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Fine Fettle Dispensary opens its doors, first medical cannabis dispensary in Athens
When Judson Hill was t-boned by a tractor-trailer at 20 years old, he did not want to take prescription medications. Hill turned to cannabis to self-medicate following the incident, and now, 14 years later, he is the Georgia Market President of Fine Fettle Dispensary, a medical cannabis dispensary with two locations in Atlanta and the first of its kind in Athens.
Marshall football matchup with Georgia State gets a time change
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Thursday night Marshall football home date has been bumped up an hour from the previously slated start time, the school announced. The Thundering Herd’s Oct. 17 matchup with Georgia State has been moved to a 7 p.m., according to a news release from Marshall Athletics. The game was previously slated to kick off at 8 p.m.
Exclusive: Atlanta Black Pride Weekend Announces Keke Palmer, Billy Porter, Tamar Braxton Performance Ahead Of Celebration
As the summer heat intensifies, so does the anticipation for one of the most momentous events of the year: Atlanta Black Pride Weekend. This year, history will be made as Atlanta Black Pride Weekend joins forces with Global Black Pride for the first-ever Global Black Pride in Atlanta, set to take place from August 26th to September 2nd, 2024.
Falcons predicted first-time Pro Bowler would confirm Arthur Smith was a fraud
While former Atlanta Falcons head coach and new Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith proved himself to be a solid offensive coordinator with the Tennessee Titans, his time in charge of the Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder experiences shows that he was incapable of building a winning football team when given the keys to everything.
Monroe’s Todd named Georgia TOPS Queen
Gail Todd of Monroe lost almost 70 pounds, something that has been a life-long goal, with the assistance of the TOPS program. Contributed photo. Losing weight can seem intimidating, especially when you consider that one in three American adults are obese and Georgia has an obesity rate of 37%. Obesity can cause an array of medical conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. People can achieve weight loss and overall wellness by committing to a healthier lifestyle.
Clarke Central rallies back from large halftime deficit, defeats Oconee County by one
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and his wife, Marty, were in attendance for Week 2 of Friday Night Lights as Clarke Central rallied back from a 21-point halftime deficit to beat Oconee County 37-36. Kemp was honored as a Gladiator Great and got to do the coin toss. He was part of the 1979 Clarke Central state championship football team, and his wife happened to be a cheerleader there just a grade or so younger. ...
Friday night football highlights: Benedictine gives top ranked Buford a battle on the road
Benedictine went on the road and gave Buford, the No. 1 ranked team in Class 6A by the AJC, all it could handle before the Wolves scored late to pull off a 29-28 non-region victory. The Cadets made news earlier in the day when the AJC first reported the program backed out of...
Keith Bears take down Calhoun Tigers in opening game
The Keith Bears traveled to Letohachee on Friday night to face the Calhoun Tigers for their season opener. The Bears were able to take a 10-8 lead at the half and hold the Tigers to take the win. Quarterback Eric Hall found Jaqavion McElroy for the Bears' only touchdown and Christian Rayford scored the two-point conversion.
Dozens of Griffin residents ordered out of their homes immediately by city officials
GRIFFIN, Ga. - A Griffin city inspector ordered more than three dozen families at the Ava Park Apartment Complex to leave their homes immediately. An inspection on Thursday revealed critical safety issues, including rat infestations, structural issues, mold, and other hazards, residents said. In a letter to the residents from...
Grape Producers Remain Diligent with Fungicide Spray Applications
University of Georgia (UGA) Extension advises grape producers to remain diligent with their fungicide applications. Phil Brannen, UGA Extension fruit disease specialist, discussed disease management, with harvests slated to commence soon across the region. “We’re starting to see some downy mildew coming out right now, so we are getting some...
Georgia's Black, underserved farmers get free training and technology with TEAM Tilley
There's a new resource available to help local farmers get a better understanding of their businesses. TEAM Tilley Leaders Program is an outreach program with Black and underserved farmers in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. It looks to teach them how to manage risk and improve profitability using their own farms' financial data...
SJP rallies for Palestine and against UGA students’ upheld suspensions
On Thursday evening, the Students for Justice in Palestine chapter at the University of Georgia held a rally and march at the Arch. Besides calling for a ceasefire and UGA’s disclosure and divestment, the rally also focused on the recent ruling to uphold the suspensions of students arrested during a demonstration in April.
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