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Hughes Memorial Golf Tournament Set for Oct. 26 at Reunion Golf Club
Golfers, sponsors and community members will gather at Reunion Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 26, for the 2026 Hughes Memorial Golf Tournament, an event hosted by NG3 to honor the memory of Jason Hughes and support his family. The tournament is presented by the CL Snell Foundation. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., and tee off follows at 9 a.m. Organizers describe the event as more than a day on the course.
NGPG introduces virtual primary care
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is launching a new virtual primary care service. A statement from Northeast Georgia Health System said the new service will allow patients to meet with a primary care physician remotely. NGPG President Antonio Rios said the service will be a convenient option for patients. "Virtual Primary Care is perfect for people who are generally healthy and only see their primary care doctor once or twice a year," Rios said.
Boxlight Solutions Earn Six Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2026
Boxlight Solutions Earn Six Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2026The Associated PressDULUTH, Ga. DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 29, 2026-- Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a provider of integrated education technology solutions, today announced that its Symphony campus communication platform, Symphonic Series intelligent communication endpoints, and Clevertouch FOCUS interactive display have been recognized with six Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to...
QumulusAI Signs $240.9 Million in New AI Inference Customer Contracts for NVIDIA Blackwell B300 Capacity
QumulusAI Signs $240.9 Million in New AI Inference Customer Contracts for NVIDIA Blackwell B300 CapacityThe Associated PressATLANTA ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 29, 2026-- QumulusAI (Nasdaq: QMLS), a neocloud infrastructure provider purpose-built for the AI computing era, today announced two three-year take or pay agreements with AI inference customers.
Intercontinental Exchange Expands Agreement with Wells Fargo to Support Full Home Loan Servicing Portfolio on MSP
Intercontinental Exchange Expands Agreement with Wells Fargo to Support Full Home Loan Servicing Portfolio on MSPThe Associated PressATLANTA & NEW YORK ATLANTA & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 29, 2026-- Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), one of the world's leading providers of financial market technology and data powering global capital markets, today announced that Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has renewed its agreement to use MSP ®, ICE’s mortgage loan servicing system.
Speria – MTech Systems Announces Partnership with Cal-Maine to Modernize Financial Reporting and Strengthen Operational Visibility
Speria - MTech Systems Announces Partnership with Cal-Maine to Modernize Financial Reporting and Strengthen Operational VisibilityThe Associated PressATLANTA ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 29, 2026-- Speria - MTech Systems today announced that Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., one of the largest producers and distributors of fresh shell eggs in the United States, has selected Amino, part of Speria - MTech System’s connected operational intelligence offering, to modernize its financial and flock...
Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75The Associated Press Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing the affable Principal Richard Belding on the hit NBC sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 75. Haskins' death was confirmed early Tuesday by his agent. Additional details were not immediately available. “It’s a tragic loss,” his agent, Jay Schachter, said in a statement.
7 Cedars Resort Properties Expands Use of Agilysys Ecosystem to Streamline Gaming Operations, Reduce Manual Processes and Improve Staff Efficiency
7 Cedars Resort Properties Expands Use of Agilysys Ecosystem to Streamline Gaming Operations, Reduce Manual Processes and Improve Staff EfficiencyThe Associated PressSEQUIM, Wash. & ALPHARETTA, Ga. SEQUIM, Wash. & ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 29, 2026-- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a global hospitality-focused technology provider, today announced the expansion of its relationship with 7 Cedars Resort Properties.
AI Voice Goes Mainstream, Raising the Need for Global Voice Infrastructure, Orchestration and Security
AI Voice Goes Mainstream, Raising the Need for Global Voice Infrastructure, Orchestration and SecurityThe Associated PressATLANTA ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 29, 2026-- AVOXI, a global leader in cloud voice software for contact centers, today released new research showing AI voice has moved firmly into enterprise production, with 55% of organizations already using AI voice agents and 92% using or planning to use them in the next two years.
