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Atlanta luxury high-rise residents grapple with ongoing water issue
ATLANTA - It’s been nearly two months since a massive water main break in the city of Atlanta left thousands of residents without water as crews worked to repair the outages that lasted days. Some residents of a downtown luxury apartment building say they are still without running water.
Westside Future Fund Celebrates Spelman College Professor Purchasing A Home In English Avenue
Westside Future Fund (WFF) is proud to celebrate another member of our community finding a home on the Westside. Last month, Dr. Alix Pierre purchased a home in the English Avenue neighborhood. As a professor at Spelman College, Dr. Pierre meets WFF’s community retention guidelines for its signature high-quality, affordable housing program, Home on the Westside. HOTW prioritizes housing for those with live, work, and learn connections to the historic Westside.
Prominent filmmaker, philanthropist celebrate sixth season of Atlanta-based film and tv program
Packer and Hardy helped to create the foundation more than six years ago to provide support, training, and job opportunities to below the line professionals in the Atlanta area.
Atlanta R1 previews and predictions: Coric vs. Kokkinakis, Karatsev vs. Harris
Borna Coric and Thanasi Kokkinakis headline the Tuesday order of play as first-round competition continues in Atlanta. Recent grass-court sensation Billy Harris qualified for the main draw and will face Aslan Karatsev. Thanasi Kokkinakis vs. Borna Coric. Coric and Kokkinakis will be going head-to-head for the fourth time in their...
Cosm immersive entertainment venue coming to Atlanta’s Centennial Yards
An immersive entertainment venue is coming to Downtown Atlanta to anchor Centennial Yards’ new sports and entertainment district. Centennial Yards Company announced July 22 it signed a long-term lease with Los Angeles-based Cosm digital technology company to create a 70,000-square-foot, three-level venue adjacent to State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The venue will include an […] The post Cosm immersive entertainment venue coming to Atlanta’s Centennial Yards appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Georgia HS football’s top 10 all-time receiving leaders
ATLANTA (BVM) – The historical leaders in the Georgia high school football record books have established nearly unbreakable achievements, including the top 10 receiving yards leaders in state history. Here are the top 10 leaders for career receiving yards in Georgia high school football history, according to records maintained...
Teenager Wounded in Shooting After Argument in Atlanta, Investigation Underway
A 14-year-old boy was shot in the leg following an argument that turned violent early this morning on Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW in Atlanta. The Atlanta Police Department reports that officers responded to the scene at approximately 1:10 AM after receiving reports of a shooting. The teenager was found...
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Atlanta Housing ramping up efforts to preserve, build new housing
It’s been quite a turnaround for the Atlanta Housing Authority. After years of relative inactivity, Atlanta Housing (AH) has a sense of urgency to develop more affordable housing to meet its goal of 10,000 more units over the next six years. At the helm of those efforts is Terri...
Atlanta Community Food Bank is distributing more food than ever. Leaders say it's still not enough
EAST POINT, Ga. — The Atlanta Community Food Bank is distributing more food than ever, but leaders say it's still not enough. "The problem is as soon as that food comes in, it goes right out the door," Atlanta Community Food Bank CEO Kyle Waide said. "Because there's so much pressure on the demand side."
U.S. News & World Report Names Grady Among Best Hospitals for 2024-2025 as High Performing
Grady Health System has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 list of Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for Heart Failure and COPD. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. The annual...
Luvme Hair Celebrates Success in Georgia with its Atlanta Pop-Up Shop
The pop-up shop showcased Luvme Hair’s commitment to bringing quality and style to every customer. ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, successfully hosted its first pop-up shop in Atlanta, Georgia from July 12th to 14th, building on the success of previous events in New York City and Houston. The event celebrated beauty, innovation, and community. Attendees had the chance to discover Luvme hair’s best-selling collections and products and indulge in personalized, exclusive experiences.
Interview with Nayana Ferguson, CEO of Anteel Tequila
FOX 5 Atlanta spoke with Nayana Ferguson, CEO and co-founder of Anteel Tequila, ahead of National Tequila Day. Ferguson, who lives in Atlanta, is a 17-year pancreatic cancer survivor and a 11-year breast cancer survivor.
Fox Theatre announces deadline for Fox Gives single-year grant program
ATLANTA - The Fox Theatre is calling on historic theaters and landmarks across Georgia to apply for its Fox Gives’ Single-Year Grant Program. This initiative aims to address emergency needs, historic structure studies or planning, technical assistance, and preservation grants. Interested applicants must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI)...
Druski Announces Inaugural ‘Coulda Fest’ With Lil Baby, Kai Cenat, Soulja Boy, and More
Druski's taking Coulda Been Records and turning it into a comedy and music festival in Atlanta. The comedian announced his inaugural Coulda Fest will be held on Sept. 7 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Lil Baby, Kai Cenat, Soulja Boy, Waka Flocka Flame, along with southern rap legends Young Dro, Roscoe Dash, Travis Porter, and DJ Unk are all set to appear.
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