Georgia
Georgia lawmakers approve $392 million state capitol renovation project
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The Georgia General Assembly approved nearly $400 million for a new legislative office building and significant changes to the State Capitol.
The Georgia State Capitol was built in the 1890′s.
Matt Sawhill, a Georgia lobbyist with Sawhill Strategic Partners, has spent countless hours in this building. He said the project is needed.
“Simple things like going to the bathroom, getting ADA compliant, and making sure that you can physically move around this building has some real challenges too,” said Sawhill.
Georgia Building Authority Chief of Staff Gerald Pilgrim expects the projects will be completed by 2027.
“We’re proud that it’s 140 plus-year-old building, we get a lot of life out of our buildings, and we’re ready for it to go another 140 years after this renovation where we’re at in technology and all the things that change. We have to have a have to have it where it’s able to serve the public for what their needs are today,” said Pilgrim.
They plan to build a new legislative office building along MLK Jr. Drive near the Agriculture Building.
The proposed $392 million project includes an 8-story office building with a 500-car parking deck. A bridge would connect it to the State Capitol.
Plans include larger meeting rooms and offices, technology, carpet, a new security point, and fixing the outdated 50-year-old HVAC system.
They’ll be restoring parts that have been changed over the years, like the state’s library that used to be open to the public. Pilgrim said parts of the Capitol have lost some of their historical integrity.
“We’re able to take the stress off of this building on just having the large masses of people that are gathered in the hallway, we’re hoping that to move them, spread them out a little bit further throughout the building,” said Pilgrim.
This summer, they’ll start by replacing some of the gold on top of the dome. They’ll pause their work during the 2025 Legislative Session.
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Matt Painter talks about Kam Jones’ triple-double at Marquette
The Boilermakers coach expresses his admiration for the Golden Eagles’ program.
So Marquette men’s basketball fans, your Golden Eagles are ranked No. 15 in the country and coming off of a dominant 76-58 victory over No. 6 Purdue.
You can’t wait to watch the next game, right?
Do you want the bad news or the worse news first?
The bad news is the Marquette-Georgia game on Saturday morning is only available through a sports streaming service.
The worse news is that it’s going to cost most viewers about $20 to watch the game.
Because the Marquette-Georgia game in the Bahamas is not a Big East, SEC, ESPN or Fox sponsored event, the game is only available through the streaming service FLO Sports. It doesn’t offer a free trial and regular subscriptions cost $19.99 a month. There’s a discount for students.
Marquette and Georgia are 5-0 heading into Saturday, but the Golden Eagles have played a tougher schedule.
Here’s how to watch and listen to the game:
What channel is Marquette vs Georgia on today?
- Stream: You can stream the game through FLO Sports, which requires a subscription. Subscriptions start at $19.99 a month. A student subscription costs $9.99 a month.
- Announcers: Evan Stockton (play-by-play) and Lexi Ayala (analyst) are calling the action.
Marquette vs Georgia time today
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
- Time: 10 a.m. CT
The Marquette vs. Georgia game starts at 10 a.m. at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas.
How can I listen to Marquette vs Georgia on the radio?
- The game’s on ESPN Milwaukee WKTI FM-94.5 in Milwaukee, plus WCUB 980 AM in Two Rivers, WDLB 1450 AM in Marshfield, WSCO 95.3 FM/1570 AM in Appleton and WSCO 99.1 FM in Oshkosh.
- Steve “Homer” True (play-by-play) and Tony Smith (analyst) will call the game.
Is Marquette vs Georgia on SiriusXM Radio?
Yes, the Marquette broadcast is on Channel 390. The Georgia broadcast is available on the Sirius app.
