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Southwest Gwinnett Mayors Share Visions for the Future
In what has now become tradition, the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce hosted mayors from Berkeley Lake, Norcross and Peachtree Corners at a panel discussion on July 12 at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast. The conversation centered around strategies for revitalizing and expanding metro Atlanta cities, with a focus on redevelopment,...
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...
Deputies seeking con man who stole $60,000 from elderly Fayettevillle resident
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance to identify the individual pictured above. On July 1, an elderly resident of Fayetteville was exploited by the male where he stole $60,000 from the elderly person by deceitful means, according to the news posted on the sheriff’s website. Anyone...
3 Things We Learned About the Home Décor Industry in Atlanta
Last week’s Atlanta Market came and went in the blink of an eye for some — many exhibitors said retail buyers came early and left early, compressing the heavy buying period of what was once more than a week-long show into just a few days. For others hampered by the CrowdStrike/Microsoft snafu on Friday, the show became much longer.
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...
Homeowner disputes neighbor's outrageous claim that tree is dying: 'There is actually symbiosis going on here'
When we hear stories about trees being cut down unnecessarily, images of large-scale deforestation typically come to mind. However, the pressure to eliminate healthy trees can hit a lot closer to home and even within our residential homeowners associations. In a viral Reddit post, one homeowner shared pictures from several...
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...
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)...
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.
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