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Georgia unemployment rate ticks up
Georgia’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.4% last month, up from 3.3% in July, even as the state continued to set records in several job categories. The state’s labor force was up 13,947 to more than 5.4 million, an all-time high, while the number of jobs rose by 2,600 to nearly 5 million, also a […] The post Georgia unemployment rate ticks up appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
The Salvation Army helping Ga. communities devastated by Tropical Storm Debby
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - As Tropical Storm Debby headed towards the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, the Salvation Army quickly mobilized its resources. Debby struck southern Georgia with up to 12 inches of rain on August 5. Since then, The Salvation Army has provided essential relief services to first responders, area shelters, Emergency Operations Centers and those impacted by the storm, particularly in the hardest-hit areas of Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, and Effingham counties.
Everything you need to know about ACC Transit
With a population of more than 128,000 people and approximately 122 square miles of land, traveling through Athens, Georgia can be quite a hassle. The Athens-Clarke County Government Transit Department provides services to nearly 750,000 passengers annually, consisting of fixed-route services and curb-to-curb paratransit services. This fare-free comprehensive service is offered Monday through Friday during the hours of 6 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. It is also available on weekends from the hours of 7 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
'They're being preyed on' | Marietta parents concerned over teen sextortion as the number of crimes reported in Georgia skyrockets
MARIETTA, Ga. — Federal and local law enforcement are putting out a warning about criminals preying on your children for money. The most recent case in Marietta, where police say a mother came forward asking for this story to be shared after her teen was threatened for money. "I...
Georgia Bulldogs Chaz Chambliss, Earnest Greene Discuss Fall Camp
ATHENS, Ga. — University of Georgia senior outside linebacker Chaz Chambliss and redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Earnest Greene, III met with the media on Thursday evening after practice and offered the following comments. #32 Chaz Chambliss | OLB | Sr. On why the second scrimmage is the most important and what the defense needs to improve ahead of Saturday... "We always say that because ...
Georgia blue-chip transfer quarterback struggling to establish himself on depth chart at fall camp
Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo told reporters at fall camp in Athens that Carson Beck is the one who set the standard for the Bulldogs' impressive stable of backup quarterbacks. Bobo said that Beck told redshirt sophomore Gunner Stockton, true freshman Ryan Puglisi, and former five-star redshirt freshman transfer Jaden Rashada, “You need to take this camp like you’re getting ready to play Clemson the first game. I didn’t do that when I was young. I wasn’t taking advantage of every opportunity to be the starter.”
Carroll County man arrested for raping elderly family member
CARROLLTON, Ga. - An 81-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a family member at her home in Carrollton early on Aug. 5. Deputies from the Carroll County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident after the victim’s relative brought her to Tanner Carrollton Emergency Department. According to the relative, she...
Rare, deadly accident: Woman killed in Georgia when brake caliper flies through windshield
RINGGOLD, Ga. — We're working to learn more details about a deadly and rare accident that killed a woman in Ringgold on Wednesday. Her boyfriend and family say Autumn McClure of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee was killed when a brake caliper from a vehicle ahead of her came loose and went through the windshield.
Georgia transfer named as All-American
Former Georgia Bulldogs center Clay Webb was named a second-team All-American by USA TODAY. Webb, who plays offensive guard for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, is a former five-star recruit. Webb joined the Georgia football program in 2019. He stuck with the Bulldogs for a few seasons before transferring after the 2021 season. In 2022, Webb started in seven games for Jacksonville State. The 6-foot-3, 290-pound offensive guard showed significant improvement the following season. Webb’s 2023 season ended with him being named first-team Conference USA. He anchored a Gamecocks offensive line that set a Conference USA record of 522 rushing yards against Louisiana Tech. Webb has a good chance to be selected in the 2025 NFL draft. He revitalized his career at Jacksonville State after not seeing much playing time at Georgia. The Bulldogs return a stacked offensive guard room that includes first-team All-American Tate Ratledge. However, Georgia could use Webb at center. Georgia’s projected starting center, Jared Wilson, is battling injuries ahead of the Bulldogs’ season opener.
Man shakes off five Taser shots and continues to fight police at homeless camp in Athens
Athens-Clarke police used a Taser gun on a man five times recently during an arrest situation, but despite the electric shocks he continued to resist and had to be physically overpowered. The episode occurred Aug. 11 near a homeless camp off Atlanta Highway, according to the report which was released Wednesday. A police officer...
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