Country music legend had heart attack, underwent surgery this week

Country music legend Ray Stevens had a “mild heart attack” on Friday in Nashville, according to a statement from his team. Taste of Country reported that the singer was admitted to a hospital in Nashville after he began having chest pains on...

WATCH: Atlanta police, firefighters pull 2 from burning car after driver crashes into gas station

ATLANTA — Atlanta police released the body camera footage of officers and firefighters rescuing two people from a burning car. Police said the driver crashed into an abandoned gas station trying to get away from a traffic stop. Reckless to Wrecked...

Georgian Artist David Ivanishvili Shines on Global Stage, Secures Major US Gallery Contracts Following Art Expo New York Triumph

NEW YORK, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgian artist David Ivanishvili is quickly emerging as a powerful new voice in contemporary art, following a breakout presentation at Art Expo New York 2023, where his vivid, emotionally charged paintings...

Sports Briefs: 6 earn all conference softball honor

Published 11:24 am Tuesday, July 8, 2025 All-district softball team Six Davie softball players were named to the all-district team by the North Carolina Softball Coaches Association. They were Jadyn Davis, Addie Brown, Carleigh Croom, Delaney...

Georgia bald eagles rebound as nesting success returns to average levels

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Sergio Garcia Asserts Everything Gets Blown Up at Augusta National After Fellow Pro’s Peeing Incident

At the 2025 Masters, young golfer Josele Ballester did not mince words.“I mean, it was not embarrassing at all for me. If I had to do it again, I would do it again,” The Spaniard said. He was, of course, referring to the infamous incident that...

Sports Roundup: Tuesday 7/8/25

Area Sports Today’s Amateur Baseball Games Wynot at Dimock Emery at 8am Parkston (Mudcats) at Lesterville at 7:30pm MLB The Minnesota Twins get back to the field today. They will host the Chicago Cubs in Minneapolis, MN at 6:40pm. Minnesota’s...

AWARE Wrestling fundraiser event benefiting The Arc of Southwest Georgia on July 12th

NEWTON, Ga. – Wrestling fans, get ready for a night of high-impact action in Newton! AWARE Wrestling is hosting its annual “Building The Arc 2025” fundraiser show on Saturday, July 12th at the Baker County K-12 School Gymnasium. The event features...

Sports Daily: Cousins cops to looking over his shoulder

Hey y’all. Happy “that ‘Quarterback’ show featuring Kirk Cousins debuts on Netflix” Day to all those who observe. I have thoughts. Quick links: Guzan gets surgery | Dream rally late | Georgia native joins home run derby GRIN AND BEAR IT Credit:...

Georgia Congressman Confirms His Granddaughters Survived Camp Mystic Flooding in Texas

The twin granddaughters of Georgia Congressman Buddy Carter are safe after surviving a devastating flash flood at a Texas summer camp that claimed the life of their cousin. The girls were attending Camp Mystic in Kerr County when torrential rains...

‘Not Willing to Show Up’: Kalen DeBoer’s Staffer Admits Frustrating Obstacle in Alabama Recruiting Effort

Alabama Crimson Tide isn’t just a program; it’s a factory of greatness. And now, as Kalen DeBoer is in charge, things are shifting into a new gear. The Tide may have lost a legend in Nick Saban, but the standards in Alabama haven’t dropped an...

Family Heirlooms And English Design Give A Basic 1960s Atlanta Ranch Home A Fresh Spin

As almost lifelong Bartko didn’t hesitate when they found this quirky 1960s ranch in their preferred school district. It wasn’t the home itself that grabbed the couple’s attention but rather the property—with its flat, walk-out backyard (a rare...

Big 12 media days: TV channel, dates, times for Colorado football 

Colorado football won't play its first game of the 2025 season until August 29, when it hosts Georgia Tech at Folsom Field. This week, though, fans will get their first look at the 2025 Buffaloes — even if it's just behind a microphone and not on...

Between Beyoncé shows, Atlanta’s creatives take the stage

ExploreOpinion: Beyoncé’s country era is invitation for all of us to explore genreHeat Wave, she said, is about celebrating the people who are making waves in Atlanta — and doing it in a way that feels organic. Fudge first tested the Heat Wave...

Country music night and Negro Leagues night on tap at Indianapolis Indians games

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Indians baseball team welcomed fans back to Victory Field starting Tuesday night for a six-game homestand against the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, running through Sunday....

Mizzou representatives ready for SEC Football Kickoff Media Days

Al Pogue Assistant Head Coach / Cornerbacks | Curators of the University of MissouriAl Pogue Assistant Head Coach / Cornerbacks | Curators of the University of Missouri Graduate students Daylan Carnell and Connor Tollison, along with senior Zion...

Athletics’ Rooker and Yankees’ Chisholm Jr. commit to Home Run Derby

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Brent Rooker doesn't plan to change his approach at the plate for the Home Run Derby. “I mean, look, just about every swing I’ve ever taken in my life I’ve been trying to hit a home run,” the Athletics slugger said. “It’s...

Cian Tracey: How Ireland solved scrum problems in-game against Georgia

Raptors sign forward David Roddy to Exhibit 10 contract

The Toronto Raptors are adding former first-round pick David Roddy to their roster ahead of their Summer League tip-off, the team announced Thursday. Roddy, 24, has reportedly signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the team, according to Sportsnet's Blake...

South Alabama to participate in Sun Belt Football Media Days

Cameron Cleminson Assistant Coach -- Inside Linebackers | University of South Alabama AthleticsCameron Cleminson Assistant Coach -- Inside Linebackers | University of South Alabama Athletics Offensive lineman Jordan Davis and linebacker Darius...