site plan for a senior residential living community of 39 homes on 11.8 acres at 2856 Wade Green Road, near the Shiloh Road Home Depot. The site plan also includes walking trails, a pavilion and sport courts. Earlier this month,...
NFL Draft analyst compares Carson Beck to Eli Manning
NFL Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah thinks very highly of Georgia quarterback Carson Beck. It is so much so that Jeremiah recently compared him to a former first-round draft pick, none other than Eli Manning. Jeremiah waxed poetic about Beck last week. In doing so, the longtime NFL Draft analyst compared...
Former Georgia slugger signs largest draft bonus in MLB history
One of college baseball’s most exciting players got himself a nice payday on Friday. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that former Georgia third baseman Charlie Condon signed a deal with a $9.25M signing bonus with the Colorado Rockies, who selected him third overall in the 2024 MLB draft last week. Condon’s bonus equals the bonus signed by the No. 2 pick, right-handed pitcher Chase Burns out of Wake Forest. It is the biggest draft bonus in MLB history. Condon was an absolute superstar in 2024, slashing an otherworldly .433/.556/1.009 with 37 home runs, 78 RBI, and 20 doubles – earning SEC Player of the...
Homeowner disputes neighbor's outrageous claim that tree is dying: 'There is actually symbiosis going on here'
When we hear stories about trees being cut down unnecessarily, images of large-scale deforestation typically come to mind. However, the pressure to eliminate healthy trees can hit a lot closer to home and even within our residential homeowners associations. In a viral Reddit post, one homeowner shared pictures from several...
Braves get another rough injury blow to All-Star hitter
The Atlanta Braves are now down both their No. 1 and their No. 2 hitters. The Braves announced Sunday that star second baseman Ozzie Albies underwent X-rays earlier in the day that revealed a fractured left wrist. Albies is now expected to miss approximately eight weeks as a result. The three-time All-Star Albies was injured... The post Braves get another rough injury blow to All-Star hitter appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Stockbridge nonprofit feeds hundreds after Hurricane Beryl devastates Houston
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. - A Stockbridge-based nonprofit stepped in to help hundreds of Houston residents impacted by prolonged power outages following the wrath of Hurricane Beryl. Two weeks after Beryl barreled through the city, power outages proved to be just as dangerous with dozens of heat-related deaths and many more facing financial impacts. That's where Melissa Ellis found her purpose.
ON THE MARKET: Move-In Ready at McCart Road in Lawrenceville
Welcome to McCart Road in Lawrenceville, where two recently completed new homes are move-in ready,. 792 McCart Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 - $444,750 – 4Beds/2.5Baths. Placed on a generous 0.747-acre, wooded home site, this home offers a serene setting with an 80-foot driveway and an oversized garage. Inside, you’ll find popular features like hardwood stairs, LVP flooring, stainless-steel appliances (including the refrigerator), and granite countertops. For your convenience, window blinds, towel bars and tissue holders have already been installed. Bedrooms are spacious, and each one has a walk-in closet, while the owner’s suite is a relaxing retreat with a separate tub and shower and dual sinks. In full, the home has four bedrooms, two full baths, and one conveniently located half-bath.
Braves Minor League Recap: Ian Anderson makes rehab start for Gwinnett
Ian Anderson made his first rehab start above the single-A level on Saturday and while it may not have gone according to plan, there was plenty of action across the board for Atlanta’s minor league affiliates. So let’s dive in. (44-50) Gwinnett Stripers 4, (42-49) Charlotte Knights 5...
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