Monday, June 29, 2015

FAA: Atlanta fireball was a meteor, not a plane crash – UPI.com

FAA: Atlanta fireball was a meteor, not a plane crashUPI.com… hours of Monday morning. The bright streak was described to local Atlanta network Channel 2 Action News by a viewer from McDonough, Georgia, as “something with bright colors with a long following of bright colors went through the sky. It was …NASA officials confirm mysterious […]

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Atlanta Braves host tryout camp at Howard Lake Field – Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Atlanta Braves host tryout camp at Howard Lake FieldColumbus Ledger-EnquirerMore than 150 hopeful players showed up to an Atlanta Braves tryout held at Chattahoochee Valley Community College’s Howard Lake Field on Monday, hoping to catch the eyes of scout Hugh Buchanan. Buchanan, a former Parkview High coach, said the … …read more From:: Atlanta Sports […]

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Hearse and body stolen outside Atlanta hospital; man charged with that case … – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Hearse and body stolen outside Atlanta hospital; man charged with that case …Minneapolis Star TribuneAtlanta police Sgt. Gregory Lyon says 34-year-old Henry Lyles faces two counts of hijacking a motor vehicle. Police say Lyles snatched the keys from the funeral home employee and stole the Ford Flex Sunday morning, crashing through a locked security …Police […]

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Hearse and body stolen outside Atlanta hospital; man charged with that case … – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Hearse and body stolen outside Atlanta hospital; man charged with that case …Minneapolis Star TribuneAtlanta police Sgt. Gregory Lyon says 34-year-old Henry Lyles faces two counts of hijacking a motor vehicle. Police say Lyles snatched the keys from the funeral home employee and stole the Ford Flex Sunday morning, crashing through a locked security …Police […]

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Atlanta rapper Silento whips fans into a YouTube frenzy with 'Watch Me' – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Atlanta rapper Silento whips fans into a YouTube frenzy with ‘Watch Me’Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Now that his breakout hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) is closing in on 50 million YouTube hits, fledgling rapper Silentó has a message for those who doubted his abilities. “Now people are trying to talk to me, but I don’t really […]

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Atlanta business owners investigate opportunities in Cuba – WSB Atlanta

Atlanta business owners investigate opportunities in CubaWSB AtlantaA group of metro Atlanta business owners traveled to Havana, Cuba to see what business opportunities America’s new foreign relations stance might provide. May Allen sees the historic buildings of Havana as a way to grow her business, Atlanta Rod and …and more …read more From:: Atlanta News […]

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Sunday, June 28, 2015

Metro Atlanta pastors give diverse Sunday sermons on gay marriage – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Metro Atlanta pastors give diverse Sunday sermons on gay marriageAtlanta Journal ConstitutionAt St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Downtown Atlanta, the Rev. Heather Chase reflected on the series of dramatic events occurring this month, including the shootings in Charleston, the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality, and the Episcopal Church … …read more From:: Atlanta News […]

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Business Briefs – Newnan Times-Herald

Business BriefsNewnan Times-HeraldItems for consideration as business briefs should be e-mailed to business@newnan.com , faxed to 770-253-2538, or mailed to Business Briefs, The Newnan Times-Herald, P.O. Box 1052, Newnan, GA 30264. E-mail submissions are preferred. …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By Google News

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Hearse carrying body stolen in downtown Atlanta; the car and the body inside … – Fox News

Hearse carrying body stolen in downtown Atlanta; the car and the body inside …Fox NewsAtlanta police Officer Ralph Woolfolk said authorities believe the hearse was taken Sunday morning outside Grady Memorial Hospital in the city’s downtown area. WSB-TV reports that it appears the driver drove through the gates of the hospital morgue.Man accused of stealing […]

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Athens officials making some progress on recommendations to help Atlanta … – Online Athens

Athens officials making some progress on recommendations to help Atlanta …Online AthensTwo years ago, Athens-Clarke County officials paid $15,000 to Atlanta-based Urban Land Institute to study the economically troubled Atlanta Highway. The eight-member panel visited Athens June 27-28, 2013, to tour Atlanta Highway and speak with … …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News

