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New Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Clint Capela to Memphis, Hawks Get Defensive Help and Depth in Return
The Atlanta Hawks are currently in the middle of their Las Vegas Summer League Schedule and it has given us a glimpse of some of the young talent on the Hawks.
Profiles On Braves Draft Picks
As day two of the 2024 MLB draft concludes, the Atlanta Braves are having an interesting draft. They have stuck to their model this year and drafted pitching and more pitching. Atlanta selected all pitchers in the first four rounds, with the first position player being taken in the fifth round. Sneaking in who could possibly be the best left-handed pitcher in the draft according to scouts. These are the profiles on their draft selections.
New Alliance Guarantees Morris Brown Graduates Admission into UMGC Master’s Programs
Adelphi, Md. (July 15, 2024)—University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) and Morris Brown College, a historically black institution in Atlanta, Ga., have announced a new partnership that guarantees admission of Morris Brown graduates into UMGC’s master’s degree programs. Morris Brown College constituents who are admitted into UMGC will have their application fee waived and may receive a tuition discount.
Max Fried puts ball squarely in Alex Anthopoulos’ court after latest comments
Alex Anthopoulos has established himself as one of the best executives in MLB in large part because of his ability to not only acquire, but keep talent in his organization for a long time. Virtually the entire Atlanta Braves roster is locked in long-term on team-friendly contracts, and the Braves are searching for their seventh straight NL East title thanks to that.
Journalist Predicts Massive Atlanta Falcons-Miami Dolphins Trade (Report)
The Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins will go into the 2024 season with expectations of reaching the playoffs. The Dolphins still feel they have one of the mot electric offenses in the league. The Falcons just acquired Kirk Cousins and have put numerous weapons around him. However, one report suggests...
Nonprofit Looks to Provide Temporary Housing For Cherokee's Homeless Vets
Jim Lindenmayer believes America is failing its veterans at a crisis level, including those in Cherokee County. But he has a plan for at least alleviating the problem in this part of Georgia. As director of the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans program, which he founded in 2014, he is working to create a veterans’ campus that would provide temporary housing, food service, training and education, counseling and administrative services to...
Adairsville Mayor Appointed to Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday his appointment of Adairsville Mayor Kenneth Carson to serve on the state’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Carson has been mayor of Adairsville for almost 10 years and has been in law enforcement for over 36 years. He’s second in command at the City of Calhoun Police Department and was promoted to lieutenant colonel in February. He also serves as the District 1 representative on Georgia Municipal Association’s Municipal Training Board and on the GMA’s Legislative Policy Council. As mayor, Carson has served on the board of advisors for the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council for the Pickens and Rome regional police academies. Carson also serves his community as a member of the Kiwanis Club International, Adairsville Lions Club, and Lions Club International. He and his family reside in Adairsville.
UGA Expert Says Athens’ Heat Island Does More Than Block Storms—It Threatens Lives
There’s an interesting phenomenon that happens in Athens. If you’ve lived here for a while, you might have noticed it. We’ll be looking at the weather radar, see a big storm west of us, moving through Atlanta, and then when it gets close to Athens … nothing. The storm skirts around us somehow.
2 people killed in shooting as Forsyth County deputies attempted to serve arrest warrant in Banks County: GBI
BANKS COUNTY, Ga. — Two people were killed during a shooting involving Forsyth County deputies Tuesday morning near Alto in Banks County, according to the Georgia Bureau Of Investigation. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said its deputies were in Banks County serving a warrant to a sex offender who...
BrandsMart USA's Kennesaw location opens this Saturday!
KENNESAW, Ga. — BrandsMart USA will host a grand opening ceremony for their new Kennesaw location this Saturday, July 20, at 9:30 a.m. The 35,000 square foot location is taking over a former Bed, Bath & Beyond space at 840 Barrett Parkway. The grand opening will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by doors opening to the public at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be available. The first 150 guests will receive a $50 BrandsMart USA gift card. Also, customers will receive a free gift with their purchase, while supplies last. Customers can expect exclusive deals and promotions on a wide range of items, according to a press release.
ACC has some federal pandemic relief money left, as the clock ticks to spend it
Athens-Clarke County commissioners are expected to get a briefing tonight on how much federal pandemic relief money remains in the county’s coffers. The money comes from the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, signed into law by President Biden in March 2021. Under the law, ACC received some $57.5 million to spend in areas like workforce development, affordable housing, and youth programs.
Kirby Smart Names College Football Stadium That's 'One Of The Hardest Places To Play In The World'
The Georgia Bulldogs are once again considered a top contender for the 2024 national championship. The Bulldogs have an impressive record of 42-2 over the last three seasons, including two national championships. However, that doesn't mean things have been easy for the Bulldogs. Georgia has had its ...
Son of Georgia legend commits to football team as a walk-on
Following the exit of Len’Neth Whitehead from the Georgia football roster on Monday, the Bulldogs made a new addition to the running back room the same day in the form of a legacy name. Gannon Hearst, the son of Bulldog legend Garrison Hearst, has joined UGA as a walk-on for the 2024 season.
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