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Dove hunting this year? Make sure you have completed a hunter education course
Thinking of where you can find the best dove field for this year’s hunts? Before you make the big decision, be sure you have completed a hunter education course. Hunters can take the course completely online or take part in a classroom course, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “The goal is to educate hunters and set them up for success before they head to the dove field or hunting stand. We offer online courses that may work best for those with busier lifestyles, and an in-person instructive class for those who prefer the classroom setting,”...
Another Heat Wave is Expected in Georgia This Week
While the risk of hazardous weather remains low today, Georgia residents should prepare for a significant heat wave this week, with temperatures approaching record highs. Isolated thunderstorms may also return by Friday. The Details:. Today and Tonight: There’s little to no chance of hazardous weather today, with conditions expected to...
Georgia Deputy Shot & Killed, Suspect Also Dead
CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — For the second time in a week, a Georgia deputy has died after being shot in the line of duty. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that Investigator Taylor Bristow died Friday night, three days after assisting the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in executing a search warrant in […] The post Georgia Deputy Shot & Killed, Suspect Also Dead appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM. The post Georgia Deputy Shot & Killed, Suspect Also Dead appeared first on Majic 107.5 / 97.5 Atlanta.
Black men emerge as key constituency in 2024 race, bringing dynamic views to the top of politics
ATLANTA — Every Monday evening, the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA basement becomes a sanctuary for men who, local leaders say, have too often been denied one.
Gunna Helping Atlanta Families In Need With $500K Guaranteed Income Initiative
Gunna is set to help nearly three dozen families in his Atlanta-area hometown with a check every month for a year as part of his new initiative. The Gunna x BMAC 30349 Guaranteed Income Program is a collaboration between Gunna’s Great Giveaway and the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC). It’s set to launch on September 18, but applications are open here now. Only families living in the 30349 zip code in the city of South Fulton, Georgia are eligible, and they will receive a monthly stipend of $1000 for 12 months.
Predicting the 2024 Alabama Football Season: Auburn Tigers
Last and least of the wild blind dart-throwing predictions of Alabama SEC opponents is the eternal soap opera in Lee County. Coach: Hugh Freeze (6-7, 3-5 SEC after one season at Auburn; 45-32 (58.4%) as a Power-5 coach, 89-49 overall in FBS, 138-0 in shoulda wons) [SIDE NOTE: Bryan Harsin...
Quotes of note from every Auburn assistant this preseason
Auburn hopes its new-look coaching staff this year is about to pay off. Hugh Freeze turned over both coordinator spots this offseason, but in the process — especially on offense — he felt an increased level of familiarity in the meeting rooms. Every offensive coach with the exception of Marcus Davis has worked under Freeze prior to Auburn. On defense, DJ Durkin's energy and scheme are hoped to be the right blend to unlock a crop of talented youngsters on that side of the ball, along with some important returning pieces.
University of Georgia to build new freshman dorm
The University of Georgia will break ground on a 125,000 square foot new freshman dorm in late September, according to a University System of Georgia report. The dorm building, currently called building 2266, will be able to house 565 students, helping to accommodate for increased housing needs following recent enrollment increases. UGA’s first-year class increased from less than 5,500 students in fall 2019 to more than 6,175 students this fall 2024, according to a statement from UGA.
City of Chamblee to host third annual Chalk Walk & Artist Market
Join the City of Chamblee for the third Annual Chalk Walk & Artist Market on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Chamblee City Hall. Thanks to grant funds from the Georgia Council for the Arts, this year’s free event will be its largest to date. “We’re thrilled to bring the Chalk […] The post City of Chamblee to host third annual Chalk Walk & Artist Market appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Red Lobster closing another metro Atlanta location this month
The seafood chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and closed over 100 locations, including restaurants in Athens, Roswell and Dublin, Georgia. Now, Red Lobster wants to also close the location at 6550 Tara Blvd in Jonesboro.
‘Hands Across the Border’ campaign targets drunk and drugged driving ahead of Labor Day weekend
State troopers and local law enforcement officers in Georgia will collaborate with counterparts in Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee to conduct sobriety road checks leading up to Labor Day.
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