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Washington Post
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- Climate
- Washington Post
Phelps and Jackson each hit 2 HRs, Georgia beats Binghamton 20-4 at Athens Regional
ATHENS, Ga. — Tre Phelps and Dan Jackson each hit two of No. 7 national seed Georgia's five home runs on Friday and the Bulldogs beat Binghamton 20-4 in the opening game of the Athens Regional. Regional host Georgia (43-15) plays the winner between Oklahoma State and Duke on Saturday and No. 4 seed Binghamton (29-25) plays a loser-out game. Phelps finished with four hits, including a double, five RBIs and scored four runs and Jackson had six RBIs. Kolby Branch had four hits and drove in two and Nolan McCarthy added a double, home run and three RBIs. Leighton Finley (3-2) gave up two runs on four hits with seven strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings. Slate Alford led off the first with a double and, after Robbie Burnett flied out, scored when Phelps hit a home run. Jackson added a three-run shot to make it 5-0 going into the second. Matt Bolton and Zach Rogacki each hit an RBI single in the third to trim Binghamton's deficit to 5-2 but Jackson answered with another three-run homer off Brady Bouchard (3-5) in the home half. First pitch was delayed about 3 1/2 hours due to inclement weather in the area. ___ AP college sports:
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Health
- Yahoo
‘It was startling': Buckhead couple detail finding starving dog that led to R&B singer's arrest
It was earlier this month that a Buckhead couple said they came across a red dog that looked malnourished outside an RV in the parking lot of the Hyatt Centric Hotel. 'You could see his ribs and hip bones. It was startling,' the woman said. Noticing the neglect, the couple said they tried to help by offering the dog food and water. 'That poor dog, when we brought food and water down to it. It looked like he hadn't eaten in six weeks,' the man explained. The couple, who asked not to be identified, spoke exclusively with Channel 2's Brittany Kleinpeter on Friday. They said they called authorities after trying to contact the owner. 'I went by very calmly, and said, 'Do you need any help?' and said we got dog food upstairs, and he instantly said, 'Why would you ask me a question like that?'' the man said. According to an arrest warrant, the dog's owner, R&B singer Jaheim Hoagland, who just goes by Jaheim, was given three warnings by animal control before they took the dog. TRENDING STORIES: Delta flight with nearly 200 on board forced to turn back to Atlanta over pressurization issue 'The Wire' actor says his son was 'thrown 300 feet' from their home in Henry County tornado Alleged squatter turns himself in after Channel 2 investigation Authorities said they found several other dogs suffering from neglect. 'They found them in the RV that was apparently filled with feces and urine,' the woman said. According to the warrant, Jaheim Hoagland was arrested on May 1. Jail records show he was released the next day. He is charged with animal cruelty related to six dogs found on his property, including four pit bulls, a French bulldog, and a mixed-breed hound. The warrant states Hoagland has a 2021 third-degree animal cruelty case in Hillsborough, NJ. In that case, he is alleged to have 15 dogs living in a home with deplorable conditions and failed to provide necessary care to the animals. The Buckhead couple who spoke out for the animals is asking for something to change. 'I wish there were stricter laws to prevent situations like this,' the woman said. One of the dogs from the incident, Taka, is listed for adoption on the Fulton County Lifeline website under 'Dogs at risk' for euthanasia.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Henry County changing alert system after warnings didn't go out in time for tornado touchdown
Henry County is changing its severe weather alert system. Neighbors started questioning the process after a tornado touched down in the Laurel Creek subdivision on Thursday afternoon. They said they did not hear outdoor sirens and did not get the warning on their phones through the county's notification service until the storm already touched down and left two people hurt. 'It's really unfortunate. It's really sad,' said Dyamond Lindsay. County leaders heard neighbors' concerns and addressed them on Friday. Now, when the National Weather Service sends out an alert for a specific neighborhood, Henry County Emergency Management will send that to everyone in the county signed up to receive notifications. Before, the county sent it to specific areas facing the current threat. The change will not affect when the county receives the National Weather Service alert. That part must come first. RELATED STORIES: Tornado touches down in Henry County, 18-year-old critically injured 'The Wire' actor says his son was 'thrown 300 feet' from their home in Henry County tornado Neighbors describe searching for an injured 18-year-old, watching a tornado touch down in Henry County 'When it hit, it hit, and we got a warning,' Henry County Fire Rescue Chief Pat Wilson said. Wilson assessed the damage with the National Weather Service on Friday. They confirmed the tornado impacted 13 homes, with 11 of them having moderate damage. Two of them are uninhabitable. 'There's no doubt yesterday's tornado was eye-opening,' Wilson said. He shared reminders he noted while looking at the worst damage in the field. 'One room that seemed to have stood, or withstood, the storm was the interior closet,' Wilson said. 'Know where you're got to go, get to that safe place, make sure you have your helmets, pillow, blankets, things like that. Even keep that in your closet.' He said that way, you will not have to gather it in the middle of a storm. Wilson said county leaders had a meeting on Friday to discuss what disaster response protocols worked and what needed improvement. He said they will do more of that next week. The meetings involve agencies like fire, police, emergency management, and the Department of Transportation.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- General
