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'Unprecedented' Chattahoochee River fish kill caused by multiple factors, stewardship organization says
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (250+ words) Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is investigating what it calls an "unprecedented" fish kill on the river downstream from Peachtree Creek. Earlier in the week, heavy rainfall in the metro Atlanta area caused a "significant" amount of polluter stormwater to flow into both…...
Georgia native, longtime Oklahoma golf coach Ryan Hybl hired at Georgia Tech
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (443+ words) Ryan Hybl, whose 51 tournament victories in 17 seasons at Oklahoma -- including the 2017 NCAA Championship -- are the sixth-most among active Division I men's golf coaches, has been named head coach at Georgia Tech." Hybl, a Colbert native, is only the fifth head…...
Family of man killed at Marietta law debris disposal center suing for wrongful death
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (374+ words) The family of a man who was killed at a recycling center in Marietta is suing two companies who run the facility and equipment, alleging they didn't take proper safety precautions. Amadeo Reyes Barrios was part of a work crew…...
Burress, Hernandez power Georgia Tech to ACC title with 13-6 win over North Carolina
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (264+ words) The top-seeded and third-ranked Yellow Jackets won the tournament for the first time since 2014. Burress led off the bottom of the third inning with his 58th career home run. The blast to left field set the tone for a five-run inning…...
Scouts gather to place 18, 000 American flags on veteran graves ahead of Memorial Day
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (444+ words) A Cub Scout with Scouting America places a flag at a grave in Marietta National Cemetery on Saturday. Scouts and their families salute the flag on Saturday. Members of the Sons of the American Revolution carry the American flag in…...
Southern California chemical tank may have a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (18+ words) Marietta Daily Journal...
How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year? | Health | mdjonline. com
9+ hour, 27+ min ago (703+ words) How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year? " Yvanna C. , age 9, Nevada From sweet treats to holiday indulgences, candy plays a big role in American culture, with consumption surging around Valentine's Day, Halloween, Easter and Christmas. Sugar, whether it's…...
Brand elevates his game in biggest moments
7+ hour, 24+ min ago (684+ words) Kell's Evan Brand pitches in Game 2 of Saturday's Class AAAA state championship series against North Oconee in Rome." Kell's Evan Brand catches the throw on the steal attept of second base, but not in time to apply the tag in…...
Illinois DHS appointment sparks backlash over alleged voter registration mailer practices
8+ hour, 28+ min ago (541+ words) (The Center Square) " The appointment of Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary Dulce Quintero is drawing renewed criticism from Republican lawmakers and voter integrity advocates, who argue unresolved questions surrounding voter registration mailers should have received greater scrutiny before her…...
Congratulations to Cobb and Marietta's 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians
11+ hour, 28+ min ago (587+ words) Marietta Daily Journal...