# pro sports (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover pro sports. Page: Feed: --- ## [Washington, DC area college football schedule](https://www.dcabloob.com/washington-dc-area-college-football-schedule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=washington-dc-area-college-football-schedule) _2026-08-25 · Everett Will · DCAbloob_ The Washington, DC area NCAA college football schedule for the next three weeks. The post Washington, DC area college football schedule appeared first on DCAbloob . ## [Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war](https://nowgeorgia.com/irans-president-says-us-memorandum-is-best-path-out-of-stalled-war/) _2026-08-23 · Associated Press · Now Georgia_ Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war Iran's president defended a memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way out of a stalled war. Meanwhile, the new head of the Islamic Republic's top security body warned, in a more forceful tone, of retaliation if neighboring countries support U.S. threats to further sanction T… ## [The beauty of patchwork](https://nowgeorgia.com/the-beauty-of-patchwork/) _2026-08-23 · Lynn Walker Gendusa · Now Georgia_ The beauty of patchwork It had been ten years since I last visited Dollywood in Sevierville, Tennessee. When we returned this summer with our younger grandchildren, I was amazed by the new rides, shops, entertainment venues, and food vendors. It was still a lot of fun, and of course, Dolly Parton's presence was felt throug… ## [Coroner identifies victim of deadly shooting in South Columbus](https://nowgeorgia.com/coroner-identifies-victim-of-deadly-shooting-in-south-columbus/) _2026-08-23 · Robbie Watson · Now Georgia_ Coroner identifies victim of deadly shooting in South Columbus The Muscogee County Coroner has identified the victim of a deadly shooting in South Columbus Saturday evening. Demarcus Grimes was pronounced dead at Piedmont Midtown Hospital shortly after the incident. The 24-year-old was shot multiple times according to Coroner Buddy Bryan. The Columbus Police De… ## [Phenix City slugfest keeps team alive in Little League World Series](https://nowgeorgia.com/phenix-city-slugfest-keeps-team-alive-in-little-league-world-series/) _2026-08-23 · Robbie Watson · Now Georgia_ Phenix City slugfest keeps team alive in Little League World Series The Phenix City All-Stars put on a slugfest Saturday night keeping the team alive in the Little League World Series. The Southeast champs beat the West team from California 12-2 in an elimination game, and it only took four innings. The 10-run rule ends a game early if one team leads by ten runs aft… ## [Trump will kick off the IndyCar race through D.C.](https://nowgeorgia.com/trump-will-kick-off-the-indycar-race-through-d-c/) _2026-08-23 · Michelle L. Price · Now Georgia_ Trump will kick off the IndyCar race through D.C. WASHINGTON (AP) — For once, things will be moving quickly in bureaucratic Washington, D.C., when the nation’s capital hosts an IndyCar race through its streets. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are scheduled to watch Sunday’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix as the cars whip through the cit… ## [Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony’s request for new trial in deadly track meet stabbing](https://nowgeorgia.com/texas-judge-denies-karmelo-anthonys-request-for-new-trial-in-deadly-track-meet-stabbing/) _2026-08-23 · Associated Press · Now Georgia_ Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony’s request for new trial in deadly track meet stabbing DALLAS (AP) — A Texas judge denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony on Saturday in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet, a killing that drew national attention and led to harassment of the families. Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder in June and sentenced to 35 ye… ## [Falcons’ Penix cleared to practice as Rush and Strand pick apart Colts in 34-6 preseason win](https://nowgeorgia.com/falcons-penix-cleared-to-practice-as-rush-and-strand-pick-apart-colts-in-34-6-preseason-win/) _2026-08-22 · Michael Marot · Now Georgia_ Falcons’ Penix cleared to practice as Rush and Strand pick apart Colts in 34-6 preseason win INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Jack Strand took advantage of perhaps their last opportunity to shine this season. They're about to be upstaged by the return of Michael Penix Jr. Rush, who was signed last month, and