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Edge City 2.0 takes center stage in Dunwoody
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The City of Dunwoody and its economic development partners are gearing up for a series of community forums to discuss Edge City 2.0 and the future of the Perimeter market. The series will delve into critical aspects of Dunwoody’s growth and development, including economic vibrancy, housing...
Northside Hospital Cherokee CEO Discusses Expansion Plans
Northside Hospital Cherokee is getting a second access point for entering and leaving the hospital campus, which will support current traffic as well as plans for future expansion, CEO Billy Hayes told Canton officials July 18. The Canton City Council unanimously voted July 18 to approve a request from Northside Hospital Cherokee for city contributions to the construction of a new traffic signal at the hospital. Northside Hospital Cherokee will...
Atlanta Housing ramping up efforts to preserve, build new housing
It’s been quite a turnaround for the Atlanta Housing Authority. After years of relative inactivity, Atlanta Housing (AH) has a sense of urgency to develop more affordable housing to meet its goal of 10,000 more units over the next six years. At the helm of those efforts is Terri...
Atlanta Community Food Bank is distributing more food than ever. Leaders say it's still not enough
EAST POINT, Ga. — The Atlanta Community Food Bank is distributing more food than ever, but leaders say it's still not enough. "The problem is as soon as that food comes in, it goes right out the door," Atlanta Community Food Bank CEO Kyle Waide said. "Because there's so much pressure on the demand side."
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U.S. News & World Report Names Grady Among Best Hospitals for 2024-2025 as High Performing
Grady Health System has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 list of Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for Heart Failure and COPD. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. The annual...
ATL Lady Hawks were meant to fly
The ATL Lady Hawks, a senior women's basketball team founded in 2022, is made up of 28 women over 50 who are passionate about the game and are preparing to compete in the 2024 Georgia Golden Basketball Olympics and the National Senior Basketball Games in July 2025. The post ATL Lady Hawks were meant to fly appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Luvme Hair Celebrates Success in Georgia with its Atlanta Pop-Up Shop
The pop-up shop showcased Luvme Hair’s commitment to bringing quality and style to every customer. ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, successfully hosted its first pop-up shop in Atlanta, Georgia from July 12th to 14th, building on the success of previous events in New York City and Houston. The event celebrated beauty, innovation, and community. Attendees had the chance to discover Luvme hair’s best-selling collections and products and indulge in personalized, exclusive experiences.
Tech’s LGBTQIA+ Resource Center supports Atlanta’s Pride Month Festivities
Pride month celebrations commenced in Atlanta, this past June, marking 54 years since the first celebrations. The month-long observance started in June of 1970, commemorating the first anniversary of the violent police raid at Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York. The raid resulted in 14 being arrested and several injured, sparking an international movement for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies who called for equal rights and visibility.
Cherokee County OKs $2.7M Sale of Property Next to Aquatic Center
Cherokee County officials have agreed to sell property in Holly Springs to a local construction company for over $2.7 million, and proceeds from the sale are planned to go toward parks projects. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted July 16 to approve a $2,714,250 agreement with Woodstock-based Carmichael Development, LLC for the sale of a 20.66-acre parcel on Wellstar Way. The property is located between the Cherokee County...
Interview with Nayana Ferguson, CEO of Anteel Tequila
FOX 5 Atlanta spoke with Nayana Ferguson, CEO and co-founder of Anteel Tequila, ahead of National Tequila Day. Ferguson, who lives in Atlanta, is a 17-year pancreatic cancer survivor and a 11-year breast cancer survivor.
Fox Theatre announces deadline for Fox Gives single-year grant program
ATLANTA - The Fox Theatre is calling on historic theaters and landmarks across Georgia to apply for its Fox Gives’ Single-Year Grant Program. This initiative aims to address emergency needs, historic structure studies or planning, technical assistance, and preservation grants. Interested applicants must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI)...
Pedestrian Struck on Reinhardt College Parkway in Canton
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Reinhardt College Parkway in Canton Monday, the the Canton Police Department reports. Officers were dispatched at 1:51 p.m. Monday to the crash, according to Canton PD. The pedestrian was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Officer Pacer Cordry told the Tribune in an email. The eastbound lanes of Reinhardt College Parkway in Canton were closed from Waleska Road to Reservoir Drive while authorities responded. The road was open again by 4:30 p.m.
Gene’s brings barbecue, frozen Bushwackers, and pure fun to East Lake on July 23
Expect trays full of smoked meats, seafood sandwiches, and frozen Bushwackers when Gene’s opens July 23 in the former Salaryman space beside Poor Hendrix in East Lake. For owner Avery Cottrell, the opening of Gene’s sees the curtain come down on his popular Viet-Cajun barbecue pop-up as it transforms into the neighborhood restaurant of his […] The post Gene’s brings barbecue, frozen Bushwackers, and pure fun to East Lake on July 23 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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