Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Vehicle strikes 3 people at NE Atlanta MARTA bus stop – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Vehicle strikes 3 people at NE Atlanta MARTA bus stopAtlanta Journal ConstitutionA vehicle struck three people waiting at a MARTA bus stop at the intersection of North Avenue and Boulevard in northeast Atlanta, the spokesman for the city’s fire department said. The vehicle was involved in a two-vehicle crash about 11:17 a.m …Gold Dome Arguments […]

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'Who's Who in Black Atlanta' gala on Feb. 23 at Hyatt Regency – atlantadailyworld

‘Who’s Who in Black Atlanta‘ gala on Feb. 23 at Hyatt RegencyatlantadailyworldATLANTA — Ernest Greer is Co-President and CEO of Greenberg Traurig law firm, a 2500 person law firm. Ernest has wide-ranging trial experience representing clients in complex multimillion-dollar class action lawsuits. Greer will be penning the …and more …read more From:: Atlanta News By […]

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Atlanta Hawks' TV ratings fall after record season – The Albany Herald

Atlanta Hawks’ TV ratings fall after record seasonThe Albany HeraldATLANTA (TNS) — It’s not just the Atlanta Hawks’ win-loss record that has declined this season. So, too, have their local TV ratings. According to an analysis of Nielsen data for NBA teams by Sports Business Journal, the Hawks have tied for the league …NBA trade […]

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Study: SEC has 2 of Top 10 “Best Cities for Football Fans” – SECcountry.com

Study: SEC has 2 of Top 10 “Best Cities for Football Fans”SECcountry.com4 in “Teams & Performance Rank”; Arkansas (Fayetteville, Ark.) — No. 6 in SEC, No. 74 overall — Notable: No. 57 in “Costs & Fan Engagement Rank”; Auburn (Auburn, Ala.) … 98 overall; Georgia (Athens, Ga.) — No. 10 in SEC, No. 176 overall […]

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The Best and Worst Cities to Be a Real Estate Agent – Builder Magazine

The Best and Worst Cities to Be a Real Estate AgentBuilder Magazine… median wage for real-estate agents to housing-market health index. Denver topped the list, followed by Irvine, Calif., and Seattle. The worst market to sell real estate in was Detroit, and rounding out the bottom three were Columbus, GA and …Here are the Best, […]

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4 things to do in Atlanta today: Southwest Rink at Park Tavern, Three date ideas on Buford Highway – Access Atlanta

4 things to do in Atlanta today: Southwest Rink at Park Tavern, Three date ideas on Buford HighwayAccess AtlantaChloe Beasley (left) and Aminah Jackson skate with thie aunt Zarinah Dennis at the Southwest Rink at Park Tavern in Atlanta on Saturday, January 3, 2015. For the fifth year in a row, Park Tavern has set […]

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Alonzo Herndon was Atlanta's first black millionaire – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Alonzo Herndon was Atlanta’s first black millionaireAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThen in 1905, he purchased a failing mutual aid association, which eventually became Atlanta Life Insurance Co. As Atlanta Life expanded into Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas, Herndon became Atlanta’s first black millionaire. …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News

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Gaskins buzzer-beater lifts St. Aug over Shaw, 93-90 in 2OT – WRALSportsFan.com

Gaskins buzzer-beater lifts St. Aug over Shaw, 93-90 in 2OTWRALSportsFan.comAtlanta, GA) added 27 points and 12 rebounds, including seven offensive rebounds, for his CIAA leading 13th double-double of the season. He entered the contest ranked 10th nationally in Division II in double-doubles. The sky-walking 6-7 forward wowed … …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By […]

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Monday, February 15, 2016

Atlanta weather | Freezing rain advisory extended; rain on the way – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta weather | Freezing rain advisory extended; rain on the wayAtlanta Journal ConstitutionA freezing rain advisory may lead to icy roads in north Fulton, DeKalb and Cobb counties. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM. Story Highlights. A winter weather advisory for hazardous travel and ice is in effect through 7 p.m. for north Georgia counties.and more …read […]

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Atlanta seeks resident input on 'Smart City' initiative – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta seeks resident input on ‘Smart City’ initiativeAtlanta Journal Constitution“Atlanta is a great city and, thanks to our collaboration with AT&T, it will soon be a smarter city,” said Mayor Reed. “Improving sustainability and increasing public safety are already top priorities for the City of Atlanta. With the integration of AT … …read more From:: […]

