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Georgia man pleads guilty to drug trafficking, faces life in prison
ATHENS, Ga. - A Georgia man pleaded guilty to armed drug trafficking in federal court on Monday. He faces up to life in prison. Mandrell Antwoin Hull, 43, of Winterville, entered a guilty plea to one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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.
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.
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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)...
ATL Lady Hawks were meant to fly
The ATL Lady Hawks, a senior women's basketball team founded in 2022, is made up of 28 women over 50 who are passionate about the game and are preparing to compete in the 2024 Georgia Golden Basketball Olympics and the National Senior Basketball Games in July 2025. The post ATL Lady Hawks were meant to fly appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Tech’s LGBTQIA+ Resource Center supports Atlanta’s Pride Month Festivities
Pride month celebrations commenced in Atlanta, this past June, marking 54 years since the first celebrations. The month-long observance started in June of 1970, commemorating the first anniversary of the violent police raid at Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York. The raid resulted in 14 being arrested and several injured, sparking an international movement for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies who called for equal rights and visibility.
Travel nightmare: Families forced to find spots on floor to sleep as more flights get canceled
As flight delays and cancellations enter their fourth day, families are sharing with Channel 2 Action News their travel nightmares, including sleeping on the airport floor.
Townsend defeats Stephens in Atlanta Open’s final Sunday Showdown
Taylor Townsend defeated Sloane Stephens in two sets on Sunday night, bringing her vibrant personality and powerful serves to the Atlanta Open Showdown. The post Townsend defeats Stephens in Atlanta Open’s final Sunday Showdown appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Josh Pate's SEC Champion Prediction Will Shock Georgia Bulldogs Fans
With SEC Media Days now concluded, the college football season is right around the corner, bringing with it heightened anticipation. This season promises to be one of the most intriguing in some time, marked by significant conference realignment and the introduction of an expanded College Football ...
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...
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.
Classic City Sitters: Connecting Athens families with babysitters
University of Georgia alumna Camille Whalen was constantly being asked for babysitter recommendations, and as the chapter advisor for UGA’s Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, she had plenty of eager college students to volunteer. “The word got out that if [parents] needed a babysitter, they could ask me and I...
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