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BrandsMart USA Celebrates Grand Opening in Kennesaw
KENNESAW — Hundreds of people eagerly lined up outside of BrandsMart USA’s new Kennesaw location for its grand opening Saturday. The new store, located in the Cobb Place Shopping Center on Ernest Barrett Parkway, celebrated its grand opening with a ceremony and ribbon-cutting with local, state and federally elected officials as well as BrandsMart and The Aaron’s Company employees. Attendees Sharon and Larry Dover, of Kennesaw, stood in line for...
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...
Dabo Swinney’s son Will joins Clemson’s coaching staff
Clemson’s coaching staff has welcomed a new member: former wide receiver Will Swinney. He’s joining his father, Dabo Swinney, as a volunteer offensive intern. Will’s younger brother, Drew, has been with the team since last year, adding to the Swinney presence on the coaching staff. Will Swinney played for Clemson from 2017 to 2021, where he made 35 receptions and scored one touchdown. He was also a standout in the classroom, earning ACC Honor Roll honors five times. After his playing career, Will spent two years as a color analyst on the Clemson Sports Network, contributing to the coverage of Clemson football. He was part of the 2018 National Championship team that went undefeated. Now, as he steps into this coaching role, Will is bringing his experience and family legacy to the Tigers’ staff.
Clemson Football's House Call: Tomarrion Parker
Clemson Athletics released the latest episode of Clemson Football's House Call series on Friday featuring rising sophomore defensive end Tomarrion "T.J." Parker, who went from moving every couple of years to (...)
What are Your Expectations for Clemson’s 2024 Season?
Over the last three seasons, Clemson has gone 30-10. That’s an average of 10.00 wins and 3.33 losses. In a vacuum, that’s good, but here’s the context. In those three seasons, Clemson has won one ACC Championship and missed the playoff three times in a row (not good!). The biggest bowl win was last year’s Gator Bowl triumph over Kentucky.
Expansion Big 12 Paying Clemson, Florida State MORE than Current Members to Exit Realignment ACC?
Clemson and Florida State hold a value that arguably surpasses that of any current Big 12 team due to their storied histories and consistent on-field success.
247Sports labels Clemson as a ‘team to watch’ in preseason College Football Playoff predictions
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have a significant chance to reenter the College Football Playoff with the 2024 schedule. The expanded 12-team playoff format provides a big advantage for the Tigers, especially if they win the ACC Championship, which would grant them a first-round bye. The playoff games will start on December 20-21, with TNT Sports broadcasting two games and ESPN handling the remaining nine. Quarterfinals will be held on December 31 and January 1 at major bowls, with semifinals on January 9-10, and the championship on January 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Clemson’s path through the ACC is...
Text-to-911 now available on main campus
Text-to-911 is now available on Clemson University’s main campus. While calling is still the best option if you can, anyone can text 911 while on main campus to report an emergency to Clemson University dispatchers. This vital service makes it easier for people who are deaf, hard of hearing...
Rumor: Brett Yormark's plan for Big 12 was to use FSU and Clemson to get Louisville, VA Tech, NC State, and Miami
Is Brett Yormark a master manipulator? Longtime college football radio host Greg Swaim's sources seem to believe he is, accusing him of using FSU and Clemson to get the Big 12 access to the schools he really wants: Louisville, VA Tech, NC State, and Miami. "Who will the Big 12...
Conference lawsuits, new teams lead storylines to watch at 2024 ACC Football Kickoff
CLEMSON — Football season is on the horizon with ACC Football Kickoff beginning Monday. Coaches and players from 17 teams will participate in the four-day media event through Thursday in Charlotte. Amid the backdrop of Clemson, Florida State and ACC lawsuits, SMU, California and Stanford join the conference to give the league its most members ever.
Clemson football's 2025 recruiting class has continued a disturbing trend for Dabo Swinney
CLEMSON — It's no secret that Clemson football relies on high school recruitment rather than the transfer portal. The Tigers were one of four FBS schools that did not land a transfer in the 2024 cycle. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney pursued four offensive linemen during the winter period but didn't land any. Yet, a troubling trend has started for the Tigers on the 2025 recruiting trail.
How former South Effingham star Alex Brown showed adaptability after transfer to Clemson
For Alex Brown, the setting may change — but the effort and talent of the former South Effingham softball star is a constant for a player who has shown she can adapt. After two seasons at the University of North Carolina, Brown transferred to Clemson for her junior season in 2024 and she...
Manning Native named Chief of Police at Clemson
Manning native and Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) Captain Chris Harrington has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Police, effective July 15th. Harrington, a two-time graduate of Clemson University, began his career with CUPD in 2005 and has served in various leadership roles over his 19-year tenure. “Chris has distinguished...
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