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New Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Michael Porter Jr to Atlanta, Bogdan Bogdanovic Teams Up With Nikola Jokic
The 2024 NBA Offseason is at a big of a standstill. Until training camp opens in nearly a month, things might stay quiet in the league unless some unforeseen tr
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.
Final prediction for the Atlanta Falcons final 53-man roster: Many shocking cuts
With the preseason wrapped up, we can now make the final prediction as to who will make the final 53-man roster for the Atlanta Falcons. Terry Fontenot and his staff have until Tuesday, August 27th to shrink the roster from 90 to 53. Do the math and that is 37 players who will have their hopes dashed—really puts things into perspective.
Black men emerge as key constituency in 2024 race, bringing dynamic views to the top of politics
ATLANTA — Every Monday evening, the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA basement becomes a sanctuary for men who, local leaders say, have too often been denied one.
Luck finally turning Braves' way as another colossal screw-up hands them a win
To call the Atlanta Braves "unlucky" in 2024 is a bit of an understatement. In nearly every month of the season (and sometimes more than once in a given month), they have lost a crucial piece of their roster to injury. It started with Spencer Strider being lost to Tommy John surgery for the season and since then, it has been one huge loss after another. It is honestly remarkable the Braves have been able to field a team that even resembles a big league roster lately.
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.
5 Winners (and 3 losers) from Atlanta Falcons 2024 training camp
Winner: Michael Penix Jr. Things couldn't have gone more perfectly for the Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback. Penix stayed healthy throughout camp and consistently flashed talent showing why Atlanta made the reach that they did on draft day. The quarterback's early preseason action showed off his arm and comfort within the pocket.
Glen Powell spotted in Atlanta filming new college football TV show ‘Chad Powers’
“Chad Powers” follows Powell as Russ Holliday, a “disgraced college quarterback” who disguises himself to walk onto “a struggling southern football team to revive his football career.”
3 Falcons who played their way off the roster in preseason finale
It's safe to say that the Atlanta Falcons did not end the preseason how they would have liked, as they fell on Friday night in a 31-0 rout at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars. No, most of their starters did not play, but still. You never want to lose 31-0.
Atlanta rapper Domani holds ‘Lock In,’ shares creative process with fans at Stankonia Studios
ATLANTA – Innovative Atlanta rapper Domani held the successful “The Lock In” event at Stankonia Studios in Atlanta on Tuesday. Domani interacted with fans, took photos and had a studio session at the iconic Stankonia Studios to share an inside look at his creative process with making music. The event was hosted by C.J. Williams, a manager at the world renown Trap Music Museum, which is owned by Atlanta icon T.I. and Domani’s father. “I’m excited about The Lock In, as this was a dope experience I was able to give my fans an opportunity to see my creative process as an artist,” Domani told WSB Radio. The Lock In was held between 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. on Wednesday, with many fans signing up for two-hour slots to watch Domani work and to also get their own creative juices flowing.
Lowe’s: Sign up now to receive a FREE flowering plant for your fall garden
On September 13 and 14, 2024, Lowe’s is giving away a FREE fall flowering plant. The giveaway is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day at participating locations. Note that flower selection may vary by location. The offer is only available in-store, while supplies last. The flower giveaway...
City of Atlanta to screen free movies at 2 local parks this weekend
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Looking for something to do this weekend? Atlanta’s Department of Parks and Recreation has you covered. The city will screen two movies: “The Color Purple” at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center’s rear field on Friday, and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” at the Rev. James Orange Park at Oakland City’s baseball field on Saturday. Both movies start at around 8:30 p.m. and are free to attend!
Atlanta filmmakers secure grants for Scots-Irish history and music documentary
ATLANTA, Georgia— Atlanta-based filmmakers Chris Moser and David Hughes Duke have announced that their upcoming documentary, “The Scots-Irish – A Musical Journey,” has received significant grants from Scottish Heritage USA and the ACT Giving Program. The documentary, set to be a two-hour feature for public television in the U.S., U.K., and Ireland, aims to explore the impact of the Scots-Irish on Western democracy, interweaving narrative, and traditional music.
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