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$10K Lottery Ticket Sold in Woodstock
A lottery ticket worth $10,000 was recently sold in Woodstock in the Aug. 20 Mega Millions drawing, the Georgia Lottery Corp. announced. After no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Aug. 20 — the white balls 5, 20, 26, 49 and 51, plus the gold Mega Ball 24, the jackpot for the next drawing on Aug. 23, is an estimated $527 million ($261.9 million cash). If won at that level, it would be the 13th largest prize in the history of the game. ...
Former 'Bachelor' contestant to open Pilates studio in Milton
MILTON, Ga. — "Bachelor" reality TV alum Kelly Travis Hamm will soon open a Pilates studio in Milton. "I’ve spent the last 6 months perfecting, what I believe is, the most perfect Pilates studio. The team is passionate and knowledgeable," Travis Hamm wrote on Instagram. The former reality...
Paul's Pot Pies Celebrates 40 Years on Marietta Square
MARIETTA — Gerry Cottrell, of Marietta, said three great things came out of New Jersey: Bruce Springsteen, saltwater taffy and Paul’s Pot Pies. Every few weeks for the past eight years, Cottrell has been visiting the pie shop on Marietta Square to pick up 14 small chicken pot pies for his son. While his son is a die-hard chicken fan, Cottrell said he and his wife personally love the shepherd’s...
Savage Pizza Is Expanding to Three New Locations
Henna Bakshi is the editor of Eater Atlanta. She has a decade of experience producing news at CNN, including food segments and a cooking show, and is also a seasoned wine reporter with a WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) Level 3 degree. The iconic superhero-themed Savage Pizza from Little...
High-end retailer bringing unique concept to Florida
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Trifecta Home Furniture, an event-based, high-end retailer, is bringing its shopping concept to the Sunshine State. The Alpharetta, Ga.-based brand will open an almost 7,000-square-foot showroom later this year at 160 Registry Blvd. in a new development in St. Augustine, Fla. When it opens, it will join locations in Alpharetta and in The Colony, Texas, for the retailer, which was established in 2013.
Metro Atlanta’s first Food Hub is now open in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs recently welcomed a new type of dining destination – SocialBites Food Hub. SocialBites combines a variety of delicious food and drink options with interactive decor and vibrant entertainment, creating a one-of-a-kind experience. Guests can order from four different food concepts at one point of purchase: The Original...
Indulge in Enchanted Ice Cream Spots (Alpharetta’s Version)
When it’s time to cool down from the Alpharetta heat, why not indulge in a treat as sweet as a Taylor Swift melody? Whether your sweet tooth is craving a creamy waffle cone, bold custard, or ice cream with a variety of toppings, Alpharetta’s ice cream spots have you covered. So, as summer comes to a close and you stroll through our lively city, make sure to treat yourself to these ice cream stops that seem like something from your Wildest Dreams. Gather your squad, shake it off, and explore fan-favorite scoops in the city!
Crier Notes: Dunwoody native makes it alongside Hollywood stars
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody may seem like an unlikely starting point for a Hollywood success story, but for native son Jason Priluck it was the launchpad for a remarkable career in the entertainment industry. After graduating from Woodward Academy in 1993, Jason set his sights on the bright lights of Hollywood. Fueled by a passion for the arts and armed with a dual degree from Syracuse University, Priluck moved to Los Angeles in 1997 to pursue a career in celebrity representation.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park September Programs
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive in Kennesaw, is hosting a number of programs in August. All programs are outdoors and weather dependent. They are held at the visitor center unless otherwise noted. Museum Tours will be every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 p.m.Sept. 1-2 at 11 a.m., noon, 2 and 3 p.m. will be Artillery Demonstrations. Artillery was a vital component to the operations of...
Cult-favorite Nando’s brings its famous peri-peri chicken to metro Atlanta
With 1,200 locations around the globe, Nando’s has accumulated a cult following for its quirky, on-the-nose messaging and fresh, flavorful food. Now, Atlantans can join in the madness with the opening of the first Nando’s in the state on August 27. The post Cult-favorite Nando’s brings its famous peri-peri chicken to metro Atlanta appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
The Color Purple-The Musical Plays at Marietta Theatre in the Square
The Color Purple published in 1982 is a novel composed of letters by Alice Walker. nominated for 11 Academy Awards but didn’t win a single one. It was also nominated for The author won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1983 along with the National Book Award for Fiction. In 1985 Speilberg produced the seminal award-winning film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey. Believe it or not, the film won four Golden Globe Awards and Goldberg won the Best Actress in a Drama. The American Film Institute ranked the film 51st on its list of the most inspiring movies.
FOGÓN AND LIONS KICKS OFF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH 2ND ANNUAL RUM-BA FEST
Downtown Alpharetta Spanish-Latin Restaurant Presents Spirited Celebration Sponsored by Don Q Rum to Celebrate the Start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Alpharetta locals and visitors alike are invited to join Chef Julio Delgado and the Fogón and Lions team for the Spanish-Latin restaurant’s 2nd annual Rum-Ba Fest sponsored by Don Q Rum on Sunday, September 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., featuring live music, thematic decor, delicious fare and craft rum cocktails to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15).
Good Day Atlanta viewer information: Aug. 23, 2024
ATLANTA - Sandy Springs hosts tai chi classes on City Green: Experts say it’s a low-impact workout that can increase strength and flexibility while also reducing stress. And now, one metro Atlanta city wants to make the ancient Chinese martial art of tai chi easily accessible to everyone. The...
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