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Falcons dodged massive bullet in near trade for Pro Bowl defender
The Atlanta Falcons went into the offseason needing to aggressively pursue an edge rusher. They reportedly tried to land top free agent Danielle Hunter and then tried to trade back into the first round of the draft to likely take Laiatu Latu. There was also a trade target that Terry...
Company 'Fetch' aims to help apartments manage packages. But residents question the process
ATLANTA — As online shopping grows increasingly popular, we're all dealing with packages woes, and with an influx of packages, it’s easy to understand how dozens of Atlanta apartment complexes have turned to a third-party company to make the process better. But one resident believes that solution is actually making the situation worse.
Internationally renowned creator of ‘He Ain’t Heavy’ celebrates Black art
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Gilbert Young’s painting “He Ain’t Heavy” painting is an internationally known piece of Black art. It depicts a Black man reaching down to grab another man’s hand and has sold millions of copies. Born in Cincinnati, Young currently calls...
Julie Chrisley’s Resentencing Court Date Has Been Set
Julie Chrisley has officially received a date for her resentencing hearing. Her previous sentence for tax evasion and bank fraud was vacated last month and the Chrisley Knows Best star has been waiting in limbo to figure out what’s next. Here is what has been revealed. When Will Julie...
YOUR HEALTH: Stop Shaking; focused ultrasound targets tremors
ATLANTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Imagine one day you notice your head, hands, leg or arms starting to shake – maybe it’s just a little, but then it starts to get worse. More than 10 million people have essential tremors. It can start small, but it can end up making it difficult to eat, speak, walk and talk. Now, a new treatment is helping to stop the shaking.
Atlanta Church Faces Foreclosure Over Unpaid Property Taxes (video)
A landscaper working at the Solid Rock Christian Ministries church in Northwest Atlanta found a notice from the sheriff under a rug by the church door. The notice indicated that the church was set to be auctioned off due to unpaid property taxes. Historical Context. Solid Rock Christian Ministries has...
Former Falcons tight end, quarterback signs with division rival Panthers
Arthur Smith made some strange roster decisions over his tenure as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Among them was his insistence on converting former college quarterback Feleipe Franks into a tight end. To say things did not turn out would be an understatement. It was an utter disaster,...
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...
Cam Kirk Went From A Business Admin Major At Morehouse College To A Photography Studio Business That He Says Has Made Over $6M
Former Morehouse College President Dr. Robert Michael Franklin Jr. once called the institution the “International Headquarters for Black Male Excellence” during a school-wide address. As the president at the time and an alum, many could argue his opinion was slightly biased. However, the institution makes a solid case for the claim when considering notable alums… Continue reading Cam Kirk Went From A Business Admin Major At Morehouse College To A Photography Studio Business That He Says Has Made Over $6M
REPORT – Georgia Football Head Coach Responds to Rampant Arrests Surrounding Program
The Georgia football program is unquestionably one of the best, if not the best, in the country, across the past decade. With eleven bowl game victories, two national titles, and one undefeated season, only the Alabama Crimson Tide come close to matching their accomplishments. Georgia remains elite on the field, but off-the-field issues have plagued the team. Since 2016, the first year under head coach Kirby Smart, the team has had 47 incidents or arrests for reckless driving or DUI.
I-Team: Thousands ticketed by school zone cameras set up further from the school than law allows
ATLANTA - Atlanta schools start back next week, but the FOX 5 I-Team has already found more school zone cameras that may be ticketing drivers unfairly. The I-Team's continuing investigation into automated traffic cameras found two in southwest Atlanta set up two streets away from an elementary school, which is located at the end of a dead-end road. Yet, the cameras still hand out tickets, with thousands of people cited for speeding through a school zone.
Braves Outfielder Jarred Kelenic Has All-Time Bad Suicide Squeeze Attempt
We’re all taught as little leaguers how to bunt, and when we move up to the big field, we’re taught how to execute a suicide squeeze. Sadly, those lessons appear to have been completely lost on Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic. Kelenic had a golden opportunity to give Atlanta a 3-2 lead in extra innings in […] The post Braves Outfielder Jarred Kelenic Has All-Time Bad Suicide Squeeze Attempt appeared first on BroBible.
Frank Co is Awarded Contract for a New Brewery Coming to Carrollton, GA
Revitalization of Historic Alley Cat to Introduce ‘Dream City’ – A State-of-the-Art Brewery and Rooftop Destination. The Alley Cat , a beloved landmark in our city, is set to undergo a transformative revival into a cutting-edge brewery and vibrant community space named ‘Dream City.” The esteemed construction firm Frank Co GC has been awarded the task of renovating this iconic building, ushering in a new era of craft brewing and community engagement.
Badcock furniture stores in Athens, across Georgia are closing
Badcock Home Furniture & More, which has two stores in Athens and several in northeast Georgia, will be closing, according to employees at multiple stores. “It’s hard to say, but the Badcock name will be pretty much gone,” Tim Mullen, manager of the store in Toccoa, said Friday to the Athens Banner-Herald. ...
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