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Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Atlanta – News & Observer

Recap: Pittsburgh vs. AtlantaNews & ObserverPittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Starling Marte went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, a steal of home and an RBI as the Pittsburgh Pirates jumped on the Atlanta Braves early and earned an 8-4 victory on Saturday. Pedro Alvarez, Francisco Cervelli …McCutchen hit by pitch, elbow injured as Pirates top BravesWTAE […]

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Saturday, June 27, 2015

Atlanta Police Department launches new smartphone app – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Police Department launches new smartphone appAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThe Atlanta Police Department launched this week its first-ever smartphone app, “Atlanta PD Mobile.” The free-to-download app provides access to alerts, events and other news from the department, as well as links to its social media accounts and … …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News

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Officials: Cutting Atlanta commute will take vision, funding – Washington Times

Officials: Cutting Atlanta commute will take vision, fundingWashington TimesThe average commute for metro Atlanta residents is 30 minutes, higher than the national average of nearly 26 minutes, according to an Associated Press analysis of the most recent U.S. Census data from 2013. The rest of the state’s major metropolitan …Why Atlanta attracts so many corporate […]

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Celebrate the rainbow at gay-friendly bars and restaurants – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Celebrate the rainbow at gay-friendly bars and restaurantsAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Swinging Richards: For the remainder of June, this bar, located in Midtown, the mecca of gay-friendly places Atlanta, is offering several drink specials including $5.50 fireballs shots and $6.26 sex on the beach. For those in the market for a great big … …read more […]

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Woods Takes Bronze In Hammer Throw At USATF Junior Nationals – RedStormSports.com

Woods Takes Bronze In Hammer Throw At USATF Junior NationalsRedStormSports.comThe Fayetteville, Ga., native was also the Big East Outdoor Championship runner-up and won four hammer throw titles this past spring, claiming victories at the Yellow Jacket Invitational, USMMA Eight-Way Meet, the Coach Omeltchenko Invitational and Tom …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By […]

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Manny Banuelos shines after shutout – The Albany Herald

Atlanta Braves pitcher Manny Banuelos shines after shutoutThe Albany Herald#Until Monday night at Gwinnett, left-hander Manny Banuelos had never pitched past the seventh inning in his professional career. So his wife, Yanely, can hardly be blamed for her surprise when he went out to pitch the eighth and her premature …and more …read more From:: […]

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Laverne Cox' Revealing Comments On Being Transexual

Laverne Cox' Revealing Comments On Being Transexual - Video

At the unveiling of her Madame Tussaud Wax Museum likeness, Laverne Cox made some very revealing and personal comments about her life as a Transexual woman. Cox said that her main problem was not finding love.
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Friday, June 26, 2015

Laverne Cox Introduces Her Madame Tussaud Wax Figure

Laverne Cox Introduces Her Madame Tussaud Wax Figure - Video

Laverne Cox of "Orange Is The New Black" introduces her new wax figure version of herself at Madame Tussaud's in San Francisco for SF Pride 2015. Laverne Cox becomes the first transsexual to be the focus of a wax figure in history. It also happened on the day The U.S. Supreme Court declared that same-sex marriage is legal in America.
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Three New Restaurants Change the Game in Savannah – Eater

Three New Restaurants Change the Game in SavannahEaterIn my nine combined years as a critic in Atlanta, one of the toughest questions I fielded from readers was: “Where should I eat in Savannah?” Ah, Savannah. Georgia’s oldest city, founded in 1733 just inland from the marshy coast, is a place of … …read more From:: […]

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Atlanta native Harris Faulkner rising star at Fox News – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Atlanta native Harris Faulkner rising star at Fox NewsAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Atlanta native Harris Faulkner has hustled her way up the ranks on Fox News, now one of the key hosts on the year-old noon panel program “Outnumbered,” a successful mid-day addition for the network. The show has a gimmick: four women panelists (three … […]

