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Disabled graduate inspires Johns Creek students to push forward
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Confined to a wheelchair by muscular dystrophy, Kyle Eggleston drew a standing ovation for the words of inspiration he gave in his commencement address to Johns Creek High School graduates. At age 4, Eggleston was diagnosed with the genetic condition that gradually weakens and breaks...
Police are looking for two women wanted after $8,000 shoplifting spree at Mall of Georgia
The Gwinnett County Police Department is attempting to locate two women accused of going on an $8,000 shoplifting spree at the Mall of Georgia. On June 22, officers with the North Precinct responded to a shoplifting call at Dick’s Sporting Goods located at 3333 Buford Drive inside of the Mall of Georgia in Buford. A store employee called 911 to report seeing two women shoplifting large quantities of merchandise.
Chick-fil-A permit issued for Atlantic North drive-thru-only site
The city issued a construction permit for W.H. Bass Inc. of Duluth, Georgia, to build a drive-thru-only Chick-fil-A in the Atlantic North shopping center. The 2,468-square-foot project is on 1.06 acres at 11909 Atlantic Blvd. at a project cost of $800,000. The Atlantic North center is at northwest Atlantic and...
2 metro Atlanta Starbucks locations file to unionize
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Baristas at two metro Atlanta Starbucks locations have filed for a union election. The baristas at locations in Roswell and Alpharetta have filed for elections with Starbucks Workers United, a union founded in 2021. The locations are at Holcomb Bridge & Holcomb Woods in...
Zack Short in Lineup for the Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves and their struggling offense are facing off against the San Francisco Giants and their surging offense tonight in the first game of a three game series at home. The Braves have scored a combined ten runs over the past four games, and five of those were in...
Volunteers Improve Boating Access at Lake Allatoona
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance and 31 union volunteers, primarily tradeswomen, braved the heat on June 29 to install a new floating dock at one of the most popular boat ramps on Lake Allatoona. “It was already 80 degrees at 5 a.m., and you could cut the humidity with a knife, but the weather didn’t faze the great group of volunteers we had,” said USA Conservation Coordinator Cody Campbell. The project...
Braves latest injury update eliminates one major trade deadline need for Alex Anthopoulos
The Atlanta Braves are about to get a big reinforcement in their bullpen. After their 4-2 loss on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, they made a key roster move, sending right-hander Daysbel Hernandez to Triple-A Gwinnett. Hernandez had not allowed an earned run over 9.2 innings of work in nine...
Georgia lawmakers look to open jobs to more workers who need license to work
April Williams was eager to resume her nursing career when she applied this year with a Georgia agency for a license that is required for 30% of the American workforce. After initially forgetting to provide her graduate school transcript, the Byron resident resubmitted her paperwork several other times. However, after several weeks of waiting, she […] The post Georgia lawmakers look to open jobs to more workers who need license to work appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Braves deal Hurston Waldrep in Bleacher Report’s outrageous trade idea
The MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and the Braves are expected to be one of the more active teams in baseball. The two most obvious areas that Alex Anthopoulos can upgrade are the outfield and shortstop, the former of which will be much easier to acquire. Similar to the 2021 trade deadline, Anthopoulos should be in the market for multiple outfielders because there’s an obvious need and they’re usually cheap.
'A rising tide lifts all boats': New state law aims to help marriage and family therapists moving to Georgia
MACON, Ga. — Governor Brian Kemp signed over 700 bills into law on Monday, including one that has special significance for workers in Central Georgia. Senate Bill 373 speeds up the process for therapists moving to Georgia to get their license to practice, which has been a struggle for many workers recently.
NEWS BRIEFS: Dog park in Lawrenceville to open August 9
A new urban dog park in Lawrenceville will be named HYRO Park (pronounced Hero) in honor of former K9 Officer HYRO, who served the Lawrenceville Police Department with distinction for seven years. HYRO Park, located adjacent to the Lawrenceville Lawn, will officially open to the public on August 9, 2024.
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