Daniel Haugh, a champion hammer thrower from Kennesaw, Georgia, competed in his second Olympic Games this summer in Paris but did not advance past qualifications. Despite this setback, he remains hopeful and is training diligently to achieve new personal bests in future competitions.
Perfect Harmony Health, a Georgia-based nonprofit, provides innovative healthcare through music therapy. Groovin' with Grandfriends is a community event combining music therapy and intergenerational bonding.
Georgia lawmakers aim to decrease the number of injuries caused by firearm-related accidents with Senate Bill 340. The bill eliminates sales tax on the purchase of gun safes, firearm training classes and other gun safety mechanisms. Some firearm safety advocates do not think the tax exemptions are enough of an incentive for Georgians to practice safe gun storage.
The unemployment rate of recent college graduates is heightened, leaving millions of young Americans frustrated and unhappy. Job seekers report applying to hundreds of "entry-level" jobs, yet getting denied because they lack experience.
The Marist school defeated North Forsyth High School in an exciting basketball game, earning them the 6A girl's state championship. The game featured a fierce match up of future Division I stars.
The Polar Plunge is the largest annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Georgia. Participants dive into the frosty waters of Lake Acworth, raising money to fund the more than 17,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities who compete in athletic competitions.
Budget-conscious customers increasingly seek out secondhand shops rather than department stores when purchasing apparel due to rising inflation. With how high costs for brand new clothing can be, the resale fashion industry has skyrocketed in popularity, especially among young shoppers.
The GHSA Swimming & Diving State Championship is a four-day event pitting the state's best swimmers against each other. Teams from all across Georgia certainly made a splash at one of the biggest events of the year.
With the demand for sustainability on the rise, consumers are increasingly shopping secondhand at vintage resale shops. Purchasing pre-owned clothes reduces the amount of textile waste in landfills and is much more affordable than buying new pieces.
LifeLine Animal Project, Georgia's largest animal welfare organization, is facing a major obstacle in its newest shelter in Fulton County. The facility is so overcrowded that soon, pets may need to be euthanized to keep the shelter operational.
