Tag: Georgia
Braves make another deal, get catcher Vogt from Diamondbacks
ATLANTA — Trying to fill another injury hole with a trade, the Atlanta Braves acquired veteran catcher Stephen Vogt from the Arizona Diamondbacks late...
Georgia rugby coach hospitalized with COVID in South Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Georgia national rugby coach was in serious condition in the hospital in South Africa on Saturday after contracting...
Crews demolish bridge with aim to reopen Georgia interstate
SOPERTON, Ga. — Crews have demolished a damaged overpass above a Georgia interstate and are hauling away the debris with the aim of reopening...
Witness: Commissioner used arson money to buy campaign signs
ATLANTA — Suspended Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck improperly took money from the private insurer he led and used it to buy campaign signs...
Defense wants ‘no press’ for part of Arbery jury selection
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Defense attorneys for men charged in the slaying of Ahmaud Arbery are asking a Georgia judge to keep reporters out of...
Judge appoints attorney for man in Gary bank guard’s killing
HAMMOND, Ind. — A federal magistrate appointed a public defender for a man during his first court appearance in the June killing of a...
Struck by broken power pole, 4 first responders injured
VALDOSTA, Ga. — A Georgia police officer and three firefighters were injured after being struck by a broken power pole while responding to damage...
Delta goes shopping for deals on the used-airplane lot
ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines said Tuesday it will buy or lease 36 used planes at good prices to position itself for growth after...
Trial to begin for suspended Georgia insurance commissioner
ATLANTA — More than two years after he was accused of defrauding his former employer of more than $2 million and indicted on federal...
Busch brothers closing in on Allisons’ record for Cup wins
HAMPTON, Ga. — The Busch brothers are banging on the Allisons' rear bumper for the top spot on the list of NASCAR Cup Series...