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Rodeo back in Dahlonega for big anniversary
Organizers say the R-Ranch Rodeo is a highlight for competitors and performers on the rodeo circuit, with main events including steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, and bareback bronc.
ATLANTA – R-Ranch 35th anniversary rodeo:
A very famous singer once crooned, “This ain’t Texas…” — but it’ll sure look a lot like the Lone Star State in North Georgia this weekend, thanks to the return of the rodeo!
The R-Ranch Rodeo — previously known as Mountain Top Rodeo — is celebrating its 35th anniversary on Friday and Saturday at R-Ranch in the Mountains, located in Lumpkin County. Organizers say the R-Ranch Rodeo is a highlight for competitors and performers on the rodeo circuit, with main events including steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, and bareback bronc. Those riders and ropers, by the way, are part of Charlie Lowry’s 4L and Diamond S Rodeo, based out of Summerville. Oh, and you can’t have a rodeo without a rodeo clown, right? Well, this rodeo’s halftime entertainment will be provided by rodeo clown Dusty Myers!
Of course, the rodeo also gives folks a chance to check out R-Ranch in the Mountains (65 R Ranch Road in Dahlonega), a family-friendly retreat located up in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Founded in 1983 and located on a breathtaking 800 acres, the ranch features hundreds of RV sites and cabins, along with a huge recreational lodge, pool, fishing lakes, a private herd of horses, and more.
The R-Ranch Rodeo will take place from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. both Friday and Saturday nights, with the midway opening at 6 p.m. — tickets at the gate are $20 cash and free for children ages 6 and younger. There’s also a parking fee of $5, which is cash-only. For more information on the big event, click here.
Since it’s the rodeo’s milestone 35th anniversary, we decided it was high time we saddled up and headed to the mountains — click the video player in this article to check out our morning at R-Ranch in the Mountains!
Jordyn McIntosh talks role in ‘UnPrisoned’
Atlanta native and actor Jordyn McIntosh is getting metaphysical with her role as Kerry Washington’s inner child on the Hulu drama ”UnPrisoned’.’ She sat down with Alex Whittler to talk about working with Washington, fun on the set, and more.
Atlanta native Jordyn McIntosh on her role in “UnPrisoned”: McIntosh can arguably be described as the breakout series regular in the Onyx Collective comedy series “UnPrisoned,” in which she stars opposite Emmy-winner Kerry Washington, NAACP Image Award-winner Delroy Lindo, and Marque Richardson. The series, which is fully available on Hulu, follows a messy yet perfectionist relationship therapist and single mother, played by Washington, whose life is turned around when her father (Lindo) is released from prison and moves in with her and her teenage son.
Salvation Army, Donnie’s Donuts celebrate Donut Day
National Donut Day was created in 1938 to honor the Salvation Army’s ‘Donut Lassies.’ The Salvation Army’s Major Thomas McWilliams and Donnie’s Donut owner Patti Summerlin stopped by the Good Day studio to share some of the delicious baked goods and talk about celebrating the special day.
The Salvation Army and Donnie’s Donuts talk National Donut Day: This year marks the 85th anniversary and celebration of National Donut Day. It is celebrated on the first Friday of June each year. Established in 1938 by The Salvation Army, National Donut Day started as a fundraiser in Chicago. The Salvation Army Donut Lassies were volunteers who in 1917 traveled to France to provide spiritual and emotional support for U.S. soldiers fighting during World War I. To celebrate the grand opening on National Donut Day, Donnie’s Donuts will be hosting a special event today until 5 p.m., featuring free samples of our signature old-fashioned cake donuts and fair-trade organic coffee, exclusive giveaways, and fun activities for all ages.
Caricature fun for National Best Friends Day
The upcoming ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ movie follows the superheroes forming a rather unique bond. While the action-packed comedy won’t be released until later this summer, we’re celebrating the art of friendship with caricature artist Evan Maimone.
Natalie and Joanne’s caricature revealed
Caricature artist Evan Maimone reveals Natalie McCann and Joanne Feldman’s special portrait featuring the unlikely friendship between Deadpool and Wolverine.
“Deadpool and Wolverine” celebrate Best Friends Day with a Caricature artist: Celebrating National Best Friends Day is all about spending time with your nearest and dearest friends. The ideal way to celebrate would be to get together in-person with your best friends and do what you most enjoy; maybe getting tickets to see best buds, “Deadpool & Wolverine” in theaters on July 26.
Entertainment update with MiAsia Symone
Kim Kardashian has opened up to her struggles as a single mom. Flavor Flav is on a one-man mission to save Red Lobster.
MiAsia Simone gives the latest in entertainment news: Kim Kardashian is dishing on being a mom and Flavor Flav ordered the entire Red Lobster menu in hopes of saving the company.
