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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.
Children Connect Museum to celebrate Renovations with Party on Aug. 10
The Children Connect Museum is excited to announce its much-anticipated Launch Party on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This family-friendly event will celebrate the museum’s recent renovations and aims to bring the community together for a day full of engaging activities and fun. Event...
'The Worst Type Of Evil': Life Sentence For November 2022 Murder
Aaron Davis had just aced the GCSE exam and called his parents to let them know how excited he was and that he was going to visit his best friend in Rome before going to see his girlfriend in Alabama. He was infamous for his loud shirts, had a flair for making people feel good and a love for his family that didn’t know any bounds. Teaching was a profession that the recent graduate was excited about, although he was still considering a career in...
Ann Tewelow’s fused glass art on display at Smyrna Public Library
The Friends of Smyrna Library distributed the following news release about an exhibit by Ann Tewelow now on display at the Smyrna Public Library:. The July/August 2024 Display Gallery exhibit in the Smyrna Public Library has opened – Pâte de Verre & Fritography (Fused Glass Art) by Ann Tewelow. Ms. Tewelow’s exhibit is on display through August 30. The Display Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Smyrna Public Library.
Athens officials considering rezoning of 40 acres near Caterpillar plant for 227 new homes
A requested rezoning of more than 40 acres at Atlanta Highway and Cleveland Road for a combined single-family housing and commercial development appears headed for approval at the Aug. 6 meeting of the Athens-Clarke County Commission. But even if commissioners grant the rezoning request, the project can’t move forward until...
Kirby Smart provides update on status of running back Branson Robinson
After suffering a ruptured patella tendon that kept him of the 2023 season, Georgia running back Branson Robinson seems well on the way to a return in 2024. Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart recently updated Robinson’s status. When asked at SEC media days about Robinson’s status, Smart said: “(Robinson) looks really good. I won’t say he’s 100% cleared, but man, he looks great out there running.” Smart said Robinson has cut some weight to put less pressure on his knees and should be close to 100% leading into fall camp. Smart also provided injury updates on several other Bulldogs, including safety...
Buford football named state’s most-dominant program since 2004
Ten state titles does a lot for a high school football program over a 20-year span. It has allowed for Buford to have more resources, including the ability to hire a deeper support staff and build a state-of-the-art football stadium. It makes for higher expectations around the team’s success.
Family, friends honor Covington fisher killed by father, police say
COVINGTON, Ga. - A Covington man who police say was shot to death by his 85-year-old father last week was remembered Thursday night by friends and family. "He would have done anything he could to help somebody," said Brandon Eaton, Troy Eaton's son. Outside the building where Troy Eaton was...
Sandy Springs City Council approves funds for two street projects
At its July 16 meeting, the Sandy Springs City Council awarded a $1.15 million contract for concept design services for the Roswell Road North End Boulevard Project. The council also approved $1.5 million in grant and loan agreements to make improvements at the Boylston Drive and Hammond Drive intersection. The city awarded the contract to […] The post Sandy Springs City Council approves funds for two street projects appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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