Kennesaw
LATEST NEWS
Villa Rica Chick-fil-A Experiencing Unforeseen Renovation Delays
In a message posted from Villa Rica’s Chick-fil-A, the current renovations are taking a bit longer than anticipated. Therefore the reopening date has been changed to August 1. Hiring took place a few weeks ago at Villa Rica Baptist Church. The restaurant closed on April 4 for a major renovation project. See more about the renovation project in article published a year ago on The City Menus by clicking here.
New Footage Shows Intense Atlanta Chase as Police Apprehend Suspect in Ambulance Theft
The Atlanta Police Department has recently released additional footage capturing a high-intensity chase involving a stolen ambulance that occurred on April 17, 2024. The pursuit, which bore an unsettling resemblance to scenes from a video game, unfolded after La’Darius Williams, 27, commandeered the vehicle from Piedmont Henry Hospital with medics onboard. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the newly published videos provide multiple perspectives, including dash and body camera views as well as aerial footage from a helicopter.
Alloy Celebrates Launch of Atlanta Beltline’s New Branding & Website
Today, Alloy, the Atlanta-based precision storytelling and experiences agency for imaginative brands, celebrates the launch of the Atlanta Beltline’s new visual identity and website. The public can find and explore the new brand work on the Beltline’s website and along its iconic 22-mile trail, which connects more than 45 neighborhoods in Alloy’s hometown of Atlanta.
Atlanta Hawks, State Farm Announce Million Meal Pack Plans
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm jointly announced Monday that this year’s Million Meal Pack initiative will take place on Saturday, September 21 at the award-winning State Farm Arena. The Million Meal Pack is the team’s largest service initiative of the year, which will require the largest number of...
City of Refuge breaks ground on Westside center to include market, medical clinic, and housing
The local nonprofit City of Refuge has broken ground on its Transformation Center, a 38,000-square-foot facility to offer economic, health, and wellness services on the Westside. The project is the most significant initiative of the organization’s “Breaking Barriers, Building Momentum” capital campaign and is expected to open in fall 2025, according to a press release. […] The post City of Refuge breaks ground on Westside center to include market, medical clinic, and housing appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
'Blessed': Atlanta woman celebrates 104th birthday
ATLANTA - An Atlanta grandmother celebrated a major milestone over the weekend: her 104th birthday. Mrs. Valena York Henderson turned 104 years young on Saturday, July 20. Henderson's family tells FOX 5 she has a giving heart and has received several awards for her community activism. The Atlanta native is...
July 31: Alex Bugnon At City Winery Atlanta
Support for WCLK is made possible in part by support from City Winery Atlanta, presenting Pianist Alex Bugnon in concert on Wednesday, July 31 at 8pm. Alex has been a force in the contemporary Jazz scene for three decades. His music is featured regularly on WCLK. More information is available at citywinery.com.
6 exhibitors earn ‘Best Booth’ honors at Atlanta Market. See who won ‘Best of Show’
ATLANTA – Six temporary exhibitors at Atlanta Market have been presented with Best Booth awards for merchandising and visual innovation. The Best of Show award went to L’Avant Collective. “The recipients of this Summer’s Best Booth Awards exemplify a remarkable dedication to design, and showcase a wealth of...
Georgia State STEM Camp Sizzles With Success
DECATUR, Ga. — Perimeter College at Georgia State University wrapped up a week-long STEM Summer Enrichment Program with high praise from attendees like Mala’jah Peterson, a rising junior at DeKalb County’s Cedar Grove High School. Peterson and 44 other students from surrounding high schools spent five days...
Fulton Fresh Mobile Market brings free vegetables to food deserts
The parking lot at St. Mark AME Church on Campbellton Road began to fill up well before 10 a.m. Tuesday. The Fulton Fresh Mobile Market, a white box truck with “Follow me to freshness” painted on the side, was already parked outside as people filed into a large room in the church basement.
Report: Atlanta and surrounding cities good choice for renters
Recent reports from RentCafe, a nationwide service that verifies information on apartment listings and compiles and publishes statistical information on the rental market, indicate that the Atlanta area is a highly desirable place to rent an apartment—and that smaller cities in the metro area may be even more desirable.
Stockbridge nonprofit feeds hundreds after Hurricane Beryl devastates Houston
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. - A Stockbridge-based nonprofit stepped in to help hundreds of Houston residents impacted by prolonged power outages following the wrath of Hurricane Beryl. Two weeks after Beryl barreled through the city, power outages proved to be just as dangerous with dozens of heat-related deaths and many more facing financial impacts. That's where Melissa Ellis found her purpose.
Floyd to Decide Fate of Proposed RV Park
Plans for an RV campground near Cave Spring and a solar farm on Alabama Highway will go before the Floyd County Commission on Tuesday. The board also is scheduled to set the millage rate for 2024. Commissioners caucus at 4 p.m. and start their regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 12 E. Fourth Ave. A public hearing on the proposed property tax rate also is scheduled for 8 a.m. that day. ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.