Marquette vs Georgia odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday
- ODDS: Marquette -6.5
- O/U: 152.5
Marquette Golden Eagles basketball schedule 2024-25
All times Central
- Nov. 4: Marquette 102, Stony Brook 62 | Box score | 1-0
- Nov. 8: Marquette 82, George Mason 63 | Box score | 2-0
- Nov. 11: Marquette 70, Central Michigan 62 | Box score | 3-0
- Nov. 15: Marquette 78, Maryland 74 | Box score | 4-0
- Nov. 19: Marquette 76, Purdue 58 | Box score | 5-0
- Nov. 23: vs. Georgia in Nassau, Bahamas, 10 a.m.
- Nov. 27: Stonehill, 8 p.m.
- Nov. 30: Western Carolina, 1 p.m.
- Dec. 4: at Iowa State, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 7: Wisconsin, 12:30 p.m.
- Dec. 14: at Dayton, 6 p.m.
- Dec. 18: Butler, 8 p.m.
- Dec. 21: at Xavier, 11 a.m.
- Dec. 31: at Providence, 5 p.m.
- Jan. 3: Creighton, 8 p.m.
- Jan. 7: Georgetown, 7 p.m.
- Jan. 14: at DePaul, 6 p.m.
- Jan. 18: Xavier, 1 p.m.
- Jan. 21: at Seton Hall, 7 p.m.
- Jan. 24: Villanova, 6 p.m.
- Jan. 28: at Butler, 7:30 p.m.
- Feb. 1: UConn, 7 p.m.
- Feb. 4: at St. John’s, 5:30 p.m.
- Feb. 8: at Creighton, 1 p.m.
- Feb. 11: DePaul, 7:30 p.m.
- Feb. 18: Seton Hall, 8 p.m.
- Feb. 21: at Villanova, 6 p.m.
- Feb. 25: Providence, 6 p.m.
- March 1: at Georgetown, 7 p.m.
- March 5: at UConn, 7:30 p.m.
- March 8: St. John’s, TBA
- March 12-15: Big East tournament, New York
- Record: 5-0
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This Thanksgiving, want something a little different to wash down your meal? If so, there’s a new beverage you might like to try.
On Wednesday, Wynk announced the statewide debut of its THC-infused seltzers. According to the company’s news release, Wynk delivers a refreshing social experience with a balanced 1:1 ratio of THC and CBD using high-quality manufacturing standards.
The drink comes in a variety of flavors including “Black Cherry Fizz,” “Lime Twist,” “Juicy Mango,” and “Tangerine.” They come in 7.5 oz cans with 2.5mg of THC and CBD and 12 oz cans with 5mg of each. The prices are as follows:
- 6-Pack: 2.5mg $24.99; 5mg $35.99
- 12-Pack: 2.5mg $44.99; 5mg $67.99
- 24-Pack: 2.5mg $89.99; 5mg $129.99
Products like these may be legally sold due to Congress legalizing hemp production in the 2018 Farm Bill, according to a press release on Georgia’s Hemp Farming Act. Hemp is a cannabis plant that naturally contains small amounts of the psychoactive cannabinoid delta-9 THC, along with other natural cannabinoids that may be used for medicinal purposes. Under Georgia’s new legislation, products that contain these kinds of ingredients are restricted those 21 and older.
Wynk is being sold in a variety of stores across Georgia like Chevron, Circle K, and BP. To find your nearest store that sells it, go to drinkwynk.com/find-in-stores.
ATLANTA – The White House is honoring former President Jimmy Carter this Christmas with his own ornament, and Georgians can get their own for their tree.
The ornament is in the shape of an anchor, a symbol of hope that also represents Carter’s service in the U.S. Navy.
It also features historic moments from Carter’s life and presidency and comes with a keepsake box and illustrated booklet on Carter’s presidency.
“It is a great honor to offer the Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament at Home Depot stores for the first time in Georgia,” said Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association. “This year we pay tribute to President Jimmy Carter’s remarkable life and enduring legacy as he continues to be a fixture in our country’s ongoing history.”
Shoppers can find the ornament at around 60 Home Depot stores across Georgia and in the Washington, D.C. area.
You can also buy the ornament on The Home Depot’s website.
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