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The Atlanta Falcons Will Trade Kyle Pitts to the Miami Dolphins
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Kyle Pitts becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded, it will be to the Miami Dolphins. When being drafted out...
Congregants Return for 186th Annual Marietta Campmeeting
EAST COBB — Whenever Cheryl Lassiter pulls off of Roswell Road onto the grounds of the Marietta Campmeeting, she feels her blood pressure go down. The annual, nondenominational revival has been part of her life for the past 54 years. “I married into this. My husband’s family has been here for probably five generations,” Lassiter said. ...
Historic Athens responds to listing of UGA President’s House for sale
The University of Georgia President’s House, built in 1856, has been listed for sale, which has raised concerns from Historic Athens about the building’s future. The house, also known as the Grant-Hill-White-Bradshaw House, has served as the residence for seven UGA presidents since 1949 and was placed on Historic Athens' Places in Peril list in 2023.
Mayors Highlight Developments in Kennesaw and Acworth
KENNESAW — Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood and Kennesaw Mayor Derek Easterling sat down with Mike Linch, senior pastor of NorthStar Church, at this week’s Northwest Cobb Area Council meeting. The mayors provided updates on the latest developments in their cities, highlighting growth, community initiatives, and future projects. Performing Arts Initiatives Easterling, who moved to the city in 2003 and has been serving as mayor for nearly a decade, celebrated the...
Live updates | Tracking weather impacts from storms across metro Atlanta, north Georgia
ATLANTA — Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across metro Atlanta on Monday afternoon. In general, there is an increased chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms across the area. Some of the storms had the potential to produce heavy rain and lighting. People can get weather alerts from 11Alive's...
Let off the gas! 'Operation Southern Slow Down' in effect now through July 21 in Georgia
Are you one to speed when you think no one will catch you? Fair warning: This week is Operation Southern Slow Down. This is a multi-state initiative with law enforcement agencies from Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to Georgia State Patrol Capt. Michael Burns via email. The participating agencies will be increasing their presence for cracking down on speeding and aggressive driving. ...
Georgia announces $238.8M for transportation projects in May
(The Center Square) — State transportation officials said they awarded 15 projects totaling $238.8 million in May 2024. The largest project is roughly $122 million to widen and reconstruct six miles of State Route 20 in Forsyth County from Post Road to east of North Corners Parkway. With the May projects announced, transportation officials said the state has awarded $2.4 billion in construction contracts for fiscal 2024. Concurrently, a new...
‘Felt helpless,’ cries driver whose car suddenly died – dealership hit ‘remote kill switch’ 2 years after he paid it off
A FRUSTRATED driver had his vehicle disabled remotely after his car’s loan was paid off years before – the ordeal cost him over $400. It took the media publishing his story to have the dealership respond with a check. In 2022, Antonio Tigue embarked on his usual journey from Marietta, Georgia, to Mississippi to visit […]
GAT celebrates the 2024 honorees of 25 Most Influential Asian American Pacific Islanders
Norcross, July 12, 2024 – GAT celebrates the 2024 honorees of 25 Most Influential Asian American Pacific Islanders in Georgia with a high-energy Awards Gala at Happy Valley Restaurant. Guest of honor included Honorable Mio Maeda, Consul General of Japan Atlanta, State Representative (HD-50) Michelle Au, JT Wu, Gwinnett...
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