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Atlanta truck driver says he’s been targeted twice in road rage incidents in 3 months
WSBTV - Georgia
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August 1, 2025
ATLANTA — A metro Atlanta truck driver says he’s been the victim of two dangerous road rage incidents in just three months, including one where he says someone shot into his truck while he was behind the wheel. Tim Trea, a commercial driver, says...
Atlanta Police unveil new uniforms ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
11 Alive - Georgia
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APD said the updated design will be internationally recognizable, a key factor as travelers from across the world visit Atlanta this upcoming year. ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department unveiled new uniforms on Thursday afternoon in preparation...
Northwest Georgia nonprofit helping teens grow is looking for volunteers
WDSI - Tennessee
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A nonprofit organization in Northwest Georgia helping teens is currently looking for volunteers. Family Frameworks has a goal to equip teenagers with the knowledge and skills to build healthy relationships and make informed...
Georgia's Classical Music Young Artist Competition Awards Grand Prize
The Violin Channel
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July 31, 2025
The Atlanta Festival Academy in Georgia, held its inaugural Young Artist Competition last month at Johns Creek United Methodist Church Sanctuary. This competition is the first international classical music contest for youth and collegiate-level...
Joan Mitchell painting to undergo public restoration at Georgia Museum of Art
Athens Reporter - Georgia
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July 31, 2025
Kathryn Hill Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art | Georgia Museum of ArtKathryn Hill Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art | Georgia Museum of Art For the first time, the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia...
Peter Thomas of Bar One Baltimore and ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ reports to federal prison
Baltimore Banner - Maryland
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August 1, 2025
Peter Thomas, a former reality TV star who appeared on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and used to own a restaurant in Baltimore, has reported to federal prison to start serving an 18-month sentence for a tax crime. Thomas, 64, now of Miami,...
Brandon Datema Signs for 3rd Season with Atlanta Gladiators
Newsbug.info - Illinois
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The Atlanta Gladiators announced Thursday that the ECHL ice hockey club has re-signed defenseman Brenden Datema for the 2025-26 season. Datema re-signs with the Gladiators for his third season in Atlanta, where he has spent his entire professional...
Owners of WAVE-TV in Louisville to acquire new stations, including WDRB-TV. What we know
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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Gray Media Group, which owns WAVE TV, plans to purchase television networks owned by Block Communications, including WDRB. The deal is still subject to regulatory approval, which Gray Media expects by the end of 2025. An agreement to move forward...
A Reali-Tea Star Is Born: Vote for the reality TV newbie who should win in Page Six’s first VRT Awards
Page Six
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August 1, 2025
Reality TV has so many living legends who have graced our screens, social media pages and hearts for many, many years. But there’s always room for new favorites to settle in right beside the OGs. In the past year, there have been several...
Gray Media, Inc. acquires WDRB, Block Communications broadcast division for $80 million
WDRB - Kentucky
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Block Communications reached an agreement with Gray Media, Inc. for Gray to purchase BCI's television broadcast division for $80 million, which includes WDRB. A statement from BCI on Friday said "This decision comes after...
Paula Deen abruptly closes famous Georgia restaurant
CBS News
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Former Food Network star Paula Deen announced Friday the abrupt closure of the Savannah restaurant that launched her to fame with its menu of fried chicken, banana pudding and other indulgent Southern dishes. Deen ran The Lady & Sons restaurant...
'Cyberattack' targets SNAP call center, Georgia officials confirm
11 Alive - Georgia
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The Georgia Department of Human Services contracts with third-party vendor Conduent for EBT card support, including a call center. ATLANTA — An investigation is underway following what state officials referred to as a “cyberattack,” which targeted...
MLB Speedway Classic 2025: Here’s How to Watch the Braves vs. Reds Live Online with Sling TV
Variety
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August 1, 2025
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. For the first time ever, two Major League Baseball teams will play against each other at a motorsports...
Who Is Braves Manager Brian Snitker? Career Highlights, Ethnicity, Net Worth & Wife
Essentially Sports
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August 2, 2025
From grinding it out in the minor leagues to lifting the Commissioner’s Trophy in 2021, Brian Snitker’s journey is the stuff baseball lifers dream about. Yet, after nearly five decades with the Braves, some casual fans are still asking: Who...
How to bet on the Falcons in 2025: Super Bowl odds, win total, props, best bets for Atlanta
CBS Sports - Florida
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August 1, 2025
After struggling at the quarterback position since moving on from Matt Ryan following the 2021 season, the Atlanta Falcons went out last offseason and used multiple valuable resources to address the issue. First, they signed Kirk Cousins to a $180...
Tickets for Georgia-Georgia Tech football go on sale Aug. 8
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key (left) and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart chat before an NCAA football game between Georgia and Georgia Tech at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC 2024) By AJC Sports 13...
Top flight fitness: Five takeaways to make it as a physical training instructor
Forces Network
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Top flight fitness: The making of an RAF physical training instructor I spent six months with RAF Cosford's physical training instructors - and no, it wasn't to get fit! Armed with cameras, running shoes and plenty of water, BFBS Forces News was...
Kirby Smart Has Already Decided Georgia’s Next Locker Room Leader as Gunner Stockton Faces Doubts
Essentially Sports
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August 1, 2025
Kirby Smart kicked off his 10th season in Athens on Thursday with a fresh vibe in the air. More than half of Georgia’s roster is in its first or second year. This gives the Bulldogs a hungry, youthful edge as camp opens. With just 7 returning...
Marjorie Taylor Greene addresses Gaza crisis, weather legislation, and school fitness initiatives
Rome Reporter - Georgia
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July 31, 2025
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene posted a series of statements on July 31, 2025, addressing issues ranging from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza to legislative action on weather modification and school fitness programs.In her first post,...
MLB will play on a Nascar track for a day and set a record on an unprecedented field
MARCA
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August 2, 2025
Major League Baseball will play on a Nascar track for one day and set a record on an unprecedented field. Major League Baseball will take its big show to Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, a state that has never hosted an MLB game. Which teams...