EnerSys Strengthens High-Efficiency Broadband DC Power Systems with New Cordex® HP 48V-5.0kW Rectifier
EnerSys Strengthens High-Efficiency Broadband DC Power Systems with New Cordex® HP 48V-5.0kW RectifierThe Associated PressREADING, Pa. READING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 29, 2026-- EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial, infrastructure, and defense applications, today announced the new generation of high-efficiency Cordex® CXPS DC power system configurations, built around the new Cordex® HP 48V-5.0kW rectifier for cable broadband and communications...
KMS Technology Appoints Jason Wojahn as CEO to Lead the Shift to AI-Native Enterprise Execution
KMS Technology Appoints Jason Wojahn as CEO to Lead the Shift to AI-Native Enterprise ExecutionThe Associated PressATLANTA ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2026-- KMS Technology, a leading U.S. based Digital Engineering, Data, and AI company, today announced the appointment of Jason Wojahn as Chief Executive Officer. This press release features multimedia.
University of Florida moves to deactivate College Republicans after report of antisemitic behavior
University of Florida moves to deactivate College Republicans after report of antisemitic behaviorThe Associated PressGAINESVILLE, Fla.The University of Florida is moving to deactivate its College Republicans chapter after reports of antisemitic behavior by some members. UF officials said over the weekend that the Florida Federation of College Republicans told them it already disbanded the Gainesville chapter.
Gas South Partners with Oncourse Home Solutions to Offer Essential Home Protection in Georgia
Gas South Partners with Oncourse Home Solutions to Offer Essential Home Protection in GeorgiaThe Associated PressATLANTA ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 10, 2026-- Gas South, a leading natural gas provider, has selected Oncourse Home Solutions as its official partner to offer optional home protection programs to Georgia homeowners. The new partnership launches during Gas South’s 20 th anniversary year, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to putting customers first.
New NCR Atleos U.S. Research Shows Strength of Cash and Its Critical Role in Financial Inclusion
New NCR Atleos U.S. Research Shows Strength of Cash and Its Critical Role in Financial InclusionThe Associated PressATLANTA ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 24, 2026-- NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) (“Atleos”), a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, unveiled new research that informs the discussion around the staying power of cash usage across the U.S. payment landscape.
California man sentenced to 4 years for acting as Beijing’s agent while working for local politician
California man sentenced to 4 years for acting as Beijing’s agent while working for local politicianThe Associated PressLOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California man has been sentenced to four years in prison for acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government while working as a campaign adviser for a local politician. Yaoning “Mike” Sun, 65, was sentenced Monday in federal court in Los Angeles after pleading guilty last year in a deal with prosecutors.
Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust Declares February 2026 Distribution
Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust Declares February 2026 DistributionThe Associated PressATLANTA ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 2, 2026-- Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust (the “Fund”), a closed-end fund traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FINS, today declared a distribution of $0.115 per share for the month of February 2026. The record date for the distribution is February 13, 2026, and the payable date is February 27, 2026.
Janus International Group Successfully Completes Term Loan Repricing
Janus International Group Successfully Completes Term Loan RepricingThe Associated PressTEMPLE, Ga. TEMPLE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 2, 2026-- Janus International Group, Inc. (NYSE: JBI) (“Janus” or the “Company”), a leading provider of building product solutions and cutting-edge access control technologies for the self-storage and other commercial and industrial sectors, today announced a repricing of its first lien term loan.
The Night That Finds Us All
. narr. by Brittany Pressley. Oct. 2025. 7:14 hrs. ISBN 9798217161195. $66.50. HORROR COPY ISBN All Sam Vines wanted out of life was a boat and the ability to be her own boss while maintaining her alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, Sam’s new boat is less than seaworthy and requires costly repairs. A good friend offers her a lifeline: an extremely well-paying job on the crew of the Blackwatch, a supposedly haunted sailboat.
Former NFL player Kevin Johnson killed at homeless encampment, medical examiner says
Former NFL player Kevin Johnson killed at homeless encampment, medical examiner saysThe Associated PressLOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from “blunt head trauma and stab wounds” at a homeless encampment, according to the medical examiner. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said Johnson, 55, was pronounced dead Wednesday morning after being found unconscious. His death was ruled a homicide and is being investigated.
