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Braves drop 6th: Harper, Espinosa HRs lift Nationals past Atlanta, 8-4
ATLANTA -- Bryce Harper homered and Danny Espinosa added a three-run shot to help Washington strengthen its hold on first place in the NL East by beating the reeling Atlanta Braves 8-4 on Saturday.
Earnhardt hopes to put last year behind him
CONCORD, N.C. -- At first Dale Earnhardt Jr. was relieved he didn't fall further back than seventh at last year's Coca-Cola 600. Then he realized what he had lost for just about a gallon of gas.
Local players named to all-region tennis teams
As is becoming a yearly occurrence, the all-region 8-AAAA tennis teams were filled with local players. Eighteen players from the three Rockdale County schools received all-league honors recently, led by girls coach of the year Brian Smith of Heritage.
Youth football draws calls for safety, tests
A few years ago, Omaha businessman Larry Hagan was watching a news report on concussions in high school sports and decided to do something.
Graduating Rams earn $9.1 million in scholarships
Newton High School students graduated at Homer Sharp Stadium.
Bill O'Reilly: Are teenagers really Americans?
Educating America's youth about the value of their country is second only to educating them about the value of their souls.
Darrell Huckaby: Pause to remember those who died on our behalf
There is a tomb in Arlington National Cemetery that is guarded 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year by sentinels from the Third United States Infantry Regiment Old Guard.
Rob Jenkins: Summer blockbusters can become rainy fall Saturday fare
My family loves to go to movies. Unfortunately, we also love to pay our mortgage, and the two things aren't necessarily compatible.
Heritage grads celebrate last four years
Heritage High School graduated 348 students Thursday evening.
Alcovy graduates more than 300
More than 300 seniors received diplomas at Alcovy High School's commencement exercises Saturday morning.
'We did it'
About 2,000 students from Alcovy, Eastside, Heritage, Newton, Rockdale County and Salem high schools participated in commencement exercises this week.
Aggravated assaults, arson investigated by law enforcement
Aggravated assaults, arson investigated by sheriff's office and Covington police.
GPC to lay off about 185 workers
The interim leader of Georgia Perimeter College says the school plans to lay off about 185 employees as part of a broader effort to cut spending.
Experts warn high temperatures can cause heat stroke
Experts warn of summer heat dangers.
Qualifying wraps for primary elections
Qualifying wrapped on Friday.
Man plans camping trip close to home
Vacationing close to home. A man was observed in Walmart on Industrial Boulevard selecting more than $300 worth of camping gear and trying to leave the store without paying for it. The CPD was called and officers asked the man what he planned on doing with all the miscellaneous equipment