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Dodson: Antiquated laws still on the books – Your Houston News

Dodson: Antiquated laws still on the booksYour Houston NewsIn Quitman, Ga., it is illegal for a chicken to cross the road. • In San Antonio, Texas, it is illegal for both sexes to … In Fayetteville, Ark., it is unlawful to walk one’s cow down Main Street after 1 p.m. on Sunday. • In Galveston, […]

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Atlanta Alive Traffic Blog – WXIA-TV (blog)

Atlanta Alive Traffic BlogWXIA-TV (blog)There are commuters who don’t believe Peachtree Road needs a major overhaul. (Photo: 11Alive). CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE. 7:02 a.m. — A look at The Big 3 travel times: I-85 Southbound: 13 minutes from Highway 316 to I-285. …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News

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Police continue search for missing Atlanta girl – WTOC

Police continue search for missing Atlanta girlWTOCAtlanta police are continuing to search for a 12-year-old girl who has been missing since Saturday. Kerionna Flower was reported missing around 4 p.m. on February 13. She is described as a black female, standing about 5’5″ tall and weighing around 140 …and more …read more From:: Atlanta News […]

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Sunday, February 14, 2016

Freezing rain advisory includes parts of metro Atlanta – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Freezing rain advisory includes parts of metro AtlantaAtlanta Journal ConstitutionGwinnett, Forsyth, Hall and Cherokee counties are included, but warming temperatures should limit the impact in the metro Atlanta area. There is no threat of winter precipitation today, Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan said, adding …Freezing Rain Advisory issued for north metro AtlantaWSB Atlanta […]

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Funeral set for slain suburban Atlanta police officer – CBS46 News Atlanta

Funeral set for slain suburban Atlanta police officerCBS46 News AtlantaBarney was shot while helping Clayton County officers serve a search warrant at an apartment complex in Riverdale, south of Atlanta’s airport. Police say Riverdale officers, including Barney, were guarding the perimeter while Clayton County police …and more …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News

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Louise Ellis – NWAOnline

Louise EllisNWAOnlineShe splits her time between Fayetteville and Rishikesh, India, where she has an apartment and Ashtanga studio. Students come from all over the world to learn from this American woman in India, a place rich in masters teaching all different styles of yoga.and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By Google News

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​Pinewood Studios' owners considering sale – Atlanta Business Chronicle

​Pinewood Studios‘ owners considering saleAtlanta Business ChroniclePinewood Atlanta Studios has been a big moneymaker for the company. Since opening in 2014, it has stayed steadily booked and hosted Marvel films “Ant-Man” and “Captain America: Civil War” as well as Sony’s “Passengers,” starring Jennifer Lawrence … …read more From:: Pinewood Studios Atlanta Related News From Google […]

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Scoop: Donald Trump to Atlanta on Feb. 21 – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Scoop: Donald Trump to Atlanta on Feb. 21Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)GREENVILLE, SC – FEBRUARY 13: Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks in the “Spin Room” following the Republican Presidential debate on February 13, 2016 in Greenville, South Carolina. This evenings debate featured a lively exchange …and more …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News

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A long note: 87-year-old Atlanta bassist makes symphony history – Columbia Daily Tribune

A long note: 87-year-old Atlanta bassist makes symphony historyColumbia Daily TribuneLittle grew up in Atlanta during the Depression, her family too poor to afford a piano. But she loved music and was encouraged to try bass because, simply put, the orchestra at the Atlanta Girls High School didn’t need her to play clarinet, her first […]

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Pinewood Studios head Ivan Dunleavy on the 'extraordinary opportunity for international dramas' – The Independent

Pinewood Studios head Ivan Dunleavy on the ‘extraordinary opportunity for international dramas’The Independent… erected in a £200m extension. He also wants to increase capacity at Pinewood Group’s facilities at Shepperton, Surrey, and to expand its international network of studios beyond the current portfolio of Toronto, Atlanta, Malaysia and the Dominican … …read more From:: Pinewood […]

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Saturday, February 13, 2016

Feds: Woman tied to jewelry robbery spree 'trained' at Atlanta business – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Feds: Woman tied to jewelry robbery spree ‘trained’ at Atlanta businessAtlanta Journal ConstitutionAuthorities believe the schooling took place at a window tinting shop on Atlanta’s Cheshire Bridge Road, and that the pupil was 24-year-old Abigail Lee Kemp — the now infamous Cobb County woman tied to a string of six jewelry store robberies across …and […]

