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Winning Weekend: tickets to Coral Reefer Band!
Rock out with us this weekend for your chance to win a pair of tickets to Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett featuring the Coral Reefer Band on August 2 at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park. Tickets on sale now at LiveNation.com. Contest Line: 404-741-9797. NO...
Photos: Artists prepare for inaugural Atlanta Crossroads Mural Festival on Saturday
ATLANTA - The inaugural Atlanta Crossroads Mural Festival is set to kick off at noon on Saturday. The event is the culmination of local artists celebrating public art in the city. The backdrop is a 20,000 square feet mural situated near the intersection of Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. and Humphries...
Georgia’s Korean War Veterans Honored with Wreath-laying Ceremony
Duluth, July 26, 2024 – Atlanta’s Korean community commemorates the sacrifices of U.S. War Veterans in their services during the Korean War at a wreath-laying ceremony at Club 1818. Ten sets of wreaths are presented in honor of the sacrifices of Korean War Veterans. The annual event is...
Braves centerfielder Michael Harris hits unfortunate setback in injury rehab
If you were to survey Braves fans right now, you may come to the conclusion that the sky is falling. It's been a rash of injuries lately for Atlanta (sadly the theme of 2024), and the play on the field hasn't left many fans inspired. Many are hopeful reinforcements are...
Atlanta’s New Health-Focused Series Created With On-Air And Podcast In Mind.
WABE Atlanta is partnering with Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health for a new weekly radio show and podcast focused on public health. The series, titled Health Wanted, is hosted by infectious disease researcher and social media science star Laurel Bristow. The series will cover a wide range of subjects, from Ozempic and the ozone to epidemics and extreme heat. Health Wanted will also feature expert interviews and answers to listener questions.
Democrats' Rising Star Kamala Harris Gears Up for Pivotal 2024 Campaign Launch in Atlanta
Vice President Kamala Harris, now the Democrats' presumptive presidential nominee, is set to make a significant return to Atlanta on July 30, marking her first campaign event in Georgia for the 2024 presidential race. In a report by WABE, a source familiar with her plans detailed the upcoming campaign stop, though additional specifics on the visit's itinerary are yet to be made public.
Dragon Con 4-Day Passes: Enter for Your Chance to Win!
Enter below for your chance to win FOUR 4-day passes to Dragon Con!. This is where you want to be on Labor Day Weekend! Dragon Con is a five-day event celebrating science fiction, fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film, and one of the largest conventions of its kind in the world. Dragon Con takes over downtown Atlanta, at The Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Hilton Atlanta, Courtland Grand Hotel, Westin Peachtree Plaza and AmericasMart. People travel from all over the world to attend it, and it only happens here…in Atlanta!
Support the future of woodworking at the IWF Silent Auction
ATLANTA — Woodworking professionals and supporters of skilled trades can bid on exciting items and experiences at the International Woodworking Fair 2024 Silent Auction. This fun and charitable event raises funds for the Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA), a non-profit dedicated to developing the next generation of woodworkers. Bid for...
Duncan Names Zeke Pinkham Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
KENT- Golden Flashes head baseball coach Jeff Duncan has named Zeke Pinkham as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator in advance of the 2024-25 season. Pinkham comes to Kent State from Georgia Tech, where he served as an assistant coach for the past five seasons under former Kent State skipper Danny Hall. Pinkham worked primarily with the catchers in addition to his assistant coach duties. He helped Kevin Parada win the Buster Posey and Johnny Bench catching awards before becoming a first-round draft pick. In his five seasons in Atlanta, Georgia Tech won 30-plus games in four full-seasons and made three...
Georgia election board sets July 30 online meeting after state attorney general flagged last vote
The Georgia State Election Board will meet for the first time since several conservative board members advanced election rules at a meeting on July 12 that has come under fire for allegedly violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act. According to the notice and agenda for the recently scheduled State Election Board’s virtual meeting on July 30, […]
Test results for Georgia schools rise again in 2024, remain below pre-pandemic outcomes
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia students showed progress on standardized tests given in the 2023-2024 school year, but it’s far from a quick rebound to pre-pandemic achievement levels as students in some grades and subjects aren’t showing a clear recovery. The Georgia Department of Education released the annual...
School funding decision leaves Georgia students uncertain on AP African American studies credit
On Tuesday, the state superintendent announced that the state would not fund the AP African American Studies course for more than 4,000 students. Then he reversed his decision.
Georgia leaders reflect on the success of the Certified Peer Specialist movement
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new documentary will chronicle the last 25 years of the Certified Peer Specialist movement. From Stigma to Strength: Georgia is the Birthplace of the Certified Peer Specialist Movement will premiere at a special event on Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Carter Center in Atlanta.
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