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4 Gainesville football players who ‘did not live up to’ standard out for playoff game, AD says
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (456+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " It's been 10 days since nearly 80 players were suspended after an on-field, benches-clearing brawl between Gainesville and Brunswick. After a back-and-forth week, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced on Monday that Gainesville is playing Friday…...
STREAM LIVE: Fulton County delivers ‘State of Schools’ address
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (99+ words) Georgia's fourth largest school system is gathering to reflect on its progress and share plans for the future. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia's fourth largest school system is gathering to reflect on its progress and share plans for the…...
ICE confirms new office in College Park
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (266+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed they have leased office space in College Park, though provided no additional details as to what the space would be used for. After days of rumors about ICE activity…...
LIST: Metro Atlanta, north Georgia 2025 back-to-school start dates
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (78+ words) Schools across metro Atlanta and north Georgia all start on different dates. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Summer is winding down for many parents and kids with the start of school right around the corner. When does my kid head…...
‘UNO Social Club’ is coming to Atlanta. Here’s what we know
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (230+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It's the iconic card game that mends and ends friendships: UNO! But while you usually play at home, you'll soon be able to play in public as well during a series of unique in-person events....
Shaky Knees returning to Piedmont Park in 2026
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (172+ words) Editor's note: The video in this story is from a previous festival. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " It appears that Shaky Knees has found a new home. It also appears that Music Midtown could be gone for good. Shaky Knees…...
Shelter-in-place issued at Clark Atlanta University
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (77+ words) A shelter-in-place was issued for the Clark Atlanta University campus on Thursday. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Campus police confirmed Thursday that Clark Atlanta University has issued a shelter-in-place order for students and faculty just before noon. It is unclear…...
UGA-Tech rivalry drives Black Friday shopping in metro Atlanta
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (235+ words) DUNWOODY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Georgia and Georgia Tech fans are combining their Black Friday shopping with game day preparations, creating busy scenes at Atlanta-area sporting goods stores. At Academy Sports and Outdoors in Dunwoody, steady foot traffic has continued…...
Hoosiers, Ducks meet in Peach Bowl, creating big economic impact in Atlanta
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (265+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " The Indiana Hoosiers and Oregon Ducks on Friday will kick off the second College Football Playoff Semifinal inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It will be another sellout for the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl. Since they started keeping track…...
Kennesaw State students say campuses need more parking spaces
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (312+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Kennesaw State students like Trinity Hardin say even though they've paid for a parking permit, finding a spot on campus can be challenging. "It's really bad," Hardin said. "The first few weeks there were literally…...