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Nearing trade deadline, Al Horford's future in Atlanta uncertain – USA TODAY

Nearing trade deadline, Al Horford’s future in Atlanta uncertainUSA TODAYTORONTO – Of all the reporters Al Horford faced at All-Star weekend player availability on Saturday, no face was friendlier than that of DeMarre Carroll’s. The two were Atlanta Hawks teammates until last summer, when Carroll’s departure via free agency …Horford named to fourth All-Star Game […]

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American Futures Master List: Some of the Hundreds of Places We Would Like to Go – The Atlantic

American Futures Master List: Some of the Hundreds of Places We Would Like to GoThe AtlanticCentreville, AL Demopolis, AL Guntersville, AL Mobile, AL Mobile, Alabama Moontown, AL Selma, AL De Queen, Arkansas El Dorado, Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville, Arkansas Fort Smith, AR Hughes, AR Ajo, Arizona … …read more From:: Fayetteville, […]

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Worldly, eclectic accents in new Atlanta cottage – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Worldly, eclectic accents in new Atlanta cottageAtlanta Journal ConstitutionWorldly, eclectic accents in new Atlanta cottage photo. Homeowner Jennifer Franklin loves the open concept in her Atlanta kitchen, as well as the window over the sink that looks out into the backyard. Kenmore stainless steel appliances, Mont Blanc … …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google […]

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New job-training center being built in northwest Atlanta – WSB Atlanta

New job-training center being built in northwest AtlantaWSB AtlantaIn January, Atlanta police responded to 38 calls within a half mile of the site, including violent crimes like homicide, rape and aggravated assault. “Crime doesn’t deter us. We’re needed here and we are going to serve that need,” Adams said. Richard … …read more From:: Atlanta […]

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Georgia's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 21st Annual National Awards Program – Yahoo Finance UK

Georgia’s Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 21st Annual National Awards ProgramYahoo Finance UKOlivia Ries, 13, of Fayetteville, Ga., an eighth-grader at Konos Academy, co-founded “One More Generation (OMG),” a nonprofit organization that aims to help save endangered species across the globe. Olivia and her brother have written curriculum about …and more …read more From:: […]

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Congressional candidates speak Saturday at GOP breakfast – Newnan Times-Herald

Congressional candidates speak Saturday at GOP breakfastNewnan Times-HeraldMike Crane, Hayden Marlowe, Richard Mix, West Point Mayor Drew Ferguson, Chip Flanegan, and Jim Pace. Pace, a businessman in Peachtree City, is CEO of Group VI, a real estate and construction firm. He is the developer of Pinewood Atlanta Studios in …and more …read more From:: Pinewood […]

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Friday, February 12, 2016

Braves: Hank Aaron statue to remain in Atlanta, new monument in Cobb – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Braves: Hank Aaron statue to remain in Atlanta, new monument in CobbAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThe Atlanta Braves said Friday they will “no longer contest” the location of the Hank Aaron statue at Turner Field, clearing the way for the monument to the Hammer to remain in downtown Atlanta. The statement comes two days after the Braves […]

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Becky Katz wants to make Atlanta more bicycle-friendly. She's in for an uphill climb. – Atlanta Magazine

Becky Katz wants to make Atlanta more bicycle-friendly. She’s in for an uphill climb.Atlanta MagazineAs Atlanta’s first-ever “chief bicycle officer,” her job is a mix of public relations (spreading the gospel of bicycling in a city of agnostics), politics (cutting through red tape to boost ridership), and planning (expanding the city’s anemic network … …read […]

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Swimming & Diving Celebrates Senior Day vs. Providence – Georgetown University Official Athletic Site

Swimming & Diving Celebrates Senior Day vs. ProvidenceGeorgetown University Official Athletic SiteWilson) and Lauren Ward (Marietta, Ga./Blessed Trinity Catholic), as well as Delaney Bader (Allenton, N.J./Allen), Shannon McNulty (Roswell, Ga./Marist School), Cassandra Schwartz (Elsmore, N.Y.) and Nicole Tronolone (Fayetteville, N.C./Terry Sanford … …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By Google News

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