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Concerns grow over reckless e-bike riders on Atlanta BeltLine
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Electric bikes are booming in popularity, partially fueled by a city rebate program that has attracted around 9,000 applications. As the number of people riding on e-bikes continues to climb, others have expressed concern about the risks they pose for people on paths.
Jasper Johnson signs with Overtime Elite
The KY native is headed to Atlanta. The state of Kentucky has started to produce some elite high school basketball talent over the last few recruiting cycles including Reed Sheppard and Travis Perry. Now in the class or 2025 the Bluegrass has two top-50 prospects one being five-star guard, Jasper Johnson. After playing for Link Academy last season, Johnson has decided to play his last year at another program. According to a report by Joe Tipton of On3, Johnson has decided to sign with Overtime Elite. The OTE in Atlanta has become a nice pipeline for Kentucky over the last...
FunkJazz Kafé Celebrates 30th Anniversary on Saturday, August 3 at Ray Charles Performing Arts Center
WCLK is teaming up with the FunkJazz Kafé Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, August 3 for a 30th Anniversary like none other!. The station continues its "WCLKAT50" celebration while FunkJazz Kafé commemorates 30 years of cultivating and promoting Black music and its artists. In addition, WCLK's Jamal Ahmad is celebrating 30 years of hosting the nationally-syndicated radio program, S.O.U.L. of Jazz (Sounds of Universal Love).
Hawks Superstar Trae Young Speaks Out Against Negative Narratives About Kobe Bryant Made By His Childhood Friend
Legendary NBA player Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash with his daughter, has served as an inspiration for athletes across various sports. Many fans have been motivated by Bryant’s never-give-up mentality, known as the Mamba Mentality. Numerous NBA analysts, players, and fans have fondly remembered the 18-time All-Star and celebrated his exceptional professional career.
Sandersville native makes history at WNBA All-Star weekend
PHOENIX (WRDW/WAGT) -- Atlanta Dream guard and former Washington County standout Allisha Gray had an All-Star performance Friday night. Gray became the first player to win the skills challenge and 3-point contest in the same night at All-Star weekend. The eight-year WNBA vet had the performance of a rookie in...
CITY OF MABLETON MEETING NOTICE
There will be a Called Meeting of the City of Mableton, Georgia, (“City”) Mayor and Council for the purpose of discussing and/or acting upon municipal, transitional and incorporative matters. The meetings will take place at Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell, Georgia and are open to the public.
Straight from the Mike…Michael Murphy, “Too Much Earwax, Maybe?”
Had the opportunity to meet a hearing specialist, an audiologist (I believe they are called) at a recent charity golf tourney. Not only did I enjoy learning about the importance of hearing, often taken for granted, but was ecstatic to learn further that he is a city of Mableton resident, like me.
Atlanta’s City of Refuge breaks ground on new 38,000-foot transition center, expanding program
With the turn of the dirt, leaders and partners of the City of Refuge are moving their mission forward with a new transformation center that will let them help more people in crisis transition to stable housing and income.
Some parishioners say renovation of one of Atlanta’s oldest Catholic churches will erase its ‘historical reverence’
Some parishioners say an approximately $4 million “redecoration” project at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus seeks to modernize the historic church and erase the history of the generations of community members who helped build and decorate it. But the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the governing body of Catholic churches throughout the northern portion […] The post Some parishioners say renovation of one of Atlanta’s oldest Catholic churches will erase its ‘historical reverence’ appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Mooney Appointed Assistant Softball Coach
ATLANTA - Georgia State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Sophia Mooney as the Assistant Softball Coach for its renowned softball program, head coach Becca Mueller announced. "I'm so excited to be bring Sophie back to Atlanta," Mueller said. "Her passion for Georgia State is evident and her...
14-year-old girl last seen at Woodstock outlet mall located, police say
WOODSTOCK, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Woodstock police have found a missing 14-year-old girl. The Woodstock Police Department says Lior Robinson was located Monday at 2:30 a.m. No other information was provided.
Floyd County to Vote on RV Park and 2024 Property Tax Rate on Tuesday
Plans for an RV campground near Cave Spring and a solar farm on Alabama Highway will go before the Floyd County Commission on Tuesday. The board also is scheduled to set the millage rate for 2024. Commissioners caucus at 4 p.m. and start their regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 12 E. Fourth Ave. A public hearing on the proposed property tax rate also is scheduled for 8 a.m. that day. ...
BrandsMart USA Celebrates Grand Opening in Kennesaw
KENNESAW — Hundreds of people eagerly lined up outside of BrandsMart USA’s new Kennesaw location for its grand opening Saturday. The new store, located in the Cobb Place Shopping Center on Ernest Barrett Parkway, celebrated its grand opening with a ceremony and ribbon-cutting with local, state and federally elected officials as well as BrandsMart and The Aaron’s Company employees. Attendees Sharon and Larry Dover, of Kennesaw, stood in line for...
One dead, one arrested after Saturday shooting in Oakwood
A man is facing murder charges after a shooting that killed a man in Oakwood Saturday afternoon. A release from the Oakwood Police Department Sunday said officers were called to a home on Aster Place in the Prescott neighborhood off of McEver Road just before 4:45 p.m. Saturday to a report of a shooting. When they got to the scene, they found a vehicle that had crashed into the rear of a home on nearby Wild Berry Court.
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