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Why Atlanta attracts so many corporate relocations – Atlanta Business Chronicle

Why Atlanta attracts so many corporate relocationsAtlanta Business ChronicleAnother beautiful spring is winding down and summer is upon us, making our brief winter but a distant memory, which probably helps explain why, for the fifth year in a row, Atlanta is ranked No. 1 on Penske Truck Rental’s Top Moving Destinations List. …read more From:: […]

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Celebrate Marriage Equality at These Atlanta Bars and Restaurants – Eater

Celebrate Marriage Equality at These Atlanta Bars and RestaurantsEaterThe United States Supreme Court passed down a historic ruling Friday morning, making marriage equality the law of the land. For anyone looking to celebrate this weekend, the following bars and restaurants are offering specials and hosting events. This … …read more From:: Atlanta Restaurants News By […]

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SF Pride Opens With SCOTUS Decision Celebration

SF Pride Opens With SCOTUS Decision Celebration - Video

The historic Supreme Court Decision legalizing gay marriage was the focus of SF Pride's press conference for the Pride Parade. This video presents the opening.
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Ecuador President Rafael Correa Protests Heat Up

Ecuador President Rafael Correa Protests Heat Up - Video

Ecuador President Rafael Correa is the focus of intense protests today. The new tax law has the country up in arms and many call him the Devil.
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Warriors President Rick Welts Pride Grand Marshal

Warriors President Rick Welts Pride Grand Marshal - Video

At Pride Press Conference, I talked with Golden State Warriors President Rick Welts about the day, his being Grand Marshall, The NBA Championship, and Levon Mooney, the Warriors new NBA Draft pick steal.
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Supreme Court Legalized Gay Marriage #LoveWins

Supreme Court Legalized Gay Marriage #LoveWins - Video

Supreme Court legalized gay marriage this morning in Obergefell v Hopkins and in an 5 to 4 decision. The court struck down the remaining national barriers to same sex marriage. Twitter exploded with 6 of ten keywords related to the decision , topped by #LoveWins
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2015 NBA Draft picks: Dimitrios Agravanis picked by Atlanta Hawks 59th – SB Nation

2015 NBA Draft picks: Dimitrios Agravanis picked by Atlanta Hawks 59thSB NationThe Atlanta Hawks selected Dimitrios Agravanis, a 6’10 20-year-old from Greece, with the second-to-last pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. They’ll likely leave him overseas as he develops his game. Agravanis is described as a stretch four — he doesn’t quite …Hawks Draft Pair […]

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Washington Nationals shut out Atlanta Braves behind Doug Fister – FOXSports.com

Washington Nationals shut out Atlanta Braves behind Doug FisterFOXSports.comDoug Fister said he really hadn’t heard about the scoreless innings streak being crafted by his fellow Washington Nationals starters. Fister allowed four hits over seven innings in another superb outing by a Washington starter, and the Nationals …Recap: Washington vs. AtlantaKansas City Star Stephen Strasburg’s return […]

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Rick Ross Arrested; Rapper Charged With Kidnapping, Battery, Assault – iSchoolGuide

Rick Ross Arrested; Rapper Charged With Kidnapping, Battery, AssaultiSchoolGuide“Members of the US Marshals Southeastern Regional Task Force executed arrest warrants on William Roberts and Nadrian James. They were arrested in Fayetteville, Ga., without incident as a result of this investigation.” said a release from the Fayette …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By […]

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Report: Knicks trade Tim Hardaway Jr. to Atlanta for Jerian Grant, Hawks trade … – NBCSports.com

Report: Knicks trade Tim Hardaway Jr. to Atlanta for Jerian Grant, Hawks trade …NBCSports.comWashington will send Atlanta the No. 19 pick tonight and two future second-round picks for Kelly Oubre, league source tell Yahoo. The Knicks are trading Tim Hardaway to the Hawks, who will draft Jerian Grant for the Knicks, league sources tell Yahoo […]

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