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0 Community Corner Good news stories in GA this week 3 cities make best places to live list; free pet adoptions; and 2021 top baby names in Georgia. Andrea V. Watson , Patch Staff Posted Reply GEORGIA — Not all news is sad or serious. There's more happening in the world which is why Those stories include three Georgia cities ranked among the best places to live in the nation; Georgia State Golf Association is bringing a hole in one event to Alpharetta; North Italia will debut its first Atlanta locations this year; and Cobb Schools dominated the 6A baseball Final Four. Also, adoption fees are waived this weekend at Paulding Animal Shelter; Cherokee Schools has named a 'Coach Of The Year' From Woodstock High; a list of top baby names for babies born in Georgia in 2021; and more in our roundup of good news stories from Georgia's Patch sites this week. Here are some of this week's good news headlines: 3 GA Cities Rank … [Read more...] about GA Good News: Best Places To Live, Pet Adoptions, And Top Baby Names

The Bay Area is the last place in the U.S. with rental prices below pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report from Apartment List . That seems like a rosy headline — for us renters at least — but the question remains how long the “depressed” prices will last. New data estimates rents in the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley area are still down 3.3% compared with March 2020 and the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area is down 1.3%. Meanwhile, nationwide rental prices have climbed more than 16% in just the past year, with big cities in Florida such as Miami climbing 34% since the month the pandemic shut down much of the U.S. In a separate report , Apartment List put median rent for a one-bedroom in San Francisco at $2,390 in April — a mere 0.7% month-over-month increase, but a 12.1% increase year-over-year. Experts predict there are a number of factors affecting these still-shrunken prices, one of which being that the Bay Area has one of the most remote-friendly workforces. … [Read more...] about It’s official: Bay Area is the last place in the US with rent below pre-pandemic levels

Five people were injured when a bull escaped an arena during a popular Northern California rodeo Friday night, authorities said Sunday. The bull jumped over a fence and into a crowd of attendees before escaping the rodeo grounds during the final section of the Redding Rodeo’s bull riding event, the Redding Rodeo Association said in a Facebook post . Rodeo livestock professionals captured the bull near the Sundial Bridge — about half a mile from the arena — and immediately placed the animal in a trailer, the association said. “The bull did not buck again at the Redding Rodeo and was taken back to his ranch,” a spokesperson for the association said in a statement Sunday. Emergency personnel and law enforcement officials provided aid to the wounded individuals, the statement said. The bull injured five people, including one wounded near the Sundial Bridge and taken to a hospital for their minor injuries, the association spokesperson said. Another victim was injured near the … [Read more...] about Bull escapes Northern California rodeo arena, injures bystanders

After weeks at a two-year low, COVID cases are on the rise again in some countries. In the United States, there were 100,000 daily new infections, on average–up from 30,000 in mid-March. The trend is intensifying an important debate in epidemiological circles. What’s the best strategy for preventing catastrophic mass death from the worst possible new COVID variants ? New restrictions? New vaccines? New therapies? A mix of the three? Whatever consensus takes shape could guide us into the pandemic’s fourth year. But there’s a catch, of course. Public-health costs money. And in the world’s richest country, the United States, a few right-wing politicians are doing their damndest to make sure no new money is available to speed up development, production and distribution of new vaccines and therapies. Vaccine development is stalling. China is still pushing locally-made vaccines that don’t work very well. The leading Western vaccine-manufacturers are focusing on developing boosters … [Read more...] about The Massive Screwup That Could Let COVID Bypass Our Vaccines

6 Health & Fitness Dozens of types of Jif peanut butter have been recalled. Two illnesses linked to the tainted peanut butter have been reported in Georgia. Deb Belt , Patch Staff Posted Replies GEORGIA — Dozens of types of Jif peanut butter products sold nationwide, including Georgia, have been recalled by the J. M. Smucker Co. because of potential salmonella contamination. Two cases of illness linked to the tainted peanut butter have been reported in Georgia, the Food and Drug Administration said. People in 12 states have reported falling ill after consuming the product. To date, 14 cases of illness from salmonella have been reported, with two people hospitalized. There have been no deaths linked to the recall. The J. M. Smucker Co. said the recalled products were distributed in retail stores and other outlets throughout the country. The recall includes creamy, crunchy and natural varieties of Jif peanut … [Read more...] about Jif Peanut Butter Recall: GA Cases Of Salmonella Poisoning

