Atlanta artist's 'Preaching Pimp' painting triggers protest in Macon – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta artist’s ‘Preaching Pimp’ painting triggers protest in MaconAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThe piece was included in a 2012 exhibit featuring Atlanta artist Alfred Conteh’s work at Macon’s Tubman Museum. Conteh later donated the “Preacher Pimp” to the museum. But when the painting was included in a current exhibit at the African-American …and more …read more From:: […]

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New Jimi Hendrix Documentary Focuses on Historic Atlanta Pop Concert – RollingStone.com

New Jimi Hendrix Documentary Focuses on Historic Atlanta Pop ConcertRollingStone.comThe Jimi Hendrix Experience’s July 4th, 1970 performance at the Atlanta Pop Festival will be the subject of a new documentary and live album. Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church, a film about the guitar god’s Atlanta Pop set and the circumstances surrounding …Jimi Hendrix performance at Atlanta […]

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Rio Bravo reborn, opening at 4 pm for dinner – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Rio Bravo reborn, opening at 4 pm for dinnerAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)2014, the once famous Peter Chang Chinese Cuisine in Sandy Springs has become home to another Atlanta favorite, Rio Bravo, reborn as Ray’s Rio Bravo. Ray Schoenbaum, the original owner of Rio Bravo and founder of Ray’s Restaurants, hoped to be … …read more […]

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Georgia State partners with Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment – Atlanta Business Chronicle

Georgia State partners with Van Wagner Sports & EntertainmentAtlanta Business Chronicle“Under its locally based business operation called Georgia State Athletics Sponsorships, VWSE will exclusively manage local broadcast and digital media assets, signage in all athletic venues, on-site marketing and promotions at home sporting events, …and more …read more From:: Atlanta Sports News By Google News

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Jimi Hendrix performance at Atlanta Pop Festival chronicled in Showtime … – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Jimi Hendrix performance at Atlanta Pop Festival chronicled in Showtime …Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)But on July 3-5, 1970, about 100 miles south of Atlanta in Byron, Hendrix played to the largest audience of his career, an estimated 300,000-400,000, at the second Atlanta International Pop Festival. On Sept. 4, Hendrix’s historic performance – but one … […]

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Concert review: Nicki Minaj showcases fierce assets in Atlanta – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Concert review: Nicki Minaj showcases fierce assets in AtlantaAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)The slight rappers – Khalif “Swae Lee” Brown and Aaquil “Slim Jimmy” Brown – are brothers from Mississippi, now based in Atlanta, who, with the help of producer Mike Will Made It, have created an appealing combo of snappy verses and sing-song-y … …read […]

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Police: Family targeted in Peachtree City home invasion – WXIA-TV

Police: Family targeted in Peachtree City home invasionWXIA-TVIt’s the third violent attack on restaurant employees this summer. On June 7, 27-year-old Applebee’s manager Greg Smith had just closed up a restaurant in Fayetteville when he was attacked in the parking lot. Smith’s girlfriend found his body in the …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia […]

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Atlanta Falcons reportedly still interested in free agent Jake Long – FOXSports.com

Atlanta Falcons reportedly still interested in free agent Jake LongFOXSports.comWhile Jake Long came to workout for the Atlanta Falcons this past week, he also went to visit the New York Giants and Denver Broncos. Obviously, when a free agent leaves town, many believe that he’ll sign somewhere else. According to Vaughn McClure of …and more […]

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Jennifer Garner Sports Her Wedding Band in Atlanta – Just Jared

Jennifer Garner Sports Her Wedding Band in AtlantaJust JaredJennifer Garner heads to film more scenes of her new movie Miracles From Heaven on Sunday afternoon (August 2) in Atlanta, Ga. The 43-year-old actress was joined on set by her co-stars Queen Latifah and Kylie Rogers as they shot a scene in a car.and more …read […]

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Back to school: Last-minute reminders – WTVM

Back to school: Last-minute remindersWTVMMORE: Back to school. In less than 24 hours, Madison County High School and the rest of the Madison County school system campuses will be filled with students. Schools in Fayetteville, TN also begin Monday, with the rest of the Tennessee Valley …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By […]

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HERO worker critically injured in Atlanta freeway crash – WRCB-TV

HERO worker critically injured in Atlanta freeway crashWRCB-TVATLANTA (AP) – Atlanta police say a highway emergency responder was critically injured when he was struck by a car on the city’s Downtown Connector. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (http://on-ajc.com/1DjLyKm) that HERO officer Moses King was …and more …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News

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Bryan brothers win BB&T Atlanta Open – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Bryan brothers win BB&T Atlanta OpenAtlanta Journal ConstitutionBob Bryan (back to camera) and his twin brother Mike Bryan (USA), the most successful doubles team in history, celebrate winning the doubles finals at the BB&T Atlanta Open in a tie breaker over Colin Fleming (GBR) and Gilles Muller (LUX) on Sunday, …Bryans Capture 107th Title In […]

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