3 inmates dead, corrections officer and others injured in Georgia prison fight, police say
3 inmates dead, corrections officer and others injured in Georgia prison fight, police sayThe Associated PressDAVISBORO, Ga.Police in Georgia say three inmates were killed and a corrections officer and several other inmates were injured when a fight broke out at a state prison. Davisboro Police Chief Leondus Dixon says a fight broke out Sunday among the inmates at the Washington State Prison. He says three inmates are dead and 12 inmates were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
Northspyre 2025 Year in Review: Expanding Enterprise Capabilities, Deepening Financial Intelligence and Powering Smarter Development
Northspyre 2025 Year in Review: Expanding Enterprise Capabilities, Deepening Financial Intelligence and Powering Smarter DevelopmentThe Associated PressATLANTA ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 8, 2026-- Northspyre, the industry’s only end-to-end real estate development management platform, today highlighted a year of major milestones and platform innovation as development teams continue navigating rising costs, financing pressures, supply chain volatility, and increasing project complexity.
Sony buys a majority stake in the 'Peanuts' comic for $457 million from Canada's WildBrain
Sony buys a majority stake in the 'Peanuts' comic for $457 million from Canada's WildBrainThe Associated PressSony is taking control of the beloved comic strip Peanuts. The company is buying a 41% stake from Canadian owner WildBrain for $457 million. This deal, announced Friday, increases Sony's shareholding to 80%. The Schulz family will continue to own the remaining 20%. Sony Music Entertainment's President says they are excited to elevate the Peanuts brand using Sony's global network.
Forum: Settlement terms between all parties must be public
Recently, media headlines trumpeted: “Wineries Offer Settlement.” That’s an idea Protect the Peninsula has ardently promoted for years. We were surprised and delighted by the headline, as most in our community must have been. In July, the federal district court in Kalamazoo awarded $50-million to the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula for lost revenues resulting from “vague” zoning provisions Peninsula Township repealed years ago.
UAB player charged with attempted murder in stabbing of 2 teammates, court records show
UAB player charged with attempted murder in stabbing of 2 teammates, court records showThe Associated PressBIRMINGHAM, Ala.A football player at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is facing charges in what authorities describe as the stabbing of two teammates hours before a weekend home game.
New York City honors Gotham FC's championship win with procession and key to the city
New York City honors Gotham FC's championship win with procession and key to the cityThe Associated PressNEW YORK Gotham Football Club captain Mandy Freeman holds up the NWSL championship trophy as she rides down Broadway with the team during a parade celebrating their win over the Washington Spirit, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in New York.
Braves and Joel Payamps agree to a 1-year, $2.25M deal after team retains closer Raisel Iglesias
Braves and Joel Payamps agree to a 1-year, $2.25M deal after team retains closer Raisel IglesiasThe Associated PressATLANTAThe Atlanta Braves and right-hander Joel Payamps have agreed on a one-year, $2.25 million deal in another move to retain a veteran member of the team's bullpen. The Braves signed Payamps off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers late last season. Payamps allowed one run in 2 2/3 innings with Atlanta and finished the season with a 6.84 ERA overall in 30 games.
Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House
Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White HouseThe Associated PressWASHINGTONFirst lady Melania Trump has welcomed this year's Christmas tree to the White House. On Monday, the tree arrived from Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan. It was delivered in a green horse-drawn carriage driven by three men in top hats. Melania Trump described it as a beautiful tree as she circled the carriage and posed for pictures.
Top US military adviser visits Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela
Top US military adviser visits Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure on VenezuelaThe Associated Press FILE - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine testifies before Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) FILE - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine testifies before Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 18, 2025.
sunday Raises $21M to Grow the Payment Platform Used by 80M Diners
sunday Raises $21M to Grow the Payment Platform Used by 80M DinersThe Associated PressATLANTA ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 13, 2025-- sunday, the payment platform built by restaurateurs that's reinventing restaurant hospitality, has raised a $21 million Series B funding round, with participation from DST Global Partners. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251113471652/en/ Growth of sunday's Gross Transaction Value (GTV).
