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Concerns grow over reckless e-bike riders on Atlanta BeltLine
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Electric bikes are booming in popularity, partially fueled by a city rebate program that has attracted around 9,000 applications. As the number of people riding on e-bikes continues to climb, others have expressed concern about the risks they pose for people on paths.
Jasper Johnson signs with Overtime Elite
The KY native is headed to Atlanta. The state of Kentucky has started to produce some elite high school basketball talent over the last few recruiting cycles including Reed Sheppard and Travis Perry. Now in the class or 2025 the Bluegrass has two top-50 prospects one being five-star guard, Jasper Johnson. After playing for Link Academy last season, Johnson has decided to play his last year at another program. According to a report by Joe Tipton of On3, Johnson has decided to sign with Overtime Elite. The OTE in Atlanta has become a nice pipeline for Kentucky over the last...
Lake Blackshear Murders by Jay Beck
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Jay Beck, an Albany native has recently come out with his eighth novel, and first murder mystery that takes place at Lake Blackshear Resort in Crisp County, Georgia. During the process of writing this book Beck spent sometime in Crisp County speaking with local agencies and businesses to incorporate […] The post Lake Blackshear Murders by Jay Beck appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Hawks Superstar Trae Young Speaks Out Against Negative Narratives About Kobe Bryant Made By His Childhood Friend
Legendary NBA player Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash with his daughter, has served as an inspiration for athletes across various sports. Many fans have been motivated by Bryant’s never-give-up mentality, known as the Mamba Mentality. Numerous NBA analysts, players, and fans have fondly remembered the 18-time All-Star and celebrated his exceptional professional career.
Health inspections: Augusta restaurants dinged for holding food past expiration dates
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between July 12 and 18, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Alex Anthopoulos was willing to go further than he ever has for exciting Braves draft pick
Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos is bound to make waves this trade deadline season. He's going to be very active as he looks to add a ton of talent to the Braves major league roster to try to boost his team to the top of the National League. The season feels eerily similar to the 2021 season in which Ronald Acuña Jr. went down with a knee injury, Anthopoulos worked some deadline magic and the Braves won the World Series.
WATCH: Allisha Gray knows how she’ll be using her well-earned $110,000
Atlanta Dream All-Star Allisha Gray became the first player in WNBA history to win both the skills and 3-point competition in the same night. Gray doubled up on her money and hardware, and knows exactly how she’ll use her well-earned $110k. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget...
Atlanta’s City of Refuge breaks ground on new 38,000-foot transition center, expanding program
With the turn of the dirt, leaders and partners of the City of Refuge are moving their mission forward with a new transformation center that will let them help more people in crisis transition to stable housing and income.
'Wanted to provide quality hair care': Macon hairstylist helps veterans and others suffering from alopecia
MACON, Ga. — Charlynn Harris has been helping people look good for over 20 years. It all started when she watched her grandmother do hair. She quickly found a love for it by watching her grandmother work and has been doing others' hair ever since. Working at the The...
Historic church in Augusta celebrates 224 years
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Today a historic church in South Augusta celebrating its 224th anniversary. Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church started in July of 1800 and is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the country. Sunday, the church hosted a large event to celebrate more than two centuries together.It included a worship service with […]
Three local track stars qualify for Junior Olympics
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The West Georgia Jets are as fast as their name implies. “The main principle of the West Georgia Jets is teaching them life skills through the sport of track and field,” said head coach Marcus McGinty. Coach McGinty started the team 13 years ago with...
Local church to hold Community Impact Day
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — First Mt. Moriah Baptist Church- Augusta is set to hold its Community Impact Day. It’s scheduled for Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the church at 2040 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. It will include free school supplies for kids, bounce houses, a DJ, health screenings. Elected […]
Georgia Woman Turns 100 But Says She Feels Decades Younger: ‘I Just Feel Wonderful’
Susie Dotson, a vibrant African American woman from Columbus, Georgia, recently celebrated her 100th birthday, feeling as youthful as someone in their 40s or 50s. “I don’t have no pains. I just feel wonderful. I feel that God has blessed me with many, many blessings,” Dotson told WDBJ7.
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