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Trump campaign opens new office in Athens, near UGA campus
ATHENS, GA – While former United States President Donald J. Trump was holding a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania and United States Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage a couple hours away at a rally in Philadelphia, the Trump campaign was busy opening the doors of a new campaign office in Athens on Saturday. This office […] The post Trump campaign opens new office in Athens, near UGA campus appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Future Foundations program helps women build hope
It was a hot summer day on Saturday, July 13, at the Athens-Clarke County Jail, but that did not stop Nichole Mosley’s bright attitude as she worked to build a small house in the jail yard. Mosley is a graduate of the Future Foundations program, co-run by the jail and Habitat for Humanity.
Mother Lode Athens celebrates its first birthday
Mother Lode, one of Athens’ vintage markets, celebrated one-year of providing the Classic City with unique trinkets, vintage clothing, jewelry and furniture. Mother Lode Athens, along with another vintage store Bulldawg Revival, hosted the celebration with a pop-up market with vendors, drinks and food to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Mother Lode opening in July 2023.
Kennesaw Animal Shelter Announces Expansion
After five years of planning and fundraising, Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue will soon be expanding. The nonprofit shelter purchased land next to its existing property on Cherokee Street, just a mile from Kennesaw’s downtown, according to a news release. The land holds a 1,200-square-foot house that will serve as the shelter’s new low-cost spay and neuter clinic, which, the organization said, will hopefully reduce the number of animals euthanized at...
Stetson Bennett names the favorite play of his Georgia career
Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett had a memorable career with numerous critical plays while helping Georgia win back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022. “That (touchdown) run was probably my favorite play,” said Bennett. “They (Tennessee fans) upset me. Because they called my phone probably like 1,000 times that night. I had to turn it off. I listen to white noise before every game and freaking couldn’t listen to it.” “I told Brett (Seither) if I score,” added Bennett. “I gotta score. I can’t throw it. I gotta run a touchdown in. I’m gonna do the whatever (phone call celebration).” Tennessee was...
New traffic light goes into effect at Grovetown intersection
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new intersection traffic light will be in full stop-and-go mode in Grovetown starting Monday. Operation Southern Slow Down starts this week in Ga., S.C. Georgia and South Carolina law enforcement will target speeding and aggressive driving as a part of the Operation Southern Slow Down...
Georgia woman rushed to the hospital after multiple bites from venomous brown recluse spider
BOGART, Ga. — A Georgia mother is recovering at home after she was bitten by a venomous spider. Jessica Rogue, 44, was rushed to the hospital July 1 with multiple bites from a brown recluse spider. It happened in a shed in the back of her home in Bogart.
Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville join forces for hazardous waste drive
The cities of Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville will host a joint household hazardous materials recycling event on Aug. 17. The event will hosted in collaboration with Live Thrive and Keep Chamblee Beautiful at the Plaza Fiesta parking lot, 4166 Buford Highway, from 8 a.m. to noon. Live Thrive is responsible for recycling and disposal of […] The post Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville join forces for hazardous waste drive appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Dad, 85, is accused of shooting dead his son inside a Georgia bait shop in front of horrified fishermen
A father in Georgia is under arrest after shooting his son dead inside a bait shop, police said. Wayne Eaton, 85, faces charges of malice murder and the possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime for the shooting of his son Troy Eaton, 60. The shooting happened...
Monroe Pizzeria and Eatery to give away free slices of ‘authentic’ New York-tasting pizza July 17
Monroe Pizzeria & Eatery is celebrating the arrival of genuine New York City Pizza to Monroe by hosting a special FREE tasting event. On Wednesday, July 17, from 3 – 6 p.m., all dine-in customers can enjoy a FREE slice of this iconic pizza, freshly made using water replicated by the revolutionary NY Watermaker™ System. Takeout orders are exempt from this event.
Experts offer insight on how fast-growing Aldi is reshaping grocery market
Aldi has a place in the market, but those neighborhoods have yet to be determined. The Shelby Report of the Southeast supermarket trade publication reported in June that Publix Super Markets Inc. leads with 35.7% of the grocery market share in the North Florida/South Georgia region, followed by Walmart Inc., at 26.6%, and Winn-Dixie at almost 17%.
TIMOTHY DALY: UGA Master Naturalist Program: Learning about the mysteries of nature
Here in Georgia, we are blessed to have a multitude of geographical regions ranging from the mountains in the north to the coastal plain in the south. Each one has its own unique geology, flora, and fauna. With increased human activities and population growth in the state, preserving these important environments becomes ever more important. The study of nature is complex with many facets and fascinations. Every part is connected but the links are delicate and vulnerable to many factors.
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