The Coca-Cola Company Announces Participation in Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference
The Coca-Cola Company Announces Participation in Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail ConferenceThe Associated PressATLANTA ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 13, 2025-- The Coca-Cola Company announced today that Chairman and CEO James Quincey will present at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference Dec. 2 at 11:45 a.m. ET. The company invites investors to join a webcast for this event at coca-colacompany.com/investors.
Chefs’ Warehouse to Improve Fresh Food Availability and Efficiency with RELEX
Chefs’ Warehouse to Improve Fresh Food Availability and Efficiency with RELEXThe Associated PressATLANTA ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 13, 2025-- Chefs’ Warehouse, a specialty wholesale food distributor serving customers across North America and globally, has selected RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to optimize forecasting and replenishment across its 49 distributions centers.
Del Webb Announces Grand Opening of New Greater Palm Springs Community, Desert Retreat
Del Webb Announces Grand Opening of New Greater Palm Springs Community, Desert RetreatThe Associated PressPALM SPRINGS, Calif. PALM SPRINGS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 13, 2025-- Del Webb, the nation’s leading builder of active-adult communities for those 55 and older, today announced the grand opening of its newest community, Del Webb Desert Retreat. A Grand Opening event will take place on Saturday, November 15 th from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Suspect chased by police for 170 miles through 4 California counties before escaping into Mexico
Suspect chased by police for 170 miles through 4 California counties before escaping into MexicoThe Associated PressLOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES (AP) — In Southern California, where police pursuits are common, this was one for the books. A suspect in an allegedly stolen minivan on Monday led authorities on a two-hour, 170-mile (274-kilometer) chase through four counties that ended with her escaping into Mexico, officials said.
National Vision Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
National Vision Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial ResultsThe Associated PressDULUTH, Ga. DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 5, 2025-- National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) (“National Vision,” “we,” “our,” “us” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2025.
Desmond Bane ejected from Magic's game at Hawks after flagrant and technical fouls
Desmond Bane ejected from Magic's game at Hawks after flagrant and technical foulsThe Associated PressATLANTADesmond Bane was ejected in the third quarter of Orlando’s game against Atlanta on Tuesday night after flagrantly fouling Onyeka Okongwu and then spiking the ball into the Hawks forward’s head as he fell. Okongwu caught a long pass from Jalen Johnson and as he went up for a shot Bane grabbed his arm and pulled him down toward the court.
Bigger, Bolder, Better: Papa Johns Redefines Pizza Night with The Grand Papa Pizza
Bigger, Bolder, Better: Papa Johns Redefines Pizza Night with The Grand Papa PizzaThe Associated PressATLANTA ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 3, 2025-- Papa Johns is proving that bigger truly just got better with the launch of NEW The Grand Papa, its largest pizza ever. This press release features multimedia.
Firefighters rescue stranded pup from rising floodwaters in Southern California
Firefighters rescue stranded pup from rising floodwaters in Southern CaliforniaThe Associated PressOXNARD, Calif. This photo provided by Ventura County Fire Department, VCFD and Oxnard Fire Department rescue a dog trapped in a flood channel in the Oxnard plains in Ventura County, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
Column: Wisdom Through the Awful Grace of God
On April 4, 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy — campaigning for the presidency on the Democrat ticket — was in Indianapolis for a campaign speech. Just before he spoke, he was told that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated in Memphis. Departing from his prepared political speech, Kennedy delivered an impromptu address to a primarily Black audience that many consider his greatest speech.
THE NIGHT THAT FINDS US ALL
Amateurish, with a twist savvy readers will see coming from a mile away. A woman accused of shooting her husband six times in the face refuses to speak. "Alicia Berenson was thirty-three years old when she killed her husband. They had been married for seven years.
Touring the Cannabist Co. grow facility in Frederick
If you ever get the chance to tour a medical marijuana grow facility, take it. I got the opportunity recently and found myself pulling up to a nondescript, somewhat ordinary warehouse in Frederick, where nothing seemed too out of place. But when I got out of my car, the smell was unmistakable. Once I checked in, I got to meet some of the employees. Lee Evans, the senior VP of the Cannabist Company (formerly known as Columbia Care), introduced me to her team.
