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Gunna Helping Atlanta Families In Need With $500K Guaranteed Income Initiative
Gunna is set to help nearly three dozen families in his Atlanta-area hometown with a check every month for a year as part of his new initiative. The Gunna x BMAC 30349 Guaranteed Income Program is a collaboration between Gunna’s Great Giveaway and the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC). It’s set to launch on September 18, but applications are open here now. Only families living in the 30349 zip code in the city of South Fulton, Georgia are eligible, and they will receive a monthly stipend of $1000 for 12 months.
PR specialist dishes out details about entertainment industry
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Known as the “Hollywood of the South,” Atlanta is home to plenty of well-known singers, actors, models and more — and Ra-Fael Blanco has worked with a number of them. Blanco, a public relations specialist, came to Atlanta News First to...
Brittney Griner scores 22, Diana Taurasi adds 18 to help Mercury beat Dream 82-80
(AP) - Brittney Griner scored 22 points on 10 of 13 shooting with six rebounds, six assists and four blocks to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Atlanta Dream 82-80 on Friday night. Diana Taurasi added 18 points and Kahleah Copper scored 16 for Phoenix (16-14). The Mercury went ahead...
Savage Pizza Is Expanding to Three New Locations
Henna Bakshi is the editor of Eater Atlanta. She has a decade of experience producing news at CNN, including food segments and a cooking show, and is also a seasoned wine reporter with a WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) Level 3 degree. The iconic superhero-themed Savage Pizza from Little...
Dr. Anthony Fauci to Headline the 33rd Annual Book Festival at Atlanta's Marcus Jewish Community Center
Dr. Anthony Fauci, widely recognized for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and his service as chief medical advisor to multiple presidents, is slated to headline the 33rd annual Book Festival at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta this November. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, Fauci's book, "On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service," which details his experiences and became a New York Times #1 bestseller, will be in the spotlight when he speaks at the event on November 3.
Atlanta Dream Make Big Announcement About Upcoming Game vs. Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever
The Atlanta Dream are fighting for a spot in the WNBA playoffs, and their next two opponents won't make it easy. On Friday, the Dream will take on Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury, and on Monday, August 26, they will host Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. A few days prior to the ...
Ruling: Cobb County must abide by state-drawn commission maps
(The Center Square) — Cobb County commissioners are expected to vote Tuesday on a measure that the board's District 2 seat "is deemed vacant" following a judge's ruling this week. Last month, Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill ruled that the map of commission districts that county leaders created in October 2022 was unconstitutional and outside the home rule powers. After the ruling, Cobb election officials said they would remove elections...
Marshall football matchup with Georgia State gets a time change
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Thursday night Marshall football home date has been bumped up an hour from the previously slated start time, the school announced. The Thundering Herd’s Oct. 17 matchup with Georgia State has been moved to a 7 p.m., according to a news release from Marshall Athletics. The game was previously slated to kick off at 8 p.m.
Exclusive: Atlanta Black Pride Weekend Announces Keke Palmer, Billy Porter, Tamar Braxton Performance Ahead Of Celebration
As the summer heat intensifies, so does the anticipation for one of the most momentous events of the year: Atlanta Black Pride Weekend. This year, history will be made as Atlanta Black Pride Weekend joins forces with Global Black Pride for the first-ever Global Black Pride in Atlanta, set to take place from August 26th to September 2nd, 2024.
Derek Griffith Tops Saturday's Oxford 250 Practice Charts
When the Super Late Model practice for Sunday’s Oxford 250 Super Late Model race ended on Saturday, it was a familiar name atop the chart. Derek Griffith, of Hudson, NH, posted a fast time of 15.412 seconds in the No. 12 SLM to lead all 49 drivers who participated. Close behind for second-fast time was Jeff Taylor in the No. 88 with a time of 15.481 seconds around Oxford Plains Speedway.
Clarke Central rallies back from large halftime deficit, defeats Oconee County by one
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and his wife, Marty, were in attendance for Week 2 of Friday Night Lights as Clarke Central rallied back from a 21-point halftime deficit to beat Oconee County 37-36. Kemp was honored as a Gladiator Great and got to do the coin toss. He was part of the 1979 Clarke Central state championship football team, and his wife happened to be a cheerleader there just a grade or so younger. ...
Athens paving the way for 211 Mile Georgia Hi-Lo Trail
It is no secret that traveling throughout the state of Georgia predominantly requires the use of highways and cars. In 2019, Mary Charles Howard, founder and local cyclist, sought to change that with the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Initiative. Howard noted the success of Athens’ Firefly Trail, which spans 39 miles...
Monroe’s Todd named Georgia TOPS Queen
Gail Todd of Monroe lost almost 70 pounds, something that has been a life-long goal, with the assistance of the TOPS program. Contributed photo. Losing weight can seem intimidating, especially when you consider that one in three American adults are obese and Georgia has an obesity rate of 37%. Obesity can cause an array of medical conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. People can achieve weight loss and overall wellness by committing to a healthier lifestyle.
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