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Student arrested after bringing gun to Apalachee High School months after deadly shooting

Jan 8, 2025 | 13wmaz.com | Reeves Jackson

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — A student was arrested on Wednesday after bringing a gun to Apalachee High School just months after a deadly shooting at the school killed four people. An email to parents, shared by an 11Alive viewer, was sent out by the Barrow County School System regarding the arrest.
Hawks player donates $2,000 to families of victims killed in New Orleans attack

Jan 6, 2025 | 13wmaz.com | Reeves Jackson

ATLANTA — An Atlanta Hawks player gave back to the grieving town of New Orleans, a city he played three seasons for while with the Pelicans, following a deadly terrorist attack on Bourbon Street early New Year's Day.
NFL Draft order released | Where the Falcons are picking

Jan 6, 2025 | 13wmaz.com | Reeves Jackson

ATLANTA — After a disappointing finish to the Atlanta Falcons season, which saw them finish 2-6 over its final eight games, the team found out where it will be picking in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Falcons will have the 15th selection in this year's draft. The NFL released the tentative first-round order on Monday. This will be the first time the Falcons are picking outside of the top 10 since 2020 when the team selected CB A.J. Terrell out of Clemson.
Georgia ranks second-worst for holiday delivery delays | 11alive.com

Dec 11, 2024 | 11alive.com | Reeves Jackson

If you're wondering where your holiday packages are, you may not be alone. Georgia has seen a lot of delivery delays in 2024.
Max Fried leaves Braves to sign massive contract with New York Yankees: Report

Dec 10, 2024 | 13wmaz.com | Reeves Jackson

ATLANTA — Longtime Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried is departing after spending the first eight seasons of his career in Atlanta. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, Fried reached a massive eight-year, $218 million deal with the New York Yankees. It is the largest guaranteed contract in baseball history for a left-handed pitcher. In his eight seasons in Atlanta, Fried went 73-36 with a 3.07 ERA and two All-Star Game appearances. He helped anchor the Braves rotation that won the World Series in 2021.
Max Fried leaves Braves to sign massive contract with New York Yankees: Report

Dec 10, 2024 | weareiowa.com | Reeves Jackson

ATLANTA — Longtime Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried is departing after spending the first eight seasons of his career in Atlanta. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, Fried reached a massive eight-year, $218 million deal with the New York Yankees. It is the largest guaranteed contract in baseball history for a left-handed pitcher. In his eight seasons in Atlanta, Fried went 73-36 with a 3.07 ERA and two All-Star Game appearances. He helped anchor the Braves rotation that won the World Series in 2021.
Georgia wins SEC Championship in OT thriller over Texas | Where they go next

Dec 8, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Reeves Jackson

Share ATLANTA — Georgia has all but locked up a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff after the Dawgs knocked off No. 2 Texas in the SEC Championship on Saturday in an epic thriller by a final of 22-19 in overtime. After a snoozer in most of the first half, all eyes were locked back into the game after Georgia quarterback Carson Beck was injured on the final play before halftime.
What happens if Georgia loses SEC Championship | Possible scenarios

Dec 7, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Reeves Jackson

Share Fortunately for Georgia, they are almost guaranteed a spot in the playoff win or lose. If they win, the scenario is pretty simple. But if Georgia loses to Texas, the scenarios get much more complicated. If Georgia loses the SEC Championship The College Football Playoff Selection Committee has already said they won't penalize teams for losing in their respective conference championship games.
Who is Georgia's backup quarterback Gunner Stockton?

Dec 7, 2024 | 13wmaz.com | Reeves Jackson

ATLANTA — There's a new man in charge under center for the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship. Get to know Gunner Stockton. Stockton entered at QB for UGA in the second half after starter Carson Beck was ruled out for the remainder of the conference title game with a hand injury.
Carson Beck injury | Will Georgia QB play in second half? | firstcoastnews.com

Dec 7, 2024 | firstcoastnews.com | Reeves Jackson

ATLANTA — As No. 5 Georgia trails No. 2 Texas by a score of 6-3 at halftime, all eyes are on UGA quarterback Carson Beck after he injured his right throwing arm on the final play before halftime. Beck was attempting a deep shot into the end zone when he was hit from behind by a Texas defensive lineman in the middle of his throwing motion. Beck's injury is unclear. Head coach Kirby Smart told ESPN's Holly Rowe that they will have to evaluate Beck in the locker room.