ATLANTA — The NIL era is just getting started. It’s new terrain for collegiate athletes to explore, an opportunity to finally capitalize on and expand their personal brands. Now a year into the new NIL world, we’re seeing how creative some partnerships…
Hawks play without Trae Young, John Collins, beat Grizzlies to reach .500
ATLANTA — Sharing the ball and getting huge performances from Bogdan Bogdanovic and Delon Wright, the short-handed Hawks (35-35) beat the Grizzlies, 120-105, Friday at State Farm Arena. Next up, the Hawks will host the Pelicans Sunday. Below are some t…
NBC’s ‘Young Rock’ will feature more wrestling for its second season
If it seems like actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is ubiquitous and might run for president one day, well, there’s an NBC sitcom for that called “Young Rock.” The comedy returned this week for a sophomore year where three actors play younger versions of…
Falcons have activated their succession plan at quarterback
ATLANTA — The Falcons are deeply exploring their succession plan at quarterback and met with Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson in Atlanta on Wednesday, the team acknowledged. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is due a roster bonus by Saturday and reported…
Kemp’s net worth grew by more than $3 million since he took office
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s latest financial report reveals his wealth has grown by more than $3 million since he took office in 2019, thanks partly to a string of real estate holdings and business investments that appreciated in value. The Rep…
Delta employees to get 4% pay raise
After making steep pay cuts during the pandemic, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is giving its employees a 4% raise. The salary bumps come as the company tries to fend off unionization efforts and hire enough workers to handle the thousands of travelers …
Investigation blames human error for issues in Fulton County election audit
ATLANTA — Georgia election investigators reported Wednesday that they found repeated human errors during an unofficial hand recount of the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County, but the overall results appeared to be correct. The State Election B…
Stacey Abrams’ finance report: Strong earnings, with debt no longer a problem
ATLANTA — Four years ago, Stacey Abrams’ struggles with debt became a favorite Republican attack during her run for governor. As she wages a second bid for Georgia’s top job, financial disclosures show that won’t be an issue this time. Abrams now has a…
Former Georgia football player charged with murder in gas station clerk’s shooting
ATLANTA — A former University of Georgia football player has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of an Oconee County gas station clerk, authorities said Wednesday. Ahkil Nasir Crumpton, of Philadelphia, has been under investigation sinc…
Bill cracking down on crimes committed at protests heads to Georgia House
ATLANTA — On a party-line vote, Georgia senators approved legislation that would impose harsher penalties on people who commit crimes during protests, require protesters to first obtain a permit from their local government and punish municipalities tha…