Strand, an undrafted rookie, completed 16 of their… ## [Brewers’ clinch 4-1 victory over Braves](https://nowgeorgia.com/brewers-clinch-4-1-victory-over-braves/) _2026-08-22 · Steve Megargee · Now Georgia_ Brewers’ clinch 4-1 victory over Braves MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jake Bauers capped a marathon plate appearance with a tiebreaking two-run homer, Logan Henderson pitched six strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Saturday. The Brewers have won six of their last seven games. Atlanta has lost five of six and sev… ## [Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump](https://nowgeorgia.com/chinese-humanoid-robots-smash-human-records-in-100m-sprint-and-high-jump/) _2026-08-22 · Associated Press · Now Georgia_ Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump BEIJING (AP) — Chinese humanoid robots broke records set by humans, including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record, on the opening day of the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday. More than 2,000 humanoid robots were participating in the event, the organizer… ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HEN21zMw1jxP) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [A question looms over Harry’s return to the UK. Can he rebuild his relationship with Prince William?](https://nowgeorgia.com/a-question-looms-over-harrys-return-to-the-uk-can-he-rebuild-his-relationship-with-prince-william/) _2026-08-22 · Danica Kirka · Now Georgia_ A question looms over Harry’s return to the UK. Can he rebuild his relationship with Prince William? LONDON (AP) — The royal family’s long-running American soap opera is returning to Britain. The question is whether it will blossom into a happy reunion or descend into anger, division and chaos. Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, plan to return to the United Kingdom from California in a matter of… ## [As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it’s good to know the ways your employer is watching](https://nowgeorgia.com/as-workplace-surveillance-grows-experts-say-its-good-to-know-the-ways-your-employer-is-watching/) _2026-08-22 · Associated Press · Now Georgia_ As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it’s good to know the ways your employer is watching NEW YORK (AP) — College administrators read an adjunct professor’s comments to students on personal essays. Managers told a pharmacist to spend less time with patients after tracking the number and length of her appointments. Scanners on a warehouse conveyor belt monitored the pace of workers to ens… ## [Police investigate alleged sexual assault near Athens City Hall](https://nowgeorgia.com/police-investigate-alleged-sexual-assault-near-athens-city-hall/) _2026-08-22 · Joy Purcell · Now Georgia_ Police investigate alleged sexual assault near Athens City Hall ATHENS, Ga. — Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a reported sexual assault that authorities say may have occurred overnight in downtown Athens. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to a local hospital on Friday, Aug. 21, after receiving a report of a possible sexual assaul… ## [Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position](https://nowgeorgia.com/near-total-lunar-eclipse-is-coming-up-with-the-americas-in-prime-position/) _2026-08-22 · Marcia Dunn, AP Aerospace Writer · Now Georgia_ Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Now it’s the moon’s turn to pull a disappearing act. After being shut out of this month’s total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth’s shadow briefly envelops the moon. Almost the entire lunar surface will be masked Thursd… ## [Sex toys tossed on court interrupt WNBA games in Chicago and LA in replay of 2025 incidents](https://nowgeorgia.com/sex-toys-tossed-on-court-interrupt-wnba-games-in-chicago-and-la-in-replay-of-2025-incidents/) _2026-08-22 · Joy Purcell · Now Georgia_ Sex toys tossed on court interrupt WNBA games in Chicago and LA in replay of 2025 incidents The Chicago Sky's home game against Golden State was interrupted when multiple sex toys were thrown on the court Friday night, the second consecutive night for a disruption similar to what occurred in several WNBA games last season. The incident happened in the third quarter of the Sky's 73-70 victo… ## [Donna LaRae Whitfield Simmons](https://nowgeorgia.com/donna-larae-whitfield-simmons/) _2026-08-22 · Now Georgia · Now Georgia_ Donna LaRae Whitfield Simmons Donna LaRae