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5+ min ago (827+ words) As Georgia lawmakers gathered in Athens for a legislative training session five years ago, there was a hubbub inside the Classic Center conference room that served as then-House Speaker David Ralston's headquarters. It was Dec. 7, 2020, and President Donald Trump was on the warpath " furious at Gov. Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and other Georgia Republicans who had refused his calls to overturn his narrow defeat. Now, Trump wanted to talk to Ralston. htiw ohw detsurt pot eerht moor detaerter etavirp fo tsom otni ni sih evitucexe deid :seituped lesnuoc snoitacinummoc feihc dna edia a .smailliW oripS oS ,notslaR nehciMcM htieK belaK ,nrubmA ,2202 enots" ".daehelkcunk" ".retsasid" ",yzarc" dehsaelnu tnerrot eht fo txen ,setunim delebal .stlusni "daeh dellac dna a a a a pmurT regrepsneffaR revO pmeK eH eH 21 "ralupop" saw deirt drawot enot ot ot ot eht eht ylgnikirts…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (408+ words) Sale City, Ga. (WALB) - A well-known dog-fighting breeder and trainer in Southwest Georgia was convicted earlier this week of dozens of federal animal welfare charges, along with possessing guns and manufacturing drugs. Dun Bradford, of Sale City, Georgia, was found guilty of 67 counts of possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, one count of manufacture of and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime. According to court documents and statements referenced at trial, the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office and Code Enforcement Office responded to a citizen complaint of animal tethering and neglect at a 17-acre property owned by Bradford in Sale City. Officers observed numerous pit bull-type dogs on heavy chains outside the residence, with some exhibiting aggression toward one another. Agents and…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago (232+ words) The Ohio State Buckeyes have rostered some of the best wide receivers in the country in recent years, including this season. One of their depth WRs has decided he'd like to try and find his chance to breakthrough somewhere new. Bryson Rodgers, who has played in 20 games at Ohio State, plans to enter the transfer portal, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett. Rodgers was originally a four-star recruit from Florida. There will be immediate speculation on him transferring to South Florida to play for departed Ohio State recruiting and WR guru Brian Hartline, who is the new head coach at USF. Rodgers spent three seasons on campus in Columbus. His first campaign, he appeared in just a single game. In 2024's national title season, Rodgers played in 12 games. He caught five passes for 46 yards. This year, Rodgers has appeared in seven…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago (426+ words) SALE CITY, Ga. - A well-known dog-fighting breeder and trainer in Southwest Georgia was convicted this week of dozens of federal animal welfare charges, along with possessing guns and manufacturing drugs, according to a media release from the Department of Justice. Dun Bradford, of Sale City, Georgia, was found guilty of 67 counts of possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, one count of manufacture of and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime. Officials say the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office and Code Enforcement Office responded to a citizen complaint of animal tethering and neglect at a 17-acre property owned by Bradford in Sale City. Officers saw many pit bull type dogs on heavy chains outside the residence, with some exhibiting aggression toward one another....

2+ hour, 18+ min ago (275+ words) The defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes are preparing for the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Before then, the CFP first-round games will kick off this weekend. The No. 2 Buckeyes will face the winner of the Texas A&M Aggies vs. Miami Hurricanes game in the Cotton Bowl Classic. While preparing for the game, head coach Ryan Day and his staff have been juggling roster management for next season. The early signing period for high school recruits already passed, but the transfer portal is set to open on Jan. 2. More than 800 players have announced their intentions to enter the transfer portal when it opens. On Thursday, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reported, "Ohio State WR Bryson Rodgers plans to enter the @TransferPortal." Rodgers appeared in 20 games for the Buckeyes and recorded 11 receptions for 125 yards and one touchdown. This season, Rodgers played in seven…...

2+ hour, 55+ min ago (472+ words) Electric vehicle startup Rivian announced Thursday five education partnerships and sponsorships across Georgia " all focused on technical training and emerging technologies. The California-based company, which plans to build a $5 billion Georgia factory and has its East Coast headquarters in Atlanta, committed at least $330,000 to the education initiatives. The partners include the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Piedmont Technical College, Fort Benning and the annual state science and engineering fair....

3+ hour, 54+ min ago (562+ words) Ohio State's offense has found a foundation in true freshman Bo Jackson, whose breakout season has validated the Buckeyes' long term belief in his talent. Jackson's vision, burst, and ability to shoulder volume, even as a true freshman, have made him one of the most promising young backs in the country, and he will enter 2026 as a centerpiece of the offense. Still, history suggests that Ohio State is rarely at its best with a one back solution. The Buckeyes' most explosive versions under Ryan Day have featured complementary backfields, where two high level runners stress defenses in different ways and protect against the wear and tear of a full season. From recent examples like TreVeyon Henderson paired with Quinshon Judkins, to earlier two back rotations, balance has consistently elevated Ohio State's ceiling. That context explains why Ohio State is expected…...

3+ hour, 58+ min ago (153+ words) A fisher, a weasel-like mammal not documented in Cuyahoga County since the 1800s, has been captured on a Cleveland Metroparks trail camera. This marks the first confirmed sighting of the species in the county in more than 200 years. "The return of fishers and other extirpated species like otters, bobcats and trumpeter swans are a result of conservation efforts and emphasize the importance of our healthy forests, wetlands, waterways and natural areas in Cleveland Metroparks," the park system said. According to CBS News, fishers disappeared from Ohio in the mid-1800s due to widespread deforestation and unregulated hunting. The species" return to Cuyahoga County follows a pattern of gradual recolonization across the state, with 56 documented sightings across eight Ohio counties since the first modern Ohio sighting in 2013. Metroparks officials said the reappearance is "tremendously exciting," marking another native species once wiped out in Ohio…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago (152+ words) Ted Ginn Jr. is returning to coach football in Columbus. It won't be for the Ohio State Buckeyes, though, despite that being the place he grew his football legend. TGJ has been named the head coach of the Columbus Aviators, who are a new team joining the existing UFL for the 2026 season. Ginn was a superstar wide receiver and return man for Ohio State before going to the NFL as a first-round pick of the Miami Dolphins. He spent more than a decade in the NFL, also playing for the 49ers, Panthers, Cardinals, Saints and Bears. Ginn Jr. has coaching in his blood. His father is a legendary high school football and track coach in the Cleveland area at Glenville High School, where TGJ once played and ran for his dad. Now, Ginn Jr. gets a chance to pursue his own…...

5+ hour, 12+ min ago (132+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week's Cuyahoga's Most Wanted featured a man wanted for an August 2024 murder in Ohio City. According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, two men were walking together on Detroit Avenue near West 25th. The two got into an argument that turned physical and that's when the suspect pulled out a gun and shot the approximately 30-year-old victim. The man was taken by EMS to the hospital but he did not survive. The suspect took off before police arrived. Anyone with information on the suspect's whereabouts should contact Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463. Tips that lead to an arrest and a conviction could be eligible for up to a $5,000 reward. Calls are not recorded, and tipsters can remain anonymous....