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Metro Atlanta animal shelters seeing influx of pets following Fourth of July
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fireworks lit up the sky Thursday night for the Fourth of July. While many enjoyed Independence Day celebrations, some furry four-legged friends did not as plenty of panicked pets ran away from home, ending up in animal shelters across metro Atlanta. Zach Batson...
MARTA: Five Points Station project no longer 'full steam ahead'
(The Center Square) — Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority's "full steam ahead" overhaul of its Five Points Station has flamed out — at least for now. Agency officials said they have paused a roughly $230 million Five Points Station upgrade amid concerns from some advocacy groups and local officials, including Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. The move came just days after the agency said the project was "full steam ahead." ...
Portions of Campbellton Road, MLK Jr. Drive designated ‘opportunity zones’
Invest Atlanta has announced that areas of land along Campbellton Road near Greenbriar Mall and along Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive have been designated as Opportunity Zones by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Georgia’s Opportunity Zone program helps encourage business growth, job creation, and economic revitalization by providing a tax credit to businesses […] The post Portions of Campbellton Road, MLK Jr. Drive designated ‘opportunity zones’ appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
UGA Recruiting: THE FLIP! Georgia Got the Big Flip Everyone Wanted
“When I committed to South Carolina, I feel like I committed a little too fast,” Earls told On3. “I didn’t lay out all my options and go through every single thing. After taking some visits and looking at the options, I have decided Georgia is the best place for me.”
Fulton elections chair resigning months after taking the job
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Fulton County Elections Board Chair Cathy Woolard is resigning as of July 25, according to a spokesperson for the Fulton County Board of Commissioners and a letter obtained by Atlanta News First. Woolard, who was the Atlanta City Council’s first openly gay member and...
DeKalb County Welcomes Young Anglers to 'Gateway to Fishing' Event in Decatur
DeKalb County is casting out a line to young anglers with an invitation to its Gateway to Fishing Program, a partnership between DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Chapel Hill Park's fishing pond in Decatur, the event is shaping up as a prime opportunity for youth to reel in some fun while learning the ropes of fishing.
Atlanta Named One of The Best Cities for Date Nights. Do You Agree?
A new study by PinkCherry placed Atlanta as the 8th best city in the United States for date nights, offering couples a plethora of romantic options. 🥂 Why It Matters: This ranking is evidence of Atlanta’s vibrant social scene and diverse entertainment options, potentially boosting tourism and local businesses catering to couples seeking memorable experiences.
Racist slurs and death threats: The dangerous life of a Georgia elections official
Editor’s note: This story contains profanities and racist slurs. DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — When Milton Kidd leaves work at the end of the day, he slips out the back door of the domed Douglas County Courthouse, avoiding the public entrance where people might berate him or demand his home address. He never takes the same route home […] The post Racist slurs and death threats: The dangerous life of a Georgia elections official appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Collins Springs Cemetery: a small historic cemetery off Atlanta Road
Collins Springs Cemetery (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) [This is an expansion of an article and slideshow we originally published in 2018. We’ve added information and a few photos from a later visit to the cemetery. This is one of the evergreen articles about life in Cobb County that we recycle from time to time. Be sure to scroll through the slideshow at the bottom of the article]
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