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BEARS 56, GLADIATORS 0
Cambridge blanks Johns Creek, 56-0 By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga — The Cambridge Bears traveled to Johns Creek High School Aug. 22, steamrolling the Gladiators in their home opener, 56-0. It was the Bears’ second shutout in two games, have topped Pope Aug. 15, 45-0 in their season opener. Junior running back Brooks Malone kicked off the Bears’ dominant performance with two touchdowns in the first quarter and poured in one more in the third. He credited his offensive line for his success and said the offseason consisted of significant time in the weight room. Malone has racked up five touchdowns in two games. “We’re looking forward to a lot more great games like that this season,” Malone said. “I think this team has the potential to do a lot this year. I think we can really play 15 games.”
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Cambridge quarterback Connor Langford prepares for the snap with running back Brooks Malone at the ready Aug. 22 at Johns Creek High School. Malone rushed for 92 yards and three touchdowns.
Fulton County approves $1.2 billion jail facility investment By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted Aug. 20 to approve a $1.23 billion package to renovate the Rice Street jail and construct a new 1,800-bed facility.
The Fulton County Jail system is under its second federal consent decree since 2000, requiring the county to improve the facility’s reportedly inhumane and unconstitutional conditions. Commissioners Khadijah Abdur-Rahman, Bob Ellis and Bridget Thorne voted in favor along with Chairman Robb Pitts,
who announced the proposal during an Aug. 18 press conference at Assembly Hall. County Commissioner Mo Ivory voted against the measure, saying she thinks the county will need to increase its millage rate to fund the $1.2 billion proposal. Commissioner Dana Barrett
abstained from the vote. Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. was absent. During public comment, some county residents said they oppose an increase in the footprint of the county’s jail system, placing blame on either
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