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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Check out these highlights of new Denver Broncos UDFA OL Xavier Truss
The Denver Broncos are bulking up on both sides of the ball in order to compete for the top spots in the AFC playoff pecking order. One of the additions the Broncos made post-draft was signing undrafted free agent offensive lineman Xavier Truss from the University of Georgia. Truss (6-7, 320 pounds) came to the Bulldogs in the 2019 season, playing in three games his true freshman year and six games in 2020 (including starting the Chick-Fil-A Bowl against Cincinnati), before breaking out in the 2021 season. In 2021, Truss was a reserve offensive lineman in all 15 games for Georgia in the first of their back-to-back championship runs. Advertisement In 2022, Truss started 14 of 15 games at left tackle, spearheading the left side of the line for Georgia's second-straight championship. Truss then started 13 of 14 games in 2023, where Georgia was ranked fifth nationally in total offense, offensive passing efficiency and scoring offense. In 2024, Truss was nationally recognized as a Senior Bowl and Outland Trophy Watchlist selection. Truss was invited to the 2025 NFL combine, where he ran a 5.24-second 40-yard dash, with a 26-inch vertical. Check out some of Truss' highlights from a 2024 game against South Carolina. In the video, Truss is wearing No. 73. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans. This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: Check out these highlights of UDFA OL Xavier Truss
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Why Brock Bowers is absent from Raiders' workouts
Former Georgia Bulldog Brock Bowers has been absent from voluntary workouts for the Las Vegas Raiders. Many Bulldogs and Raiders fans were curious as to why, but it is for a solid reason. Bowers is finishing his college degree at the University of Georgia, according to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Bowers became a legendary tight end for the Georgia Bulldogs, racking up 2,538 yards and 26 touchdowns in three seasons. Bowers was the No. 1 receiving target in the Bulldogs' back-to-back national championship wins. Advertisement Bowers decided to forgo his senior season to the 2024 NFL draft. The Raiders selected him with the 13th pick in the first-round of the draft. He rewarded them with the greatest season from a rookie tight end in history. However, he still continued his coursework during his rookie season and will complete his degree this month. Bowers was a finance major at Georgia, according to his university bio. He will more than likely be going to Georgia's spring undergraduate ceremony on May 9. Safe to say, he will be out of Raiders practice for a little bit, but for a really good reason. This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Why Raiders TE Brock Bowers has been absent from team workouts
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Body Found in Search for Dad of 5 Who Went Missing While Kayaking in Georgia's Infamous Lake Lanier
A body was discovered in Lake Lanier while authorities searched for Dustin Valencia, a missing kayaker Valencia was reported missing on May 14 after he failed to pick up his children from school Lake Lanier has a high death toll, leading local folklore to allege that it is "haunted"Officials discovered a body in Lake Lanier in Georgia while searching for Dustin Valencia, a kayaker who was reported missing on Wednesday, May 14. The body was discovered 51 feet deep into the water in a cove near where Valencia, 43, was last seen, per 11Alive. The identification process is underway, but the body has not been confirmed as Valencia, Forsyth County Public Information Officer Stacie A. Miller told PEOPLE. 'It's one of the worst things first responders have to deal with," Mark McKinnon of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources told WSB-TV, adding that the search for the father of five has ended. Valencia was reported missing after he failed to pick up his kids from school, according to 11Alive and WSB-TV. Police found his Honda Accord in the Lakeside Park parking lot near the reservoir. The husband and father is a graduate of the University of Georgia, a close family friend told 11Alive. Valencia's wife first attempted to locate him through Find My iPhone. On the morning of Friday, May 16, a dock worker discovered Valencia's kayak and paddle, and reported the discovery to the authorities. Foul play is not suspected at this time, and a source told WSB-TV that Valencia was training for a triathlon. A vigil was held for Valencia at 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at a local church, they added. 'A group of us met at his church for a vigil, prayed, and then we left to come find him," Cait Fritts, a friend of Valencia's, told WSB-TV. "We have been searching by foot and connected with other friends who have boats, looking for any signs of the kayak he was on. He's got five kids. I can't imagine what his family is going through. I think they would want everyone to know and go look for him and spread the word." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. More than 200 people have died in Lake Lanier since 1994, per CNN. In 2023, there were at least 12 deaths, including two Georgia men who both died in unrelated incidents months apart, PEOPLE previously reported. The reservoir broke ground in 1950 and was built for flood control, displacing nearly 700 families. More than 1,000 people were forced out of the prosperous Black community known as Oscarville by white individuals from Forsyth County, Teen Vogue reported. Many now consider the body of water to be 'haunted,' per the outlets. Read the original article on People
