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Dozens displaced by fire at luxury apartments behind Atlanta Chick-fil-A, multiple floors collapse
ATLANTA - After a fire erupted at an apartment complex behind a Chick-fil-A on Howell Mill Road on Saturday, dozens of residents were left without a home. "We’re cooking, and then next thing you know, smelled smoke," said resident Deanna Turner." Several engines from Atlanta Fire and Rescue pulled...
Badcock furniture stores in Athens, across Georgia are closing
Badcock Home Furniture & More, which has two stores in Athens and several in northeast Georgia, will be closing, according to employees at multiple stores. “It’s hard to say, but the Badcock name will be pretty much gone,” Tim Mullen, manager of the store in Toccoa, said Friday to the Athens Banner-Herald. ...
Cam Kirk Went From A Business Admin Major At Morehouse College To A Photography Studio Business That He Says Has Made Over $6M
Former Morehouse College President Dr. Robert Michael Franklin Jr. once called the institution the “International Headquarters for Black Male Excellence” during a school-wide address. As the president at the time and an alum, many could argue his opinion was slightly biased. However, the institution makes a solid case for the claim when considering notable alums… Continue reading Cam Kirk Went From A Business Admin Major At Morehouse College To A Photography Studio Business That He Says Has Made Over $6M
Ben Shelton knocked out of ATP Atlanta as No. 1 seed
After a brilliant run to the Fourth Round at Wimbledon, Florida tennis alum Ben Shelton came up short in his first match at the ATP Tour event in Atlanta, Georgia. Shelton fell to Chinese 19-year-old Juncheng Shang for the second straight year at his hometown event event. Last year’s matchup came in the Round of 32, but Shelton earned a bye to the Round of 16 as the No. 1 seed. The extra rest didn’t do Shelton much good. He lost in straight sets, 7-6(6), 6-4. Shang was gracious in victory and spoke highly of Shelton, who he is now 3-0 against. “It...
Atlanta History Center highlighting city’s ties to the Olympics
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Athletes from around the world are getting ready to compete at the Paris Olympics. At the Atlanta History Center, stories are told through artifacts, photos, and 3,000 3-D objects. With 25 members of Team USA hailing from Georgia, representatives say this is a great time to reminisce about our city’s Olympic history.
Former Falcons tight end, quarterback signs with division rival Panthers
Arthur Smith made some strange roster decisions over his tenure as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Among them was his insistence on converting former college quarterback Feleipe Franks into a tight end. To say things did not turn out would be an understatement. It was an utter disaster,...
Contribute to a mosaic for former President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday celebration
ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) - The Carter Center is asking for the public’s help in celebrating former President Jimmy Carter’s birthday. “Let’s celebrate his extraordinary life and legacy!”, states The Carter Center in their post on social media platform X. President Carter’s birthday is on October 1,...
REPORT – Georgia Football Head Coach Responds to Rampant Arrests Surrounding Program
The Georgia football program is unquestionably one of the best, if not the best, in the country, across the past decade. With eleven bowl game victories, two national titles, and one undefeated season, only the Alabama Crimson Tide come close to matching their accomplishments. Georgia remains elite on the field, but off-the-field issues have plagued the team. Since 2016, the first year under head coach Kirby Smart, the team has had 47 incidents or arrests for reckless driving or DUI.
Jehovah's Witnesses convention expected to draw 5,000 to Athens this weekend
Downtown Athens will have an influx of visitors this coming weekend when the Jehovah’s Witnesses host a three-day convention at the Classic Center. The convention is expected to draw about 5,000 persons to Athens. ...
Pair of 5-stars predicted to commit to Georgia
Five-star defensive linemen Justus Terry and Elijah Griffin are projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs. The two elite defensive line recruits are visiting the University of Georgia over the last weekend in July. “I think those are two five-stars that it is hard for us to not see them in Georgia’s class,” said recruiting expert Steve Wiltfong of On3. “Even when Justus Terry committed to USC, if you would have asked me a minute after he announced to USC, back during the spring. Where I thought he would sign come December I would have said Georgia.” “I just think right now...
DeKalb County School District expands free breakfast and lunch program to 105 schools
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County School District is expanding its involvement in a free breakfast and lunch program for students this year. DCSD's involvement in the USDA Community Eligibility Program (CEP) is expanding from 75 schools to a total 105, according to a press release. CEP allows schools...
Hapeville police officer faces charges after hitting pedestrian in patrol car: Warrant
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Hapeville Police Department officer was arrested Thursday after hitting and killing a man in her patrol car almost a year ago. According to a arrest warrants, 33-year-old Hapeville Officer Shada Canzater was taken into custody on homicide by vehicle in the second degree and failure to yield the right of way at a crosswalk.
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