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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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Classic City Sitters: Connecting Athens families with babysitters
University of Georgia alumna Camille Whalen was constantly being asked for babysitter recommendations, and as the chapter advisor for UGA’s Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, she had plenty of eager college students to volunteer. “The word got out that if [parents] needed a babysitter, they could ask me and I...
Falcons veteran QB appears on top 10 trade block big board
The Falcons will report to training camp this time next week, but there could still be a couple of moves on the horizon. The defense needs bolstering. I hope to god that Raheem Morris isn’t content with the cornerback room, but the safety and edge units could also use some TLC.
'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...
ACC Kickoff opens today with Florida State, Georgia Tech, SMU
Representatives from Florida State, Georgia Tech and SMU are in Charlotte today to speak with the media on the opening day of ACC Kickoff. The post ACC Kickoff opens today with Florida State, Georgia Tech, SMU appeared first on On3.
Townsend defeats Stephens in Atlanta Open’s final Sunday Showdown
Taylor Townsend defeated Sloane Stephens in two sets on Sunday night, bringing her vibrant personality and powerful serves to the Atlanta Open Showdown. The post Townsend defeats Stephens in Atlanta Open’s final Sunday Showdown appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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.
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...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Mostly cloudy, spotty showers this afternoon
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Expect mostly cloudy skies this afternoon with spotty showers. It’s a cloudy, but dry start to your day with temperatures starting in the 60s as you drive to work. We’ll see a few peaks of sunshine this afternoon with highs in the 80s.
Homeowner disputes neighbor's outrageous claim that tree is dying: 'There is actually symbiosis going on here'
When we hear stories about trees being cut down unnecessarily, images of large-scale deforestation typically come to mind. However, the pressure to eliminate healthy trees can hit a lot closer to home and even within our residential homeowners associations. In a viral Reddit post, one homeowner shared pictures from several...
Killer Mike Shows Off Completed Bankhead Seafood Renovation
Killer Mike‘s longstanding plans are finally coming to fruition, as his restaurant Bankhead Seafood (which he and T.I., along with other partners, bought in 2018) is finally remodeled and on the verge of opening. Bankhead Seafood was an Atlanta staple for half a century, until it closed in 2018....
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