Fox News
15-05-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Invasive insect poses health threat in 19 states, expert warns
Print Close By Khloe Quill Published May 15, 2025 An invasive species spreading across America has created a "medically important" and "life-threatening" threat, according to experts. Originally found in places like China and Korea, the Asian needle ant was first introduced to America in the 1930s, but was overlooked for nearly a century, according to Dan Suiter, a Georgia-based entomologist. "It never really garnered a lot of attention," Suiter, a professor of urban entomology at the University of Georgia, told Fox News Digital. INVASIVE FISH COMPETITION RETURNS WITH ANGLERS MAKING 'REEL REWARDS' The species has now spread to 19 U.S. states, and its bites sent three people to the hospital with anaphylactic shock last year, the expert warned. While it has spread mostly to southeastern states, researchers have also identified it in Washington. There is also a report from Texas, but it needs verification, according to "This is something I thought needed to be brought to people's attention because it's just a hidden little critter," Suiter said. "You know, it's down in the leaf litter. It's in shaded areas with hardwood trees." The U.S. Forest Service stated in a research report that the sting of the Asian needle ant is its "most troubling characteristic." MAN FINDS 'CANDY-LIKE' DIAMOND WHILE EXPLORING ARKANSAS STATE PARK: 'CHANCE OF A LIFETIME' "The sting ... it's odd," Suiter told Fox News Digital. "I've been stung by it … the pain will go away and then it comes back … there have been cases where the pain will come back days later." "The pain will go away and then it comes back … [sometimes] days later." While only three cases last year have been traced back to the Asian needle ant, the professor said it's possible there are more. "I suspect there are people who have shown up in emergency rooms where physicians just didn't know what happened ... and it was an ant sting," he said. Environmental concern While most ants follow a "trail," the Asian needle ant comes on its own, and is "mostly predatory." "It's a cryptic ant," said Suiter. "You'll just see a single ant kind of wandering around, almost looking lost." Unlike other ant species, the Asian needle ant infests undisturbed forests, where it nests under logs, stones and leaf litter. The Federal Register defines invasive species as those that are nonnative (or alien) to the ecosystem and whose introduction causes, or is likely to cause, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "Of great concern is the apparent ability of Asian needle ants to displace ant species that are critical seed dispersers," writes the Forest Service. According to Suiter, the Asian needle ant has "decimated" ant populations in native habitats all over American forests. When Asian needle ants invade forests, they can also impact native plants' ability to grow appropriately. They can also be found near homes and businesses under mulch, pavers, landscape timbers and other objects, according to the Forest Service. What to do if you've been stung People who are hypersensitive to other stinging insects may be at increased risk of anaphylaxis from Asian needle ant stings and should exercise caution, according to the Forest Service. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER If possible when stung, collect the insect and bring it with you when being treated by a medical professional so they can confirm the cause. For more Health articles, visit If you haven't been stung but suspect you've come across the invasive Asian needle ant, it's recommended to contact your local county extension agent, who can connect you with appropriate resources to identify the bug. Print Close URL
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
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Fairmont resident graduates from the University of Georgia
ATHENS — William Harrison Burns is among more than 8,000 students who graduated this week in the University of Georgia's Class of 2025. Burns, of Fairmont, received a bachelor of arts in political science. 'We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our University of Georgia students in the Class of 2025,' UGA President Jere W. Morehead said. 'Commencement is a meaningful tradition that allows students, families and friends to reflect on the hard work and perseverance that brought them to this moment. We look forward to seeing the many ways these graduates will continue to make a difference as alumni of the University of Georgia.' The spring undergraduate ceremony was held Friday, May 9 in Sanford Stadium. UGA alumnus Jarryd Wallace, four-time Paralympian and winner of two bronze medals, delivered the spring undergraduate commencement address. Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia had a total enrollment of 43,146 students in fall 2024, with 31,514 undergraduate and 10,101 graduate students, which is a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