How to keep your backyard mosquito-free
Summer can bring pesky bugs that can be nuisances to you and your plants. The experts at Pike Nurseries have some simple tips for how to prevent, repel and eliminate them.
Keep your backyard mosquito-free with Pike Nurseries: To find a Pike Nurseries location near you, click here.
Exciting summer events at Zoo Atlanta
Summer is almost here and Zoo Atlanta has a lot of fun and exciting events for everyone. Emily Bobal joins Natalie McCann to talk more about their schedule and show off one of the zoo’s chickens.
The highly anticipated NBA Draft is finally going to take place tomorrow and the Atlanta Hawks are 1 of 14 teams hoping the ping pong balls bounce their way.
This is going to be the final payoff for what was arguably the best move that any team made last offseason. Atlanta traded down from the No. 13 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and acquired the unprotected 2026 first-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans, the most favorable of the Pelicans’ and Bucks’ selections. The Pelicans finished 7th in the lottery odds, and Milwaukee is 10th. Based on the odds, the Hawks have a 40% chance of jumping into the top four.
The last time the Hawks were in the lottery, they jumped from 10th to 1st and selected Zaccharie Risacher. While that was a huge stroke of luck, it has not always worked out that way for the Hawks.
Hawks lottery history
The Hawks have been in the NBA Lottery 16 times since 1985 and in that time span, the Hawks have:
- Moved up five times (2024-moved from 10th to 1st, 2018-moved from 4th to 3rd, 2007- moved from 4th to 3rd, 2001- moved from 5th to 3rd, and 1985- moved from 7th to 5th)
- Moved down five times (2020- moved from 4th to 6th, 2019- moved from 5th to 8th, 2006- moved from 4th to 5th, 2005- moved from 1st to 2nd, and 2000- moved from 5th to 6th)
- Stayed where they were projected to six times
Their biggest move up by far came in 2024 when the moved up to No. 1 and were able to select Risacher, which has not quite panned out.
There is an element of what if to each of these scenarios, especially the years the Hawks moved down. In 2020, they moved down in a draft that contained Anthony Edwards, who is from the state of Georgia and one of the elite players that the league has right now. Atlanta ended up selecting Onyeka Okongwu, but there is a big what if about being able to pair Edwards with Trae Young.
In 2019, the Hawks were 5th in the highly anticipated 2019 lottery that featured Zion Williamson, but they fell three spots. While WIlliamson has not had quite the career most had hoped, he is still an All-NBA caliber player and would have paired nicely with Young as a tandem.
There have been some hits and misses during the 16 times that the Hawks have been in the lottery, but there have seemingly been more missed opportunities, even when they jump up in the standings. They are hoping that they get another stroke of luck tomorrow in what could be a franchise altering day for the Hawks.
Final projected odds for the Hawks:
No. 1- 9.8% chance
No. 2- 9.9% chance
No. 3- 10.1% chance
No. 4- 10.30% chance
No. 7- 19.75% chance
No. 8- 30.18% chance
No. 9- 9.19% chance
No. 10- 0.67% chance
No. 11-
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The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that a major weekend construction project, set to fully shut down two miles of I-285, has been postponed due to inclement weather. Atlantans are relieved, with many looking forward to more freedom to travel this Mothers’ Day weekend. Kim Leoffler has the story.
ATLANTA – An Atlanta flight attendant and mother of eight is among 17,000 Spirit Airlines workers struggling to find a new “destination” after the carrier suddenly shut down.
Spirit Airlines Atlanta impact
What we know:
Spirit Airlines ended all operations on Saturday, grounding its entire fleet and ending employment for its 17,000-person workforce. Flight attendants and customers were stranded across the country, often forced to pay for their own travel home after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Kamille Carter, an Atlanta-based flight attendant of five years, said she received the termination email from the CEO at 3 a.m., despite earlier assurances from union representatives that the company was stable. The company immediately cut healthcare benefits and stopped payments for sick leave and vacation time for all staff members.
Unpaid wages and benefits
What we don’t know:
It is unclear if Carter and her fellow employees will ever receive their final paychecks or if there is any legal recourse for the lost benefits. The company has not specified if any transition assistance will be provided to workers, some of whom had been with the airline since it launched in 1994.
Employee reaction in Georgia
What they’re saying:
“This is a death because you have to mourn, you have to grieve, it’s a process,” Carter said of the sudden job loss. Despite the financial strain of supporting eight children, Carter is looking toward her passion for cooking as a potential new career. She noted that while being uncomfortable is difficult, it can “push you to your destiny.”
Finding help in Atlanta
What you can do:
Community members looking to support Carter and other local workers affected by the shutdown can find more information on the FOX 5 Atlanta website. The station is collecting resources for those navigating the sudden loss of income and healthcare.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from an interview conducted by FOX 5 reporter Eric Perry, who spoke directly with former flight attendant Kamille Carter in Atlanta. Previous FOX 5 Atlanta reporting was also used.
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