At the edge of a pile of rubble, Michael Jules plunged an iron bar over and over into the crumbling concrete of his grandmother’s home. A younger cousin squatted at his feet, pulling away debris with a trowel. It was Jules’ third day working the spot like an archaeologist, removing layer upon layer of rock. […]
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Mask mandates spread in Georgia schools as child cases soar
More than half of all Georgia public school students are now required to wear masks in class, according to district announcements tracked by The Associated Press, as many school systems that had sought to let students and parents decide on the divisive issue of face coverings clamp down amid roaring COVID-19 infection rates. At least […]
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New Burlington Coat Factory location donates $5,000 to Henderson Mill Elementary
To celebrate their grand opening, the Burlington Coat Factory in Tucker donated $5,000 to the teachers at Henderson Mill Elementary School. The donation is a part of a partnership Burlington has with AdoptAClassroom, a national non-profit organization. Each time Burlington opens a new store they work with AdoptAClassroom to identify a local school that would […]
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Capitol Police officers sue Trump, allies over insurrection
U.S. Capitol Police officers who were attacked and beaten during the Capitol riot filed a lawsuit Thursday against former President Donald Trump, his allies and members of far-right extremist groups, accusing them of intentionally sending a violent mob on Jan. 6 to disrupt the congressional certification of the election. The suit in federal court in […]
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US troops, Afghans killed in suicide attacks outside Kabul airport
US service members and Afghans have been killed in two suicide bombing attacks outside Kabul’s airport, a Pentagon spokesman said Thursday. The deadly blasts came as the United States and other Western countries raced to complete a massive evacuation of their citizens and Afghan allies following the Taliban takeover of the country. “We can confirm […]
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Atlanta Tech to Expand CDL, Diesel Maintenance and More Programs
Atlanta Technical College (ATC) President, Dr. Victoria Seals and Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms spoke at the college’s first-ever legislative showcase event to celebrate ATC’s Center for Transportation and Logistics. The new center will train students in highly needed trades to become diesel mechanics, supply chain specialists, warehouse managers and commercial truck drivers. While Atlanta Tech […]
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TLC wants you to come jam with them
TLC is still “CrazySexyCool.” Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas are heading out on tour September 3 in honor of the 27th anniversary of the release of their diamond certified “CrazySexyCool” album. The pair told CNN attendees can expect special guests, performances from tour mates Bone Thugs n’ Harmony and plenty of ’90s throwback […]
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Hoover dominates North Gwinnett in first appearance in Corky Kell classic 38-14
The state of Alabama is buzzing and for good reason. The Hoover Buccaneers in their first Corky Kell Classic, as well as the first team from out-of-state to participate, rolled over the North Gwinnett Bulldogs 38-14. Buccaneers fans traveled to Mercedes-Benz excited for the challenge of playing one of Georgia’s premiere and best high school […]
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Federal trial in Ahmaud Arbery slaying set by judge for February
A federal judge has scheduled an early 2022 trial for three Georgia men charged with hate crimes in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. U.S. District Judge Lisa Godbey Wood issued a written order Tuesday setting jury selection to begin Feb. 7 at the federal courthouse in the coastal city of Brunswick. That’s just a few […]
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Logo for Georgia’s Stone Mountain omits Confederate image
The board that oversees a park near Atlanta voted Monday for a new logo that excludes the park’s giant mountainside carving of Confederate leaders. It’s another change by the Stone Mountain Memorial Association to address criticism of the park’s Confederate legacy and shore up its finances. The board voted in May to relocate Confederate flags […]
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Five Takeaways from 2021 Corky Kell Classic
This year’s Corky Kell Classic for the most part was back to normal compared to past years. The only difference was teams not playing at Georgia State Stadium on Friday as previous years. Compared to last year where all games were played at nine different sites, this year it was only five. Out of the […]
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Covid vaccine much safer than catching the virus, study in Israel finds
A large study involving close to 2 million people in Israel shows the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine slightly raises the risk of heart inflammation, swollen lymph nodes and shingles. But it also finds that Covid-19 infection raises the risk of heart inflammation even more — plus it raises the risk of blood clots, heart attacks and […]
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GAC Spartans guard Kaleigh Addie commits to Xavier
Greater Atlanta Christian senior point guard, Kaleigh Addie, announced her commitment to Xavier University in Ohio Saturday evening via Instagram. The 2020 Class 3-A player of the year led the Spartans to a state championship in 2020 and another appearance in 2021. For the senior guard, she is glad to finally have a commitment and […]
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Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick’s False Claim About Unvaccinated Black People
The majority of United States residents who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 are white, according to available state data and survey research. That contradicts Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s claim that, “in most states,” Black residents are “the biggest group” of unvaccinated people. The Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonpartisan, health-issues organization, reported that across 40 states […]
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Kathy Hochul to become governor of New York as Cuomo leaves in disgrace
Kathy Hochul becomes New York’s first female governor at the stroke of midnight on Tuesday morning, replacing her disgraced predecessor, Andrew Cuomo, who resigned amid multiple scandals, including a report from the state attorney general that found he sexually harassed 11 women. A Buffalo native, Hochul served as Cuomo’s lieutenant governor since 2015. But the […]