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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)...
Falcons veteran QB appears on top 10 trade block big board
The Falcons will report to training camp this time next week, but there could still be a couple of moves on the horizon. The defense needs bolstering. I hope to god that Raheem Morris isn’t content with the cornerback room, but the safety and edge units could also use some TLC.
Gene’s brings barbecue, frozen Bushwackers, and pure fun to East Lake on July 23
Expect trays full of smoked meats, seafood sandwiches, and frozen Bushwackers when Gene’s opens July 23 in the former Salaryman space beside Poor Hendrix in East Lake. For owner Avery Cottrell, the opening of Gene’s sees the curtain come down on his popular Viet-Cajun barbecue pop-up as it transforms into the neighborhood restaurant of his […] The post Gene’s brings barbecue, frozen Bushwackers, and pure fun to East Lake on July 23 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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."
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.
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.
Tech Receives ITA Academic Honors
THE FLATS – Georgia Tech women’s tennis was recognized academically by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association on Monday, as the organization announced five Yellow Jacket student-athletes were named ITA Scholar-Athletes. Additionally, the program was recognized with the ITA All-Academic Team Award for the fifth consecutive year. Representing Georgia Tech...
Atlanta Market names 6 Summer 2024 Best Booth Award winners
Atlanta Market names 6 Summer 2024 Best Booth Award winners. Atlanta Market presented Best Booth Awards to six temporary exhibitors in recognition of exceptional merchandising and visual innovation, with L’AVANT Collective receiving a special “Best of Show” distinction. The Summer 2024 temporary exhibits run through July 21, 2024, at AmericasMart Atlanta.
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.
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.
Sen. Ossoff promotes job training bill at Central Georgia Technical College
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff visited Macon on Monday to highlight the bipartisan Pathways to Prosperity Act. The legislation aims to strengthen job training and skills programs at community and technical colleges. Sen. Ossoff helped introduce alongside Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN). Sen....
Pringle, Swint Named to Preseason All-Sun Belt Team
ATLANTA-- Georgia State veterans Gavin Pringle and Kevin Swint were named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt teams, the conference announced on Monday afternoon. Redshirt senior Gavin Pringle was named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt first-team defense after an impressive first season with the Panthers in 2023. In addition to Pringle's first-team honors, the cornerback earned All-Sun Belt first-team defense honors for the 2024 Athlon Sports Pre-Season All-Conference polls. After his first season as a Panther, Pringle was named to the All-Sun Belt third team in 2023 after leading the team and tying the Sun Belt lead with four interceptions, one behind the GSU season record.
United States Department of Agriculture Restricts PACA Violators in California, Georgia, and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry
WASHINGTON, DC - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). Direct from the USDA Agricultural Marketing...
$5.5 Million Earmarked for Upgrades to Middle Georgia Airports to Fuel Economic Growth
Flight paths for economic advancement in Middle Georgia are set to broaden, as the Georgia Department of Transportation has earmarked $5.5 million for upgrades to the region's airports. This cash injection, as outlined by the Georgia General Assembly, aims to elevate the operational and safety facets of airports including Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Thomaston-Upson County Airport, and Perry-Houston County Airport.
Advocates for inmates in Georgia state prisons want legislative study panel to spur reforms
A new Georgia House Special Subcommittee of Appropriations on State Prisons is taking another step in the marathon probe that is tackling statewide prison system problems, including homicides and suicides. Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns earlier this month announced the creation of the subcommittee intended to give the Legislature a glide path to implement future […] The post Advocates for inmates in Georgia state prisons want legislative study panel to spur reforms appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
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