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West Georgia police looking for rig that knocked out railroad crossing.
VILLA RICA, Ga. — Police in Villa Rica, Ga. have issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) looking for a flatbed rig that rolled through its downtown on Thursday morning and took out a railroad crossing and left the scene. According to a Facebook post by the law enforcement...
Local & Live Music This Weekend … July 18-19-20-21
Below is the local music schedule with venues and artists from Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21. The Grand Hotel, 303 East Main Street, Hogansville • 678-902-8408. All Shows begin at 7 p.m. 7/20 … Summer Jazz & Low Country Boil with Dexter Tolson & Friends, 5 p.m....
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ wrapped at this Georgia hotel. Soon, it’ll be open for business
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (AP) — Two years ago, Francis Ford Coppola stopped at Georgia Film Academy on the hunt for apprentices for his upcoming film, ” Megalopolis.” Jordan Holifield, then a 23-year-old student, did a double-take when he saw one of the application questions — did he know how to disassemble IKEA furniture? Months later, Holifield, […]
Communities In Schools of Georgia launches Troup County back-to-school campaign
TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — The beginning of the school year is around the corner, and Communities In Schools of Georgia in Troup County is trying to make sure students have what they need for success. The CISG in Troup County launched its “Back-to-School Wish List” campaign Tuesday that includes an Amazon wish list. CISG […]
NPA to host live auctions in Atlanta
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) recently announced a second live auction every month at the NPA Atlanta facility, which kicks off in August 2024. The traditional auction will continue the third Friday of every month. NPA Atlanta is the most recent location to expand to two live auctions a month. NPA...
Grammy Award Winning Reggae Artist Buju Banton Announces His First Ever US Arena Tour Featuring a Stop in Atlanta
Buju Banton, the legendary Grammy award winning reggae artist, is proud to announce his inaugural Arena Tour, “The Overcomer”. It features a stop at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, September 8. Buju Banton, backed by Shiloh Band, captivated fans with a thrilling 90-minute performance at the UBS Arena in Uniondale, NY. His performance showcased his […] The post Grammy Award Winning Reggae Artist Buju Banton Announces His First Ever US Arena Tour Featuring a Stop in Atlanta appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Atlanta launches $10M property tax relief program for senior homeowners
ATLANTA - The city of Atlanta has launched a $10 million tax relief program for senior homeowners burdened by rising property taxes. The new program is called the Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund and is a partnership between the city and Invest Atlanta. Two hundred participants will be selected randomly from...
Restaurant Report Card: Howell’s Kitchen fails with 62; Slopes BBQ earns 100
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Howell Mill Road in Atlanta, Howell’s Kitchen & Bar is in the spotlight after failing a routine health inspection. The Fulton County restaurant scored 62 points and a “U” for unsatisfactory. The report states knives stored in the kitchen were touching a dirty pipe. Plus, hamburgers, chicken and coleslaw were at unsafe temperatures. And there was an abundance of fruit flies and a roach-like insect seen crawling up the wall.
U.S. Sec. of Education Miguel Cardona touts student debt relief, HBCU funding during Atlanta visit
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona was in Atlanta Wednesday, meeting with the heads of several of the state’s historically Black colleges and universities. He also spoke with students who’ve recently benefited from debt relief from the Biden administration, and met with others to learn more about how to support women of color in higher […] The post U.S. Sec. of Education Miguel Cardona touts student debt relief, HBCU funding during Atlanta visit appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
The Elder Tree Public House gets new life as the Pub @ EAV
The Elder Tree Public House served as an East Atlanta Village hangout for 12 years. It shuttered on Fourth of July weekend and will reopen as the Pub @ EAV in late August. New owner Kasie Scott has partnered with executive chef Mike LaSage (formerly of P’cheen and Bone Lick BBQ) and original owner Bree Towry to “bring the pub into the 21st century,” LaSage says. “We’re keeping the core part of the pub—the community that surrounds it—and getting rid of the cliches.”
Fairburn-Gordon Apartments will not be demolished despite living conditions, complaints
ATLANTA - The owner of the Fairburn-Gordon Apartments in Atlanta's Adamsville neighborhood says the complex will not be torn down despite what residents have described as horrible living conditions. A status hearing in Atlanta Municipal Court on Thursday determined A&B Apartments, LLC had made enough progress towards improvements to the...
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta keeps its title as world’s busiest airport
In what is likely not a surprise, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was named the world’s busiest airport again. Officials said it was proof the Atlanta airport was still a “key hub for connecting travelers worldwide.”
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