Ford Fry's Optimist spinoff to be called Beetlecat, opening in November – Atlanta Magazine

Ford Fry’s Optimist spinoff to be called Beetlecat, opening in NovemberAtlanta MagazineThe restaurant will be divided into two areas. Upstairs will have an expanded oyster bar (like at the Optimist) with a larger wood-burning oven and a patio. Downstairs in the Den is a darker room reminiscent of a 1970s surf den with another patio […]

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New England college football: UNH has unfinished business – Boston Globe

New England college football: UNH has unfinished businessBoston GlobeRB John Smith , Husson — The Fayetteville, Ga., native piled up 1,480 yards, 13 TDs, and 6.2 yards per carry in a smashing freshman campaign. CB Jaymie Spears , Amherst — Last fall, the 5-9 D-back from Haverhill via St. Mark’s picked off six passes …and […]

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Atlanta's Craig Lewis Band gunning for 'America's Got Talent' finals – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Atlanta’s Craig Lewis Band gunning for ‘America’s Got Talent’ finalsAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Atlanta R&B duo The Craig Lewis Band has advanced to the semifinals of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and will be performing Tuesday night (September 1) for a shot at the finals September 15. I’ve been following this show since it debuted in the […]

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Family seeks video of Atlanta police shooting of handcuffed woman – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Family seeks video of Atlanta police shooting of handcuffed womanAtlanta Journal ConstitutionA small crowd gathered Tuesday at Underground Atlanta to demand Police Chief George Turner quit “hiding” surveillance video of a police shooting that killed a woman last April. Police say Alexia Christian was shot after she opened fire on two officers.and more …read more […]

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Things to Do-September 3-September 28 – The Citizen.com

Things to Do-September 3-September 28The Citizen.comThe Fayette County Retired Educators Association will host its first meeting of the year today at 10:30 a.m. at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center. All Fayette County retired educators are invited to attend. Piper Hill … …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By Google News

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Kansas City Royals acquire OF Jonny Gomes from Atlanta Braves – SI.com

Kansas City Royals acquire OF Jonny Gomes from Atlanta BravesSI.comJust hours before the waiver deadline, the Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Jonny Gomes and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Monday night. Atlanta will receive minor league shortstop Luis Valenzuela in return for …Jonny Gomes Traded To AL Central-Leading Royals From Atlanta […]

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Report: Atlanta Falcons still considering OT Jake Long – FOXSports.com

Report: Atlanta Falcons still considering OT Jake LongFOXSports.comWhile the Atlanta Falcons are dealing with uncertainty along the offensive line, it seems that they are leaving the door open to a few different options. One of those options, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN, is free-agent tackle Jake Long. When …Atlanta ProView: A Falcons nightmare in […]

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Atlanta's RB competition set to roll into the 2015 regular season – FOXSports.com

Atlanta’s RB competition set to roll into the 2015 regular seasonFOXSports.comThe Atlanta Falcons are in the midst of a tough stretch at the running back position. While both second-year back Devonta Freeman and rookie Tevin Coleman were poised for a heated battle during training camp, things haven’t exactly played out that way.and more …read more […]

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New-look Rams ready for season – Winston-Salem Journal

New-look Rams ready for seasonWinston-Salem JournalSchedule: Thursday at UNC Pembroke, 7 p.m.; Sept. 12 – Valdosta State (Powder Springs, Ga.), 6 p.m.; Sept. … 7 – Fayetteville State, 1:30 p.m. (All games can be heard on WTOB, 1380). WSSU will beat: UNC Pembroke, Valdosta State, Elizabeth City State, …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia […]

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Chris Narveson steps up, helps Miami Marlins blank Atlanta Braves – FOXSports.com

Chris Narveson steps up, helps Miami Marlins blank Atlanta BravesFOXSports.comATLANTA (AP) — Chris Narveson wanted to at least finish the sixth inning before a finger blister developed and ended his night. “I wanted to go as deep as I possibly could,” he said. “I think that’s what your goal is every time you take the […]

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Brian Jones promoted to executive chef at Restaurant Eugene – Atlanta Magazine

