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Georgia baseball's Charlie Condon selected No. 3 overall by the Colorado Rockies
FORT WORTH, Texas — Charlie Condon has his new home. The 6-foot-6 Marietta native possess a massive frame and incredible power, and was the best hitter in college baseball this year. Condon led all of college baseball in batting percentage at .443, slugging percentage at 1.009, total bases at...
Rock Lobsters new head coach, Steve Martinson, attends first Q&A session with fans
The Rock Lobsters new head coaching hire, Steve Martinson attended a special Q&A session with fans and reporters Friday night to discuss the upcoming season. The event was held at the Terrapin Brewery in Athens, and Martinson spoke from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Martinson was introduced beforehand by Executive...
VERIFY: Parking costs at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre explained
ATLANTA — A viewer recently contacted us with a question about the parking situation at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta. With popular artists like the Doobie Brothers performing, it's essential to know what parking costs to expect. Here is what you need to know about parking fees and options before your next concert.
Beth Mullins: EC Bullets Director of Player Development
Introducing Beth Mullins as Head of Player Development for East Cobb Bullets The East Cobb Bullets are excited to announce Beth Mullins will be joining the program as the Head of Player Development. “We are so excited to have Beth join our family. Her accomplishments as a collegiate coach, her understanding of data analytics and her passion for player development aligns with our philosophy.” Says JD Heath, one of the new owners of the EC Bullets. Continue reading Beth Mullins: EC Bullets Director of Player Development at Extra Inning Softball.
Florida speeders beware: Police cracking down for 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
Florida speeders beware. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Florida Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies have joined forces for the annual “Operation Southern Slow Down,” a joint effort with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. ...
Missing 12-year-old Georgia girl may be in Florida, deputies say
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Officials are still searching for a missing 12-year-old girl from Georgia, and they believe she could be in Florida. Maria Gomez-Perez was last seen six weeks ago when she went missing from her home in Gainesville, Georgia the night of May 29, according to the Hall County, Ga. Sheriff’s Office.
Critics charge GOP Georgia election board members violated state laws in rushed meeting
The three GOP members of the Georgia State Election Board held an emergency meeting to pass two new election rules, sparking accusations of state open meetings law violations and protests from Democratic party members and progressive voting rights advocates. The post Critics charge GOP Georgia election board members violated state laws in rushed meeting appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Sunday afternoon will mark the second day in a row of poor air quality in metro Atlanta
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Sunday, July 14, 2024. This is the second consecutive day of poor air quality for the metro area. What is in the alert?. The alert...
Black Wall Street’s self-financial sufficiency serves as a model for the National Black Chamber of Commerce’s mission to economically empower Black businesses and the community
Learn how the legacy of Black Wall Street serves as a model for the National Black Chamber of Commerce’s mission to economically empower Black businesses and communities. Partnership building like opening investment opportunities for black businesses in the stock market is an initiative of the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), one of the co-hosts of the fast-approaching African American business conference in Atlanta next month.
Homeowners Association Sues Developers Over Mud Encroachment
The homeowners association of the Hampton Preserve neighborhood is suing the developers of a massive development in Silver Creek over mud runoff from the property. The lawsuit, filed in Floyd County Superior Court, states that the land clearance from the 200-plus acre Pleasant Valley Preserve development off Pleasant Valley Road is causing a mud runoff onto the neighborhood’s property including a maintained walkway and pond. That runoff, residents say, is clogging up a fountain in the pond and has damaged it as well. ...
Advocate Health Appoints Dr. J. Nwando Olayiwola as President of Advocate National Center for Health Equity
Advocate Health recently named Dr. J. Nwando Olayiwola as the president of the Advocate National Center for Health Equity. Olayiwola is a leader in health equity who brings more than 20 years of expertise in clinical, community and academic medicine, health technology innovation, health services research, public health leadership and health system transformation. As a board-certified family physician, she has spent her career serving medically underserved populations and will continue...
Unemployment claims in Georgia declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 4,779 in the week ending July 6, down from 6,853 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
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