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6 months later | Issues continue for troubled USPS facility in Atlanta
ATLANTA — This week marks six months since the launch of a significant mail facility in Georgia upended service and prompted political outcry on both sides of the aisle. 11Alive News has been investigating delays and fielding concerns from Georgians since shortly after the new Regional Processing & Distribution Center opened in late February. More than 3,000 complaints have been received about everything from missing prescriptions to concerns about absentee ballots that never arrived.
Shannon Sharpe devises plan to call in sick from First Take due to ‘epic show’ and fans joke they’ll try it with work
NFL Hall-of-Famer Shannon Sharpe joked he would call in sick from First Take after a live taping of his Nightcap show. Sharpe, 56, and his co-host Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson hit the road over the weekend with the first two stops in Atlanta, Georgia, and Houston, Texas. And the two seemingly...
Atlanta Symphony returns to Piedmont Park for free concert on Sept. 10
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will return to Piedmont Park on Tuesday, Sep. 10, at 7:30 p.m. with a free performance on Oak Hill. William R. Langley conducts the evening’s program, featuring a selection of orchestral favorites and a preview of ASO’s two-season endeavor, the Beethoven Project. Program selections will include movements from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, […] The post Atlanta Symphony returns to Piedmont Park for free concert on Sept. 10 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Outkast suing Atlanta EDM duo over 'ATLiens' name
ATLANTA - Iconic rap group Outkast is suing another Atlanta-based duo over who has the rights to the name "ATLiens." High Schoolers LLC, the trademark holding company established by rappers Antwan Patton, aka Big Boi, and Andre Benjamin, better known as Andre 3000, filed the lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on Aug. 20.
Ex-Atlanta CFO Jim Beard to be sentenced in city hall corruption case
ATLANTA - Jim Beard, the former chief financial officer for the City of Atlanta during Mayor Kasim Reed's administration, will find out how long he'll be in prison for embezzling city funds and falsifying tax records during his time with the city. Beard pleaded guilty to federal tax program theft...
Georgia Bulldogs news: Little brother shuts up FSU fans, Stetson Bennett named Stafford’s backup, and more
If Georgia's beatdown of FSU in last year’s Orange Bowl wasn’t enough to shut up disgruntled Seminoles fans still crying about not making the College Football Playoff, then maybe Georgia Tech’s 24-21 win in Week 0 will. Starting the season at No. 10 in the country, Mike Norvell’s team was a favorite to make the 12-team CFP and win the ACC, but those dreams could be in big jeopardy after the shocking upset loss in Dublin.
APS raises teacher salary for 2024-2025 school year
The 2024-2025 school year budget includes the largest district-wide teacher pay increase in Atlanta Public School history. Teachers receive an average pay increase of 11% and non-teaching staff receive up to 5% pay increase. “As a board member and an advocate for education, I’ve always been vocal about the need...
Author Bonita Hightower shares inspiration for her book Believe
Bonita Hightower, author of Believe, recently gave an interview about her book. She talked about how she was inspired. “I knew I needed to write a book. I’ve been needing to do it for a long time. Just something that just kept stirring into my heart to do it.” Hightower talked about how she finally […] The post Author Bonita Hightower shares inspiration for her book Believe appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Falcons cut 13 players as they pare down to 53 man roster
The Atlanta Falcons were briefly quiet after their final preseason game as they determined who they would be cutting ahead of the Tuesday deadline to be down to a 53 man roster. There are many more cuts to come, but the Falcons have formally announced their first wave of cuts.
Former teammate delivers reality check to Hawks about Trae Young
The Atlanta Hawks missed the playoffs for the first time in four seasons in 2023-24. That shortcoming sparked the decision to trade Dejounte Murray and left the Hawks to retool around three-time All-Star Trae Young. However, Young remains a polarizing figure who many still believe cannot be the focal point...
Mattress maker Purple to close 2 factories
Mattress maker Purple Innovation is closing two manufacturing sites in Salt Lake City and Grantsville, Utah, and consolidating operations into its McDonough, Georgia, facility, the company announced last week. The cost cutting move is expected to save the maker of GelFlex Grid mattresses between $15 million and $20 million next...
Democrats urge Kemp to remove State Election Board members
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp sought advice Monday from the state attorney general regarding calls to remove three GOP members of the State Election Board for approving late changes to state elections laws. Critics, including the bipartisan Democracy Defense Project, say the last-minute changes could disrupt the November elections. The board has adopted rules changes in recent weeks that, among other things, would empower local election officials to delay or...
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