The burning of the piano, a long-standing tradition that started with the Royal Air Force, was recently held at Dobbins Air Reserve Base to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the 700th Airlift Squadron. The ceremony is also meant to honor fallen airmen, particularly those who have given their lives in support of the squadron's missions through the years. The tradition is said to have originated from two stories related to the RAF during World War II. The controlled burn is conducted with utmost caution to minimize risks and maximize safety. The event at Dobbins was the first of its kind and is planned to be an annual tradition commemorating those who lost airmen from Dobbins who died in the previous year.
A woman accused of shoplifting, Laytosha Virgil, escaped into a storm drain during a hearing in the Cobb County Superior Court’s mental health court. She had been out on a $5,720 bond for felony shoplifting when she suddenly left the courthouse and was found in a storm drain. Law enforcement went through about 100 feet of narrow drainage to secure Virgil, who refused to leave, and bring her back above ground. Virgil was taken into custody around 3 p.m. and transported to a local hospital for evaluation and medical care. Thursday was the second time in two months Virgil was caught trying to hide from authorities.
A husband and wife who used to work at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital have been arrested for allegedly stealing an urn and disposing of a child's ashes. The Frederics, both of Dallas, are accused of taking the urn containing the cremated remains of a baby from a teddy bear belonging to Carla Watson while working at a linen sorting facility at Kennestone. They were charged with theft by taking and abandonment of a dead body and released on $8,470 bond.
Chris Kirk shot 2-under par 70 on his opening round of the Masters on Thursday. Kirk had a rough start with a double-bogey on the second hole followed by two bogeys. However, he bounced back and made a pair of 10-foot putts for birdie on the seventh and ninth holes. Kirk became the first player to make an eagle at the newly lengthened par-5 13th. He made his final birdie on the par-3 16th and saved his par on the par-4 17th. On the final hole, his par putt lipped out, resulting in a bogey. In his three previous Masters appearances, Kirk has made the cut twice.
Make sure to stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear all the fun upcoming events put on by JRM Events.
Greater Community Church of God in Christ is hosting a service on Sunday, April 9 to celebrate the culmination of Holy Week with a Resurrection Day program, featuring special musical guest Beverly Crawford, an award-winning Gospel singer and pastor. The service will start at 11 a.m. The theme for the program is “The Calvary Experience”. Bishop Matthew L. Brown, Pastor of Greater Community Church, welcomes Crawford as they commemorate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Crawford is best known for being a vocalist with the New Life Singers on the Black Entertainment Network’s “Bobby Jones Gospel Show.”
Marietta native and University of Georgia's Charlie Condon, a redshirt freshman, has been named to the Golden Spikes Award midseason watch list, which goes to the top amateur baseball player in the country. Condon, an outfielder and first baseman, leads the Bulldogs offense with a .449 batting average, 11 home runs, 42 RBI, an .832 slugging percentage, and a .531 on-base percentage. Condon played his high school ball at The Walker School. He has started all 29 games this season and has reached base in 28 straight games. The semifinalists will be announced on May 22, and the winner will be announced on Sunday, June 25, on ESPN.
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