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Is it legal to collect rainwater in Georgia?
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)- With mild droughts taking place all around Georgia, collecting rainwater when it does come through may sound appealing, but is it legal? In Georgia, it is legal to harvest rainwater if it is for outdoor use only. This means that harvested rainwater can be used unregulated for watering gardens and plants but […]
Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers
U.S. Representative Hank Johnson, Georgia State Senator Sonya Halpern, and State Representative Derrick Jackson held a press conference in Atlanta during the Republican National Convention to highlight Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda and its dangerous implications for Georgians, from women’s reproductive rights to Social Security and Medicare, and our democracy. What is Project 2025 and […] The post Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Senoia Area Blood Drive set for Monday, August 5
Pictured above: Lu Nations-Miller, blood drive canteen helper (standing), helped ensure that Bonnie Maveragames (L) and Dedee Ressl (R) were well hydrated and feeling fine after they both gave blood at the May 6 blood drive at the Senoia United Methodist Church. From Special Reports. For many patients receiving urgent...
Macon store holding fundraiser for Monroe County 16-year-old recovering from severe brain injury
MACON, Ga. — Early on the morning of May 24, Silas Moore was headed to Six Flags to meet his girlfriend's family. That's when everything took a left turn, Brian Moore says. On Maynard's Hill Road in Forsyth, a car slammed into the side of his vehicle. “We were...
Global computer outage impacting flights at Atlanta airport
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Reports of a massive computer outage is impacting people across the globe Friday morning, including us here at Atlanta News First. Microsoft users worldwide, including banks and airlines, reported widespread outages on Friday, hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services.
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. The post The Elder Tree Public House gets new life as the Pub @ EAV appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Atlanta ranks as No. 1 city with most income inequality
ATLANTA — A new report released by GOBankingRates named Atlanta the city with the worst income inequality in the U.S. They found that the bottom 20% in Atlanta earn an average income of $11,221 compared to $324,230 among the top 20%. The report listed the 50 cities with the...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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