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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)...
Druski Announces Inaugural ‘Coulda Fest’ With Lil Baby, Kai Cenat, Soulja Boy, and More
Druski's taking Coulda Been Records and turning it into a comedy and music festival in Atlanta. The comedian announced his inaugural Coulda Fest will be held on Sept. 7 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Lil Baby, Kai Cenat, Soulja Boy, Waka Flocka Flame, along with southern rap legends Young Dro, Roscoe Dash, Travis Porter, and DJ Unk are all set to appear.
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.
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.
Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival To Include 40 Films, 18 Nominated For Awards
The Sixth Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival will include 40 films. Among these 40,18 films have been nominated for awards in these four categories—Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Narrative Short, and Student Film. The festival will be held at Morehouse College on Sept. 17 – 21. This...
Johns Creek Named Top U.S. Suburb by Travel + Leisure, Shines in Metro Atlanta
Johns Creek, a suburban gem nestled in the metro Atlanta area, has been crowned the top suburb in the United States, according to a recent revelation by Travel + Leisure Magazine. This distinction comes from the magazine's evaluation of expert realtor feedback and comprehensive livability rankings. Fox5 Atlanta reports that the city stood out for its low crime rates, plentiful outdoor activities—bolstered by proximity to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area—and outstanding schools that collectively argue for its number one spot as a desirable locale for families.
Free Application Week at GHC is July 22-26
Georgia Highlands College is waiving the $30 admissions application fee July 22-26, making it the perfect time for future students to apply for any upcoming semester. It’s also not too late to apply for fall semester and begin taking classes in August and October. GHC offers in-person, remote and hybrid classes to fit any schedule, including the new GHC@Night program that allows students to attend only one night per week,...
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.
Fulton Fresh Mobile Market brings free vegetables to food deserts
ATLANTA -- 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.
UPDATE: Delta tech outage draws scrutiny from U.S. DOT
Delta Air Lines canceled over 800 flights on Monday due to an ongoing IT glitch that has drawn a response from U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The post UPDATE: Delta tech outage draws scrutiny from U.S. DOT appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Atlanta artist Mohan Lal Sharma’s ‘Place for Meditation’ featured in Metro Montage XXIV
Marietta, GA, July 22, 2024: Metro Montage XXIV presented by the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art has returned to Cobb County from July 6 until September 8, 2024. This year’s exhibition marks the 24th annual juried showcase, featuring a wide array of genres, mediums, styles, subjects, concepts, and techniques in art from across the country. Among the highlights is the celebrated artwork, “Place for Meditation” by the well-known Atlanta-based artist Mohan Lal Sharma.
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.
Local Receives Award at NSDAR Conference
Members of the Fielding Lewis DAR Chapter in Marietta recently attended the 133rd Continental Congress, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s annual conference in Washington, DC. During Continental Congress, awards and honors are presented to chapters, daughters and individuals. The American Heritage Committee honored all the 2023 winners at their ceremony on June 25. The prestigious Evelyn Cole Peters award is given in recognition of excellence to entries...
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.
Georgia State Appoints Derrick Taylor as Men’s Tennis Head Coach with Remarkable Winning Record
Georgia State appoints Derrick Taylor as the new men's tennis head coach, bringing experience from successful coaching stints at Wingate and Columbus State. Taylor led the Wingate men's tennis program to two consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and won the ITA Region Coach of the Year in 2023. During his time...
Events and Happenings: The Week of July 22
Mableton Masonic Lodge meetings The Mableton Masonic Lodge No. 171 F&AM, 90 Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton, meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/Mableton171?mibextid=ZbWKwL or contact John Miller at 770-256-6750 or Jjmiller1988@gmail.com. Town Center CID hosting King of Pops giveaway event ...
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