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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.
Bon Appetit at Buckhead Restaurant Week
ATLANTA - More than 30 of Buckhead’s hottest restaurants are joining forces this week to highlight the Atlanta neighborhood’s diverse culinary scene. Buckhead Restaurant Week — presented by the nonprofit Livable Buckhead — launches on Monday and continues through Saturday, July 27, featuring a lineup of top eateries including Kyma, Louisiana Bistreaux, South City Kitchen, and Beto’s Tacos.
1K students receive new shoes, school supplies from Change Church
ATLANTA - On July 20, 2024, Change Church, in partnership with The Change Foundation and local businesses, hosted the 2nd Annual Change Mart, a back-to-school initiative aimed at providing free school supplies and new sneakers to children from kindergarten through 8th grade. The event, held at Change Church, was open to the public and welcomed both church members and non-members.
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.
Atlanta Public Schools holds Back-to-School Bash over weekend
ATLANTA - Atlanta Public Schools celebrated the start of a brand-new school year with a big Back-to-School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center over the weekend. Mayor Dickens welcomed the crowd, and parents had the opportunity to stock up on supplies for their kids. The district's newest superintendent, Bryan...
'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...
Roswell police say 2 people shot in car that arrived with victims at precinct
ROSWELL, Ga. - Roswell police officers at the precinct at 4400 Lower Roswell Road, which is near Johnson Ferry Road, were alerted to a shooting that had occurred at another location shortly before midnight July 21. Roswell police say that a silver Lexus sedan pulled into their parking lot and...
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...
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.
CITY OF MABLETON MEETING NOTICE
There will be a Called Meeting of the City of Mableton, Georgia, (“City”) Mayor and Council for the purpose of discussing and/or acting upon municipal, transitional and incorporative matters. The meetings will take place at Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell, Georgia and are open to the public.
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