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Braves players only meeting reeks of warranted desperation
It seems that every night, Atlanta Braves fans think to themselves, "Is tonight the night we finally turn it around?" From simply underperforming to devastating injuries, 2024 has not been kind to the reigning NL East champions. After losing Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider earlier this season, Atlanta most...
Atlanta Braves Legend Otis Nixon to hold autograph signing in Statesboro
Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Otis Nixon is coming down to Statesboro for an autograph signing on July 27, 2024 starting at 11am. The event will take place at 8 East Olliff Street right behind the Dairy Queen. The event is hosted by Statesboro Sports and Memorabilia. Attendees will not only have the opportunity to meet the Atlanta legend, but will also be able to come home with some purchased items. Autographs from Nixon will cost $20 each. Prints authenticated by SSM will cost $15, while authentication for other items will cost $5 each. Nixon jerseys will also be on sale for $65 each. Nixon played with the Atlanta Braves from 1991-1993 and again in 1999. He was a key piece in the team's run to the World Series, where they ultimately lost to the New York Yankees. All proceeds from the event will go to the Roosevelt Cone Jr. Scholarship Foundation. For more information, please call (912) 541-2809.
My Point of View: Campbellton Road
This post was originally published at The Cost of Living Project. 13-year-old Eric McCoy shows us around his neighborhood. The Cost of Living Project is investigating more than just the high prices of homes and rent; we want to talk about food, schools, healthcare, and how we get around. What does daily life look like for you, your family, and your community? Late last year, we invited students to participate in an experiment: We gave them $100 and a disposable camera each and asked, What is it like to live where you live?
7 Bridges To Recovery food distribution on Plant Atkinson Road
Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos about a food distribution at 7 Bridges To Recovery on Plant Atkinson Road. The First Christian Church Of Mableton, HOPE Family Resource Group and Lions Club participated in the 7 Bridges To Recovery food distribution located on Plant Atkinson Road on 7/20/24. They prepared meals and handed them out along with words of loving encouragement to a homeless community in Atlanta. To learn more about this service opportunity, please visit Home – 7 Bridges to Recovery . There are currently over 21,000 homeless in Atlanta alone and only 3000 beds that are available and shelters are closing down daily due to lack of funds. The need is great and it is our job as the Church to care for the poor. Your volunteer efforts and donations are badly needed. Did you know that you can support this important mission by allowing them to handle certain strenuous tasks? You can help support 7 Bridges by hiring us to do one of the following services.
Dan Cathy suspends plans for Midtown connector park over expressway
Doug Hooker, CEO of Connector Park Foundation Inc., issued a statement Tuesday afternoon saying the project was on hold because of a lack of government support. Dan Cathy, chairman of Chick-fil-A, started a foundation for Atlanta’s Connector Park seven years ago. The “bold vision” would have constructed a 12-acre deck over the Downtown Connector between North Avenue and 5th Street in Midtown. It was envisioned to be a community gathering place and feature a venue for live performances.
Checking out the new food hall in Atlanta’s West End
ATLANTA - We’ve already covered food hall openings in Dunwoody and Southeast Atlanta this year — now, mixed-use development Lee + White has unveiled its own culinary concept for Atlanta’s historic West End. This morning on Good Day Atlanta, we enjoyed a "first taste" of the new...
Family in Hartwell, Georgia, helps with creation of 1st Black Barbie with Down syndrome
HARTWELL, Ga. — Barbie just released the first-ever Black Barbie with Down syndrome. The first Barbie with Down syndrome was created last year, but for the new addition, Mattel got input from a focus group of Black individuals, including a woman with Down syndrome. Before adding “Barbie” to her...
HomeGoods set to open first Columbus location
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A new tenant is set to breathe life into a vacant anchor space at a north Columbus shopping center. HomeGoods, known for its wide selection of furniture, home accessories and cooking products, will open at Columbus Park Crossing, a company spokesperson confirms. The retailer will occupy the 25,000-square-foot building that was previously home to Bed Bath & Beyond on Whittlesey Boulevard.
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