Brian Jones promoted to executive chef at Restaurant EugeneAtlanta MagazineMeanwhile, Linton and Jason Paolini, as culinary director, will together oversee the various restaurants within the Resurgens Hospitality group, namely Holeman and Finch Public House (led by Chris Edwards) and The Café at Linton’s in the Atlanta … …read more From:: Atlanta Restaurants News By Google […]

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Atlanta man convicted of murder in shooting outside Kennesaw club – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta man convicted of murder in shooting outside Kennesaw clubAtlanta Journal ConstitutionLewarner Jaron Scott, 29, of Atlanta was convicted of killing Kevin Compton in July 2014, the DA’s office said. Compton was shot in the head as he left Diamond Dave’s in a car with friends, according to police. Torpy: TV shooter’s quest for victimhood.and […]

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Man shot outside Atlanta club identified, no arrests made – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Man shot outside Atlanta club identified, no arrests madeAtlanta Journal ConstitutionA man who was shot dead near a club in Atlanta early Sunday has been identified. Ating Eminue, 24, of Lawrenceville, died of gunshot wounds, the Fulton County Medical Examiner said Monday. Atlanta police said the shooting occurred following an … …read more From:: Atlanta […]

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Arrested 4-star general's caregiver accused of influencing witness – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Arrested 4-star general’s caregiver accused of influencing witnessAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThe arrest came two weeks after the incident inside the Carriage Chase home of 84-year-old William Livsey, a retired — and decorated — four-star United States Army general who led troops in Korea and Vietnam and has a stretch of Ga. 314 in …and more …read […]

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Men's Tennis Releases 2015 Fall Schedule – Arkansas Razorbacks

Men’s Tennis Releases 2015 Fall ScheduleArkansas RazorbacksFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas men’s tennis team faces numerous tough opponents during the fall 2015 schedule it was announced today. The fall schedule, meant … Arkansas hosts the UTSA/ITA Regional Championship at the George W … …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By Google News

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Atlanta Falcons, Julio Jones Agree To 5-Year $71.25M Extension – International Business Times

Atlanta Falcons, Julio Jones Agree To 5-Year $71.25M ExtensionInternational Business TimesAug 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) scores a touchdown against Tennessee Titans safety Michael Griffin (33) in the first quarter of their preseason NFL football game at Georgia Dome. Reuters/ Jason Getz-USA …Atlanta Falcons, WR Julio Jones agree […]

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Man falls 40 feet to death at Atlanta baseball stadium – Yahoo Sports

Man falls 40 feet to death at Atlanta baseball stadiumYahoo SportsGregory Murrey, of Alpharetta, Georgia, fell about 40 feet (12 meters) in front of a sellout crowd of 49,000 during a game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees, raising additional questions to an ongoing debate about baseball stadium safety.Atlanta Braves fan falls […]

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Atlanta Braves Fan Who Fell 'Was Doing One of His Favorite Things': Family – NBCNews.com

Atlanta Braves Fan Who Fell ‘Was Doing One of His Favorite Things’: FamilyNBCNews.comThe Atlanta Braves fan who died after falling from the upper deck at Turner Field during a game was doing what he loved when his life ended abruptly, his family said Sunday. Gregory Murrey, 60, landed in an area of the stands behind […]

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NFL Dos and Don'ts: Atlanta Falcons – VICE

NFL Dos and Don’ts: Atlanta FalconsVICEVICE Sports just added them? Huh. OK, then. So, there’s a simple test* to determine whether you should or should not create a video about your new stadium: If Bane quotes don’t make it any more ridiculous than it already is, skip the video and just … …read more From:: […]

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Turner Field US flag at half-staff after fan dies in fall – Yahoo Sports

Turner Field US flag at half-staff after fan dies in fallYahoo SportsATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. flag flew at half-staff at Turner Field on Sunday, one day after a fan died following his fall from the upper deck into the lower-level stands during a game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees.Fan dies after […]

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Shelter from the Storm: Katrina's Impact on Houston and Atlanta – The Root

