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VIDEO: Jayden Daniels speaks to media after getting drafted by Commanders
DETROIT — LSU quarterback and the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, Jayden Daniels, was drafted by the Washington Commanders with the number two pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. It was the highest selection Washington made at the quarterback position since Robert Griffin III was picked with the second pick in 2012. Washington also considered quarterbacks […]
Posted inFalcons
Falcons select Michael Penix, Jr. in a shocking NFL Draft surprise
DETROIT — With the 8th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. Yes, the Falcons needed a quarterback to shore up their long-term future after current quarterback Kirk Cousins’s time in uniform is completed. However, the selection of Penix with the 8th pick after paying Cousins $180 […]
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Chase to Bring ‘The Experience’ to Atlanta Business Owners on May 1
Chase for Business is hosting an all-day expo in Atlanta on May 1st to support local business owners as they start, run and grow their businesses, offering networking opportunities, industry-leading workshops and giveaways.
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2024 NFL Draft: Fontenot says, ‘We want the best player available for US!’
DETROIT — As the hours tick down to The 2024 National Football Selection Meeting, as the late NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle called it, the Atlanta Falcons have an opportunity to set themselves up for supremacy in the NFC South for the short term. The team’s needs are edge rusher, linebacker, cornerback and quarterback. During his […]
Posted inGeorgia Politics
Kemp signs anti-squatting bill
Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation creating the offense of unlawful squatting, which requires violators to present documentation within three business days authorizing their presence on the land or premises, and provides for fines based on the fair market monthly rental value of the property.
Posted inTravel
New federal rules on airline refunds require cash instead of vouchers
(CNN) — Airline canceled your flight? The plane arrived hours late after a maintenance issue? The inflight Wi-Fi didn’t work? New federal rules say travelers deserve cash refunds when inconvenienced by their airline – not vouchers or travel credits. “From now on when your flight is canceled for any reason, you are entitled to an automatic cash refund […]
Posted inElection Central
America’s Black mayors gather in Atlanta for annual AAMA conference
The African American Mayors Association Conference in Atlanta is bringing together Black mayors from across the country to exchange ideas, fellowship and bring about change to their respective cities.
Posted inNational News
Boeing to pay $443 million to airlines for Max 9 grounding as losses and problems mount
New York (CNN) — Boeing reported a slightly smaller loss in the first quarter compared to the same time a year ago, but said fixing the problems that got attention after the Alaska Air incident will push back its financial recovery and cost it $443 million in compensation to its airline customers. Boeing reported a core […]
Posted inGeorgia Politics
$6,500 school vouchers coming to Georgia as Gov. Kemp signs bill into law
ATLANTA (AP) — Proclaiming that “education is truly the great equalizer,” Gov Brian Kemp signed a law on Tuesday that will give up to $6,500 a year to some Georgia families to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses. It’s a victory for the Republican governor, whose support helped push a bill across the […]