More than $200 million in federal education grants expected to reach Georgia by July 1 remain on hold, leaving after-school programs across the state in limbo and raising concerns among students, parents and lawmakers.
The spotted lanternfly was recently found in Fulton County. Experts said all of the metro and much of north Georgia is a survey priority for spotting the insect.
While Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and Chris Sale will represent the Braves next week, a pair of former Braves will almost certainly get a raucous ovation from the Truist Park crowd when their names are announced.
TPS is given to refugees from war-torn or weather-devastated countries. The status protects those refugees from deportation and often allows them the ability to work while things are resolved in their nation of origin.
Atlanta Braves legends Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones and Andrés Galarraga - who were All-Stars the last time Atlanta hosted the All-Star Game in 2000 - will throw out the ceremonial first pitch during Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Truist Park.
On Saturday, thousands of baseball fans from all over the country packed The Battery and Truist Park for MLB All-Star Week ahead of the game on Tuesday.