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Lottery ticket mischief and scam aimed at elderly among Fayette arrests
Buying a winning lottery ticket can be a life-changer in the form of a big financial windfall. Trying to rig the game in your favor can also change your life; in Georgia it is a felony. According to local law enforcement, a man allegedly tried some lottery-related funny business at...
Georgia 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,...
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...
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...
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.
Get ready for 4th of July Parade and fireworks in Peachtree City
The crowd favorite July 4th parade in Peachtree City starts at 9:00 a.m., using the southbound lanes of Robinson Road and the northbound lanes of Peachtree Parkway to McIntosh Trail. Access to neighborhoods along the parade route will be severely restricted during the parade and cleanup. Expect delays on Crosstown...
Georgia Drivers Frustrated By Conflicting Reports on EVs
A recent survey revealed that nearly half of Georgia drivers are uncertain about switching to electric vehicles (EVs), citing concerns over practicality and costs. 🔋 Why It Matters: The study highlights the growing divide between EV enthusiasm and hesitation, reflecting broader national trends as the automotive industry shifts towards electrification.
MPD assistant chief Shawn Jones still voting in Georgia
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young spoke to hundreds of Memphis Police Department officers in January shortly after his inauguration. The nearly hour and a half long recording obtained by ABC24 had a variety of topics covered during the conversation, but one officer asked a particular question. Are now-interim...
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