0 Community Corner "I'm excited to continue the Chamber's Partnership 2030 work with our regional, state, and local partners". Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: May 19, 2022 The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce announced today that Ben Simpson, vice president of state policy, has been promoted to chief policy officer. The chief policy officer for the Nashville Area Chamber is responsible for Chamber policy initiatives for the 10-county region at the state, regional and local levels. "Ben's background and achievements throughout his career prepare him well as a member of the senior management team as well as chief policy officer for the Chamber," said Ralph Schulz, president, and CEO of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. "As a sixteen-year veteran working in and around government in our region, I know that there is no better place … [Read more...] about Ben Simpson Named Chief Policy Officer For Nashville Area Chamber Of Commerce

0 Politics & Government See the latest announcement from the City of Petaluma. Maggie Fusek , Patch Staff Posted Reply Press release from the City of Petaluma: HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL Hello, Petaluma — It appears the hot weather has officially arrived! As we enter the hotter, dryer months, please remember our region is still in a drought emergency. In this evening's email we will share some helpful resources that can help you save water. Please take a look and share with your circle. This evening we'll also share news of a plea from public health officials as COVID-19 case number rise, ways to get involved in planning the future of our beloved Fairgrounds, an update on some of our Safe Street projects, and much more. Please enjoy, share with friends, and have a lovely evening. We'll see you in your inbox next Wednesday! HEALTH OFFICERS URGE PUBLIC TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS AS COVID-19 CASES RISE … [Read more...] about City Of Petaluma: Community Update For May 18, 2022

Click here to read the full article. SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points of Disney +’s “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” currently streaming on the platform. Do not read until you’ve seen the movie. “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” are back. Director Akiva Schaffer mixes live-action with animation as John Mulaney and Andy Samberg voice the beloved chipmunks who started a detective agency. More from Variety TV Shows Take a Back Seat as Upfronts Focus on New Ad Tech The Best Disney Gifts and Merch to Buy This Year Disney Expects Most Disney+ Subscribers Will Take Its Cheaper Ad-Based Plan This time around, Chip (Mulaney) and Dale (Samberg) are middle-aged chipmunk actors. Chip is an insurance salesman, and Dale spends his time at fan conventions. They’re has-beens living in L.A. and have to get the team back together to find a missing friend. Not only is the film wildly entertaining, but setting the story in L.A. and at fan … [Read more...] about ‘Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers’: Easter Eggs in Disney’s Latest Feature

Jackie Robinson was in headlines this weekend when New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson referred to Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson as “Jackie” during Saturday’s game, igniting a brouhaha between the two teams. Whether Donaldson was joking around, as he insisted, or used Robinson’s name in a “racist” manner, as Sox manager Tony La Russa claimed, it was certain to be a hot button debate throughout baseball. No matter where you stand on the issue, there’s no arguing Jackie Robinson’s name remains as relevant in baseball today as he was when he broke the major-league color barrier 75 years ago. If cooler heads prevail, this could be a teachable moment for Donaldson and anyone else trying to understand why using Robinson’s name was considered “disrespectful” by Anderson and “racist” by La Russa. Robinson endured slights both public and private throughout his career, as most fans surely know. The mere idea of a Black man entering the majors was such a … [Read more...] about Column: A teachable moment — and the true meaning of Jackie Robinson’s legacy to Black baseball players

When Chicago Cubs reliever Scott Effross first learned his sidearm delivery, he watched a lot of hitting videos. Because he uses more lower-half load than a conventional pitching delivery, his process more closely resembles a hitter’s. Dissecting those hitting videos became a valuable tool, helping him tap into his lower half more while using his hips and core to get down the mound and keep his arm path consistent. “I’d see how guys would stay on their back legs and drive through,” Effross told the Tribune. “Obviously pitchers use their lower half really well regardless, but for me, that was probably the biggest adjustment, learning how to use that in a completely different way.” Nearly three years ago, during the Double-A Tennessee All-Star break, Effross committed to the new sidearm delivery in hopes of changing his career trajectory. Effross, 28, has quickly become a versatile bullpen option for manager David Ross. Effross leads the Cubs with 19 appearances, owning a 2.04 ERA, … [Read more...] about How sidearm reliever Scott Effross developed into a weapon for the Chicago Cubs: ‘He’s not fazed by the moment’