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Atlanta Neighborhood on Edge as Bullets Shatter Home on Cato Street NW, with Police Suspecting Link to Recent Death Investigation
Residents of the quiet neighborhood on Cato Street NW were shaken as gunfire disturbed their peace late in the evening two days ago. Atlanta Police Department responded to a call at 1063 Cato St NW, where they found the aftereffects of a shooting: a home pierced with bullets, windows shattered, but thankfully, no individuals were wounded. The house was unoccupied at the time of the incident, sparring the residents from potential harm.
Braves pitching prospect goes viral for his horrific statistics
Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Francisco Vicioso still has a few kinks to work through at the minor league level. Vicioso went viral over the weekend, and let’s just say he probably would have preferred to remain anonymous. The reason so many people are now familiar with Vicioso is that the 19-year-old currently has some of... The post Braves pitching prospect goes viral for his horrific statistics appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Essential Theatre Festival opens Aug. 9 with world premiere
The 25th annual Essential Theatre Festival will kick off Aug. 9 at 7Stages in Little Five Points with the world premiere of Peter Hardy’s The Other Part of the Picture, directed by Ellen McQueen. “I feel especially blessed to be directing a Peter Hardy play for the Essential Theatre festival’s silver anniversary season,” McQueen said in a press […] The post Essential Theatre Festival opens Aug. 9 with world premiere appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Braves Minor League Recap: Ian Anderson makes rehab start for Gwinnett
Ian Anderson made his first rehab start above the single-A level on Saturday and while it may not have gone according to plan, there was plenty of action across the board for Atlanta’s minor league affiliates. So let’s dive in. (44-50) Gwinnett Stripers 4, (42-49) Charlotte Knights 5...
Black men share what Biden needs to do to keep the Black male vote
ATLANTA — We're just over 100 days until the presidential election. Some voters are calling for President Joe Biden to step down, citing potential health issues and age. Others wonder if Biden is losing support from Black men--especially when former President Donald Trump has mentioned growing support during a few of his rally speeches.
‘It will happen again’: Information security expert says it could take companies weeks to recover from CrowdStrike outage
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Friday, a certain glitch wasn’t just an irritation. The defective update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike crippled some hospitals, 911 call centers, businesses and other institutions using Microsoft Windows worldwide, even shutting down billboards in New York’s Times Square. It wasn’t the...
Concerns grow over reckless e-bike riders on Atlanta BeltLine
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Electric bikes are booming in popularity, partially fueled by a city rebate program that has attracted around 9,000 applications. As the number of people riding on e-bikes continues to climb, others have expressed concern about the risks they pose for people on paths.
Jasper Johnson signs with Overtime Elite
The KY native is headed to Atlanta. The state of Kentucky has started to produce some elite high school basketball talent over the last few recruiting cycles including Reed Sheppard and Travis Perry. Now in the class or 2025 the Bluegrass has two top-50 prospects one being five-star guard, Jasper Johnson. After playing for Link Academy last season, Johnson has decided to play his last year at another program. According to a report by Joe Tipton of On3, Johnson has decided to sign with Overtime Elite. The OTE in Atlanta has become a nice pipeline for Kentucky over the last...
FunkJazz Kafé Celebrates 30th Anniversary on Saturday, August 3 at Ray Charles Performing Arts Center
WCLK is teaming up with the FunkJazz Kafé Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, August 3 for a 30th Anniversary like none other!. The station continues its "WCLKAT50" celebration while FunkJazz Kafé commemorates 30 years of cultivating and promoting Black music and its artists. In addition, WCLK's Jamal Ahmad is celebrating 30 years of hosting the nationally-syndicated radio program, S.O.U.L. of Jazz (Sounds of Universal Love).
A'ja Wilson jokingly mocked Allisha Gray for flopping after the best friends collided during the WNBA All-Star Game
A’ja Wilson and Allisha Gray‘s friendship is perfect. When Allisha Gray won the skills contest and 3-point challenge Friday, A’ja Wilson was right there, cheering her on. Wilson was even wholesomely rocking a pair of goggles, too, as a tribute to Gray’s signature on-court look. So,...
Hawks Superstar Trae Young Speaks Out Against Negative Narratives About Kobe Bryant Made By His Childhood Friend
Legendary NBA player Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash with his daughter, has served as an inspiration for athletes across various sports. Many fans have been motivated by Bryant’s never-give-up mentality, known as the Mamba Mentality. Numerous NBA analysts, players, and fans have fondly remembered the 18-time All-Star and celebrated his exceptional professional career.
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