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2 metro Atlanta Starbucks locations file to unionize
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Baristas at two metro Atlanta Starbucks locations have filed for a union election. The baristas at locations in Roswell and Alpharetta have filed for elections with Starbucks Workers United, a union founded in 2021. The locations are at Holcomb Bridge & Holcomb Woods in...
Fulton County, UGA take clean eating to the streets
ROSWELL, Ga. — Over a month of weekly sessions, interest has grown in the University of Georgia-led food education program at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center. Starting with maybe a couple dozen attendees, the turnout June 20 saw around 125 people. They learned a new salad recipe and took home a bag of fresh, in-season produce to make it, stored in the county-funded Fulton Fresh Mobile Market outside the door.
Georgia Supreme Court Denies Yak Gotti's Motion Against Judge as Atlanta's YSL Trial Advances Without Plea Deals
The ongoing saga of the YSL trial has seen a significant development. The Georgia Supreme Court dismissed an emergency motion from Deamonte Kendrick, also known as Yak Gotti, one of the co-defendants in the case. Kendrick had filed a motion to disqualify Fulton County Chief Judge Ural Glanville from presiding over the case, which the court ultimately rejected. Kendrick's motion accused Glanville of denying numerous motions for a mistrial and motions for his recusal, as reported by Atlanta News First.
Decatur FC wraps up season with 1-0 win over UFA Gunners
Decatur FC has arrived. In the final game of its inaugural season — one that has been spectacularly successful by most metrics — Decatur FC proved it has the talent to be the team to beat in the WPSL’s Southeast Conference as the Black and Gold defeated UFA Gunners 1-0 at Oglethorpe University in Brookhaven. […] The post Decatur FC wraps up season with 1-0 win over UFA Gunners appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Lawn Chair Drill Team, Twilight Twirlers ready to ‘razzle dazzle’ Dunwoody 4th of July Parade
This year’s Dunwoody 4th of July Parade will see the return of two popular entries – the Precision Lawn Chair Drill Team and the Twilight Twirlers. Patrick Fitzgerald, a Dunwoody North resident and founder of the Precision Lawn Chair Drill Team, said the brigade, which is making its fourth parade appearance, will “razzle dazzle” the crowd […] The post Lawn Chair Drill Team, Twilight Twirlers ready to ‘razzle dazzle’ Dunwoody 4th of July Parade appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Disabled graduate inspires Johns Creek students to push forward
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Confined to a wheelchair by muscular dystrophy, Kyle Eggleston drew a standing ovation for the words of inspiration he gave in his commencement address to Johns Creek High School graduates. At age 4, Eggleston was diagnosed with the genetic condition that gradually weakens and breaks...
Johns Creek High adds to slate of area schools with state titles
NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Johns Creek High School boys tennis took home its sixth straight state championship May 11, defeating Pope 3-0 for the 6A title. The match was held at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. The Gladiators overcame the loss of one of its key players...
Artists Sought to Paint Murals in Woodstock’s New Parking Deck
Visit Woodstock GA is looking for an artist or artist team to create murals for the parking deck that’s under construction downtown. The parking deck, part of the Woodstock City Center project, is planned to be six levels and have 635 spaces, with entrances on three separate levels. According to the organization’s request for qualifications, Visit Woodstock GA is planning for four murals to be installed at elevator bays in...
Metro Atlanta man competing in Nathan’s Famous hot dog-eating contest
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. — Editor's note: The above video is of a prior competition in which Oji participated. Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest is coming up this week, and a metro Atlanta man will be competing in the yearly bun fight. Gideon Oji, of Morrow,...
Volunteers Improve Boating Access at Lake Allatoona
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance and 31 union volunteers, primarily tradeswomen, braved the heat on June 29 to install a new floating dock at one of the most popular boat ramps on Lake Allatoona. “It was already 80 degrees at 5 a.m., and you could cut the humidity with a knife, but the weather didn’t faze the great group of volunteers we had,” said USA Conservation Coordinator Cody Campbell. The project...
Fun, food, and fireworks happening across metro Atlanta for 4th of July
If you’re looking for fun, food, and fireworks, then metro Atlanta is the place to be this 4th of July. We’ve rounded up some can’t-miss events. Tucker Celebration of IndependenceThe City of Tucker is getting an early jump on the festivities with its July 3 event on Main Street, featuring live music, food trucks, a […] The post Fun, food, and fireworks happening across metro Atlanta for 4th of July appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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