Whitfield Simmons, age 62, of Alto, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Born in Gainesville, Georgia, on December 7, 1963, Donna was the daughter of Mr. Billy Joe Whitfield and Mrs. Brenda England Green. She was a graduate of North Hall High School, Class… ## [Phenix City All-Stars face elimination game in Little League World Series](https://nowgeorgia.com/phenix-city-all-stars-face-elimination-game-in-little-league-world-series/) _2026-08-22 · Robbie Watson · Now Georgia_ Phenix City All-Stars face elimination game in Little League World Series The Phenix City All-Stars are in a must win situation in Williamsport tonight. The little league team representing Alabama and the Southeast will play the West, a team from Sweetwater Valley, California in an elimination game. First pitch is at 7:00 pm. The loser will exit the Little League World Se… ## [Convicted killer sentenced for 2023 murder in Columbus](https://nowgeorgia.com/convicted-killer-sentenced-for-2023-murder-in-columbus/) _2026-08-22 · Staff Report · Now Georgia_ Convicted killer sentenced for 2023 murder in Columbus A murder suspect was convicted and sentenced Friday for multiple charges stemming from two violent incidents in Columbus. Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit District Attorney Don Kelly announced the conviction of Keven Maurell Brown for the 2023 murder of Mardarrius Collier and aggravated assault of Dem… ## [Mid-Atlantic region DI college football schedule](https://www.dcabloob.com/mid-atlantic-region-di-college-football-schedule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mid-atlantic-region-di-college-football-schedule) _2026-08-22 · Everett Will · DCAbloob_ The Mid-Atlantic region NCAA DI college football schedule for the next three weeks. The post Mid-Atlantic region DI college football schedule appeared first on DCAbloob . ## [Republican PSC commissioner resigns from rate-setting regulatory board](https://nowgeorgia.com/republican-psc-commissioner-resigns-from-rate-setting-regulatory-board/) _2026-08-22 · Ross Williams · Now Georgia_ Republican PSC commissioner resigns from rate-setting regulatory board ATLANTA, Ga. (Georgia Recorder) — Republican Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore is stepping down early next month, 60 days before the election to replace her. In an Aug. 18 email to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, Pridemore announced her plan to leave the body that regulates Georgia’s utility… ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mNdVQ2jpr2mt) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [Fundraiser launched for family of mother killed in Baldwin crash](https://nowgeorgia.com/fundraiser-launched-for-family-of-mother-killed-in-baldwin-crash/) _2026-08-22 · Joy Purcell · Now Georgia_ Fundraiser launched for family of mother killed in Baldwin crash BALDWIN, Ga. — Friends and loved ones are rallying around the family of Ashlie Seitz Robertson, a 41-year-old mother of four who was killed in a head-on collision with a semi-truck in Baldwin earlier this week. An online fundraiser organized by Niki Borchert is raising money to help Robertson's fami… ## [Shane Thomas Bray](https://nowgeorgia.com/shane-thomas-bray/) _2026-08-21 · Now Georgia · Now Georgia_ Shane Thomas Bray Shane Thomas Bray, age 22, of Mount Airy, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2026. He was born on November 21, 2003, in Toccoa, Georgia. Shane was a loving son, brother, grandson, and cherished member of his family. He had a special way of bringing joy to those around him and was known for h… ## [Teen wanted for home invasion in Columbus](https://nowgeorgia.com/teen-wanted-for-home-invasion-in-columbus/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Report · Now Georgia_ Teen wanted for home invasion in Columbus The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a teen wanted in connection to a home invasion that happened earlier this month in Columbus. 18-year-old Zaivion Thompson has active warrants for home invasion 1st degree, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during th… ## [Dry air arrives in North Georgia](https://nowgeorgia.com/weekday-forecast-northeast/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Penland · Now Georgia_ Dry air arrives in North Georgia Dry air is surging in behind Friday's front, and humidity will be noticeably lower for your Saturday. Some patchy fog early will burn off with still enough moisture around to perhaps pop a few afternoon storms off along/ahead of another weak reinforcing front. The coolest air in some time will move… ## [5th annual Teddy Bear Clinic coming soon](https://nowgeorgia.com/5th-annual-teddy-bear-clinic-coming-soon/) _2026-08-21 · Mitzi Oxford · Now Georgia_ 5th annual Teddy Bear Clinic coming soon Winnie the Pooh may have summed it up best when he said, "A hug is always the right size." A hug from a soft, cuddly teddy bear can help a child feel safe and loved, especially during medical checkups. Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation hosts a teddy bear clinic each year to help kids understand… ## [Georgia Mountain Fair concert ticket giveaways end. Here are all the lucky winners…](https://nowgeorgia.com/georgia-mountain-fair-concert-ticket-giveaways-end-here-are-all-the-lucky-winners/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Report · Now Georgia_ Georgia Mountain Fair concert ticket giveaways end. Here are all the lucky winners… It's the last weekend of the Georgia Mountain Fair, and what a thrill it's been for us here at Now Georgia! Over the last several weeks, we've had the privilege of giving away free concert tickets, and we're ready to announce our final winners. The following folks will travel to Hiawassee to see Cro… ## [Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say](https://nowgeorgia.com/speedboat-driver-in-fatal-new-york-harbor-capsizing-was-in-the-us-illegally-authorities-say/) _2026-08-21 · Associated Press · Now Georgia_ Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say NEW YORK (AP) — The pilot of a speedboat that capsized during a tour around the Statue of Liberty, drowning an infant and her mother, has been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities who say he was in the country illegally. Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana, who has a pending federal criminal case in… ## [Senator Warnock, members of congress take aim at Stewart Detention Center](https://nowgeorgia.com/senator-warnock-members-of-congress-take-aim-at-stewart-detention-center/) _2026-08-21 · Robbie Watson · Now Georgia_ Senator Warnock, members of congress take aim at Stewart Detention Center Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and other members of Congress heard firsthand horror stories happening inside the Stewart Detention Center, so they personally paid a visit to the facility in Lumpkin, GA this week. The jail housing immigrant detainees is about a 40-minute drive from Columbus. "There… ## [Fire destroys outbuilding on Harmony Church Road](https://nowgeorgia.com/fire-destroys-outbuilding-on-harmony-church-road/) _2026-08-21 · Joy Purcell · Now Georgia_ Fire destroys outbuilding on Harmony Church Road HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Hall County firefighters battled a fire that heavily damaged a metal shop behind a residence Thursday evening. Hall County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 3100 block of Harmony Church Road at approximately 6:13 p.m. Aug. 20. Arriving crews found significant fire conditions in a… ## [Arrest reports](https://nowgeorgia.com/arrest-reports/) _2026-08-21 · Now Habersham · Now Georgia_ Arrest reports Here are the latest arrest reports from Northeast Georgia area sheriff's offices. DISCLAIMER: The arrest records available through this website are public information. However, any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are… ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TX2NQgMlDNue) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [Cleveland cuts millage rate nearly 62% with FLOST revenue](https://nowgeorgia.com/cleveland-cuts-millage-rate-61-with-flost-revenue/) _2026-08-21 · Joy Purcell · Now Georgia_ Cleveland cuts millage rate nearly 62% with FLOST revenue CLEVELAND, Ga. — Cleveland property owners will see the benefits of a voter-approved sales tax on their 2026 property tax bills after the City Council unanimously approved a nearly 61.6% reduction in the city’s millage rate. The council voted 4-0 Thursday, Aug. 20, to lower the rate from 5.056 mills… ## [Rabun Flock searches outpace Habersham, records show](https://nowgeorgia.com/rabun-flock-searches-outpace-habersham-records-show/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin Angell · Now Georgia_ Rabun Flock searches outpace Habersham, records show Publisher's Note: This is the latest in an ongoing series of articles on Flock camera use in Northeast Georgia. The data presented has been obtained through Open Records