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Oglethorpe again featured in latest edition of Fiske Guide to Colleges
Oglethorpe University was once again included in the Fiske Guide to Colleges, a bestselling compilation of the top 300+ institutions in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Now in its 41st year, the Fiske Guide highlights the “best and most interesting” colleges and universities. Striving to be “helpful,...
What to see, do and hear: Atlanta stories, a nest of jazz, trans cinema, more
Tales of Downtown Atlanta, an oral history project created by Sundiata Rush and honoring the city and its stories, will host its first listening party this Friday at Georgia State University. Billed as “part podcast, art exhibit and old-school mix tape,” the series covers topics dear to Atlanta, such as its railroad history, Woodruff Park, Sweet Auburn and much more. A number of locals offered their time and talent to spin tales, including artist Fabian Williams, musician OkCello, comedian Mark Kendall, civic leader Rohit Malhotra, actress Karen Ceesay, choreographer Lauri Stallings and more. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. inside the GSU Creative Media Industries Institute. Free, but registration is required.
FIRST ALERT: Scattered storms likely on Friday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Isolated showers and rumbles of thunder are possible overnight with temperatures in the 70s. Friday is a First Alert Weather Day for an increasing risk of scattered showers/storms as the day goes on. The best chance of wet weather is after 2 pm until around sunset. It will be a rare day with highs in the 80s. All but one day in the past four weeks have been 90° or hotter in Atlanta.
Say What!? New Judge In YSL Rico Case Steps Aside Due To Ex-Deputy’s Romance With Co-Defendant
The drama continues in the YSL Rico case. In the latest update, Fulton County Judge Shukura Ingram has recused herself just days after she was assigned to take over the case against Young Thug and his alleged associates. You’re probably wondering why the heck she would do that? Ingram revealed that her courthouse deputy had ... Read more The post Say What!? New Judge In YSL Rico Case Steps Aside Due To Ex-Deputy’s Romance With Co-Defendant appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Alumna provides a voice, support for families as victim advocate
When families are facing the unthinkable, Mercer University alumna Christy Palmer is there to support them and provide the resources they need. Her work as a victim advocate with the homicide and gang unit in the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office isn’t easy, but she’s proud of each case she takes on and grateful to the families who put their trust in her.
Man Shot in Dispute at Brookside Park Apartment Homes, 20-Year-Old Suspect Arrested
At approximately 12:53 a.m. on July 18, 2024, officers from Atlanta Police Zone 1 were dispatched to a report of a shooting at 565 Saint Johns Ave. SW, Brookside Park Apartment Homes. Upon arrival, they found a 55-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a hospital by ambulance and is in stable condition.
Heavy fire breaks out at iconic Kodak building on Ponce De Leon Avenue
Fire damaged the Kodak building in Midtown Thursday morning, the second fire at the site on Ponce De Leon Avenue in two months. The fire at the Kodak building at 300 Ponce De Leon Ave. was reported just before 8 a.m. on July 18. The building is next door to the original Atlanta Eagle building, […] The post Heavy fire breaks out at iconic Kodak building on Ponce De Leon Avenue appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Nando’s PERi-PERi Chicken hosts Mandela Day pop-up in Atlanta
ATLANTA - How much of a positive impact can you make in just 67 minutes? The team behind popular South African chicken brand Nando’s PERi-PERi Chicken is determined to answer that question today…in the most delicious way possible!. In honor of Nelson Mandela International Day, Nando’s PERi-PERi Chicken...
LCP originates construction loan for Moxy Centennial Olympic Park
The LCP Group LP, a vertically integrated, private real estate investment firm specializing in hospitality investing and lending, has originated construction financing for the Moxy Centennial Olympic Park, located in Atlanta’s downtown entertainment district. The project is being developed through a partnership between Atlanta-based Nexera Capital and Emerge Hospitality...
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