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The Black Girls Dream Conference Brought In More Than 1,300 Change Makers And Leaders
More than 1,300 attendees converged at the Black Girls Dream Conference in Atlanta, hosted by the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls). The post The Black Girls Dream Conference Brought In More Than 1,300 Change Makers And Leaders appeared first on NewsOne.
Alex Anthopoulos can kill two birds with one stone for Braves at trade deadline
For a couple of reasons, the Braves are two weeks away from having a much different look. On the injury front, Michael Harris II is set to return soon following the All-Star break. That will be a massive boost, and the trade deadline also offers an opportunity for the Braves to better themselves, just like it did back in 2021.
Emory University and Emory St. Joseph hospitals in Atlanta rank highest in Georgia
Emory University Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph are Georgia’s No. 1 and 2 hospitals, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Emory University Hospital was also nationally ranked for their cancer care. U.S. News offers rankings and ratings in three dozen different health care services, including...
Grade the trade: Hawks proposal lands $18 million award-winning All-Star
The Atlanta Hawks have plenty of reasons to be competitive in 2024-25 rather than leaning into a rebuild (or the less abrasive sounding “retool”) with younger players. They owe their first-round picks in 2025, 2026 (swap option), and 2027 to the San Antonio Spurs. That takes tanking out of the equation. The Hawks also still roster three-time All-Star Trae Young, who has made no secret about his desire to win and do so in Atlanta.
Jagged Edge singer Brandon Casey hospitalized with broken neck, ribs, and skull
Jagged Edge's Brandon Casey is recovering from a horrific car crash. Casey, who fronts the R&B group with his twin brother, Brian Casey, posted on social media this week that he's recovering in the trauma center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after sustaining extensive injuries on Thursday. "After bein...
Le Petit Marche and ABC Chicken and Waffles ceasing dine-in service, shifting to delivery
Le Petit Marche in Kirkwood and ABC Chicken and Waffles in Sweet Auburn, both backed by the owners of Atlanta Breakfast Club, will cease dine-in service this weekend and shift to delivery. ABC Chicken & Waffles closes on Saturday, July 20, while Le Petit Marche closes after service on Sunday, July 21. The restaurants will […] The post Le Petit Marche and ABC Chicken and Waffles ceasing dine-in service, shifting to delivery appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Man turns bus into laundry service for the homeless
Nicky Crawford, a retired African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, is using his personal resources to make a profound impact on his city’s local homeless population, ensuring they have access to basic necessities. In a city where over a quarter of the state’s homeless reside and eviction backlogs in Fulton County are forcing more people onto the streets daily, Crawford’s efforts are a beacon of hope.
Popular Atlanta Dancer Deundray Cottrell Mysteriously Found Dead | TSR Investigates
Deundray Cottrell reportedly went missing in on July 4. Days later, his deceased body was found in a backyard shed. Cottrell was a beloved dancer in Atlanta and a student pursuing his PhD. Now, his mysterious death has his family and friends seeking answers and justice. What happened to Cottrell, and who is responsible? The [...] The post Popular Atlanta Dancer Deundray Cottrell Mysteriously Found Dead | TSR Investigates appeared first on The Shade Room.
Hogansville pastors continue annual pulpit swap on Sunday
On Sunday, two pastors — one white, one black — will continue their tradition of swapping churches in the name of unity and fellowship. Pastor George Bailey and Pastor Greg Morris have been switching churches in July and December for the last five years on their church anniversaries. Bailey, a resident of Hogansville and pastor […] The post Hogansville pastors continue annual pulpit swap on Sunday appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Downtown Atlanta Loses Popular Restaurant Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks After Water Main Break
The owner claims the restaurant was 'ruined' after damage from Atlanta's major water main break. Downtown Atlanta is losing one of its notable restaurants. The owner of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks said its “landmark” location will not reopen after closing due to the city’s June water main break.
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