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Engineers rate Georgia "C+" in infrastructure
The condition of Georgia's infrastructure received a decidedly mediocre grade of "C+" Monday in a report released by the Georgia section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. "This is a wakeup call," Tim Echols, vice chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), said during a news conference at the state Capitol. "We need to get better." Georgia ports achieved the highest score - "B+ - among 14 categories the report examined. The conditions of the state's bridges, freight rail system, energy infrastructure, and schools came in next with "B" grades. In fact, Georgia scored above the national report card in 12...
Georgia man arrested for trying to remove giant Confederate flag near interstate
Deputies in South Carolina arrested a man after he attempted to take down a giant Confederate flag located off of an interstate. According to deputies, Spartanburg County Sheriff's Deputy Roldan responded after a report of trespassing on Saturday night, at mile marker 76 on the southbound side of I-85. When...
Atlanta Regional Commission Becomes 11th Age-Friendly Region in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia — The AARP Network of Age-Friendly States & Communities welcomed the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) into the network during an in-person designation ceremony on July 10, 2024. The 11 counties represented by ARC serve over five-million Georgians of which 18.82% are older adults 60 years old and over. ARC joins 818 other communities around the country that have committed to preparing for an aging population.
Atlanta Braves MLB Draft grades: Everything to know about Alex Anthopoulos decisions [Updating for Day 2]
The MLB Draft is officially here, and the Atlanta Braves hold the No. 24 pick overall. While it's impossible to predict exactly what Atlanta will do, it's fair to assume that Atlanta will be looking at the college ranks when they make their pick. The Braves have selected a college...
Rob Manfred would've stopped Braves ace from pitching over Paul Skenes in All-Star Game
Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale will start on Sunday, thus eliminating any and all conversation of him getting the nod for National League in Arlington. While manager Torey Lovullo ultimately gets the call, the Diamondbacks manager decided upon Pirates rookie Paul Skenes in a seamless transition. However, Lovullo was reportedly...
Top draft picks invisible on Day 3 of Summer League
No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher and No. 2 pick Alex Sarr dueled on the first night of the Las Vegas Summer League. On Sunday, the two French teenagers were barely noticeable in their teams' losses.Risacher had a couple of moments in the Atlanta Hawks' 79-76 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. With a second left, he rebounded a missed shot and scored through contact to get his team within two points, but his teammates couldn't secure his intentionally missed free throw on the and-one. He also threw a nice lob pass off the dribble. Risacher with a perfect lob pass off...
President of Morehouse College Announces Retirement Next Year
Thomas stated that the HBCU needs "fresh" leadership as he steps down. Morehouse College will soon begin its search for a new president. Its current leader, David Thomas, has announced his retirement at the end of the upcoming school year. Thomas will officially step down from his role at the...
Son of former Georgia football great Garrison Hearst joins program
Georgia football’s running back room has added a player whose father is one of the greats at the position in program history. It also no longer has a local player who spent last season with the Bulldogs. Gannon Hearst, son of former All-American Garrison Hearst, is a redshirt sophomore walk-on transfer from Limestone...
Rome Alcohol Board to Revive Talks on 'Small Bar' Ordinance
Rome’s Alcohol Control Commission is poised to reopen talks on a “small bar” ordinance at its Monday meeting, and consider pouring permits at a new venue owned by a city commissioner. The citizen board is slated to meet at 5 p.m. in City Hall, 601 Broad St. The city’s 50/50 food-to-drink sales requirement for any liquor pouring has been a bone of contention for several years. Opponents say it deters...
And another one…Cobb County Water System reports another sewage overflow
The Cobb County Water System has reported another sewage overflow. This time, an estimated 1,020-gallon wastewater sewer overflow occurred on July 11 at 1930 Blackwell Road in Marietta and discharged into a tributary of Rubes Creek. The Water System was notified of the overflow at 10:05 a.m. on July 11, and the overflow was stopped by 12:55 p.m. the same day.
Bigger Vision of Athens presents the first Classic City Car Show to raise funds and awareness
It’s not every day that The Classic Center hosts 28 classic cars inside its doors. On Saturday, July 13, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Bigger Vision of Athens hosted its first Classic City Car Show in the Classic Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to promote their mission and raise funds.
Sales Boost For Black-Owned Bookstore As National Chain Closes
The closure of a Barnes & Noble has led to a sales boost for this Black-owned bookstore in Metro Atlanta. A Black-owned bookstore in metro Atlanta has received a sales boost from an unlikely source. The closure of chain bookstores in the area has now led customers to Nubian Books.
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