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Georgia State AG Chris Carr: 'The Biden administration is destroying women’s sports'

Georgia's Attorney General, Chris Carr, has accused the Biden administration of jeopardizing women's sports by eroding the fundamental protections of Title IX and promoting the participation of biological males in female competitions. He affirmed that measures have been implemented to secure women's rights to fair competition.

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 29, 2024

Georgia has 29 basketball players on the court in this year’s women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

Atlanta has the most players of any city representing Georgia in the tournament.

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 20, 2024

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29 basketball players from Georgia jumping for first place in men’s NCAA tournament

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 19, 2024

Atlanta has the most players of any city representing Georgia in the tournament.

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Schilling: 'Like so many of his field goal kicks, Harrison Butker was right on target with this speech'

By Peach Tree Times Report | May 18, 2023

During a commencement address at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, a two-time Super Bowl champion and outspoken Catholic, urged graduates to eschew focusing on wealth and material success and turn their attention toward getting married and starting a family.

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Super Bowl champ to Georgia Tech graduates: 'Get married and start a family'

By Peach Tree Times Report | May 10, 2023

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, a two-time Super Bowl champion and outspoken Catholic, delivered the commencement address at his alma mater, Georgia Tech, telling students they should not focus on wealth and material success. Instead, he said getting married and starting a family is the path to true joy.

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American Principles Project criticizes Georgia for not defending integrity of women's sports

By Metric Media News Service Reports | Apr 21, 2023

The head of the American Principles Project has criticized Georgia for not "taking action in defending the integrity of women's sports" and panned a new proposal by President Biden that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from enacting bans on boys participating in girls sports.

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Analysis: Georgia one of 29 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Metric Media News Service Reports | Apr 14, 2023

As President Biden proposes a new rule that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from banning boys from participating in girls’ sports, an analysis by the Peach Tree Times shows that Georgia is one of 29 states that allow boys to participate in girls’ high school sports.

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36 basketball players from Georgia jumping for first place in women’s NCAA tournament

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 16, 2023

Atlanta has the most players of any city representing Georgia in the tournament.

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32 basketball players from Georgia to play in NCAA men’s tournament

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 15, 2023

Atlanta has the most players of any city representing Georgia in the tournament.

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Falcons release Batson from practice squad after altercation with police, arrest

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jan 16, 2023

The Atlanta Falcons have released wide receiver Cameron Batson from their practice squad following his recent arrest resulting in charges of aggravated assault, battery, removal of a weapon from a public official and driving-fleeting to elude a police officer.

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Dooley released from hospital: 'I'm grateful'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 17, 2022

Georgia football coaching legend Vince Dooley has been released from the hospital after being treated for what was described as a "mild case" of COVID-19.

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Controversial roughing call elicits reactions from Falcons fans, NFL insiders: 'The Falcons got ROBBED'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 16, 2022

After a roughing the passer call cost the Atlanta Falcons in a 21-15 loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Bucs last week, fans and NFL insiders alike did not hesitate to show their disapproval of the call.

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Warnock silent on MLB's Atlanta Braves name change, MLB commissioner notes 'Native American community in that region is fully supportive of the Braves’ program'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 12, 2022

Like other professional teams with ties to indigenous people, the Atlanta Braves have recently been questioned regarding whether or not the team will change their name and mascot. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), U.S. Senator from Georgia, did not respond to an interview request from the Peach Tree Times regarding this issue.

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Former Braves pitcher dies in car crash: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and colleagues'

By Emily Bevard | Sep 27, 2022

Anthony Varvaro, a former Atlanta Braves pitcher and New York City police officer, was killed recently in a car accident.

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Atlanta Hawks, State Farm pack more than 1 million meals for charity

By Emily Bevard | Jul 23, 2022

The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm recently welcomed more than 5,000 volunteers at State Farm Arena to pack upwards of one million meals as part of the Million Meal Pack for charity.

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Cadet joins Georgia women's basketball staff: 'I am excited to welcome Olivier to our team'

By Emily Bevard | Jul 22, 2022

University of Georgia graduate Olivier Cadet has been added to the Georgia Lady Bulldog basketball staff.

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Physician on death of former NFL player: 'He had two different conditions in parallel'

By David Beasley | Jul 20, 2022

Demaryius Thomas, a Georgia Tech football star who went on to play in the NFL had Stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died suddenly in December 2021, Fox 5 reported.

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Georgia coach Abrahamson-Henderson on new player: 'I am excited she is a Georgia Bulldog'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 9, 2022

Alisha Lewis has joined the Georgia basketball program from UCF with two years of eligibility remaining, according to a recent announcement by head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson.

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Bulldogs welcome seven newcomers to the team: 'They represent versatility and an excitement to be at Georgia'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 6, 2022

The Georgia Bulldogs have signed on seven newcomers to the team for the 2022-23 season, according to an announcement by Head Coach Mike White on May 30.

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UGA star outfielder Anderson named to All-District Academic first team

By John Kelly | May 25, 2022

University of Georgia Sports Information and the Athletic Department of the University of Georgia recently reported that star Bulldog outfielder Ben Anderson was named to the All-District Academic first team.