Requests filed under Georgia's Open Records law. CLAYTON, Ga. — Rabun County Sheriff’s Office deputies made more than 3,200 search… ## [Local football standouts earn AJC, Recruit GA Preseason All-State honors](https://nowgeorgia.com/local-football-standouts-earn-ajc-recruit-ga-preseason-all-state-honors/) _2026-08-21 · BLITZ Sports · Now Georgia_ Local football standouts earn AJC, Recruit GA Preseason All-State honors The AJC and Recruit GA released their annual preseason All-State lists for each classification, and several local players earned the honors. AJC PRESEASON ALL-STATE Rylan Armstrong – Lumpkin County SR OL – Class 3A Max Brown – Jefferson SR LB – Class 5A Kennan Burtch – Franklin County SR DL – Class… ## [Braves top the White Sox 2-0](https://nowgeorgia.com/braves-top-the-white-sox-2-0/) _2026-08-21 · Matt Carlson · Now Georgia_ Braves top the White Sox 2-0 CHICAGO (AP) — Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Austin Riley doubled and singled to drive in Atlanta's runs, and the Braves topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday to end a three-game slide. Holmes didn't allow a hit until Andrew Benintendi lined a single to left with no o… ## [Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says](https://nowgeorgia.com/charter-plane-crash-kills-8-near-remote-radar-site-in-western-alaska-military-says/) _2026-08-21 · Associated Press · Now Georgia_ Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said. The crash happened near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska. “This is… ## [Jury says New York Times defamed Alabama basketball player with incorrect story about shooting](https://nowgeorgia.com/jury-says-new-york-times-defamed-alabama-basketball-player-with-incorrect-story-about-shooting/) _2026-08-21 · Associated Press · Now Georgia_ Jury says New York Times defamed Alabama basketball player with incorrect story about shooting TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a college basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at the scene of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa. Kai Spears, who played for the University of Alabama men… ## [New trial sought in Texas track meet killing as new details are revealed](https://nowgeorgia.com/new-trial-sought-in-texas-track-meet-killing-as-new-details-are-revealed/) _2026-08-21 · Associated Press · Now Georgia_ New trial sought in Texas track meet killing as new details are revealed McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — The Texas prosecutor who oversaw Karmelo Anthony's conviction in a deadly stabbing at a high school track meet said Thursday that both sides had agreed to hold back evidence that risked further inflaming a case already boiling with racial tensions and death threats. That agree… ## [DC Power FC schedule](https://www.dcabloob.com/dc-power-fc-schedule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dc-power-fc-schedule) _2026-08-21 · Everett Will · DCAbloob_ The DC Power FC soccer schedule for the next three weeks. The post DC Power FC schedule appeared first on DCAbloob . ## [Reese has stunning perfect shooting night in the Dream’s 124-88 romp over the Sparks](https://nowgeorgia.com/reese-has-stunning-perfect-shooting-night-in-the-dreams-124-88-romp-over-the-sparks/) _2026-08-21 · Associated Press · Now Georgia_ Reese has stunning perfect shooting night in the Dream’s 124-88 romp over the Sparks LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angel Reese had a stunning perfect shooting night after struggling recently to make even the shortest of shots, and the Atlanta Dream set a franchise record for points in a game in a 124-88 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night. Reese was 9-for-9 from the field, hi… ## [Trump warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran](https://nowgeorgia.com/trump-warns-of-economic-d-day-against-iran/) _2026-08-21 · Farnoush Amiri · Now Georgia_ Trump warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran NEW YORK (AP) — Nearing the six-month mark of the Iran war and facing diminishing stockpiles of key weapons, the Trump administration is touting a crushing financial campaign against Tehran, promising an “economic D-Day” against a country that has so far withstood nearly five decades of punishing Am… ## [Washington, DC area pro sports schedule (8/21/26)](https://www.dcabloob.com/washington-dc-area-pro-sports-schedule-8-21-26-post/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=washington-dc-area-pro-sports-schedule-8-21-26-post) _2026-08-21 · Everett Will · DCAbloob_ including the Washington Nationals and Washington Mystics. The post Washington, DC area pro sports schedule (8/21/26) appeared first on DCAbloob . ## [Now Georgia Photo of the Day](https://nowgeorgia.com/now-georgia-photo-of-the-day/) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Penland · Now Georgia_ Now Georgia Photo of the Day August 20, 2026 Photo of the Day: We featured the Stovall Covered Bridge last month, but here is a photo of another North Georgia covered bridge - this time at Smithgall Woods. This is a highlight of the park as you cross Dukes Creek. Photo taken by Monika Nix. To enter Photo of the Day, email your… ## [Washington, DC area pro sports schedule (8/20/26)](https://www.dcabloob.com/dc-area-pro-sports-schedule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dc-area-pro-sports-schedule) _2026-08-20 · Everett Will · DCAbloob_ including the Washington Nationals. The post Washington, DC area pro sports schedule (8/20/26) appeared first on DCAbloob . ## [Washington, DC area DI college sports schedule (8/20/26)](https://www.dcabloob.com/dc-college-sports-schedule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dc-college-sports-schedule) _2026-08-20 · Everett Will · DCAbloob_ including soccer. The post Washington, DC area DI college sports schedule (8/20/26) appeared first on DCAbloob . ## [Community invited to Celebration of Life for Yaretzi Romero](https://nowgeorgia.com/community-invited-to-celebration-of-life-for-yaretzi-romero/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Report · Now Georgia_ Community invited to Celebration of Life for Yaretzi Romero MT AIRY, Ga. — The community is invited to gather Sunday evening at Raider Stadium in Mt. Airy to remember the life of Yaretzi Romero. The 15-year-old Habersham Central High School sophomore and soccer player died on Aug. 13. Organizers of Sunday's event want to use the occasion to surround her fami… ## [Invited media and military members held at gunpoint at Space Force base in California](https://nowgeorgia.com/invited-media-and-military-members-held-at-gunpoint-at-space-force-base-in-california/) _2026-08-20 · Joy Purcell · Now Georgia_ Invited media and military members held at gunpoint at Space Force base in California VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — Five news reporters and two members of the military who were invited to an event at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California were briefly detained at gunpoint by security officers who thought they were gate crashers, according to local news reports. The in… ## [National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate](https://nowgeorgia.com/national-security-question-trips-up-sen-darline-graham-in-south-carolina-debate/) _2026-08-20 · Meg Kinnard · Now Georgia_ National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Darline Graham stumbled in a Tuesday night debate over an elementary question about foreign policy, a signature issue of her late brother. It was a high-profile misstep a week before she faces a runoff election in her bid to hold onto the South Carolina seat to which she w… ## [Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children](https://nowgeorgia.com/prince-harry-and-meghan-are-returning-to-the-uk-with-their-children/) _2026-08-20 · Associated Press · Now Georgia_ Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won’t resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday. The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Prince… ## [Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities](https://nowgeorgia.com/amazon-set-to-expand-drone-delivery-of-lightweight-packages-to-500-us-cities/) _2026-08-20 · Josh Funk · Now Georgia_ Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Wednesday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S. cities. Customers could receive the drone deliveries in as fast as… ## [Georgia Mountain Fair concert ticket giveaways continue](https://nowgeorgia.com/georgia-mountain-fair-concert-ticket-giveaways-continue/) _2026-08-20 · Now Georgia · Now Georgia_ Georgia Mountain Fair concert ticket giveaways continue HIAWASSEE, Ga. — Sixteen lucky Now Georgia winners have already won free concert tickets to the Georgia Mountain Fair — and you could be next! Our first winners got the chance to see and hear Hannah Harper and Herman’s Hermits, starring Peter Noone. Our next crop of winners is headed to the Joe Nich…