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Investment firm buys Alpharetta’s Hamilton Hotel after foreclosure
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Hamilton Hotel, a luxury inn located in the heart of downtown, has new owners following a foreclosure sale that came years after it lost almost 25 percent of its appraised value. The Hamilton was foreclosed on July 2 and sold at auction by Mayfair Street...
Druski Announces Coulda Fest With 21 Savage, Soulja Boy, And More
Druski is bringing tons of comedians and musicians to Atlanta in September. Druski has confirmed the lineup for his highly-anticipated Coulda Fest, which will kick off at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on September 7. In an announcement post on Instagram, earlier this week, he revealed that a mix of comedians and musicians will be present. The list includes DC Young Fly, Kai Cenat, 21 Savage, Soulja Boy, and more. Tickets for the event are on sale now.
Atlanta Golf & Social to open new location at Lee + White
Combining indoor golf simulators and lessons in a casual sports bar environment, Atlanta Golf & Social will occupy one of the last remaining spaces in the Lee + White development in West End, leasing 3,767 square feet fronting the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail. The new location at Lee + White is Atlanta Golf & Social’s […] The post Atlanta Golf & Social to open new location at Lee + White appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Yakov Stein facing multiple foreclosures in Atlanta
Lakewood, New Jersey-based investor Yakov Stein is the latest to join the growing club of distressed multifamily owners. Two of his Atlanta properties are looking at possible foreclosures, BisNow reported. One is for a $46.5 million mortgage on a 224-unit Parkway Vista apartment complex near Northlake Mall, where a public...
Recall Rundown: Judge Says Attempt to Remove Mayor Girtz Can Move Forward
Local reporter Jim Thompson discussed the ongoing recall effort against Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Gertz. This effort, initiated by conservative activist James DePaola, was triggered by the death of Laken Riley and subsequent dissatisfaction with the mayor's handling of safety concerns. Despite attempts to halt the recall due to alleged...
Dawg Kings: Georgia, We Have a Problem
Georgia, we have a problem. It has nothing to do with the play on the field. Kirby Smart has that part figured out. Two SEC Championships. Routinely among the elite of high school recruiting rankings. Three national championship appearances. Back-to-back National Championships. Multiple high-end NFL Draft Picks. Smart has demonstrated that he has domain when his teams steps onto most football fields. 2024 should be no different. They have plenty of talent and are the media favorites to win another SEC and national championship. Yet, we are not here to talk about that today. No, we must again highlight what happens with the Georgia football players once they leave Sanford Stadium and Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall. It’s turned into another bad Netflix documentary: Dawg Kings. Let’s hope it’s not that, but it’s pretty close.
West Georgia Star closes out summer with back-to-school retreat
On Friday, West Georgia Star held its annual back-to-school retreat to close out its summer camp. LaGrange Housing Authority CEO Zsa Zsa Heard said the event is held to close out its summer camp which runs May through July. West Georgia Star is a non-profit run by LHA to support its residents and the surrounding […] The post West Georgia Star closes out summer with back-to-school retreat appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Company 'Fetch' aims to help apartments manage packages. But residents question the process
ATLANTA — As online shopping grows increasingly popular, we're all dealing with packages woes, and with an influx of packages, it’s easy to understand how dozens of Atlanta apartment complexes have turned to a third-party company to make the process better. But one resident believes that solution is actually making the situation worse.
Falcons dodged massive bullet in near trade for Pro Bowl defender
The Atlanta Falcons went into the offseason needing to aggressively pursue an edge rusher. They reportedly tried to land top free agent Danielle Hunter and then tried to trade back into the first round of the draft to likely take Laiatu Latu. There was also a trade target that Terry...
Braves Celebrate Hank Aaron Week, presented by Google July 30 – August 3
ATLANTA – Hank Aaron Week is an annual celebration of the life and legacy of Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron and his profound impact on baseball, in business, and through his philanthropic efforts. This work is continued through the Henry Louis Aaron Fund, which exists to positively impact the future of baseball by investing in those who are following in his footsteps on the field and in the front office. Operated by the Atlanta Braves Foundation, the Henry Louis Aaron Fund supports projects that enable increased representation in the game at all levels, events that showcase young talent from underrepresented communities and career development opportunities for future minority business leaders.
Eatertainment Venue Opens in Georgia
A new restaurant and entertainment center recently opened in Gainesville, Ga. Called Decoy, the venue combines “an elevated dining experience” with a 9-hole mini-golf course, six duckpin bowling lanes, two golf simulator bays and a stage for live music, according to Now Habersham. The eatertainment facility is the...
Cam Kirk Went From A Business Admin Major At Morehouse College To A Photography Studio Business That He Says Has Made Over $6M
Former Morehouse College President Dr. Robert Michael Franklin Jr. once called the institution the “International Headquarters for Black Male Excellence” during a school-wide address. As the president at the time and an alum, many could argue his opinion was slightly biased. However, the institution makes a solid case for the claim when considering notable alums… Continue reading Cam Kirk Went From A Business Admin Major At Morehouse College To A Photography Studio Business That He Says Has Made Over $6M
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