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Ebola screening is expanding to the Atlanta airport
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (422+ words) The CDC added Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to its list of airports with enhanced screening procedures for those who traveled to Ebola-impacted nations....
Kell baseball completes state championship run after bottom-eight playoff seeding
8+ hour ago (786+ words) ROME " Kell baseball coach Todd Harris knew his team's improbable path from bottom-eight-seed to state champion was possible halfway through the season. Harris challenged his team " which was fighting to stay above. 500 " to embrace the struggle. The Longhorns responded by…...
Savannah parents pay Memorial Day tribute to soldier killed by drone
11+ hour, 2+ min ago (861+ words) SAVANNAH " For Percell and Francine Moffett, recent days have been marked by celebrations honoring their children, nieces and nephews....
Troup's comeback in final inning evens Class 3 A baseball series with Pickens
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (196+ words) Down a run and facing elimination in the final inning, Troup rallied with seven hits, two walks and two Pickens errors to win 8-1 in Game 2 of the Class 3 A baseball series at Synovus Park in Columbus. Pickens was three outs…...
Atlanta is central to U. S. -Canada-Mexico World Cup collaboration and success
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (679+ words) On May 25, the United Nations observes World Football Day, underscoring a compelling reality: The 2026 FIFA World Cup stands as a powerful testament to what North America can achieve through trilateral collaboration. Canada, the United States and Mexico will each host…...
Atlanta theater notables Topher Payne, Charlie Cote happy as life co-stars
9+ hour, 57+ min ago (824+ words) Although writers and theater artists Topher Payne and Charlie Cote crossed paths professionally several times over the years, it was a dating app that ultimately brought them together. Cote was on the LGBTQ+ app Scruff near the end of the…...
Atlanta did well during the close of I-285. What about the next dozen closings?
10+ hour, 14+ min ago (491+ words) Bracing for a full metro Atlanta freeway to close for nearly 60 hours induces a dread similar to having to clean a garage for the first time in years. Before last weekend's I-285 closure, the city had not seen a full freeway…...
The Atlanta Beltline restaurant list: The Northeast Trail
10+ hour, 14+ min ago (377+ words) The Atlanta Beltline's Northeast Trail is entirely paved and offers a particularly lush walk as it runs the length of Piedmont Park, past the Atlanta Botanical Garden and behind the Ansley Mall development. This stretch of the Beltline features wildflowers,…...
Georgia graduates face challenging job market
10+ hour, 19+ min ago (417+ words) As thousands of young Georgians graduate from high school and college this month, many parents are now hoping to hear those four magic words from their children: "I have a job!" Finding employment, though, might be tough. " ", raey ecrofkrow, srekrow…...
Why Falcons aren't focused on changing Michael Penix Jr.'s mechanics
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (816+ words) Despite widespread speculation about potential changes to his throwing mechanics, Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. shut down the discussion Tuesday after the team's second OTA practices. "No," said Penix, who was asked if he's doing anything differently....