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Union County First Responders Honored for Saving Lives in Two Cardiac Emergencies

(Photo provided by UCSO) Pictured L-R: Chief Deputy Josh Berry, Sheriff Shawn Dyer, Deputy CJ Townsend, Sgt. Michael Kearns, Lt. Travis Gibson, FF/Paramedic Kyle Mead, AEMT Amber Pruitt, Paramedic Derrick Pruitt, Deputy Buck Stover, Kim Stover. Not Pictured - FF Adam Podber BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — Union County Sheriff Shawn Dyer on Friday presented Certificates of Merit for lifesaving actions to seven first responders during the county commissioners meeting, recognizing their rol

Union County First Responders Honored for Saving Lives in Two Cardiac Emergencies

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Cherokee County Awarded Grant for Countywide Outdoor Warning Siren System

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Community Clothing Ministry Offers Final Summer Distribution Saturday

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No. 25 Georgia Sets NCAA Attendance Record in 6-0 Win over JMU

(Photo by UGA Photos) Georgia defender Kieryn Jeter (22) during Georgia’s exhibition match against Auburn at Turner Soccer Complex ATHENS, Ga. — The University of Georgia soccer team set a new NCAA Division I attendance record with 25,433 fans watching a 6-0 victory over James Madison on Thursday night at Dooley Field inside Sanford Stadium. The crowd surpassed the previous women’s record of 14,410 set in 1999 and the men’s mark of 22,512 from 1980. It marked Georgia’s first

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Stripers Squander Ritchie’s Scoreless Outing in 3-1 Defeat to Durham

Press Release LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – JR Ritchie tossed 5.2 scoreless innings as the Gwinnett Stripers (23-25, 61-61) took a 1-0 lead into the ninth, but the Durham Bulls (28-19, 56-66) scored three runs in the final frame to win 3-1 on Thursday night at Gwinnett Field. The Bulls lead the series 2-1. Decisive Plays: Kyle Farmer delivered a second-inning RBI single to make it 1-0 Stripers, where it stayed for most of the contest. With two on and no outs in the top of the f

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Gwinnett Stripers Announce 2027 Schedule

Press Release LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – The Gwinnett Stripers, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, have announced their schedule of home and road dates for the 2027 season. A full PDF schedule can be viewed at GoStripers.com. Game times and promotions will be announced in the coming months. The Stripers’ 18th campaign as the Triple-A International League affiliate of the Atlanta Braves begins on Friday, March 26 with a road game at Memphis. The home opener at Gwinnett F

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Loran Smith To Be Inducted Into Georgia Radio Hall of Fame

ATHENS, Ga. — Loran Smith will add to his incredibly lengthy ledger of achievements on Saturday when he is inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. Ceremonies will be held at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. Smith’s radio career has been a vital portion of his diverse career and also highlights his role as an innovator across numerous media platforms. In the 1970s, Smith originated the first live football coaches’ locker room radio show fo

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