Georgia is in for a dangerously hot weekend. Temperatures could climb above 100, with heat indices expected between 105 and 110.
Fulton County seniors looking to beat the heat can find free shelter at one of several facilities that will serve as cooling centers.
The start of the school year is edging closer and the Southwest Advocacy Group (SWAG) is having its annual backpack giveaway for residents in those neighborhoods. We just think this is one of the nicest things we can do for kids and get them excited about returning to school, said Dorothy Benson, chairwoman of SWAG.
The Backpack Giveaway is a collaboration between the nonprofit and the Partnership for Strong Families.
SWAG will give backpacks to families with K-12 students who live in the neighborhoods of Majestic Oaks, Holly Heights, Harbor Cove, Pine Meadows, Hidden Oaks Mobile Home Park, Gordon Manor, Tower Oaks and Linton Oaks.
Jun. 4—BENSON — The Benson softball team has some work to do in hopes of reaching the Section 6A championship game. The top seed in the South sub-section, Benson opened with a 7-6 win against No. 5 West Central Area. In the second game, third-seeded Hancock emerged a 6-2 winner, knocking Benson into the elimination bracket. "We were just flat hitting," Benson head coach Barb Schwarz said. "We .
The dilemma facing shoppers at most farmers markets centers on which vendor has the best-looking peppers or carrots, or maybe the best prices.
But another consideration has crept in at the Saturday morning Haile Village market: which vendors are wearing masks.
Several vendors selling meat, vegetables, olive oil do not. One cited his own health as a reason. Others declined to say.
Meanwhile, some vendors post signs asking customers to wear face coverings or tack the Alachua County rule signs ubiquitous at businesses on their booths.
“It’s kind of like the whole United States some people are on one side, some on the other side and some kind of in the middle,” market manager Pam Worsham said. “There are some vendors that don’t believe that any government agency has the right to make that rule. Some are more vocal than others.”