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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...
Fulton DA Called Upon for Exoneration of Leo Frank
EAST COBB — Rabbi Emeritus Steven Lebow, former Gov. Roy Barnes and others made it clear they will not rest until lynching victim Leo Frank’s innocence is achieved with a full exoneration. Barnes, Lebow and Robert Wittenstein of the Anti-Defamation League were among the speakers memorializing Frank’s death at Temple Kol Emeth on Saturday. Wittenstein said it was time for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to make that exoneration...
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...
Gunna Helping Atlanta Families In Need With $500K Guaranteed Income Initiative
Gunna is set to help nearly three dozen families in his Atlanta-area hometown with a check every month for a year as part of his new initiative. The Gunna x BMAC 30349 Guaranteed Income Program is a collaboration between Gunna’s Great Giveaway and the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC). It’s set to launch on September 18, but applications are open here now. Only families living in the 30349 zip code in the city of South Fulton, Georgia are eligible, and they will receive a monthly stipend of $1000 for 12 months.
Bulldogs Now - Catching Up with
When the Dawgs kickoff next week against Clemson two players in particular will be key in ensuring a Georgia victory: Center Jared Wilson and edge rusher Mykel Williams. Mykel is poised for a big-time season after switching to a more versatile role. Jared will be replacing longtime starting center Sedrick Van Pran.
Marietta History Center will present “The Secrets and Scandals of Colonial Georgia.”
The Marietta History Center (MHC) announced on the City of Marietta website that the first event for its Fall programming schedule will feature Amy Albers, Georgia Room Library Assistant. On Monday, September 16th, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Marietta History Center, Albers will present a talk entitled “The Secrets...
Run With Maud Virtual 5K & Meetup To Take Place Today In Atlanta: Here’s What You Should Know
This year’s Run with Maud Virtual 5K invites participants to honor Ahmaud Arbery’s legacy by running or walking miles from anywhere in the world. Those in the Atlanta area are welcome to join Wanda Cooper-Jones, Ahmaud’s mother, on the Westside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline as she completes her own Run with Maud Virtual 5K. Please note this is a self-supported run, so participants should bring their own water and nutrition.
Saturday's Report: HS football, HS scores, Henley at BMW; Falcons ouch, Tech vs. FSU in Dublin, Braves win; MLB, more college football, gambling, golf, NFL
📰S📰C📰O📰R📰E📰B📰O📰A📰R📰D. Houston County 3, Colquitt County 2; Houston County 8, North Cobb Christian 3. Valwood 2, Stratford 0 (25-17. 25-20) For the second straight day, Russell Henley opened with a birdie on a par 5. Then he followed up with...
Meet David Shanahan: Georgia Tech’s Irish Punter Making History
David Shanahan, Georgia Tech's punter, is set to make history as the first native of Ireland awarded a full college football scholarship in the U.S. He’ll have a rare opportunity to play at Aviva Stadium in Dublin during the matchup against Florida State, adding personal significance as he returns to his homeland. Shanahan's journey began with Gaelic football and rugby in Ireland, leading him to American football through the Prokick Australia program. His performance has been solid, averaging over 42 yards per punt last season, including a standout 71-yard kick in his freshman year.
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