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Water tower work off Hembree Road in Roswell draws nearby furor
ROSWELL, Ga. — Repairs to two water towers off Hembree Road have caused issues for nearby residents and Fulton County officials. The $1.6 million project, which includes work on one 1-million-gallon tank and another 200,000-gallon tank, began in May and is scheduled for completion Nov. 9. The towers, or pressure regulators, serve around 9,500 area residents.
Caldwell’s seven thoughts: Payton Thorne, wide receivers, aggressive defense and a prediction
We got a taste of football on Saturday with Georgia Tech pulling off the upset over Florida State, but I'm excited to see what this Auburn team is all about. Even though we've been given great access in the preseason, you still don't really know what this team is all about because of the new faces on the roster. There are close to 30 players that could see action on Saturday that weren't on the roster a season ago, much less the guys that redshirted. That's a ton of uncertainty, even if you have seen guys throughout camp.
Glen Powell spotted in Atlanta filming new college football TV show ‘Chad Powers’
“Chad Powers” follows Powell as Russ Holliday, a “disgraced college quarterback” who disguises himself to walk onto “a struggling southern football team to revive his football career.”
DJ Uiagalelei underwhelms in Florida State debut as questions surge about 2024 Seminoles
The anticipated return to the ACC for Florida State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei was rather underwhelming in an upset loss to Georgia Tech. The transfer from Oregon State who spent three years at Clemson, had an inconsistent performance in his debut with the 10th-ranked Seminoles, showcasing the ongoing up and downs that mark his college career.
Man wanted for murder in death of Ayanna Morgan apprehended
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A wanted man facing a murder charge after the death of a Western Kentucky University student has been captured, police said Saturday. The Bowling Green Police Department stated on Saturday, Aug. 24 that Malcolm Jones, 31, has been apprehended in Atlanta, Georgia for his involvement in the death of 21-year-old Ayanna Morgan.
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...
Election deniers in key states are newly-empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local bodies, which typically…
Braves Minor League Recap: Nacho Alvarez Jr. homers in Gwinnett win
There was a ton of great action on the night down on the farm, so let’s dive into it. (62-62) Gwinnett Stripers 8, (57-65) Louisville Bats 7. Gwinnett mounted a successful eighth-inning comeback against Louisville to come away with a Friday night victory, beating the Bats by a narrow 8-7 final.
Harris/Walz will make first Georgia visit on Wed., rally in Savannah on Thurs.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be in Georgia on Wednesday, August 28, to begin a bus tour in South Georgia, while Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance recently held a rally in Valdosta. The post Harris/Walz will make first Georgia visit on Wed., rally in Savannah on Thurs. appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Cities with the most expensive homes in Georgia
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $362,156 in July, 2.8% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of Aug. 22, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.46%. Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value. Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Georgia using data from Zillow . Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of July 2024. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib . Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Georgia #1. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA: 20 #2. Savannah, GA: 3 #3. Brunswick, GA: 2 #4. Athens-Clarke County, GA: 1 #4. Milledgeville, GA: 1 You may also like: Highest-rated beer in Georgia Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock.
‘False Fall’ Ending: Georgia Braces for More Heat
After a string of unseasonably cool days, Georgians woke up this morning to what might be the last gasp of the state’s first “false fall” of the year. With temperatures in the 80s and a crispness in the air that hinted at the changing seasons, it was just a brief reprieve before the heat is set to return, reminding residents that summer isn’t over yet.
Man hospitalized after being shot in Decatur, DeKalb police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man was hospitalized after being shot in Decatur, according to DeKalb County police. DeKalb police said officers responded to the 2100 block of Bedevere Circle around 9:15 p.m. Saturday. There, they found a 32-year-old man with a gunshot wound. The man was taken...
NAF To Empower Atlanta Homebuyers At Invest Fest
New American Funding (NAF) will be present at Invest Fest 2024, the premier national event focused on Black financial empowerment and entrepreneurialism, set to take place in Atlanta at the Georgia World Conference Center from August 23 – 25. The company will highlight its NAF Black Impact initiative for...
‘Fight Night’ Spotlights Local Black-Owned Businesses By Offering Throwback Prices
Peacock’s “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” will be making several stops throughout Atlanta to celebrate the series ahead of its launch on Peacock on September 5. Based on the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast, the series follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man’s life but ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.”
Gwinnett Co. to begin construction on first-of-its-kind human services, community resource center
The 78,800-square-foot, three-story facility will feature a 30-bed inpatient stabilization unit and a 23-hour temporary observation day center to accommodate up to 15 people.
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