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Some parishioners say renovation of one of Atlanta’s oldest Catholic churches will erase its ‘historical reverence’
Some parishioners say an approximately $4 million “redecoration” project at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus seeks to modernize the historic church and erase the history of the generations of community members who helped build and decorate it. But the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the governing body of Catholic churches throughout the northern portion […] The post Some parishioners say renovation of one of Atlanta’s oldest Catholic churches will erase its ‘historical reverence’ appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Summer League Game Thread: New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks, July 20, 2024
Today, the New York Knicks (2-2) challenge the Atlanta Hawks (0-4) in their last game of NBA Summer League. The Knicks are on a two-game winning streak and the Birds ain’t won squat yet. Both teams are playing the second of a back-to-back, and the Knicks barely held off the Pistons yesterday after squandering a big double-digit lead.
Athens-Clarke County to Consider Polling Place Shift for Precinct 7A Voters in November Election
Voters of Precinct 7A in Athens-Clarke County should be prepared to cast their ballots at a new location come this November. The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Voter Registration has proposed a shift for the precinct's polling site, moving it from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens to Timothy Baptist Church, just a short distance away at 380 Timothy Road. The change, aimed to take effect from the General Election scheduled for November 5, will not alter voting districts or precincts but purely the physical place where Precinct 7A voters are to exercise their democracy in person on Election Day.
Atlanta’s City of Refuge breaks ground on new 38,000-foot transition center, expanding program
With the turn of the dirt, leaders and partners of the City of Refuge are moving their mission forward with a new transformation center that will let them help more people in crisis transition to stable housing and income.
Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher has 2-word reaction to Trae Young's message
The Summer League Atlanta Hawks have been without Zaccharie Risacher for their third and fourth games as he manages a quad injury. With one game to go, there is a strong possibility that Risacher has played his last game of the summer slate. If so, he showed enough to convince...
Braves' 2024 first round pick looks even better after signing details revealed
The Atlanta Braves have slowly begun signing some of their picks from the 2024 MLB Draft. It was another pitcher-heavy draft for Atlanta which isn't out of the ordinary. Pitching depth is vital to any professional baseball team's success. First-round picks are one of the toughest decisions an MLB team...
NFL analyst: Carson Beck a lot like Giants legend Eli Manning
Eli Manning is arguably one of the most talented quarterbacks in New York Giants’ history. A two-time Super Bowl winner, two-time Super Bowl MVP, and four-time Pro-Bowler. A player who led by example, spoke quietly expected to be heard, and looked out for his guys on and off the field. Carson Beck is the starting quarterback for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. After sitting behind Stetson Bennett for three years, Beck led the Bulldogs to its third straight playoff appearance and is already a Heisman favorite heading into 2024. NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah recently scouted Beck and noted that Beck reminded him...
UGA Recruiting: COMMIT WATCH – Dawg Commit is Trying to Help Bring in What is Likely Our Best DL Class Ever
“Y’all know where home is, that’s my message to Justus Terry and Elijah Griffin,” Gibson said to DawgsHQ with a grin. “They know where home is.”. “Really me and Justus talk every now and then,” Gibson said. “I’ve been recruiting him really hard. He already knows what’s going on.”
R&B star from early 2000s addresses fans after nearly dying in car crash
Jagged Edge singer Brandon Casey returned to Instagram Friday to thank fans and speak about his faith in God after recently revealing tha he nearly died in a horrific car crash in Atlanta. “If there’s (some) people out there that need to see God the miracle worker then like I...
'Chomping at the bit': Classic Center Arena closing in on finishing construction
With the recent announcements of the home opener for the Athens Rock Lobsters hockey team and The B-52s returning to the town of their birth for the inaugural concert, the Classic Center Arena is rounding third and heading for home. Classic Center President and CEO Paul Cramer said at The...
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.
BrandsMart USA Opens New Location in Kennesaw
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Your favorite brands at the lowest prices. BrandsMart USA is opening up a new location in Kennesaw where customers can enjoy 110% lowest price guarantee!. President of Aaron’s and BrandsMart USA Steve Olsen shares more about the company’s expansion and hot deals. BrandsMart...
Dedication of Rebuilt Newnan High School To Be Held Sunday, July 28
The public is invited to tour the newly rebuilt and restored Newnan High School on Sunday, July 28, following a 2:00 p.m. dedication ceremony held in the new Max Bass Athletic Complex. Major work on the high school is being finished this week in preparation for the new school year....
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