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Chick-fil-A dethroned as America’s best fast food restaurant, report says
(Gray News) - Chick-fil-A has been dethroned as America’s best fast food restaurant, according to USA Today. The Atlanta-based fast food restaurant was crowned No. 1 on the publication’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards for nine consecutive years. However, this year, the restaurant dropped to No. 3.
Man Lands at World’s Busiest Airport With Just 7 Minutes to Make Connection
A video of a man who "raced through America's biggest airport" in seconds to catch his connecting flight has gone viral on TikTok. The clip was posted by Phil Stringer (@phil.stringer) and has garnered 3.5 million views since it was posted in late April. The footage was captured at Hartsfield-Jackson...
Krispy Kreme offers free donuts due to cybersecurity outage
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Need a little pick-me-up to kickstart your weekend?. After Friday’s global cybersecurity outage, Krispy Kreme is offering a free glazed donut from 5 to 7 p.m. while supplies last. The deal is limited to one per guest, and no purchase is necessary. PREVIOUS...
Hawks lose to Bulls in Elam Ending extra time, 103-99
The Summer League Hawks once again aimed to secure their first win of the 2024 campaign. Zaccharie Risacher and Mouhamed Gueye missed this contest with injuries, but Dylan Windler made his return after a one-game absence. Keaton Wallace warmed things up with a pull up three-pointer. Like the last couple...
Atlanta Beltline Project Gains Momentum Towards 2030 Completion
Recently on The Rashad Richey Morning Show, President & CEO of the Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., Clyde Higgs provided an update on Atlanta’s transformative Beltline project, emphasizing its significant economic impact and community benefits.
Potential Braves outfield trade target would disrupt valuable clubhouse culture
Among the league's obvious outfield trade targets is current Chicago White Sox Tommy Pham. With Atlanta's desperation to find improved outfield offensive production attaching Pham as a possible target. The outfielder has been one of the few pieces that has worked well for Chicago. Cashing in on the veteran's success, the White Sox will be moving on from the veteran.
Georgia's Achilles Heel Identified For 2024 Season
Georgia might be the top dog in college football entering the 2024 season, but the Bulldogs aren't bulletproof. ESPN recently revealed areas of concern for teams in its post-spring top 25 poll and listed a suspect pass-rush as Georgia's biggest question mark. "Georgia lost only one game last season ...
Aiden McFadden gets transferred from Atlanta United to Louisville City FC
For an undisclosed sum, Atlanta United announced today that it has permanently moved defender Aiden McFadden to Louisville City FC of the USL Championship. Since April, McFadden has been on loan to the USL Championship team, and the club has exercised its option to buy him out. The 25-year-old, who...
Atlanta's Fairburn-Gordon Apartments Struggle with Unmet Repairs as City Presses Owners for Action
In Atlanta's ongoing struggle with substandard living conditions, the embattled Fairburn-Gordon Apartments in Adamsville have become a focal point of contention between the city and the property's owners. A recent municipal court hearing, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, underscored existing problems such as inadequate windows, stairs, and interiors despite the landlords' claims of improvements following a $500,000 investment.
Atlanta Is The Worst City For Income Inequality In America According To New Report
Atlanta has been ranked the worst city in America for income inequality. According to a study led by GoBankingRates, the Georgia city dubbed the Black Mecca clinched the No. 1 spot for the most income inequality in America. People whose incomes landed in the bottom 20% in Atlanta earned an average income of $11,221. Those whose salaries are included in the top 20% made an average of $324,230. Income inequality measures how unevenly income is distributed among a population. Thus, the greater the disparity, the less equal the income distribution will be. The report, which looked at cities across the nation with a total population...
Kemp appoints Jackson EMC Gwinnett District Manager to State Board of Education
In her job at Jackson EMC, Fennell is responsible for internal and external affairs, the company said. Jackson EMC said her job includes leadership, engagement and government relations for the Gwinnett County cooperative.
Braves make corresponding roster move ahead of Cardinals series
During the All-Star break, the Braves made a roster move, outrighting Brian Anderson to Triple-A Gwinnett, leaving many to speculate what the corresponding move would be. Today, the club announced they’ve reinstated outfielder Ramon Leaureano from the injured list. Ideally, it would’ve been Michael Harris II returning from the...
Public Service Commission to take up plan to add new fossil fuels to energy mix
ATLANTA – Georgia energy regulators already have approved a request by Georgia Power for a significant increase in electrical generating capacity to meet the needs of a growing state. But the state Public Service Commission (PSC) still must sign off on a key component of the Atlanta-based utility’s plan: a proposal to build three new “dual-fuel” turbines at Plant Yates near Newnan. The PSC will hold a hearing on the project July 24 and vote on it next month. ...
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