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The Mall West End to be transformed into mixed-use site along with other affordable housing projects: City of Atlanta
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta and Atlanta Urban Development (AUD) announced three new affordable housing projects, including redeveloping the West End, on Monday. According to the city, the projects combined will add nearly 350 affordable housing for Atlanta residents who are earning up to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) in Atlanta. Each project will offer at least 20% of units affordable for those making 50% AMI and an additional 10% for people earning up to 80% AMI.
Abandoned Olympics stadium looks a shadow of its former self with disintegrating stands and overgrown grounds
AN OLYMPIC stadium has been left looking like a shadow of its former self after being abandoned and left to the elements. The Alonzo Herndon Stadium in Atlanta, GA, USA is described as having “humble” beginnings. Formerly owned by Clark Atlanta University, the 15,000 capacity ground was built in 1948 and named after of Atlanta’s […]
Braves update on Reynaldo Lopez is equally encouraging and bewildering
The Atlanta Braves waited an entire day to announce an update on starter Reynaldo Lopez. Initially, fans expected an update a few hours after he exited his start in New York. However, the team said they would wait until Monday to do so which provided fans with anxiety over the last 24 hours.
Use Your SUV to Help Build the All-Abilities Adaptive Field Project
With the assistance of Bremen Junior Woman’s Club, My Turn Sports League in Buchannan is looking to raise funds to help build the All-Abilities Adaptive Field for special needs and disabled children and adults to play in an accessible area. This specific fundraiser will feature a procession of Jeeps and other SUVs which will progress through Haralson County and end with a raffle drawing.
New Homes Coming Soon to Mableton at Wilkins Walk
Traton Homes to build townhomes in Cobb County from the low $400s. Traton Homes is pleased to announce Wilkins Walk, a new townhome community coming soon to Cobb County. Located in Mableton just one-half mile to the Silver Comet Trail, residents will enjoy convenient proximity to local attractions and major thoroughfares including Highway 78 and the East-West Connector.
Georgia football adds former rival defensive coordinator to staff under Kirby Smart | Report
Georgia football has hired a former defensive coordinator from one of its top rivals. Former Georgia Tech coordinator Andrew Thacker has added @GeorgiaFootball to his bio on X, formerly Twitter. DawgsHQ’s Rusty Mansell reports Thacker has worked with the Bulldogs’ staff in an off-field capacity under Kirby Smart for a few weeks. ...
Grantville Community Mourns Sudden Loss of Police Officer Kevin Enfinger Post-Shift
The community in Coweta County and the city of Grantville are confronting the sudden and unexpected death of Corporal Kevin Enfinger, a local police officer, who passed away Sunday after completing his work shift. The Grantville Police Department has confirmed that Enfinger died from what is believed to have been a heart attack. He was discovered unresponsive in the median by a passerby who attempted life-saving measures through CPR, to no avail, as FOX 5 Atlanta reported.
Fire ravages North Parkway home
On July 25, 2024, around 1:40 p.m. LaGrange Fire Department firefighters responded to a house fire at 900 North Parkway. Firefighters were informed flames and smoke were seen coming from the outside of the home, and someone might be trapped inside. Both the LaGrange Fire Department and Troup County Fire Department arrived shortly afterward to […] The post Fire ravages North Parkway home appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Man reportedly robbed by 2 armed thieves at LaGrange apartment complex
LAGRANGE, Ga. - In the early hours of July 29 at around 2:12 a.m., LaGrange police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Orchard Trace Apartments. Upon arrival, they spoke with a victim named Kim, who recounted the harrowing experience. Kim reported that as he was exiting...
City of Newnan to propose increase in 2024 property taxes
The City of Newnan announced on Friday its intentions to increase the 2024 property taxes it will levy this year by 20.23 percent over the rollback millage rate. Each year, the board of tax assessors is required to review the assessed value for property tax purposes of taxable property in the county. When the trend of prices on properties that have recently sold in the county indicate there has been an increase in the fair market value of any specific property, the board of tax assessors is required by law to re-determine the value of such property and adjust the assessment. This is called a reassessment.
Braves’ bullpen spoils good outing by Grant Holmes in loss to Brewers
Grant Holmes turned in an impressive outing for the Atlanta Braves, but their bullpen was unable to protect a 2-1 lead in a 8-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Holmes has been a story of perseverance. After getting drafted in the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft, Holmes finally made his major league debut with the Braves earlier this season. Monday, he was tabbed to make his first major league start. He got his outing off on a good note by striking out Brice Turang, William Contreras and Jake Bauers in a perfect first.
Tiffany Haddish planning to fight DUI charge in Georgia court
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - Comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish will head to a Georgia courtroom in August to fight a 2022 DUI charge. The actor and comedian was detained on the morning of Jan. 14, 2022, after Peachtree City Police got a call regarding a driver asleep at the wheel on a highway, Assistant Police Chief Matt Myers said in a news release.
‘Wild west of election work’: How certification fights are already cropping up in battleground states
Georgia conservative Julie Adams spread conspiracies about election workers, concocted a baseless story about ballot couriers drinking beer and doing drugs while hoarding ballots and boasted of her contentious relationship with local election officials.
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