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Trae Young Nominated for the 21-22 NBA Cares Community Assist Award

By Art Benavidez | May 5, 2022

The NBA has announced that fans can begin voting in the 2021-22 NBA Cares Community Assist Award until May 14.

Georgia senate panel advances bill banning mailed abortion pills, while '70% of voters' demand access

By Art Benavidez | Feb 15, 2022

Georgia lawmakers have advanced legislation that would prohibit the distribution of abortion pills via mail, forcing interested parties to do so through an in-person exam.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise across Georgia

By Art Benavidez | Dec 22, 2021

Hospitalizations continue to rise across Georgia due to COVID-19, according to a recent news report.

Sixth person dies of injuries from DeKalb County fire

By Art Benavidez | Dec 22, 2021

The death toll has risen to six from the deadly DeKalb County fire.

Passenger's weapon accidentally discharges at the Atlanta airport

By Art Benavidez | Dec 12, 2021

Travelers ran for cover after a passenger’s unintentionally discharged at the Atlanta airport On Nov. 20.

Atlanta shifts 911 operations to Fulton County due to power outage

By Art Benavidez | Dec 5, 2021

The city of Atlanta had to route 911 calls to Fulton County twice last month after a power outage left its center inoperable.

Atlanta Hawks exercise contract options on Hunter, Reddish and Okongwu

By Art Benavidez | Oct 23, 2021

The Atlanta Hawks have exercised option clauses on three of their players, ensuring that they remain with the team through at least the 2022 season.

Georgia Tech baseball program adds five transfers

By Art Benavidez | Oct 22, 2021

The Georgia Tech baseball team has added five transfers to its baseball program for the upcoming season.

'Higher and more persistent' inflation risks affect Atlantans particularly hard

By Art Benavidez | Aug 23, 2021

Perhaps no American city has been impacted by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic the way Atlanta has, as the federal government has taken drastic measures to try and stabilize entire business sectors.