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Sheriff’s Office makes multiple arrests in Fulton County Jail fraud investigation
Multiple arrests were made in a fraud investigation involving contraband at the Fulton County Jail, with six individuals arrested and five more sought by investigators. The post Sheriff’s Office makes multiple arrests in Fulton County Jail fraud investigation appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
High school students in Fulton County can connect with leadership program
Fulton County's CONNECTED: Youth Leadership Program offers high school students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, explore career paths, and receive incentives, including a $25 sign-on bonus and a $2,500 scholarship for senior students. The post High school students in Fulton County can connect with leadership program appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Clayton County Contract Compliance – What You Should Know
Join Clayton County Central Services for a Contract Compliance Workshop on Tues., Sep. 10, 2024, from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Lake Spivey Recreation Center, 2300 Walt Stephens Rd., Jonesboro, GA 30236. For more information, call 770.477.3587. #Claytonconnected.
Sequoyah Middle Student Wins Award For AI Project
The Clayton County Board of Education recently recognized Sequoyah Middle School eighth grader Jaidyn Lee, who won the grand prize from the United Way of Greater Atlanta’s annual STEMUp event. Lee’s idea for an AI facial recognition software machine aims to streamline the school entry process, enhancing security and saving valuable time for students and staff. To earn the $10,000 grand prize, he presented this idea at the live competition. Pictured during the Aug. 5 School Board meeting are School Board members Sabrina Hill and Joy Tellis Cooper, Superintendent Dr. Anthony Smith, Lee and School Board Chair Jessie Goree.
Former employees at Gwinnett trampoline park that shut down say their final checks bounced
After a popular trampoline park in Gwinnett County shut down, former employees say their final paychecks bounced as the owner faced eviction after a lawsuit was filed against him months earlier.
History Cherokee Presents Historic Preservation Awards
History Cherokee recognized property owners, businesses and individuals’ work in preserving the county’s history Aug. 22 at its annual Historic Preservation Awards Banquet. The winners of this year’s Historic Preservation Awards are: ♦ Edwards-McClure-Pruitt-Midyette House in Frogtown, owned by Mark and Charity Midyette ♦ Gaddis-Beacham-Sulborski Home in Union Hill, owned by Mark and Andrea Sulborski ...
17-year-old dies after charging at Gwinnett County officers with knife, police say
Police say just after 4 p.m., they received a phone call from a 17-year-old who told police he was armed with a knife and handgun near the roundabout at Whitehead Road, officials say. The teen also reportedly told police he was a danger to himself and others.
Man Critically Injured in Shooting on Atlanta Interstate Exit Ramp, Causing Traffic Delays
A violent incident occurred on an Atlanta interstate last night, leaving a man with life-threatening injuries. The DeKalb County Police Department reported that they were summoned to the scene after receiving a call about a person suffering from a gunshot wound on the exit ramp from Interstate 285 southbound to Interstate 20 eastbound. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the shooting took place just before 11 p.m., and the injured man was promptly transported to an area hospital for medical attention.
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns to Old Fourth Ward Park on Sept. 12-15
For its 13th year, the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (AFWF) returns to celebrate “Big Top Bazaar” style with a weekend of curated, ringmaster-led dining experiences, cooking demos and carnival-themed Tasting Tents from Thursday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 15. The festival is once again begin held in Historic Fourth Ward Park, and will feature a collection of the […] The post Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns to Old Fourth Ward Park on Sept. 12-15 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
A trip down memory lane: Recapping Georgia football's 2023 season
Before Georgia football takes the gridiron Aug. 31 for its season-opening game against Clemson, here’s a lookback on its 2023 campaign. The Bulldogs left their expectations of a three-peat unfilled but set the stage for the future. Home, sweet home. Georgia opened the 2023 season with a couple of...
Black men emerge as key constituency in 2024 race, bringing dynamic views to the top of politics
ATLANTA — Every Monday evening, the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA basement becomes a sanctuary for men who, local leaders say, have too often been denied one.
NAF To Empower Atlanta Homebuyers At Invest Fest
New American Funding (NAF) will be present at Invest Fest 2024, the premier national event focused on Black financial empowerment and entrepreneurialism, set to take place in Atlanta at the Georgia World Conference Center from August 23 – 25. The company will highlight its NAF Black Impact initiative for...
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