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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...
Fine Fettle Dispensary opens its doors, first medical cannabis dispensary in Athens
When Judson Hill was t-boned by a tractor-trailer at 20 years old, he did not want to take prescription medications. Hill turned to cannabis to self-medicate following the incident, and now, 14 years later, he is the Georgia Market President of Fine Fettle Dispensary, a medical cannabis dispensary with two locations in Atlanta and the first of its kind in Athens.
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...
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 ...
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.
Lovejoy Goes To 2-0 After Beating Spalding
GRIFFIN — Lovejoy is off to a 2-0 start to the 2024 football season after beating Spalding 33-17 Friday night in Griffin. The Wildcats opened the season with a 42-0 victory over Mundy’s Mill at Twelve Oaks Stadium. Lovejoy has a bye week before getting back into action...
Dozens of Griffin residents ordered out of their homes immediately by city officials
GRIFFIN, Ga. - A Griffin city inspector ordered more than three dozen families at the Ava Park Apartment Complex to leave their homes immediately. An inspection on Thursday revealed critical safety issues, including rat infestations, structural issues, mold, and other hazards, residents said. In a letter to the residents from...
Water tower work off Hembree Road in Roswell draws nearby furor
ROSWELL, Ga. — Repairs to two water towers off Hembree Road have caused issues for nearby residents and Fulton County officials. The $1.6 million project, which includes work on one 1-million-gallon tank and another 200,000-gallon tank, began in May and is scheduled for completion Nov. 9. The towers, or pressure regulators, serve around 9,500 area residents.
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. ...
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