AI-Powered Travel Trends and the Smart-Bot Tsunami: The Future of Personalized Vacation Rentals
TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Many Airbnb and VRBO hosts are in big trouble as the hospitality and short-term rental market is facing a seismic shift in 2025 with artificial intelligence (A.I.) redefining how hosts compete for business. At the epicenter of the Tucson vacation rentals market is a brand new cutting-edge mini-resort vacation rental in Tucson.
Column: Sermon Aimed at the President Missed the Broader Audience
On Jan. 21, 2025, the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal bishop of Washington, delivered a sermon at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., attended by President Trump and witnessed by the nation. Whether her address was less of a sermon and more of a lecture, her words reminded me less of Jesus Christ and more of our U. S.
Judging the Maryland Home Grower’s Cup
When I was asked to judge the Maryland Home Grower’s Cup this fall, my answer was an immediate yes. I had dreamed of being a judge at a cannabis cup since I was 18, more than 36 years ago. So this was a dream come true for me. kAmu:?86C3@2C5 u2C> 5:5 2? 6I46AE:@?2= ;@3 9@DE:?8 E96 ;F586D 2?5 E96 6G6?E] %H@ H66<D 367@C6 E96 4FA[ 6249 ;F586 A:4<65 FA 2 92?57F= @7 D2>A=6D E@ E6DE 367@C6 H6 >6E FA 2 H66< =2E6C] x H2D 2 =:EE=6 3:E :?
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Add Versatility To Your Sand Escapes With These 4 Brilliant Bunker Drills
Getting up and down from the bunker is a crucial skill for any golfer wanting to lower their scores and reduce their handicap index. Accessing the right short game tips will certainly help, but the thing that could really set you apart from your playing partners is the ability to be creative and versatile. Russell Henley and Justin Rose are two excellent examples of this on the PGA Tour, both ranking in the top-5 for Sand Save Percentage.
The Spring Maryland Home Growers Cup grows in size and expertise
The spring Maryland Home Growers Cup was bigger and better than the one in the fall. And — spoiler alert — I didn’t place this time, which came as no shock when I saw the caliber of flower from the growers. The parking was expanded to a back field, where they could handle more cars comfortably. My son, who’s 27, surprised me a week earlier when he informed me that he had purchased an early bird ticket.
Gearing up for the Spring Maryland Home Growers Cup in Ijamsville
The Fall Maryland Home Growers Cup was awesome, but the Spring Cup is looking to be even bigger and better. Fingerboard Farm in Ijamsville has taken the lead in what a cannabis-friendly business ought to be. I sat down with the owner Dawn and her two daughters Tiffany and MacKenzie who help run the business and put on the cup. Dawn was the first person in Maryland to get a license to grow hemp. kAmpD D@@? 2D E96J 2??@F?465 :?
Unapologetically Free: On Reclaiming Liberty In a Land of Unfreedom
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Unapologetically Free: On Reclaiming Liberty In a Land of Unfreedom
When John Jacobs escaped from slavery in Spring 1839, he packed two pistols in his suitcase, walked calmly out of the Astor Place Hotel in downtown Manhattan, and boarded a boat for New Bedford. Before taking his freedom into his own hands, he left a note on the bed of his owner, Samuel Tredwell Sawyer, a Congressman from North Carolina and the father of his sister Harriet Jacobs’s two children: Sir—I have left you not to return; when I have got settled I will give you further satisfaction.
Unapologetically Free: A Personal Declaration of Independence From the Formerly Enslaved
When John Jacobs escaped from slavery in Spring 1839, he packed two pistols in his suitcase, walked calmly out of the Astor Place Hotel in downtown Manhattan, and boarded a boat for New Bedford. Before taking his freedom into his own hands, he left a note on the bed of his owner, Samuel Tredwell Sawyer, a Congressman from North Carolina and the father of his sister Harriet Jacobs’s two children: Sir—I have left you not to return; when I have got settled I will give you further satisfaction.
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