- Yahoo
Braves Dealt Major Pitching Staff Loss on Friday
Braves Dealt Major Pitching Staff Loss on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park, Braves rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver exited the first game of a doubleheader against the Phillies clutching his right elbow after a comebacker struck his ankle and he felt a 'pop' while delivering a pitch. Advertisement Initial X-rays were negative, but an MRI conducted upon his return to Atlanta confirmed the Braves' worst fears: a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow. The injury announcement came Friday via Mark Bowman, with Smith-Shawver now slated to miss the remainder of the 2025 season as he and the club decide between Tommy John surgery and an internal brace procedure. A 2021 seventh-round draft pick out of Fort Worth, Texas, Smith-Shawver has quickly emerged as one of baseball's most intriguing young arms. He made his major-league debut on June 4, 2023 and earned his first win just 11 days later at age 20, making him the youngest Braves pitcher to notch a victory since Steve Avery in 1990. Advertisement After spending much of 2024 at Triple-A Gwinnett, he returned this spring and delivered the most dominant start of his young career on May 5, hurling eight shutout innings and carrying a no-hit bid into the eighth. Through nine starts this year, he posted a 3-2 record with a 3.86 ERA. Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32).David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The loss of Smith-Shawver lands amid a pivotal stretch for a Braves club seeking to rebound from a 2024 season that fell short of expectations. Last year, Atlanta finished second in the National League East at 89-73, a mark that clinched a wild-card berth but ended abruptly in a 2-0 sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series. Advertisement In 2025, the Braves entered the season with high hopes but have stumbled out of the gate. As of Friday, they sit at 26-29, third in the NL East and 9.5 games behind the division-leading Phillies. Related: MLB Sends Strong Zach Neto Statement Amid Yankees Series Related: MLB Reveals Exciting Chipper Jones News on Monday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Georgia grandfather sacrifices his life to save twin granddaughters from falling tree limb: ‘He was a hero'
A 77-year-old Georgia grandfather was killed by a falling tree limb as he saved the lives of his twin granddaughters while they were in their backyard. Manuel Pinzon died on Wednesday afternoon, according to WANF. Son-in-law Jason Krause told the outlet that Pinzon saved the eight-year-old twins by pushing them out of the way. 'He sacrificed his life to save my two twins from a tree,' he said. 'They got shoved out of the way. He got them out of the way, but took the full hit of a fallen limb on his head, and he didn't make it.' Twins Isabella and Gabi were out with Pinzon and his sister when the family heard a loud cracking sound. Just moments later, the grandfather was on the ground, injured. 'I told my sister to run to the front yard and to get some help,' Gabi told WANF. The grandfather is being remembered as a hero. 'He saved me,' Gabi said. Krause noted that the grandfather loved his family as well as the outdoors. The son-in-law described him as the greatest man he had ever known. 'For as sad as everybody is and for as much crying as everyone's done since, all I want to do is toast him,' Krause told WANF. 'And I want to celebrate him because he was a hero.' The incident took place at Pinzon's home in Dacula, Georgia, according to ABC News. The twins were exploring the forest behind the backyard when they found a baby deer. They ran back to tell Pinzon about the deer. The grandfather suggested that they eat lunch and return later to see if it needed help. Krause told ABC News that it was at about 12 p.m. on Wednesday when the twins and Pinzon's sister heard the loud cracking above them. "As soon as they heard that sound, they got pushed really hard from the side by him to the ground," the son-in-law told ABC News. He estimated that the tree limb that struck Pinzon weighed between 65 and 75 pounds, and that it fell from at least 60 feet. Krause added that Pinzon started bleeding from his head and nose. One of the twins called 911, and the other ran inside to get their grandmother. Following the instructions of the 911 operator, one of the granddaughters placed a rag on the back of Pinzon's head and worked to keep his head stable. However, he continued to bleed and cough up blood. Krause said his wife went to the hospital to be with her father, and the son-in-law went to the home to be with the children, saying they were "covered in blood and were in shock." Pinzon died just after arriving at the hospital. The son-in-law added that the twins will begin trauma counseling. Pinzon was "one of the biggest influences in their life, and having him gone like that was very traumatic,' he added. "At 4:30 [p.m.] on Wednesday, which is about 30 minutes after he passed, one of my daughters had texted him and said, 'You died for me,'" Krause told ABC News. "He marked everyone that came in contact with him. Everybody loved Manuel." He was a 'great person. I wish I could be half the person he was. He was amazing," Krause said. Pinzon, who was set to turn 78 early next month, leaves behind two daughters, five grandchildren, and his wife. They had been together for 50 years.
