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GE Tower tenants face poor living conditions amid renovations to preserve affordable housing
Tenants of GE Tower, an apartment complex southwest of downtown Atlanta, held a press conference in the courtyard of the building Wednesday morning to air grievances about a long list of ongoing issues they’ve faced with management. Backed by representatives of the Housing Justice League, the tenants’ mounting frustration was palpable. From sexual harassment, a lack […] The post GE Tower tenants face poor living conditions amid renovations to preserve affordable housing appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Sidewalk cafes coming to Hillside? Council considers DASH request
During the LaGrange mayor and council work session on Tuesday, the city discussed a request from DASH, a neighborhood revitalization non-profit, to allow for sidewalk cafes in Hillside similar to ones allowed in the downtown area. The request would establish a similar jurisdiction as the downtown area which allows for alcohol consumption on the right […] The post Sidewalk cafes coming to Hillside? Council considers DASH request appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
New chaperone policy begins at Six Flags Over Georgia
AUSTELL, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A big change of policy will go into effect Friday at Six Flags Over Georgia. The theme park is putting a chaperone policy in place. Starting July 26, anyone under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult to stay in the park past 4 p.m.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck reflects on being passed over for Stetson Bennett
Carson Beck came to Georgia as a highly-touted recruit who was projected to play for the Bulldogs sooner rather than later. Beck seemed like the natural option for Georgia when starter JT Daniels was injured early in the 2021 season, but that's not how the situation played out. Beck had...
CORE to Offer Free Health Screenings at Lavonia Carnegie Library
The non-profit group, CORE which stands for Community Organized Relief Effort of Georgia has partnered with the Lavonia-Carnegie Library to offer a mobile health services day next week. According to CORE coordinator Amy Borton, they will be at the Library on Tuesday, July 30 from 10:30a to 5:30p. Borton said...
Florida chief of staff Mark Robinson accepts job at Georgia
Less than eight months after joining Florida's football staff as its chief of staff, Mark Robinson has accepted a similar position at the University of Georgia working under head coach Kirby Smart, sources familiar with the development told Swamp247. Robinson interviewed with the Bulldogs on Wednesday and the expectation since...
Stockbridge To Keep Same Tax Rate
STOCKBRIDGE — The city of Stockbridge is maintaining its millage rate after a City Council vote Monday. The council voted 4-1 to keep the millage rate at 3.77 — with Alphonso Thomas, Elton Alexander, LaKeisha Gantt and Kyle Berry voting in favor and Yolanda Barber voting against.
Dan Lanning fires back at Kirby Smart over recruiting comment
Oregon coach Dan Lanning and Georgia coach Kirby Smart worked together for years, but they are pulling no punches now that they are recruiting rivals. Smart dropped a casual comment about Oregon’s ties to Nike founder Phil Knight — and Knight’s extensive riches — at SEC Media Days last week. The Georgia coach mentioned that... The post Dan Lanning fires back at Kirby Smart over recruiting comment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Matt Hardeman (‘Big Brother 26’) exit interview: ‘I did not agree with how Angela treated me’
After an emotional week in the “Big Brother” house, Head of Household Angela Murray finally got her wish. Matt Hardeman was evicted by a vote of 8-3 over Kenney Kelley on Thursday night. The 25-year-old from Roswell, Georgia was the first houseguest sent packing from Season 26.'MasterChef 14' predictions: Now YOU can predict who will win 'Generations' and who'll be voted out next “I came to play this game and try to represent something bigger,” Matt told host Julie Chen Moonves during his exit interview. “I hope you guys got to see, me being here, wasn’t just telling my story, it...
Lilburn woman overcomes deafness to become McDonald's manager, inspiration
LILBURN, Ga. - An employee at the McDonald's on Lawrenceville Avenue in Lilburn is not letting a disability stop her. Friday marks National Disability Independence Day. Kirsten Reyes, who has worked at the location for four years, was promoted to shift manager in that time. "She has faith that she...
Francis Ford Coppola ‘Megalopolis’ hotel opens in Peachtree City
Francis Ford Coppola will open the All-Movie Hotel in Peachtree City, southwest of Atlanta, this weekend after using the hotel as a site for his recent Megalopolis film, featuring a large cast of Hollywood actors set in a futuristic New York City. Coppola, known best for directing major films like...
Georgia election board sets July 30 online meeting after state attorney general flagged last vote
The Georgia State Election Board will meet for the first time since several conservative board members advanced election rules at a meeting on July 12 that has come under fire for allegedly violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act. According to the notice and agenda for the recently scheduled State Election Board’s virtual meeting on July 30, […]
Test results for Georgia schools rise again in 2024, remain below pre-pandemic outcomes
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia students showed progress on standardized tests given in the 2023-2024 school year, but it’s far from a quick rebound to pre-pandemic achievement levels as students in some grades and subjects aren’t showing a clear recovery. The Georgia Department of Education released the annual...
School funding decision leaves Georgia students uncertain on AP African American studies credit
On Tuesday, the state superintendent announced that the state would not fund the AP African American Studies course for more than 4,000 students. Then he reversed his decision.
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