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Marietta High School Student Selected to Delta Community’s High School Apprentice Program
Ashauna Perry, a Marietta High School student, has been selected to Delta Community Credit Union’s High School Apprentice Program. Perry is among 17 local high school seniors in this year’s program, a group comprised of students from nine metro Atlanta school districts. The credit union’s High School Apprentice...
North Georgia State Fair comes to Marietta September 19-29
State Fairs have been a highlight of the year across the United States. They were originally organized as a showcase for agricultural products but traditionally included music, rides, music, and competitions ranging from rodeos to auto racing. While agriculture no longer plays a major role in metro Atlanta’s economy (except...
Pop-Up Play Day (Lilburn) – Thursday
“Free! Drop in and get moving with Be Active Gwinnett! Join us at a free activity day designed to bring recreation and community resources to families. No registration required; closed-toe shoes recommended.”. Free to Attend. Event By Live Healthy Gwinnett. When: Thursday, September 5, 2024 (5pm-6pm) Where: Lilburn City Park,...
'Art is Our Passion': Art in the Park Returns to Marietta
MARIETTA — Celebrating the long weekend, thousands of art lovers came out to Marietta Square to enjoy the 38th annual Marietta Art in the Park festival Saturday. The three-day juried fine art festival, from Saturday to Monday, features works from about 220 artists from 14 different states. Art varies in mediums, from paintings to pottery, glassblowing to woodworking and jewelry to textiles. ...
ORRIN MORRIS: Rejoice when truth prevails
The Apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians chapter 13, provides us with an in-depth verbal picture of what it means to celebrate, that is, rejoice with your neighbors. The King James Version (1611) translation of verse 6 says, “Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth.”. An optional translation...
ON THE MARKET: Beautiful New Homes in a Great Buford Location Starting at $649K
Peggy Slappey Properties is excited to welcome you to Hosch Reserve, where sophisticated design meets modern convenience. Brought to you by two incredible homebuilders, SPI Homes and Crescent Homes, this community is redefining luxury and modern living in the heart of Buford, Georgia. Featuring 92 homesites, Hosch Reserve seamlessly blends...
Fatal Crash on I-285 Kills 33-Year-Old Woman
A tragic crash on I-285 early Sunday morning resulted in the death of a 33-year-old woman and left two others injured, according to authorities. The Details: The crash occurred at approximately 3:48 a.m. on September 1, on I-285 westbound near Ashford Dunwoody Road. According to the Dunwoody Police Department, a...
Here’s what is open and closed on Labor Day in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The country is celebrating the unofficial end of the summer today for Labor Day. While people are out celebrating with cookouts or a trip to the beach, some common places that are normally open on Mondays will be closed for the holiday. Many places...
First Alert Weather: Few showers, storms for Labor Day, a wet week ahead
The weather for Labor Day is shaping up to be a typical late-summer day across our area, with highs reaching the upper 80s along the coast and low 90s inland. Residents can expect a few afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Braves postseason hero returns on minor league deal
Just a month after trading one of their most legendary players in franchise history to the San Francisco Giants, the Atlanta Braves have re-signed left-handed pitcher Tyler Matzek to a minor league deal. Matzek, of course, made a name for himself in the 2021 playoffs where he pitched 13 games,...
Southern Company Business of Sports – Southern Company CEO Chris Womack on the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake
ATLANTA – Southern Company President and CEO Chris Womack joined Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino to talk about the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake, working on East Lake golf course, and the logistics involved in setting up the tournament for the week. Get a better understanding of Atlanta’s...
Atlanta Beltline to host quarterly briefing, entrepreneurship panel
Atlanta Beltline, Inc. will host its third quarterly briefing of 2024, featuring a moderated conversation on Atlanta’s culture, community, and economic empowerment. The event will bring together a panel of business professionals as well as Grammy-nominated artist, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author, Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins. Attendees will have access to resources on funding, programming, […] The post Atlanta Beltline to host quarterly briefing, entrepreneurship panel appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Desmond Ridder's release further cements Falcons' inevitable success in 2024
Many of us had hope for Desmond Ridder last year. The Falcons' opening-day starter showed some progress in his four starts as a rookie, the playmakers around him, and the offensive line to keep him upright. Ultimately, things did not turn out well for the quarterback and, eventually, the team.
Contract security officers leave jail in Atlanta after nonpayment of contract
ATLANTA — Some security officers at a jail in Atlanta that is under federal investigation walked off the job after the Fulton County sheriff's office failed to pay money owed to the third-party contractor that employs them. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that it...
Where is Julie Chrisley? Bureau of Prisons says she’s not in their custody
ATLANTA — The Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that famed reality TV star Julie Chrisley is currently not in their custody. So where is she? In a statement from the BOP, it said that “there are several reasons why an individual may be referenced as ‘not in BOP custody’ … Incarcerated individuals who were previously in FBOP custody and who have not completed their sentence may be outside FBOP custody for a period of time for court hearings, medical treatment, or other reasons.” Todd and Julie Chrisley, mostly known for their reality TV series “Chrisley Knows Best,” and Peter Tarantino, their accountant, were found guilty in 2022 of conspiring to defraud banks and the IRS out of millions of dollars and are serving a combined 15 years in prison. The Chrisleys were originally sentenced to a combined 19 years in prison, but the sentences were reduced in September 2023.
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