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Georgia State University Seeks Naming Rights for Convocation Center
Georgia State University is seeking a naming partner for the GSU Convocation Center, which opened in 2022 as a premier 200,000-square-foot multipurpose venue. This strategic move aims to enhance community engagement and attract a corporate partner...

Georgia maintains highest bond ratings
The "Big Three" bond rating companies again have given Georgia the highest rating of AAA, praising the state's commitment to fiscal responsibility and record of economic growth and job creation. "The 'AAA' long-term rating reflects our view of...

Georgia youth leader practices the mechanics of mentoring, ministry
GRAY, Ga. (BP) – John Albrycht isn’t a mechanic by trade, but he’s aware of how gears work together to put things in motion. He sees value in things that have been discarded. He knows the time spent during the work is just as important – maybe...
Atlanta Falcons training camp 2025 preview: Key dates, notable additions, biggest storylines
1) Following a dramatic and underwhelming season at quarterback, which saw Kirk Cousins lose his job to Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons will put their best foot forward in order to achieve harmony under center. Penix, this season's unquestioned...

Atlanta News First, Gray Media launch ‘We The People’ leading up to America’s 250th birthday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Three simple words, consisting of only 11 letters, formed the preamble to human history’s first test in self governance, an experiment still ongoing more than two centuries after a new nation’s founding. On July...

Students compete at financial knowledge showcase in Atlanta
ATLANTA — Teens from across the U.S. gathered in Atlanta for the 14th Annual National Personal Finance Challenge, showcasing their financial literacy skills. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The competition, organized by...

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 18-20, 2025
ATLANTA - Looking for something fun to do this weekend in and around metro Atlanta? From outdoor concerts and car shows to art exhibits, comedy, theater, and a costumed Monster Ball, there’s something happening in nearly every corner of the...

The devil went down to Georgia
ATLANTA — Christians at the Bouldercrest Church of Christ invited the devil into their midst. This time, he went down to Georgia not for a fiddle-playing contest, as the famous Charlie Daniels Band song goes, but for an interview. That was the...

Report ranks Atlanta among top 5 as best cities for recreation
Here's a look at the top 10 best and top 10 worst cities for recreation in the U.S. ATLANTA — Atlanta is ranked fourth in the country for best recreational cities, according to a new report from personal finance company WalletHub. WalletHub's data...

Here’s where Trader Joe’s is opening its next Georgia store
A Trader Joe’s is coming to Peachtree City, the grocery chain confirmed on its website. PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Trader Joe’s is bringing a new location to metro Atlanta. The popular grocery chain, known for its viral snacks, seasonal items, and...

Drag Race production company sponsors small-town Prides in US
The production company of RuPaul’s Drag Race, World of Wonder, helped make Pride happen for a few small towns in the United States. These sponsorships came in response to corporations pulling funding from LGBTQ+ initiatives and events. While...

National Farm Security Action Plan focuses on Chinese-owned land, business
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Tuesday hosted the launch of the Agriculture Department’s National Farm Security Action Plan focused on monitoring Chinese ownership of American farmland and the Chinese role in agribusiness — particularly...

Cardinals' Breakout All-Star Shockingly Tabbed Potential Trade Bait
By Zach Pressnell is a Newsweek contributor based in Columbus, Ohio. His focus is MLB content. He has an extensive knowledge of professional baseball and all things that come with it after working closely with the sport for years. Zach has been...

Phillies lose two potential trade targets for 2025 deadline
Jul 14, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) during the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The All-Star break festivities are behind us, with the Home Run Derby and...
Chopt to Open First Location in Savannah, Georgia
Chopt Creative Salad Co., the fast-casual restaurant, is excited to announce the opening of its first Savannah, Georgia location on Friday, July 18. This expansion brings Chopt’s commitment to fresh, customizable meals to the heart of Georgia’s...

Seafood and fresh flowers: See the business licenses issued in Hamilton County last week
New business licenses issued July 7-11, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office: Afterglow Beauty, 5139 Ringgold Road, Chattanooga, Maleah Takrouri Barnes Yard Services, 6005 Parsons Pond Drive, Ooltewah, Jeremy G. Barnes BD Tile &...

MLB trade deadline: Who's a buyer, who's a seller and who doesn't really know yet ahead of July 31
Major League Baseball's July 31 trade deadline is fast approaching, and teams are presently undertaking the prerequisite work of classifying themselves as buyers, sellers, or something lost in the nether regions between. You know how this goes....

These California tech hubs are set to dominate the AI economy
Despite suggestions it has been losing its edge, California is way ahead of others when it comes to the hottest technology right now: artificial intelligence. The regions around San Francisco, San José and Los Angeles are among the best prepped...

NBG And the Bank of Korea Launch Joint Project to Promote Cashless Pay...
Tbilisi (GBC) - The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) and the Bank of Korea have officially launched a collaborative project aimed at promoting the development of cashless payments in Georgia. This initiative is implemented under the framework of the...
TikTok's Most Viral Couple Transformed Their Resort-Style Georgia Home—And It's "Straight Fire"
Tour Campbell “Pookie” and Jett Puckett’s Georgia Home Andy J. Scott "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Campbell “Pookie” and Jett Puckett purchased a Brookhaven, Georgia, home in 2022...