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“The band provided me with this ridiculous music and I had to, of course, kind of step up to it”: The enduring appeal of the REM radio smash that Michael Stipe hated
MusicRadar
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July 31, 2025
REM was never a band that adhered to a strict formula, but while many of their fans adored the inventive Athens, Georgia quartet for their deep and characterful songwriting, some would be left bewildered by the follow-up to arguably their greatest...
The Sports Report: Dodgers get an injury scare for Shohei Ohtani and lose to Reds
Los Angeles Times
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July 31, 2025
From Jack Harris: The Dodgers lost the game Wednesday night. What was more important, however, was that they didn’t lose their two-way star. In the Dodgers’ 5-2 defeat to the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, Shohei Ohtani left the...
Lions News: Dan Campbell Pulls Off Tactical Move With Georgia’s Backup Center
Essentially Sports
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July 31, 2025
Ever since Dan Campbell took over the Motor City sidelines in 2021, one thing he never had to stress about was who was snapping the ball. Frank Ragnow had it covered. For seven seasons, the Lions’ big man in the middle kept things clean and...
Georgia’s 5 living governors attend building dedication for former House speaker
WSBTV - Georgia
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July 31, 2025
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. — Georgia’s five living current and former governors gathered at the University of North Georgia’s Blue Ridge Campus for the dedication of a new educational building named after late House Speaker David Ralston. The building, which...
2 of the best ‘walkable and feel-good’ streets in the U.S. are in Georgia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Aging in Atlanta Dahlonega and Blue Ridge both land on the national list of favorite strolls for scenery and well-being. Mental health lap. Just getting some fresh air. Call it what you want — walking is having a moment. And according to a new...
Southwest Atlanta residents frustrated by overgrown trees and unsafe sidewalks
WSBTV - Georgia
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July 31, 2025
ATLANTA — Neighbors in Southwest Atlanta say overgrown trees and poorly maintained sidewalks are putting their safety at risk as they walk along Continental Colony Parkway near Greenbriar Mall. Residents describe dodging tree limbs that hang so...
WAMC Sports Report 7/31/25: Yankees tie it 3 times in late innings before finally beating Rays 5-4 in 11
WAMC - New York
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July 31, 2025
New third baseman Ryan McMahon drove in the winning run in the 11th inning with a single to deep center field, and the New York Yankees edged the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in a back-and-forth finish. Trent Grisham hit a tying homer in the eighth, Anthony...
Sapphire Golf Tour Wants Black Women To Tee Up, Mark Their Place In The Sport
Black Enterprise
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July 30, 2025
The tour was created by the United Golfers Association to showcase Black women players—and introduce more Black women to the game. To mark its 100 years of elevating the sport, The United Golfers Association (UGA) has launched the Sapphire Golf...
What we know about inventor of 'plastoline' who vanished from social media
Snopes
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July 29, 2025
In July 2025, a rumor spread online that a young inventor with 1.7 million social media followers had disappeared. Julian Brown, 21, of Georgia has purported to have created a low-cost, solar energy-powered process to convert plastic waste into...
Fire breaks out at Atlanta homeless encampment, candle may have started it
WSBTV - Georgia
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July 31, 2025
Firefighters expect advocates to check on people living in huts and tents in northeast Atlanta on Thursday morning. A fire broke out in an encampment in the woods near the Buford Spring Connector Wednesday afternoon. “It’s an area where there’s a...
Reel Talk lets Atlanta film lovers get the inside scoop from directors
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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“It’s part of our mission and identity at Reel Friends to find a space to bridge the filmmaking and film lover communities,” said Rocco Shapiro, founder of Reel Friends. “We want people to find their next filmmaker, collaborator or friend.”...
Clemson picked by media to repeat as ACC football champion
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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July 30, 2025
Clemson is the preseason favorite to win the Atlantic Coast Conference football title in 2025, ahead of Miami and SMU, while North Carolina was picked to finish eighth in its first season under the direction of NFL coaching great Bill Belichick....
Fourth Annual Senoia PorchFest transforms historic downtown into musical wonderland
Griffin Daily News - Georgia
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SENOIA — Historic Senoia will become an open-air concert venue on Sunday, Aug. 31, as Coweta County’s original PorchFest returns for the fourth year with its largest lineup yet. The beloved community festival invites music lovers to wander...
Where to watch Cruz Azul vs. Seattle Sounders: Latest team news and TV information
Sporting News
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July 31, 2025
Seattle Sounders will look to start their 2025 Leagues Cup campaign on a perfect note when they face Cruz Azul in their first match on Thursday. The Sounders come into this game in good form, as they're unbeaten in their last seven games,...
What are the 5 biggest preseason storylines for Georgia football? Our list
Savannah Now - Georgia
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Georgia football begins preseason practice with returning quarterback Gunner Stockton leading the offense. Transfer running back Josh McCray adds a power element to the backfield. Competition is fierce in the secondary, with several players vying...
US Embassy in Georgia: Committing violence, theft, or robbery in the US not only causes legal problems, but may also result in the cancellation of your visa or you may not be able to obtain a visa in the future
Inter Press News
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The U.S. Embassy in Georgia is warning citizens to follow the law when visiting the United States, otherwise, in addition to legal problems, they may also face visa-related problems. The U.S. Embassy in Georgia posted the above information on...
New York's toughest rooms to get into: Invite-only fitness studios
Business Insider
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Tera Studio & Pilates Club is barely a year old, but it's already harder to get into than New York mainstay hotspots like Torrisi and Carbonne. Its address in New York's SoHo neighborhood is a closely-guarded secret. (Its distinctive red front...
How to Watch Reds vs. Braves: Streaming & TV on July 31
ESPN 1530 - Ohio
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The Atlanta Braves (45-62) start a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds (57-52) on Thursday at Great American Ball Park. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. ET. Reds vs. Braves: July 31, 2025 Viewing Options Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Time:...
Metro Atlanta city testing new smart lighting technology along public trails and parks
WSBTV - Georgia
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July 31, 2025
TUCKER, Ga. — The city of Tucker is taking the first steps toward becoming a smart city by testing new smart lighting technology along its public trails and parks. The initiative aims to increase visibility and connectivity in Tucker’s outdoor...
Kansas City uses nine pitchers to blank Atlanta
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 31, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Salvador Perez drove in MJ Melendez with a single leading off the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Wednesday while matching a major league record by using nine total pitchers in the...