Shelter from the Storm: Katrina’s Impact on Houston and AtlantaThe RootBecause Atlanta is a longer distance, and there were no buses provided to take people there, those who made it to the ATL largely got there under their own steam. This already placed them, for the most part, in a different financial bracket than those […]

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Teedra Moses to Support Anthony Hamilton on Upcoming Tour (Dates) – Singersroom News

Teedra Moses to Support Anthony Hamilton on Upcoming Tour (Dates)Singersroom NewsWell folks, that time is now! The R&B beauty announced dates for the upcoming trek via her Instagram, which kicks off Sept. 3 in Savannah, GA. The tour will make stops in cities like Fayetteville, Las Vegas, and Miami before wrapping Oct 31 in … […]

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Fan dies in fall at Turner Field, raising issue of safety at sports events again – Washington Post

Fan dies in fall at Turner Field, raising issue of safety at sports events againWashington PostA 60-year-old Georgia man died at an Atlanta hospital after a horrifying fall from Turner Field’s upper deck Saturday night in Atlanta, becoming the third fan to die in a fall at the ballpark since 2008 and offering another sobering […]

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Photos: Rick Springfield, Loverboy and The Romantics bring '80s fun to Atlanta – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Photos: Rick Springfield, Loverboy and The Romantics bring ’80s fun to AtlantaAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Sometimes in life you have to make those tough calls — stay in town and go see Rick Springfield for the 30 or 40th time or go visit my old friends in Richmond and participate in my fantasy football draft in […]

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Sam Bradford says Eagles' offense can be even better vs. Atlanta Falcons – NJ.com

Sam Bradford says Eagles’ offense can be even better vs. Atlanta FalconsNJ.comGREEN BAY, Wis — In his first extended action in over a year since tearing his ACL, Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford was as about as close to perfect as a a quarterback could be. 10 passes, 10 completions. Three drives, three touchdowns. Speaking after […]

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Atlanta Braves fan falls from upper deck at Turner Field, taken to hospital – FOXSports.com

Atlanta Braves fan falls from upper deck at Turner Field, taken to hospitalFOXSports.comATLANTA — A fan fell from the upper deck into the lower-level stands at Turner Field on Saturday night, and was given emergency medical treatment before being taken to a hospital during the game between the Yankees and Atlanta Braves. There was no […]

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Falcons WR Julio Jones signs five-year contract extension – SI.com

Falcons WR Julio Jones signs five-year contract extensionSI.comAtlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has signed a five-year extension. The MMQB’s Peter King first reported the news. The Falcons announced the deal shortly afterward. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported Jones’s contract is worth $71.25 million, with …Atlanta Falcons: Julio Jones Agrees to Contract ExtensionHeadlines & Global News […]

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WEEK 2: Statewide high school football scores – Montgomery Advertiser

WEEK 2: Statewide high school football scoresMontgomery AdvertiserCentral-Phenix City 45, Harris Co. (Ga.) 6. Chelsea 21, Briarwood 16. Childersburg 54, B.B. Comer 7. Choctaw Co. 36, Marengo 30 (2OT). Clay-Chalkville 49, Minor 15. Cleveland 42, Pisgah 21. Colbert Heights 42, Cherokee 15. Cordova 46, Good Hope 14 …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News […]

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Authorities capture man in suburban Atlanta in 1991 death of ex-girlfriend in … – Fox News

Authorities capture man in suburban Atlanta in 1991 death of ex-girlfriend in …Fox NewsAuthorities say a man suspected in the 1991 death of his former girlfriend in North Carolina was arrested in suburban Atlanta. Media outlets report that U.S. Marshals captured Rodney Cooke in connection with the death of Adrian Sauls 24 years ago. WSB […]

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Today's Funerals – Fayetteville Observer

Today’s FuneralsFayetteville ObserverLayton, Alvin, 60, Lexington, Ga., memorial, 2 p.m., Saint Pauls Funeral Home of St. Pauls. Burial, in Oak Ridge Cemetery in St. Pauls. Malloy, Sennie, 84, formerly of Fayetteville, noon, Lock’s Creek AME Zion Church. Burial in Rockfish Memorial Park …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By Google News

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