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Watch Atlanta Dream play Chicago Sky at home on PeachtreeTV
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Dream has a big game at home Tuesday as they host Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky at Gateway Center Arena. Tuesday’s matchup is the first of the season for the squads. Atlanta is 3-7 against the Eastern Conference, and Chicago is 3-7 against conference opponents.
City of Marietta is seeking public input on their levee survey
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The City of Marietta has a survey that anyone has access can take to gauge community feeling on adjustments made to the Marietta levee. The survey is a seven question survey that includes questions about events and activities at the levee, what could make it better, what would lessen the experience at the levee and more.
Marietta to Host Annual Independence Day Parade and Festival
Marietta kicks off its Independence Day celebrations with the annual Let Freedom Ring Parade at 10 a.m. Thursday. This year’s parade will feature more than 2,000 participants in almost 100 entries ranging from local marching bands, civic organizations, beauty pageant queens and more. Nearly 30,000 people are expected to attend. The parade begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church and spans a 1.5 mile route along Roswell Street, then East Park...
2 metro Atlanta Starbucks locations file to unionize
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Baristas at two metro Atlanta Starbucks locations have filed for a union election. The baristas at locations in Roswell and Alpharetta have filed for elections with Starbucks Workers United, a union founded in 2021. The locations are at Holcomb Bridge & Holcomb Woods in...
Metro Atlanta man competing in Nathan’s Famous hot dog-eating contest
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. — Editor's note: The above video is of a prior competition in which Oji participated. Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest is coming up this week, and a metro Atlanta man will be competing in the yearly bun fight. Gideon Oji, of Morrow,...
Volunteers Improve Boating Access at Lake Allatoona
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance and 31 union volunteers, primarily tradeswomen, braved the heat on June 29 to install a new floating dock at one of the most popular boat ramps on Lake Allatoona. “It was already 80 degrees at 5 a.m., and you could cut the humidity with a knife, but the weather didn’t faze the great group of volunteers we had,” said USA Conservation Coordinator Cody Campbell. The project...
Fun, food, and fireworks happening across metro Atlanta for 4th of July
If you’re looking for fun, food, and fireworks, then metro Atlanta is the place to be this 4th of July. We’ve rounded up some can’t-miss events. Tucker Celebration of IndependenceThe City of Tucker is getting an early jump on the festivities with its July 3 event on Main Street, featuring live music, food trucks, a […] The post Fun, food, and fireworks happening across metro Atlanta for 4th of July appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Braves latest injury update eliminates one major trade deadline need for Alex Anthopoulos
The Atlanta Braves are about to get a big reinforcement in their bullpen. After their 4-2 loss on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, they made a key roster move, sending right-hander Daysbel Hernandez to Triple-A Gwinnett. Hernandez had not allowed an earned run over 9.2 innings of work in nine...
Marietta City Council Invites Residents to July Meetings and Ensures Accessibility with Live Broadcasts
The Marietta City Council is set to convene twice in the upcoming week. First on the docket is an agenda work session slated for Monday, July 8 at 5:15 p.m., followed by an agenda review on Wednesday, July 10 at 6 p.m., which will transition into the Council's regular meeting at 7 p.m. The heart of civic engagement beats in the chambers of the council, located on the lobby level of City Hall at 205 Lawrence Street. For those who find their evenings already booked and all sessions will be broadcast live for your viewing convenience on the city's official website, City of Marietta Georgia, and subsequently archived for posterity.
The Uptown Agency Welcomes Randall Hooker as newest Creative Director
The Uptown Agency, known for building meaningful brands and award-winning creative advertising, is thrilled to announce Randall Hooker as its newest Creative Director. With deep knowledge of the advertising space, Hooker brings a wealth of creativity, strategic insight, and leadership to The Uptown Agency’s teams. Within the agency, Hooker will focus on the creative execution for its long-term, strategic client partnerships. He will report to Joseph Alexander, Chief Executive Officer of The Uptown Agency.
Former Braves postseason hero loses job to make way for top prospect promotion
As the 2023 season ended and preparation for 2024 began, Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves had decisions to make regarding left field. Both Kevin Pillar and Eddie Rosario entered free agency. Pillar bounced around even prior to the season but former postseason hero Rosario landed with a division rival in the Washington Nationals.
Budweiser iconic Clydesdales coming to metro Atlanta this week
ALPHARETTA, Ga. - In celebration of a 14-year partnership with Folds of Honor, Budweiser and their famous Clydesdales are embarking on a cross-country tour that includes a stop in metro Atlanta. Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled U.S....
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