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Too Polluted for Swimming: 87% of Georgia’s Rivers and Streams Are in Crisis
Georgia’s streams are in crisis. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 87.7% of Georgia’s assessed creeks, rivers, and streams are too polluted for swimming. This alarming figure far exceeds the national average, where 42.4% of assessed streams are deemed unsuitable for primary contact recreation. Creeks, Rivers, and Streams.
More officers are watching the road this week throughout the southeast for Operation Southern Slowdown
MACON, Ga. — Both Memorial Day and July 4th saw record-high travel, and it brought out more law enforcement to patrol the streets. A study by the Vacationer Travel Journal says more than 200 million Americans plan to travel this summer. However, you may have noticed this week that...
Is it legal to collect rainwater in Georgia?
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)- With mild droughts taking place all around Georgia, collecting rainwater when it does come through may sound appealing, but is it legal? In Georgia, it is legal to harvest rainwater if it is for outdoor use only. This means that harvested rainwater can be used unregulated for watering gardens and plants but […]
Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers
U.S. Representative Hank Johnson, Georgia State Senator Sonya Halpern, and State Representative Derrick Jackson held a press conference in Atlanta during the Republican National Convention to highlight Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda and its dangerous implications for Georgians, from women’s reproductive rights to Social Security and Medicare, and our democracy. What is Project 2025 and […] The post Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … July 19-20-21
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (July 19-20-21). If you are looking for local and live music this weekend, check out what’s going on in our LOCAL MUSIC CALENDAR. Also, we have all the sports schedules for the weekend with the Braves, United and...
The Elder Tree Public House gets new life as the Pub @ EAV
The Elder Tree Public House served as an East Atlanta Village hangout for 12 years. It shuttered on Fourth of July weekend and will reopen as the Pub @ EAV in late August. New owner Kasie Scott has partnered with executive chef Mike LaSage (formerly of P’cheen and Bone Lick BBQ) and original owner Bree Towry to “bring the pub into the 21st century,” LaSage says. The post The Elder Tree Public House gets new life as the Pub @ EAV appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Atlanta ranks as No. 1 city with most income inequality
ATLANTA — A new report released by GOBankingRates named Atlanta the city with the worst income inequality in the U.S. They found that the bottom 20% in Atlanta earn an average income of $11,221 compared to $324,230 among the top 20%. The report listed the 50 cities with the...
The Black Girls Dream Conference Brought In More Than 1,300 Change Makers And Leaders
More than 1,300 attendees converged at the Black Girls Dream Conference in Atlanta, hosted by the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls). The post The Black Girls Dream Conference Brought In More Than 1,300 Change Makers And Leaders appeared first on NewsOne.
Grammy Award Winning Reggae Artist Buju Banton Announces His First Ever US Arena Tour Featuring a Stop in Atlanta
Buju Banton, the legendary Grammy award winning reggae artist, is proud to announce his inaugural Arena Tour, “The Overcomer”. It features a stop at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, September 8. Buju Banton, backed by Shiloh Band, captivated fans with a thrilling 90-minute performance at the UBS Arena in Uniondale, NY. His performance showcased his […] The post Grammy Award Winning Reggae Artist Buju Banton Announces His First Ever US Arena Tour Featuring a Stop in Atlanta appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Jagged Edge singer Brandon Casey hospitalized with broken neck, ribs, and skull
Jagged Edge's Brandon Casey is recovering from a horrific car crash. Casey, who fronts the R&B group with his twin brother, Brian Casey, posted on social media this week that he's recovering in the trauma center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after sustaining extensive injuries on Thursday. "After bein...
Alex Anthopoulos can kill two birds with one stone for Braves at trade deadline
For a couple of reasons, the Braves are two weeks away from having a much different look. On the injury front, Michael Harris II is set to return soon following the All-Star break. That will be a massive boost, and the trade deadline also offers an opportunity for the Braves to better themselves, just like it did back in 2021.
Grade the trade: Hawks proposal lands $18 million award-winning All-Star
The Atlanta Hawks have plenty of reasons to be competitive in 2024-25 rather than leaning into a rebuild (or the less abrasive sounding “retool”) with younger players. They owe their first-round picks in 2025, 2026 (swap option), and 2027 to the San Antonio Spurs. That takes tanking out of the equation. The Hawks also still roster three-time All-Star Trae Young, who has made no secret about his desire to win and do so in Atlanta.
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