The 3-A vs. 6-A matchup between the Carver-Atlanta Panthers and Lovejoy Wildcats did not disappoint in the second Great Atlanta Bash hosted at now Center-Parc Stadium at Georgia State (formerly known as Georgia State Stadium). One point is what decided this game and surprisingly for the Panthers, it was due in part to special teams, […]
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Trump to visit California after weeks of remaining largely silent on historically devastating wildfires
The White House on Saturday announced President Donald Trump will soon visit California, hours after Trump thanked the firefighters and first responders battling the historic wildfires raging in the western part of the United States. Trump’s public acknowledgment of the crisis comes after weeks of remaining largely silent on the fires that have killed over […]
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Black scientists highlight racism in the lab and the field
University of Washington ecologist Christopher Schell is studying how coronavirus shutdowns have affected wildlife in Seattle and other cities. But when planning fieldwork, he also thinks about how he’s perceived in neighborhoods where he installs wildlife cameras. “I wear the nerdiest glasses I have and often a jacket that has my college logo, so that […]
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Redefining Covid-19: Months after infection, patients report breathing difficulty, excessive fatigue
It’s been five months since Lucy Gahan contracted Covid-19, and her life still hasn’t returned to normal. Gahan, a clinical psychologist in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, hasn’t been able to return to work. The disease causes what she calls “storms,” disabling periods when she feels shortness of breath, numbness in her hands and feet and her […]
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Dixson’s strong play leads Callaway to 27-7 win over Troup County
The rivalry between the Callaway Cavaliers and Troup County Tigers was renewed Friday evening at Callaway Stadium with the Cavaliers winning 27-7. This game was crucial for both teams for some of the same but different reasons. For the Cavaliers, this was their first game of the regular season after a long layoff due to […]
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NY Fashion Week 2020: Pared down, and virtually all virtual
No celebs packing the front rows. No paparazzi chasing models down the streets. No stiletto-heeled crowds. No crowds at all, actually. Is there even a point to doing New York Fashion Week in 2020? Well, yes, say organizers: It’s about economic survival. “Ultimately fashion is a business, and Fashion Week is a platform for designers […]
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Stadiums quiet but college football, shows of unity go on
The first big weekend of college football was mostly stripped of the pageantry that is at the heart of the game. The stands were empty, or attendance was limited, because of a pandemic that has disrupted the season. That didn’t stop shows of support for the fight against racial injustice. Players for Kansas State and […]
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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Fun Belt upset; Big Ten comeback?
On the first Saturday of the college football season with Power Five conference teams playing, the Sun Belt was the star and the Big Ten grabbed headlines without even playing. What figures to be at best a weird season as teams try to navigate the coronavirus pandemic ramped up Saturday with 19 games, including a […]
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Falcons fall 38-25 to Russell Wilson and Seahawks
The Atlanta Falcons were good in some stretches, but couldn’t put it together for four quarters as the Seattle Seahawks walked away with the 38-25 victory behind closed doors at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. On 3rd and 23 at the Seattle 49 yard line, Atlanta’s Ricardo Allen was flagged for a 41-yard pass interference penalty. Two plays […]
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Quick hits: three keys from Falcons opening day loss to Seahawks
Three quick impressions from the Atlanta Falcons 38-25 opening day loss to the Seattle Seahawks: The Falcons defense got to Russell Wilson, then couldn’t keep up with the Seahawks’ adjustments On the first defensive snap of the season, defensive end Takk McKinley sacked Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson for a nine-yard loss. However, on the next […]
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Alabama last in Census response as much of Deep South lags
Alabama ranks last in the country for the response to the 2020 U.S. Census — with Louisiana, Mississippi and Georgia also in the bottom five— as officials warn a low response rate could lead to the loss of federal funds and even a congressional seat. Alabama so far has the lowest percentage of households responding […]
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#Election2020: Images of 9/11 attack, porn interrupt voting machine hearing
A federal hearing on a challenge to Georgia’s voting machines was interrupted Friday when someone began posting video and symbols during the live Zoom session, including images from the Sept. 11 attacks, a swastika and pornography. Before the interruption, there were roughly 100 people signed in as participants and observers to the high-profile hearing. During […]
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#Election2020: Georgia officials tweak standard for marks to count as votes
Election officials in Georgia approved a new rule Thursday that changes the standard for how much an oval needs to be filled in on an absentee ballot to count as a vote. Under the rule, passed by the State Election Board in a 3-1 vote, scanners will be changed to tabulate all selections where at […]
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Gurley ready to prove he’s 100 percent healthy for Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons went all season without a 100-yard rusher in the backfield last year, so when Todd Gurley became available as a free agent, they were eager to sign him. Gurley has a history of knee problems and was cut by the Los Angeles Rams just two years removed from consecutive seasons as an […]
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19 families buy nearly 97 acres of land in Georgia to create a city safe for Black people
“Welcome to Freedom!” exclaims real estate agent Ashley Scott as she surveys the nearly 97 acres of land that she and a group of 19 Black families purchased in August. “I’m hoping that it will be a thriving safe haven for people of color, for Black families in particular,” Scott says. The land sits just […]